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From Modeling to Manufacturing Impact
THIRD WAVE'S INNOVATION SUMMIT 2026
MAY 20-21, 2026 | Dallas Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Registration is required. Fee is waived for all current Third Wave Systems customers.
The future of machining starts at the Innovation Summit
This two-day summit features immersive learning and networking with machining visionaries, world-class academics, and global industry experts.
Featuring Key Contributors & Speakers
The 2026 Innovation Summit is your chance to:
See More, Know More
Discover how industry frontrunners utilize machining simulation tools to achieve first-time-right.
Stay ahead of the curve
Experience firsthand the cutting-edge techniques turbocharging the New Process Introduction directly from leading experts.
Build Valuable Connections
Join a dynamic network of visionaries and esteemed scholars and delve into groundbreaking discussions.
Agenda
Innovation Summit Welcome Reception
7:00 – 9:00 PM | West & Stone – Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel
General Session | Location – Cypress 1 & 2
8:00 – 9:00 | Breakfast – Location: Magnolia 5 & 6
9:00 – 9:30 | Innovation Summit Welcome
Kerry Marusich, CEO – Third Wave Systems
Paige Adams, Sales Leader – Third Wave Systems
9:30 – 10:00 | What’s Driving Third Wave Systems
Nishant Saini, Director of Business Development – Third Wave Systems
10:00 – 10:45 | Customer Spotlight: Transforming Cutting Tool Design with Advanced Simulation
Jimmy Lattimer, R&D Design Engineer – Seco Tools
Max Zimmerman, Applications Engineer II – Third Wave Systems
10:45 – 11:15 | Break
11:15 – 11:45 | Customer Presentation: Ford Motor Company
Dirk Nieuwendijk, Manufacturing Engineer – Ford Motor Company
11:45 – 12:15 | Building an Engineering Toolbox for Rapid Design Iterations
Mike Lambert, R&D Engineer – The M.K. Morse Co.
12:15 – 1:15 | Lunch
1:15 – 2:00 | Panel: Tooling Decisions Under Pressure
Jaydeep Karandikar, Senior R&D Staff – ORNL
Theo Villeneuve, Senior Associate Manufacturing Engineering- Pratt & Whitney
2:00 – 2:30 | Break
A group picture will be taken during the break
2:30 – 3:15 | Presentation: TavakTek
Jeff Tessier, Senior Manufacturing Engineer – TavaTek
3:15 – 3:45 | Recap & Evening Instructions
Paige Adams, Sales Leader – Third Wave Systems
Evening Activity
5:30 – 6:00 | Travel to Fort Worth Stockyards
Transportation provided. Meet in the lobby at 5:30pm
6:00 – 7:00 | Stockyards Walking Tour
7:00 – 9:00 | Dinner & Drinks
Billy Bob’s Texas
9:00 | First Shuttle
First Shuttle back to Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel
10:00 | Second Shuttle
Second Shuttle back
General Session | Cypress Ballroom 1 & 2
8:30 – 9:30 | Breakfast
9:30 – 9:45 | Opening Remarks
Paige Adams, Sales Leader – Third Wave Systems
9:45 – 10:30 | Customer Spotlight: Aircraft Precision Products
Logan Coughlin, Vice President – Aircraft Precision Products
Sean Drew, Manufacturing Engineer– Aircraft Precision Products
Austin Burns, Account Manager – Third Wave Systems
10:30 – 11:00 | Break
11:00 – 12:00 | TWS Technology: Recent and Future Advancements
Geeta Monpara, Product Manager – Third Wave Systems
Homar Lopez Hawa, Product Manager – Third Wave Systems
12:00 – 1:00 | Lunch
1:00 – 1:45 | Panel: The Expert’s Playbook
Brandon Sluga, Senior Manufacturing Engineer – GE Aerospace
1:45 – 2:00 | Break
2:00 – 2:30 | Customer Presentation: Kennametal
John Boyea, Senior Engineer – Product Development – Kennametal
2:30 – 3:00 | Third Wave Systems + CCAT – Machining Modeling Intensive
William Howell, R&D Engineer – Third Wave Systems
3:00 – 3:30 | Summit Close-Out
Paige Adams, Sales Leader – Third Wave Systems
*Agenda subject to change
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Registration Fee: $500
While this event is complimentary to current customers, registration is required. Capacity is limited.