Attend a seminar on Developments in Cohesive and Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Nov. 14

Join the School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks for a seminar on Developments in Cohesive and Advanced Manufacturing Systems.
About the speaker
Jorge E. Correa is a mechanical engineer with a doctoral degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, or UIUC. He has a visionary mindset and excels at inspiring and implementing innovative manufacturing solutions. Previously, he served as the chief software architect at OSCM. In 2019, Correa founded and continues to lead a technology startup based in Medellin, Colombia, specializing in cloud platform development services. Correa’s expertise and contributions were recognized with a US National Interest Waiver Category Green Card. His company focuses on developing technology at the intersection of manufacturing systems and cloud technology to promote perceptual automation in manufacturing. Correa currently serves as the CEO of Cohesive Manufacturing. His research and academic interests include manufacturing automation, computer graphics, VR and AR, digital manufacturing and AI, operations research, precision engineering and machine design.
About
This talk explores recent advancements in cohesive manufacturing and developing intelligent, responsive manufacturing systems. It highlights the need for a specialized manufacturing operating system to connect machine tools for intelligent, federated and distributed production, emphasizing key requirements like connectivity, bandwidth and cybersecurity. This discussion will cover a data-stream infrastructure designed to resemble a factory’s architecture and a new database model for integrating real-time and operational data, both essential for dynamic decision-making and process optimization. Additionally, the talk showcases 3D web interfaces for data-driven quoting and customization, using machine learning to adapt based on tolerances and past quotes. Drawing from his teaching experience at UIUC, Correa connects foundational theory with industry needs, preparing students for the future of advanced manufacturing.
Developments in Cohesive and Advanced Manufacturing Systems
Friday, Nov. 15, 2024
10:30 a.m.–noon
Peralta Hall (PRLTA) 130, Polytechnic campus [map]