Third Wave's Innovation Showcase

From Design to Flight: NPI Reinvented with Machining Modeling

Presented in Partnership with GROB.
A Technology Demonstration for The Aerospace and Defense Supplier Base

November 12, 2025 | 10am - 3pm

This event will be followed by a networking happy hour.

About the Event

At every Innovation Showcase you’ll see the future of machining unfold before your eyes. This exclusive event demonstrates how leading aerospace manufacturers are revolutionizing their New Product Introduction (NPI) processes through digital-first machining strategies.

The Innovation Showcase will be hosted at Grob Systems: 1070 Navajo Drive, Bluffton, OH45817

Why Attend?

What You’ll Experience

Live On-Machine Demonstration: Get a front row seat to the machining of a complex Titanium 6-4 Blisk/IBR component using cutting-edge modeling technology that compressed development in record time.

Digital Machining Breakthrough: Discover how material-specific modeling technology enables:

Evaluate a variety of cutting tool and toolpath strategies, virtually, to arrive at the optimal solution for your unique process
Utilize detailed, physics-backed insights to make critical machining process decisions
Exceed customer expectations and increase profitability with accelerated NPI timelines, reduced tooling costs, a more stable process, and a better-quality part

Agenda

9:30 – 10:00 Check in & Networking
10:00 – 12:00 Leveraging Machining Modeling to Revolutionize NPI
12:00 – 12:45 Factory Tour
12:45 – 1:45 Lunch
1:45 – 2:00 Break
2:00 – 2:30 Machining Demonstration
2:30 – 3:00 Innovation Showcase Conclusions

Perfect For

Operation leads driving digital transformation initiatives
Manufacturing engineers tackling complex aerospace components
New product teams seeking to accelerate time-to-market
Quality managers focused on first-time-right manufacturing

Walk away with actionable insights on implementing digital machining strategies that deliver measurable ROI through faster development cycles, reduced costs, and superior part quality.

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About Our Partner

Grob Systems: A leader in designing and building highly-innovative production and automation systems for nearly 100 years. https://www.grobgroup.com/en/

Connect with them: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grob-systems-inc

About Third Wave Systems (TWS):

Third Wave Systems is the premier Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) provider for innovative companies that machine. With cutting-edge software solutions, we empower our customers to optimize their machining processes, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.

Acknowledgments:
We extend our gratitude to the Air Force ManTech (AFRL) for their continued support, enabling us to push the boundaries of machining technology.

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