Preliminary Agenda

Wednesday, June 28

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm  Reception at "Hall of Fame" room at Wyndham Hotel. 

Thursday, June 29

8:00 - 8:30       Continental Breakfast

8:30 - 9:30       Opening Remarks

·        Welcome and Introductions - Larry Boyd, EIO

·        Robotics State-of-the-Art Overview - Don Vincent, RIA

·        Using Robotics in Small-Lot Manufacturing - Jeff Fryman, RIA

·        Workshop Process and Logistics - Ross Brindle, Energetics

9:45 - 10:45     Future Trends Shaping the Use of Robotics in Manufacturing

10:45 - 11:00   Break

11:00 - 11:15   Proceed to Breakout Sessions

11:15 - 12:30   Technical and Non-Technical Barriers Limiting the Use of Robotics in Manufacturing

12:30 - 1:15     Lunch - Return to Breakout Sessions after Lunch

1:15 - 2:30       Technical and Non-Technical Needs and Priorities to Overcome Barriers

2:30 - 2:45       Break - Proceed to Summary Session

2:45 - 3:05       Breakout Session Report-Outs

3:05 - 3:20       Select Shared Priorities

3:20 - 4:00       Develop Action Plans on Top Priorities

4:00 - 4:30       Closing Remarks

4:30                 Adjourn