--- title: Advancing Manufacturing Techniques | Automation and AI description: Join us for a webinar that will focus on the benefits of embracing technology, as well as the practical advice for entering the world of AI In manufacturing., image: https://webinar.macpas.com/hubfs/2024%20Manufacturing%20Webinar%20Image%20-%20Filler-1.jpg --- [![ma_logo_horz_blue_mark](https://webinar.macpas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ma_logo_horz_blue_mark.jpg?width=780&height=127&name=ma_logo_horz_blue_mark.jpg "ma_logo_horz_blue_mark")](https://macpas.com/) # Advancing Manufacturing with Automation and AI Thurs, May 23, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT Much has been made in the news of large manufacturers creating smart factories and investing billions of dollars in artificial intelligence. However, the benefits from [Industry 4.0](https://macpas.com/october-is-national-manufacturing-month-overview-of-industry-4-0/) technologies are not limited to only the largest manufacturers. During this [Manufacturing](https://macpas.com/industries/manufacturing-distribution/) webinar, Principal [Brett Bauer](https://macpas.com/team/brett-bauer/), along with [Bruce Newell](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-newell-14585734/), President and CEO of [MANTEC](https://mantec.org/), and [Don Bolton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmb-ii/), Business Advisor for MANTEC, will focus on the benefits of embracing technology for small to medium sized manufacturers, as well as practical advice for stepping into the world of AI. Attendees of this McKonly & Asbury Webinar will gain insight on the following: - An awareness of the current technology landscape in manufacturing - The benefits of automation and Industry 4.0 technologies - Practical steps for small to medium sized manufacturers to begin using AI This free, one-hour webinar will take place on Thursday, May 23 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. One "Specialized Knowledge" CPE credit is available for this webinar. The level for this webinar is basic and no prerequisites are required. This program is a live webinar which offers the opportunity to ask questions and interact with the presenters. ![2024 Manufacturing Webinar Image - Filler](https://webinar.macpas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024%20Manufacturing%20Webinar%20Image%20-%20Filler.jpg?width=1000&height=563&name=2024%20Manufacturing%20Webinar%20Image%20-%20Filler.jpg "2024 Manufacturing Webinar Image - Filler") [mailto:events@macpas.com](mailto:events@macpas.com)