Andrew Mears

Manufacturing Engineering, Sr. Manager - Operations Transformation & Intelligent Lockheed Martin

Event Day 1 | May 5, 2026

2:00 PM Think Tank E: Breaking the Silos, Laying the Groundwork for Scalable Smart Manufacturing

Years of digital investment haven’t eliminated one of manufacturing’s biggest challenges: fragmented data and legacy systems that slow innovation and limit scalability. Join this think tank to share experiences and benchmark approaches for overcoming technical debt, fostering interoperability, and building resilient digital foundations that enable enterprise-wide transformation.

Discussion themes include:

Assessing how legacy systems and siloed data impact agility, decision-making, and total cost of ownership
Examining the role of open APIs, modular architectures, and data standards in enabling scalable, flexible ecosystems
Discussing how common data frameworks streamline integration, improve visibility, and support collaboration
Exploring ways to transition from isolated pilots to unified platforms that drive continuous improvement
Considering how partnerships, open-source communities, and industry standards accelerate progress and reduce duplication

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