LIVE INDUSTRY DISCUSSION
Traditional Fabrication vs. Hybrid Manufacturing

Live Industry Discussion | TISE 2026

Booth #5536 | January 27-28, 2026 | 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Join Poseidon for a first-of-its-kind, open technical forum examining real-world fabrication workflows, production challenges, and process efficiency — without sales pitches or brand agendas.
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WHY ATTEND

Why Attend

This live industry discussion is designed for professionals who want a clear, technical comparison of fabrication approaches, grounded in real shop experience, not theory or sales narratives.

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Open Technical Dialogue

Engage in an honest, live discussion focused on real-world fabrication workflows, process design, and day-to-day production realities.

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Focused Fabrication Topics

Dive into practical challenges and methods across key areas, including miter fabrication, cookie cutter production, custom stone work, lamination processes, and ongoing maintenance and efficiency considerations.

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Peer-Led Industry Insight

Hear perspectives from shop owners, engineers, technicians, and industry specialists navigating similar operational and manufacturing decisions.

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Contributor-Driven Discussion

Submit real fabrication questions or challenges in advance and help shape the live conversation during the forum.

LIVE INDUSTRY DISCUSSION
Traditional Fabrication VS 
Hybrid Manufacturing

Panelists

Industry professionals selected for hands-on experience across fabrication, engineering, and manufacturing operations.

Joe Alva
CEO and Inventor
Optimizing Engineering Processes- Inventor of the Hybrid Cycle™️
Benji Corti
Regional Sales Manager
CMS North America
Jessie Harrell
Owner
Assured Flooring and Countertops
#FabricationUnfiltered

Live Discussion Schedule (Approx. 2 Hours)

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Welcome & Arrival
Event overview, discussion format, and ground rules.
Overview of traditional fabrication vs. hybrid manufacturing.
How audience-submitted questions will be integrated
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
Machinery Mechanics Discussion
Comparing traditional and hybrid approaches in daily production.
Workflow design, process handoffs, and operator involvement.
Where efficiency is gained — and where complexity is introduced.
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Core Fabrication Differenes-Cookie Cutter Jobs

Standard Hybrid Cycle™ explanation.

Cookie cutter production and templating strategies.

2:50 PM - 3:40 PM
Miters and Custom Jobs

Custom stone work and variability management.

Lamination methods and process trade-offs.

3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
Maintenance, Reliability & Efficiency

Maintenance considerations across different fabrication setups.

Downtime, operator skill requirements, and long-term efficiency.

Balancing throughput, quality, and operational risk.

4:00 PM - 4:40 PM
Live Q&A and Open Discussion

Moderator-led discussion using submitted audience questions.

Open technical dialogue and real-world problem solving.

Audience participation encouraged.

4:40 PM - 4:45 PM
Closing Remarks

Join the Live Industry Discussion

Booth #5536 | January 27-28, 2026 | 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

A two-hour, open technical forum exploring real fabrication workflows, production challenges, and the realities of traditional versus hybrid manufacturing.

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Executive/employees from competing machine companies and/or owner of fabrication companies preferred. Availability is limited. Participation is confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.