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September 22, 2026 – AI in Manufacturing: Success Stories and Strategies – 8-10:30 a.m. (Tour from 10:30-11 a.m.)

September 22 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am

MACC/DC Board member and past-chair, Ralf Weiser, Chadwick Optical will host the alliance for our next Breakfast Briefing and tour!

REGISTER: https://AI_in_Manufacturing-Successes_and_Strategies.eventbrite.com

Learn how two leaders in the manufacturing industry have transformed their businesses using artificial intelligence (AI).

Leading industry professionals will discuss ways that AI technologies are enhancing productivity, transforming job roles, and driving economic growth in their businesses.

Electro Soft, Inc. is an American company celebrating its 40th year of creating custom electronics manufacturing solutions for clients in both the industrial and defense markets. Learn how the company led by Karla Trotman, CEO, is using artificial intelligence. AI is used not as a factory-floor robot, but as an administrative and operational engine that streamlines workflows for their compact 32-person team.

MotherBear Security is a platform designed to bring clarity to how CMMC works inside of your business. Their approach is to simplify CMMC compliance from tracking, to building documentation and gives their customers tools that are necessary to manage their entire program with confidence. Nick Marteney, Co-Founder and CEO will share how MotherBear’s new feature, AI Readiness Review will assist to review company’s implementation and will highlight areas that may need improvement before audit.

AGENDA:

8 to 8:25 a.m. Breakfast and Networking

8:25 a.m. Chadwick Optical and MACC/DC Welcome – Ralf Weiser, Director of Operations

8:30-9:10 a.m. Karla Trotman: Right-Sized AI: Practical Use for Small Manufacturers

9:10-9:20 a.m. Q&A

9:20-10:00 a.m. Nick Marteney: Cyber Compliance as a Competitive Advantage in Manufacturing

10:00-10:30 a.m. Q&A moderated by MACC/DC Board Chair, Kevin Traynor, President – JGM Fabricators & Constructors, LLC

10:30-11 a.m. Stay on to learn more about Chadwick Optical and take a tour of their optical lab!

Attendees will learn:

  • How manufacturers are using AI to drive productivity and growth
  • Ways AI can streamline administrative and operational processes
  • Practical strategies for implementing AI within small and mid-sized businesses
  • How AI tools can support cybersecurity and compliance readiness
  • Real-world lessons from industry leaders successfully adopting AI

Thank you to our host sponsor: Chadwick Optical

Details

  • Date: September 22
  • Time:
    8:00 am - 11:00 am