CMMA February Meeting - Tour of UMC - Feb 27, 2025 - Midwest Manufacturers' Association

CMMA Breakfast Meeting and Tour
on February 27 at
Ultra Machining Company (UMC)
(Registration limited to 70)

7:15 - 9:00 a.m. - Breakfast and Meeting
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Tour of UMC

Speaker: Pete Rogers, President, Central McGowan

Topic: Essentials of Automation: Unlocking Efficiency and Innovation

In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, automation is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. This presentation will explore the core principles and technologies driving modern automation, providing a comprehensive overview for professionals seeking to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and drive innovation.

Attendees will gain insights into:

The fundamentals of industrial automation and its evolution
Key components of automation systems, including robotics, sensors, and control systems
Real-world applications across manufacturing
Strategies for successful automation implementation and overcoming common challenges

Whether you’re new to automation or looking to refine your existing systems, this session will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to harness automation for sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

About the Tour: Ultra Machining Company (UMC) is a premiere manufacturer of complex, precision machined parts and assemblies for customers across medical, aerospace, commercial, energy, and industrial markets. UMC has built a strong reputation for their exceptional quality standards, broad manufacturing capabilities, value-added services, integrated systems and processes.

UMC's 130,000+ sq. ft. state-of-the-art manufacturing campus features two environmentally controlled production floors for optimum consistency paralleled with true lighting. The automated inspection lab is a highlight of our operations along with a dedicated prototyping department and robotic capabilities.

Tour Requirements:

United States citizenship
Closed toe shoes
Safety glasses

Parking: East parking lot.
Entry: Enter through the Link (see yellow arrow below)

Thank you to our meeting sponsor:

Register

Date and Time

Thursday Feb 27, 2025
7:15 AM - 10:00 AM CST

7:15-9:00 AM - Breakfast and Meeting
9:00-10:00 AM - Tour

Location

Meeting and Tour:

Ultra Machining Company (UMC)
500 Chelsea Road, Monticello, MN 55362

Parking Instructions: East parking lot
Building Entrance: Enter through the Link (see yellow arrow below)

500 Chelsea Road Monticello MN 55362

Fees/Admission

$25/member*
$35/nonmember

Includes full breakfast. CMMA requests remittance for all reservations not canceled prior to the meeting.

*If a company is a CMMA member, ALL employees are eligible to attend at the member rate. Special needs? Contact Carolyn at 800-654-5773.

Thank you to our meeting sponsor:

Website

CMMAworks.org

Contact Information

800-654-5773
Send Email

CMMA February Meeting - Tour of UMC

Set a Reminder