PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES
Tuesday | May 6

Basics of Ultrasonic Metal Welding
Speaker: Home Mojal, Telsonic
8:30 am-10:30 am 

The Benefits and Limitations of High Voltage Cable Testing
Speaker: Christopher Strangio, CAMI
8:30 am-10:30am 
Separate registration fee for The Benefits and Limitations of High Voltage Cable Testing is $125 for all reservations. Competitors are not allowed to attend, and the registration list will be vetted.

Proven Practices for Training and Certification Success: Preparing Your Workforce for IPC-A-620
Speaker: Carlos Plaza, IPC
9:00 am-12:00 pm

Sales and Marketing Strategies for Contract Manufacturers and B2B Suppliers in the Electrical Sector
Speaker: Caleb Townsend, Factur
11:00 am-1:00 pm

Electrical and Electronics Protection: Low Pressure Molding
Speaker: Terry Ng and Alek Poniatowski, LPMS 
11:00 am-1:00 pm

Adhering to IPC-A-620 Wire Stripping Standards
Speaker: Jonathan Guay, Schleuniger
2:00 pm-4:00 pm

Identifying the Appropriate Tooling for Your Component
Speaker: Bill Randall, Daniels Manufacturing Corporation 
2:00 pm-4:00 pm

TECHNICAL CONFERENCE
Wednesday | May 7

High-Voltage Cable Technical Workshop (Benefits of Silicone Insulation)
Speaker: Colin Kendall, Eurotech 
10:00 am-10:30 am

The Bridge Between CAD and Capital 
Oded Gutman, Rafael
10:00 am-10:30 am

Derating: Laboratory Testing to Optimize Crimped Connection
Speaker: Damien Boudinet, SICAME 
10:30 am-11:00 am

Integrating Internal Failure Tracking and Cost of Quality into Manufacturing Processes
Speaker: Jordan Jolly, Cetec ERP 
10:30 am-11:00 am

Understanding Cable/Harness Shield Testing - Requirements and Solutions
Speaker: David Shier, DIT-MCO 
11:00 am-11:30 am

Digital Transformation in Wire Processing: From Design to Production 
Speaker: Laura Mirto, Zuken
11:00 am-11:30 am

The First Quarter of 21st Century is Nearly Over: A Status Report on use of Software Tools for Wiring Harness Manufacture and Design
Speaker: Paul Johnson, Siemens
11:30 am-12:00 pm

Training For the Future of Manufacturing
Speaker: Greg Merrill, EPTAC 
11:30am-12:00pm

Test Probes for Functional Test of Wire Harness Connectors
Speaker: Matthias Zapatka, INGUN 
1:00 pm-1:30 pm

What You Need to Know About Ferrules
Speaker: Maria Schierscher, Phoenix Contact
1:00 pm-1:30 pm

Revolutionizing Vehicle Electric Motor Designs: Innovative PEEK Insulation Materials for 800V Applications
Speaker: Phillip Hagerty, Victrex
1:30 pm-2:00 pm

Estimating the End-of-Life for Production Equipment
Speaker: Christopher Strangio, CAMI Research
1:30 pm-2:00 pm

Strategies I Used to 10X the Value of my Wire Harness Manufacturing Business, Culminating in a Successful Acquisition
Speaker: Arik Vrobel, Cableteque
3:00 pm-3:30pm

Utilizing Your Testing and Other Data to Improve Quality and Gain Insights
Speaker: Darin Yeager, Cirris 
3:00 pm-3:30pm

A Holistic Approach for Efficient and Scalable Wiring Harness Development
Speaker: Harald Bucher, Vector
3:30 pm-4:00 pm

Automating Wire Identification
Speaker: Dave Hurd, AES-USA 
3:30 pm-4:30 pm

Advancements in Secondary Wire Harness Support
Speaker: Bill Randall, Daniels Manufacturing 
4:00 pm-4:30 pm

Automating Wire Identification
Speaker: Peter Crichton, Brady Worldwide
4:00 pm-4:30 pm

TECHNICAL CONFERENCE
Thursday | May 16

Crimping Challenges/Dos and Don’ts
Speaker: George Robertson, ABB
10:00 am-10:30 am

An Ecosystem of Quality
Speaker: Mike Nagle, OES Technologies
10:00 am-10:30 am 

Extending the Digital Thread - Wire Harness Assembly Assisted Automation Solution
Speaker: Kyle Brown, Delta Sigma Company
10:30 am-11:00 am

Moving from Just-in-Time to Proactive Wire Preparation for a Stronger ROI
Speaker: Niklas Bode, Weidmuller
10:30 am-11:00 am

Innovative Manufacturing: Embracing Smart Factory Technologies
Speaker: George Tilli and Greg Douglas, KOMAX
11:00 am-12:00 pm

Enhancing Ultrasonic Welding Efficiency with Digital Solutions
Speaker: Bill Heatherwick, Telsonic
11:00 am-11:30 am

Utilizing Advanced CAD Tools and Logical Design Data to Efficiently Produce Accurate Harness Drawings
Speaker: Scott Ferguson, Virtual Interconnect
11:30 am-12:00 pm

Braiding Over Wire Harnesses
Speaker: John Tomaz, Wadrwell Braiding Co
11:30 am-12:00 pm

Failure Analysis and Investigation in Electrical Wire Harness Testing
Speaker: Nick Baker, MK Test Systems
1:00 pm-1:30 pm

Methods to Reduce Operator Influence in Wire Processing
Speaker: Rob Boyd, Schleuinger
1:00 pm-1:30 pm

Enhancing Electronics with Additive Manufacturing 
Speaker: Fadi Abro, Stratasys
1:30 pm-2:00 pm

Presentation by FDH Aero
1:30 pm-2:00 pm