Keynote Speakers at MX2024 Manufacturing Expo Announced! To Feature National Leaders in Robotics, Technology and the US Navy

(York, PA) – The Manufacturers’ Association is excited to announce this year’s featured Keynote Speakers for MX2024 the Manufacturers’ Expo, which is being held on November 7th at the York Expo Center, York, PA.  This year’s keynotes are highlighting advanced technology and will feature Jason Ray, Founder and CEO of Paperless Parts; Jay Douglass – COO of the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute; and a special keynote for high school students from The US Navy’s Jeff Hiscocks, Command Master Chief for Team Submarine.  The annual trade show and expo for manufacturing will include over 100 exhibitors and 1,000 attendees.  
 
Jason Ray is the Co-Founder and CEO of Paperless Parts, the #1 quoting and collaboration software for manufacturers and contract manufacturers. Inspired by his experience as a Supply Officer in the U.S. Navy, where he led advanced manufacturing initiatives, Jason aimed to solve inefficiencies resulting from lack of connectivity and modern technology across the industrial supply chain.  “Industry 5.0? What happened to Industry 4.0?” will be the title of Mr. Ray’s keynote which will help manufacturers cut through the latest tech and media buzzwords to provide practical strategies for business growth.  
 
Jay Douglass is the Chief Operating Officer of the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute, headquartered in Pittsburgh.   ARM is a national consortium funded by the federal government to drive innovation in robotics and AI technology and workforce strategies to strengthen U.S. manufacturing competitiveness.   Jay’s keynote will address the revolution in robotics and how that will impact the workforce and the factory floor.   As COO, Jay is responsible for the management and growth of the ARM Institute consortium, which consists of over 1,000 industry experts from manufacturing, academia, technology providers, workforce development non-profits and federal government from over 340 organization throughout the United States. Previously Jay worked at the Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University.  His focus was on developing business opportunities for technology development and technology transfer with commercial organizations.