The Smart Factory: AI, Simulation, and The Future of Making Things
November 5 @ 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm
Manufacturing is undergoing its most significant transformation in over a century. The traditional assembly line is evolving into a dynamic, intelligent, and interconnected ecosystem. From 3D-printed jet engines to AI-optimized supply chains, the “Fourth Industrial Revolution” is here, and Austin is at the forefront.
Join us for a special Austin Forum on Technology & Society event providing an inside look at this revolution. On Wednesday, November 5, we are thrilled to be hosted at the brand-new, state-of-the-art HICAM (High-Performance-Computing for Advanced Manufacturing) facility.
Our featured presenter, Marcus Metzger of HICAM, will provide a comprehensive overview of the technologies defining the future of manufacturing. We will explore:
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing): Moving beyond prototypes to create complex, high-strength parts for aerospace, medical, and automotive applications.
AI and Digital Twins: How high-performance computing and simulation are creating virtual models of products and processes, dramatically reducing waste and accelerating innovation.
Robotics & Automation: The next generation of smart robots working alongside humans to increase precision, efficiency, and safety.
The Resilient Supply Chain: How on-demand and localized manufacturing can create more robust and sustainable supply chains for the future.
Facility Tour:
Before the presentation, attendees will be treated to an exclusive tour of the HICAM facility. See firsthand the advanced robotics, metal 3D printers, and digital infrastructure that are powering the next wave of industrial innovation right here in Austin.
This is a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders and see the factory of the future in action.
Who Should Attend: This event is ideal for engineers, manufacturing executives, supply chain professionals, tech entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone interested in the convergence of the digital and physical worlds.
Speaker
Marcus Metzger, Founder and Executive Director, HICAM
As the Founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit HICAM, Marcus Metzger brings a decade of experience merging the creative and technology industries and a vision for the emerging future of American
Marcus Metzger brings a decade of experience merging the creative and technology industries and a vision for the emerging future of American Manufacturing. Under Metzger’s leadership, HICAM is currently building a $20M Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Austin, TX with a mission of Accelerating Advanced Manufacturing Startups in the United States. His past work includes founding and operating Future Space NYC, a creative technology incubator and co-working facility in New York City.
His portfolio as an engineer and artist working in the creative industry includes large-scale sculptures produced for Fortune 100 clients and World Famous Museums in the US and Internationally. In addition to his work with HICAM, Metzger leads a research group developing next generation large-format metal additive manufacturing and robotics.