Meet the Industry Leaders Taking the Stage at the NFFS Innovation Summit

The most valuable ideas in our industry don't come from textbooks. They come from foundries that have solved real problems.

That's exactly what you'll find at the NFFS Innovation Summit, taking place July 22-23 at Gecko Robotics in Pittsburgh, PA.

This year's lineup brings together respected foundry executives, technical experts, and manufacturing innovators who are leading operational improvements across the industry. Rather than discussing concepts, they'll share the practical strategies, technologies, and lessons they've implemented inside real operations.

Ahmed Humayun, Gecko Robotics

Ahmed will open the Summit with a look at how manufacturers are gaining unprecedented visibility into their operations through robotics, advanced inspection technology, and AI. Attendees will see how digital inspections and operational intelligence are helping companies reduce downtime, improve asset reliability, and maximize productivity without adding new equipment.

Jerry Thiel, Precision Casting Technologies, LLC

Andy Renkey, V-Process Foundry Group

Dan Horvath, Brost Foundry

Innovation often sounds expensive. These foundry leaders will prove otherwise. Representing three different operations, Jerry, Andy, and Dan will share the real-world improvements they've implemented, the challenges they encountered, the lessons they learned, and the measurable results they've achieved. If you've ever wondered what innovation actually looks like inside a foundry, this is the conversation you won't want to miss.

Arya Vikram Singh, MetalCloud

Ian Wiese, NFFS

Every foundry generates enormous amounts of operational data, but very little of it gets used effectively. Arya and Ian will demonstrate how foundries can leverage the information they already collect to improve quality, maintenance planning, scheduling, and production decisions without replacing existing systems or making major technology investments.

Innovation in Practice: Peer-to-Peer Roundtables

Some of the best solutions come from conversations with people facing the same challenges you are.

During interactive roundtable discussions, attendees will work directly with fellow foundry professionals to tackle operational issues, exchange ideas, benchmark best practices, and leave with practical solutions they can implement immediately.

Exclusive Tour of Gecko Robotics

As part of the Summit, attendees will also receive an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Gecko Robotics' headquarters. See firsthand how robotics, AI, and advanced inspection technologies are changing the way industrial facilities manage critical assets around the world.

Start the Summit by Connecting with Industry Peers

The evening before the Summit, attendees are invited to our Opening Reception at Patterns of Meaning, sponsored by Henderson Brothers.

Enjoy a Taste of Pittsburgh while networking with fellow foundry leaders in one of the city's most unique venues celebrating the history and craftsmanship of metalcasting.

The NFFS Innovation Summit is designed for professionals responsible for operations, engineering, maintenance, quality, and continuous improvement who are looking for practical ideas they can take back to their facilities.

Join us July 22-23 in Pittsburgh and learn from the people who are shaping the future of metalcasting through real-world innovation.