IMTS 2024 Conference: Unveiling the Future: AI-NC Machining and the Resurgence of N.A. Manufacturing

Wednesday September 11 9:00 AM CST
IMTS36 Room W192-C

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In the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing, a revolutionary stride is emerging: the fusion of Artificial Intelligence with Numerical Control machining, heralding a new era of production excellence driven by AI-NC machining. Our speaker session at IMTS 2024 will delve into this not-so-distant transformative future and its impact potential on North American manufacturing, offering an inspiring roadmap to tackle pressing manufacturing challenges while unlocking unprecedented opportunities.

Harnessing the synergy of AI within the context of CNC machining, our discussion will center on tangible applications of AI from CAD-to-Part, reviewing example emerging innovations from academia to startups to industry. We will discuss pragmatic approaches that early adopters/innovators are adopting to seamlessly intertwine AI-driven insights within their CAD-to-Part processes, igniting a surge in productivity and capital efficiency.

We will navigate the complexities of AI implementation, guiding manufacturers to pinpoint where AI-NC integration amplifies efficiency without sacrificing workforce competency. By demystifying this symbiotic relationship, we will highlight the way to attract, retain, and develop a skilled workforce, an indispensable asset in re-establishing global dominance of N.A. manufacturing.

This session is a beacon for reshaping the manufacturing landscape in N.A. We will unravel the threads of innovation, weaving a tapestry of heightened productivity, elevated part quality, strategic automation, and a robust workforce. As costs diminish and demand surges, this paradigm shift will drive the resurgence of N.A. manufacturing prowess, poised to redefine global market dynamics.

Join us as we unravel the extraordinary potential of AI-NC machining, reshaping the manufacturing paradigm and catalyzing a transformative wave across industries.

Meet your presenters
René Barakett is a co-founder and chief product officer at Lambda Function.

Mr. Barakett has 30+ years of applied research and product development experience from within the aerospace industry, having worked at organizations such as Bombardier Aerospace, Howmet Aerospace, and others.

Through the course of his career, Mr. Barakett has been involved in the development and commercialization of every single platform of Bombardier Aerospace, including the C-Series. René has closely guided commercialization of new platforms, by providing the marketing and sales organizations with the required engineering and technical leadership support. From his time at Howmet Aerospace, Mr. Barakett has acquired deep expertise in precision machining of large-complex components made from hard materials such as inconel, titanium, stainless steel, and other complex alloys. At Lambda Function, he oversees the product roadmap and ensures that customer perspective is front-of-mind in guiding development efforts.

He holds a B.Sc. Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Tanmay Aggarwal is the founder & CEO of Lambda Function, an SF-based startup backed by the NSF Seed Fund amongst others, on a mission to enable autonomous precision machining.

Mr. Aggarwal brings 12+ years of technology expertise spanning across enterprise software, infrastructure hardware, and industrial technologies covering topics such as commercialization strategy, platform strategy, new market entry, M&A strategy, and organic growth.

Prior to founding Lambda Function, Mr. Aggarwal was a senior engagement manager in the Technology practice at L.E.K. Consulting, a global strategy consulting firm. During his tenure at L.E.K., Mr. Aggarwal led 60+ projects on behalf of private equity and corporate clients evaluating growth opportunities, market trends, competitive threats, market positioning, and operational performance to support investment and commercialization strategy decisions. Some of his recent work covered the latest global market developments in advanced sensors, industrial automation, geospatial imaging, and cybersecurity.

In addition, Mr. Aggarwal has prior corporate strategy and global delivery experience working with mid-to-large precision machining manufacturers across aerospace & defense, semiconductor equipment, and medical device supply chains, specifically focusing on engineering design, design for manufacturing, and CAM programming.

He holds a M.Eng. and a B.Sc. in Engineering (magna cum laude) from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and an M.B.A. (honors) from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. In addition, he has completed multiple Artificial Intelligence nano-degrees as well as advanced CNC machining courses. At Lambda Function, he oversees day-to-day company operations, strategy, as well as technology development.