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Overview

Innovative manufacturing is a buzzword that is being used across North America in manufacturing sectors. Large scale companies are investing into these programs and colleges are racing to develop curriculum to provide industry with personnel that can be on the leading edge of innovation. The question still remains, what is Innovative Manufacturing? How can an instructor teach “innovation”? I will present some basic ideas on how an instructor can approach existing curriculum and learning outcomes and begin to adapt the lessons from the perspective of innovation.

Presented by Max Ceron, Instructor, Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Presentations

CWB Learning Resources Advancing Welding Education

Presented by Cody Vigeant (APP) during Welding Industry Day- February 11th, 2026

Handheld Laser Beam Welding (HLBW) Safety Considerations

Presented by David Werba (Miller Electric) during Welding Industry Day- February 11th, 2026

Low Temperature Impact Properties in Materials and Welding

Presented by Matt Yarmuch (MattCo Engineering Solutions Inc.) during Welding Industry Day- February 11th, 2026

Precision Power Laser: Achieving GTAW Quality at 3-times GMAW Speeds Through Advanced Hot Wire Laser Technology

Presented by Kevin Fleming (Lincoln Electric Company) during Welding Industry Day- February 11th, 2026