Engineering Smarter With AI – AI’s Pertinent Role On The Shop Floor
Date: May 5
Time: 10:30 am CDT - 2:30 pm CDT
Location: Schaumburg, IL
Venue: DN Solutions America | 360 E State Pkwy, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Explore the dynamic landscape where design meets fabrication, paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in manufacturing. Through insightful presentations, interactive showcases, and collaborative discussions, attendees will gain invaluable knowledge to stay ahead of the competition.
Agenda:
- 10:30 AM: Arrivals & Networking
- 11:00 AM: Kick-off & Welcome
- 11:10 AM: HCL CAMWorks – Alejandro M.
- 11:40 AM: Using AI Effectively in the Modern Workplace – Ben G.
- 12:00 PM: Lunch / Networking
- 01:00 PM: Using AI with SOLIDWORKS: Assistants, Automation, and What’s Coming – Cody P.
- 01:45 PM: Predictive Maintenance Strategy – Larry D.
- 02:15 PM – 02:30 PM: Closing / Networking / Showcases
MEET YOUR PRESENTERS
Ben Gumness, GSC 3D
While more than 15% of the world is actively using artificial intelligence, only a small fraction are leveraging it proficiently—especially within the workplace. Many organizations have begun experimenting with AI, but few have developed the strategies, workflows, and skills needed to unlock its full potential. This session will explore practical ways to move beyond basic usage and toward meaningful AI enablement across your team. Join us to learn how to build capability, drive adoption, and confidently integrate the latest technology into your everyday business processes.
Cody Pendzich, GSC 3D
Few things excite Cody more than the opportunity to teach a new subject or help someone overcome an obstacle. With 11 years of experience in design, engineering, and manufacturing, Cody has used a wide range of design tools. He is a Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert (CSWE), Certified SOLIDWORKS Instructor in Mechanical Design (CSWI-MD), and maintains over 20 other SOLIDWORKS certifications in areas such as 3DEXPERIENCE, SOLIDWORKS Inspection, SOLIDWORKS Visualize, and SOLIDWORKS PDM. Previously, he was an industrial pattern maker working with various clients in aerospace, defense, industrial, and automotive.
Larry Duford, Ellison Technologies
Few things excite Cody more than the opportunity to teach a new subject or help someone overcome an obstacle. With 11 years of experience in design, engineering, and manufacturing, Cody has used a wide range of design tools. He is a Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert (CSWE), Certified SOLIDWORKS Instructor in Mechanical Design (CSWI-MD), and maintains over 20 other SOLIDWORKS certifications in areas such as 3DEXPERIENCE, SOLIDWORKS Inspection, SOLIDWORKS Visualize, and SOLIDWORKS PDM. Previously, he was an industrial pattern maker working with various clients in aerospace, defense, industrial, and automotive.