Manufacturing

Industry 4.0 Forum: Applications of AI for Smart Manufacturing

Industry 4.0 Forum: Applications of AI for Smart Manufacturing


Hear from manufacturers, industry experts and academia on AI technology, how it’s driving production efficiencies and what lies ahead.

Imagine a world where artificial intelligence simplifies and revolutionizes the way we process vast amounts of data, all while saving time and resources. That’s the reality we’re living in today, with AI-powered applications transforming data preparation, visualization, predictive modeling, and more! These cutting-edge AI solutions cater to businesses seeking to enhance productivity, offer personalized experiences, fortify decision-making, and slash expenses.

Manufacturers, it’s time to welcome this game-changing technology.

The benefits are too promising to pass up: heightened efficiency, cost reduction, superior quality, and minimal downtime.

Join us June 7 and explore the captivating world of artificial intelligence. Discover current AI technologies driving production efficiencies and get a glimpse of what lies ahead on the horizon of AI innovation.

 

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

8:00 am – 2 pm

AI overview and how the technology is being used in manufacturing
Nasir Mannan, principal engineer, Advanced Design, Automation & Metrology lab at CCAT
Mike Ambrose, keynote speaker, retired chief engineer and vice-president of engineering & technology at Sikorsky Aircraft, Lockheed Martin,

Case Studies
Hear from manufacturing and technology companies on their experiences.

Future of AI innovation
Hear from academia on what lies ahead.

Featuring

Nasir Mannan, principal engineer, Advanced Design, Automation & Metrology lab, CCAT
Mike Ambrose, retired chief engineer & VP at Sikorsky Aircraft, Lockheed Martin
Ruby ElKharboutly, Ph.D., engineering consultant, Advanced Design, Automation & Metrology lab, CCAT
Sriniket Rachuri, mechatronics engineer, Advanced Design, Automation & Metrology lab, CCAT
James Huston, field sales engineer, Baumer Group
Zhigang Wang, senior principal engineer,
Raytheon Technologies Research Center 
August “Gus” Gremillion, partner management executive, Siemens
Professor George Bollas, director of Pratt & Whitney Institute for Advanced Systems Engineering at UConn
Karim Pourak, co-founder & CEO, Process Miner
Farad Imani,
assistant professor, UConn
Kamran Paynabar, Ph.D., co-founder and chief science officer, Process Miner
Jeff Orszak, Director Strategic Growth & Tech, CONNSTEP

Paul Lavoie, Chief Manufacturing Officer, Connecticut Department Economic & Community Development

Stratasys & Trimech Mobile Tour

Experience Stratasys Mobile Tour, in partnership with TriMech. Their mobile showroom offers a convenient way for you to see and explore the latest industry 4.0 technologies and AI solutions .

Our Partners

Advanced Technology Center

CCAT’s Advanced Technology Center is located at 409 Silver Lane, East Hartford, Conn. on the Raytheon Technologies Research Center (which is adjacent to the Pratt & Whitney campus). We’re an export control facility and all ATC visitors are required to sign in and present proof of citizenship. Acceptable forms for identification include: verified license/ID, passport, green card or birth certificate. Visitors who are citizens of an embargoed country and do not have a valid U.S. green card will not be permitted in the facilityVisit ccat.us/privacypolicy/ to view our privacy policy.

Technology Grants

A variety of grant programs available to help Connecticut manufacturers acquire the skills, tools and technologies (including digital transformation) needed to keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving manufacturing ecosystem. Programs are funded by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development and administered by CCAT. Visit ccat.us/programs to learn more and apply. 

New strategic collaboration to build smart manufacturing technologies for small and medium-sized manufacturers to scale business impact and compete globally

New strategic collaboration to build smart manufacturing technologies for small and medium-sized manufacturers to scale business impact and compete globally

The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) announced the official launch of its Manufacturing Innovation Fund Engineering Internship Program. CCAT is partnering with the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), and innovative companies across the State, to create a vibrant student-employer community that fosters professional and personal development and exposure to rewarding careers in manufacturing.

Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology is Named a Stanley Black & Decker Makers Grant Recipient

Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology is Named a Stanley Black & Decker Makers Grant Recipient

The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) announced the official launch of its Manufacturing Innovation Fund Engineering Internship Program. CCAT is partnering with the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), and innovative companies across the State, to create a vibrant student-employer community that fosters professional and personal development and exposure to rewarding careers in manufacturing.

Connecticut Launches Internship Program for Manufacturing

Connecticut Launches Internship Program for Manufacturing

The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) announced the official launch of its Manufacturing Innovation Fund Engineering Internship Program. CCAT is partnering with the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), and innovative companies across the State, to create a vibrant student-employer community that fosters professional and personal development and exposure to rewarding careers in manufacturing.

Manufacturing Q&A: Bill Waseleski, President, Century Spring Manufacturing

Manufacturing Q&A: Bill Waseleski, President, Century Spring Manufacturing

Bill Waseleski shares how he solved his supply chain issue and remained competitive through free state resources, 3D printing, and the Advanced Technology Center.

Bill Waseleski hit a wall during his search for a replacement part. He wasn’t able to order it from the original manufacturer or anywhere else. The president of Century Spring Manufacturing Co. in Bristol was starting to worry that his shop’s productivity would take a dip if he didn’t find a replacement soon. READ MORE

Offshore Wind Supply Chain Directory Open for Connecticut Business Connections

Offshore Wind Supply Chain Directory Open for Connecticut Business Connections

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 22, 2022 (East Hartford, Connecticut) – Today the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) announced the milestone of establishing Connecticut’s first Offshore Wind Supply Chain Directory for business connections and engagement, built in collaboration with AVANGRID’s Park City Wind, the State of Connecticut Department of Economic…

Sensofar + CCAT Partnership Delivers 3D Non-Contact Metrology Solutions to Connecticut Manufacturers

Sensofar + CCAT Partnership Delivers 3D Non-Contact Metrology Solutions to Connecticut Manufacturers

To bring leading-edge metrology solutions to the U.S., last year Sensofar added its 3D optical, non-contact measurement systems to the metrology capabilities within our Advanced Technology Center. Developing strategic partnerships with technology leaders like Sensofar allows CCAT to deliver the greatest value to the manufacturing supply chain — increasing its…

Smart Manufacturing Spotlight: Carlton Industries Corporation

Smart Manufacturing Spotlight: Carlton Industries Corporation

Last year, Carlton Industries was struggling with outdated equipment that was slowing productivity. For this, they turned to Connecticut’s Money for Manufacturing program for support — matching grant voucher programs for manufacturing companies, powered by CCAT. We recently visited Carlton’s facility to talk with Vice President Weston See who oversees production and quality, to see how the company’s technology investments are going.

Connecticut Digital Model Initiative

About


The State of Connecticut is focused on supporting and expanding its significant defense technology research, development, and production capabilities. The State is working to ensure that the Connecticut supply chain is positioned to implement modern manufacturing tools to compete favorably against any manufacturing sector in the world. Adoption of digital manufacturing tools, specifically model-based definition (MBD), will be a future requirement for suppliers to meet cost and performance standards on next generation programs of record.

The State’s Chief Manufacturing Officer, Paul Lavoie, explains the value of the Digital Model Initiative at the state and national level here.

CONNSTEP, Connecticut’s NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), developed the Guide to Digital Transformation (right).

MBD introduction & possibilities

Objective


The main objective of this program is to help Connecticut small and medium sized defense suppliers adopt MBD digital manufacturing technologies through six pilot cases. This includes:

  1. Working with Connecticut OEMs in the propulsion, vertical lift and submarine sectors (the “sectors”) to select two supply chain partners through an open and competitive process for each sector for MBD adoption
  2. Facilitate MBD implementation and demonstration between OEMs and selected suppliers
  3. Document “lessons learned” and disseminate MBD adoption pathways to other Connecticut defense suppliers

MBD Training Videos


MBD file handling tutorial

Creation of CNC toolpaths in Solidworks

Inspection programming in Geomagic

Automated First Article Inspection

Automated CMM programming

Benefits of MBD for CNC programming

Video Resources


Machine Tool Probing
Renishaw

Automated Metrology in Solidworks
Origin CheckMate

In Solidworks: CAD, CAM and CMM
CCAT

Creation of QIF Dataset
CAPVIDIA

Evaluation of Quality Results
CAPVIDIA

Creation of Technical Data Package SIEMENS

This product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Defense, Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation. The grant was awarded to the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development for use during the Digital Model Initiative and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Defense. The U.S. Department of Defense makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership.

CCAT Releases Michigan Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Deployment Plan “H2 FCEV Roadmap 2022”

CCAT Releases Michigan Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Deployment Plan “H2 FCEV Roadmap 2022”

May 17, 2022 (East Hartford, CT) – Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) recently released the Michigan Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Deployment Plan “H2 FCEV Roadmap 2022” for the state of Michigan. The Roadmap was produced by CCAT in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), DOE’s…