Accelerating Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

In an industry marked by fierce competition, rigorous quality standards, complex manufacturing processes, compressed lead times, talent shortages, and supply chain disruptions, the challenges are significant.

Join us at this conference to explore Canadian aerospace client stories & digital production twin demonstrations from:

- MRO for jet engines using simulation for strategic investments.

- New facility planning for Aerospace manufacturing using digital twin.

- Precision Aerospace component manufacturing leveraging digital twin

Learn from industry leaders and experts how to navigate these obstacles, enhance operational efficiency, and drive innovation in aerospace and defense manufacturing.

Connect with peers, gain actionable insights, and position your organization for success in this dynamic sector.

Agenda:

08:00-08:30 AM – Check In, Arrival & Breakfast

08:30-09:10 AM – When factory impedes growth, Benoit Chouinard

09:15-09:55 AM – Leveraging Digital Twin in manufacturing with plant simulation, Steve Pare

10:00-10:40 AM – Smart Manufacturing, Flavio Arssani

10:40-11:00 AM – Panel Discussion & Closing, Saheb Sood

About the presenters

Benoit Chouinard, President, Progima Groupe

An engineer and President of Progima, Benoit Chouinard has spent more than 20 years in operational performance with a wide variety of manufacturing companies in Ontario and Quebec. He specializes in continuous improvement, specifically helping companies and executives implement day-to-day management systems and efficiency improvement projects. The Progima firm he leads is recognized as one of the largest group of industrial engineering experts in Canada.

Flavio Arssani, Portfolio Manager, Smart Manufacturing, Siemens

As the Portfolio Manager for Smart Manufacturing in Canada, I lead the strategy and execution of Siemens Digital Industries Software's solutions for the Digital Industry market. I am passionate about accelerating digital transformation and innovation in the manufacturing industry, leveraging the power of digital thread, digital enterprise, and digital twin. As a public speaker and guest speaker at multiple industry events, I share my insights and best practices on how to build smart supply chains, develop new solutions with simulation, and support operational excellence. My mission is to empower organizations to achieve their goals and overcome their challenges in the digital age.

Steve Paré, Director - Simulation and Modeling, Progima

Steve Pare has been involved in complex systems simulation for over thirty years. He has built a solid reputation by helping organizations in manufacturing, aviation, and government sectors to improve their systems and performance using a variety of simulation platforms. Steve holds a degree in industrial engineering from the École Polytechnique de Montréal and frequently lectures at several universities.

Host or Publisher Progima