Digitalization Applications Technology Committee Joint Meeting

26–27 March 2025 • Gecko Robotics • Pittsburgh, PA

►Agenda (PDF)
►Register or contact ldlugopolski@aist.org

Tour of Gecko Robotics

Hotel Arrangements

Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel
107 6th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Reserve by 25 February for the Gecko Robotics Room Rate of $209
For reservations, book online. 

Meeting Location

Gecko Robotics
100 S Commons, Suite 145
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

AIST technology committee members are asked to print out the latest revised meeting agenda from our website one week prior to this meeting.

Wednesday 26 March

All attendees need to sign NDA before entering the facility. 

  1. Chair’s opening remarks – Bryan Beard  <08:00 a.m.>
  2. Appoint minute-taker
  3. Antitrust guidelines
  4. Membership and attendance
  5. Review minutes of previous meeting
  6. AIST Staff Announcements
  7. AIST Steel Industry Fatalities
  8. Main agenda items
    • Finalize AISTech sessions – David Kober (55 papers 11 sessions)
      • Papers due to AIST (15 February)
      • Author Registration deadline (5 March)
      • Presentation Draft Due in to AIST (13 March)
      • Re-emphasize the role of Session Chair and Papers Chair
    • Nominations for committee officers
    • Finalize committee roundup (if applicable)
    • Technology Training conference (if applicable)
    • Update from Digital Transformation Subcommittee Liaison (if applicable)
    • Update from Decarbonization Liaison (if applicable)
    • Update from Young Professional subcommittee
  9. Discussion items
    Why does no one show up at in-person meetings.

 Presentations from AIST members          <10:00 a.m.>

Topics: Robotics, AI, Machine Learning for Predictive Maintenance. 30 min presentation plus 5 min Q&A. 

  1. Harnessing AI: Transforming Schneider Electric's Operations and Client Engagements, GianMarco Pancani, Schneider Electric
  2. Digital transformation for Coils/Plates/wire rod coils tracking, handling and automatic storage system ASRS, Jagannathan Rajagopalan, Pesmel (Digital logistics) North America
  3. New Technologies = New Results, Understanding use of CV/AI for Safety, Jeff Murdock, Everguard.ai 
  4.  
  1. Next meeting AISTech 2025 Nashville
  2. Chair conclusion – Bryan Beard
  3. Lunch   <Noon EDT>
  4. Presentation Overview of Gecko Robotics 30 min    <01:00 p.m.>
  5. Tour of Gecko Robotic     <01:30 p.m.>
  6. Presentations        <03:00 p.m.>

    1. Keynote Address, Fredrik Weissenrieder, Weissr
    2. AI + Robotics (AIR) Technology Showcase
  7. Adjourn       <04:00 p.m.>

Thursday 27 March (Gecko Robotics Summit)

To register: https://www.geckorobotics.com/events/customer-summit-spring25

  1. Opening Remarks – Gecko Robotics Summit      <08:00 a.m.>

8:00 - 9:00 AM - Breakfast

9:00 - 10:00 AM - Executive (Customer) Panel, Speakers TBD

10:00 - 12:00 PM - Value Scoreboard Workshop
Too often, the business impact of successful technology implementation projects isn't properly measured or documented. This workshop will show attendees how best-in-class organizations track the value of their Industry 4.0 projects and present these "value scoreboards" to their leadership.

12:00 - 1:00 PM - Lunch

1:00 - 2:00 PM - CapEx Justification, Brian Hrochek, Eruditio
Learn how reliability professionals are successfully getting CapEx justification requests approved and the information you need to turn “no” into “yes.”

2:00 - 4:00 PM - CapEx Planning Optimization Workshop
Learn how to apply new CapEx value formulas to decide whether to repair versus replace fixed assets and how this decision can optimize your 5-year capital plan. Real world examples will demonstrate how: 
Companies decide which assets to include in their plan
They positioned the CapEx request with corporate leadership (and got the money they needed!)

Adjourn 04:00 p.m.