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Join Our Seminar: The Valley of Death in Laser Manufacturing & Automation

This post originally appeared on owensdesign.com. Owens Design is now part of AIR.
Seminar banner: The Valley of Death in Laser Manufacturing and Automation

As laser manufacturing continues to grow in popularity for its unique advantages of quality, reliability, and longevity, more manufacturers are exploring the possibilities for incorporating laser technology into their processes.

Laser technology can be tricky, however, for manufacturers using it for the first time – stalling a project in the risk-strewn territory known as the Valley of Death, where funding can run dry and competitors can move in to take your lead.

Our upcoming seminar will introduce you to the strategies you need to to navigate the terrain of laser manufacturing, minimize risks, maximize ROI, and avoid costly shortcuts.

What Will You Learn?

The in-person seminar will cover critical mistakes and assumptions made by product developers and manufacturers when venturing into laser automation.

Attendees will learn step-by-step how to strategically approach laser manufacturing to minimize risk, maximize ROI, and avoid costly shortcuts that can leave their program stranded in the Valley of Death. They will also receive a copy of the presentation for future reference and have the opportunity to ask Owens’ laser experts any questions they may have.

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is suitable for managers, directors, or VPs responsible for the strategic integration of manufacturing technologies. Additionally, those in equipment and automation teams who design manufacturing equipment based on laser processes, process teams who develop laser-based processes for manufacturing, and anyone in manufacturing seeking design and build partners.

Learn from Our Laser Manufacturing and Automation Experts

The seminar features three experienced presenters in the field of laser manufacturing:

  • Mark Turner, Ph.D., CEO of Turner Laser Systems, who created the 360-Mastery Methodology, enabling many new product developers and manufacturers to launch with manufacturing success
  • Tony Smith, PE, VP of Engineering at Owens Design, who has over 27 years of experience in automation design in various industries
  • Abbas Hooseini, Ph.D., CEO of Citrogene, who is a pioneer in novel glass micro-fabrication technologies

Mark Your Calendars for March 23rd

The seminar will take place at Owens Design headquarters in Fremont and will include a complimentary continental breakfast and facility tour from 8:30-9:00 AM, followed by presentations and a Q&A session from 9:00-11:30 AM.

  • When: March 23, 2023
  • Time: 8:30AM – 11:30AM
  • Location: 47427 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, Calif.
  • Cost:Free

To RSVP, please follow the link here or contact EWolff@owensdesign.com to reserve your place.

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