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Hosts:

• Meaghan Ziemba, Mavens of Manufacturing

• Will Pitarello, FARO Technologies

Overview:

What happens when the tools we give our teams no longer match the work we expect them to do? That’s the conversation we’re having when I sit down with Will Pitarello from FARO Technologies to explore how manufacturers are dealing with one of the biggest pressures on the floor right now: doing more with less. This isn’t a product demo. It’s a straight-up, practical conversation about where inspection is falling short, and how tools like the FARO® Leap ST® Handheld 3D Scanner are helping manufacturers train faster, work smarter, and support teams that span multiple generations, skill levels, and systems. If you're dealing with high turnover, slow onboarding, tech pushback, or process inefficiencies that just won’t quit, this is for you.

What We’ll Cover:

• Why inspection is breaking down and how to fix it — We’ll open with a real-world breakdown of what manufacturers are struggling with right now. From onboarding challenges to shrinking teams, we’re pulling back the curtain on what’s really happening on the floor.

• How Leap ST is built for the workforce you actually have —Five operating modes. Compatible with the systems you’re already using. Intuitive enough for new hires, powerful enough for experienced machinists. We’ll walk through it all—live.

• What versatility looks like in real-life workflows — Whether you’re in aerospace, automotive, or metals fabrication, we’ll show how one tool can tackle five different tasks without stopping production.

• Where tools meet training, mentorship, and retention — We’re not just talking inspection. We’re talking about how better tools help retain good people, cross-train more effectively, and attract younger talent.

• Rapid-fire questions from the floor — We’ll put Will on the spot with questions teams are asking right now, from misconceptions to metrology mistakes to what companies are still getting wrong about tech adoption.

Key Takeaways:

• Discover how one tool with multiple modes opens doors to new applications—without adding complexity.

• Learn why compatibility matters—and how Leap ST plays nice with what you already use.

• Hear how teams are cutting downtime and scrap by measuring right at the part, faster and more accurately than ever.

Who Should Attend:

• Manufacturing leaders looking to simplify quality control

• QA and inspection teams struggling with outdated tools

• Plant managers building cross-functional teams

• Workforce development professionals and trainers

• Anyone exploring ways to modernize their process, without wrecking their workflow