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Manufacturing Roundtable: Making AI Make Sense

August 4, 2026 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM (EDT)

Description


Making AI Make Sense

AI can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to. Join MANTEC for a practical conversation on how manufacturers are using Artificial Intelligence today in marketing, sales, and shop operations.
Evan Bates will share how AI tools are transforming front-office workflows—like marketing automation, sales insights, and reporting—while Don Bolton will highlight how AI is being applied on the shop floor to improve quality, efficiency, and decision-making.

The session will wrap up with a peer roundtable discussion where attendees can share the tools they’re using, lessons learned, and ideas they want to explore next.

Speaker info:

Chad Yiengst, Managing Director, Ledge Inc

Chad Yiengst is Managing Director at Ledge Inc., a quality consulting firm that helps manufacturers build practical, audit-ready management systems. Chad works with small and mid-sized manufacturers across industries including aerospace, defense, medical device, automotive, and food manufacturing, supporting implementation, internal auditing, third-party audit preparation, corrective action, and process improvement.

In addition to his consulting work, Chad is actively involved in developing AI-enabled tools for manufacturers, including applications for quality management, contract review, work instructions, and office process improvement. He focuses on using AI in practical, low-risk ways to reduce administrative burden, improve consistency, and help teams spend more time solving problems instead of managing paperwork.


What is the Manufacturing Roundtable?

The Manufacturing Roundtable is your opportunity to connect with industry professionals and engage in a meaningful, confidential discussion about the challenges impacting the industry. It is also a chance to offer your own feedback and share your experiences with other manufacturing professionals as we discuss best practices and strategies for addressing relevant issues. You'll walk away equipped with practical insight to apply within your own company.

Thank you to our Program Partner!


Time

Doors open at 8:00am for networking, and the program runs from 8:30-9:30am.

Pricing

$32 Members

$45 Future Members

Questions about membership? Contact sales@lancasterchamber.com. 

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