The event will also include facility tours and plant tours showcasing automation and advanced technology in action.

Topics of Interest Include:

     •   Automation & Robotics in Forging - AI-driven process control, automated material handling, and robotics integration
     •   Industry 4.0 & Digital Transformation - loT, predictive maintenance, and digital twin technology
     •   Advanced Manufacturing & Process Innovations - Hybrid forging techniques, high-speed forging, and tool wear monitoring
     •   Safety & Workforce Development - Collaborative automation, ergonomics, and worker training
     •   Sustainability & Energy Efficiency - Smart automation for energy savings and waste reduction
     •   Artificial Intelligence - Use cases in business and manufacturing, things that leaders should be aware of, what the future holds
     •   Case Studies in Real-World Applications - Success stories, ROI analysis, and implementation challenges

Plant Tour:

McConway & Torley, LLC
109 48th Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201

The McConway & Torley Pittsburgh facility is almost as old as the American railroad industry itself. In 1868, William McConway purchased the Eagle Gray Iron Foundry in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This foundry became one of the railway industry's first suppliers of steel castings. John J. Torley joined McConway a year later, when the first transcontinental railroad spurred the rapid growth of the industry, and McConway & Torley was born. The foundry in Pittsburgh has an expansive history, one of more than 150 years. This historic steel foundry began rebuilding in the late 1970's, with upgrades in 1996 and the most recent phase of modernization completed in 2014. At the Pittsburgh facility, they boast about their dedicated and highly experienced workforce, one that has proven itself with the highest quality steel castings. Their facility has both the ISO 9002 certification and the Association of American Railroad's M-1003 certification.

Please note: The plant tour facility will have the opportunity to review the list of attendees prior to the event. If the company decides that someone one on the list is deemed to be in competition with them, the facility will inform FIA. The FIA staff will then contact the attendee to let them know that they may not attend the tour.