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Engineering & Beyond · Episode 1
The Systems Are Connected. So Where’s the Disconnect?
On the Couch
Meet the Experts
Marty Ohnemus
GuestEngineering Systems Administrator, Knapheide
Marty runs the engineering systems, workflows, and training behind Knapheide’s manufacturing operations. A former carpenter and product designer, he also teaches SOLIDWORKS at John Wood Community College.
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Andrew Parkhurst
HostTechnical Account Manager, Hawk Ridge Systems
Andrew consults with manufacturers on CAD and PDM workflows, large assembly performance, and process improvement. A former 3D CAD lecturer at The Ohio State University, he’s now building the Hawk Ridge Systems AI Assessment.
They're throwing AI at everything they can to see if it sticks. A lot of times, it just slides down the wall.
Customer Story
See How Knapheide Stays Connected
With hundreds of product models, thousands of options, and customers requesting changes on the fly, Knapheide needed a smarter way to keep up. With Hawk Ridge Systems, they moved from 2D to 3D, automated repetitive tasks, and gave the shop floor real-time 3D access, cutting lead times and delivering more custom builds.
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