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SUMMARY:Automation Stars of Texas
DESCRIPTION:Step out of the the present and into the future of automation and robotics here in the great state of Texas! Come see what Texas offers in technologies\, solutions\, AI components\, end-of-arm tooling\, and robots of every kind. \nAll the main automation and IIoT brands will be there\, for you\, the end-user:\n– No need to travel around the country to see automated solutions\n– Meet and greet your local guys (ready to help and close by)\n– Stay up-to-date on the latest opportunities\n– Network like no other\n– Free entrance\, Free parking\, sleep in your bed \nThis event has an international breadth\, with solution providers coming from Europe as well. \nSponsorships are now open! You can learn more HERE to be a part! \nJoin us for this amazing event all about automation and building relationships!\nNovember 3rd is your time to THRIVE with Automation Stars of Texas! \n 
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/automation-stars-of-texas/
LOCATION:UTA Research Institute (UTARI)\, 7300 Jack Newell Blvd. S.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76118\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lean Principles with Interactive Simulation
DESCRIPTION:Description: Lean Principles covers concepts on customer value\, minimizing unnecessary costs\, process flow and understanding customer demand. Whether the setting is in an office or manufacturing plant\, participants will learn how to effectively identify the sources of waste in a targeted area and work towards systematically reducing it and making processes more efficient. \nSchedule Details: Thursday November 5\, 2026\n8:30AM – 4:30PM \nLocation: Rio Bank – Corporate Banking Center\nRoom# 4.100\n701 E. Expressway 83\nMcAllen\, TX 78501 \nInstructor: Jesse Cano \nFor more information\, please contact: tmac@utrgv.edu or Call: 956-665-7011
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/lean-principles-with-interactive-simulation/
LOCATION:Rio Bank – Corporate Banking Center\, 701 E. Expressway 83\, Room 4.100\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
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SUMMARY:Inventory Management
DESCRIPTION:Description: Learn practical ways to manage inventory\, reduce waste\, and keep operations running smoothly. This 8-hour training covers essential methods for managing raw materials and finished goods. Through discussions and exercises\, participants will practice replenishment techniques\, cycle count planning\, ABC classification\, and safety stock calculations to support better inventory decisions. \n  \nWhat Participants Will Learn \n\nUnderstand inventory types\, key concepts\, performance measures\, and policies.\nExplore replenishment techniques to determine when and how to restock.\nPlan cycle counts to improve inventory accuracy.\nApply ABC classification to prioritize inventory management efforts.\nCalculate safety stock to help manage uncertainty and prevent shortages.\nIdentify warehouse practices that support effective inventory control.\n\nSchedule Details: \nTuesday November 10\, 2026\n8:30AM – 4:30PM \nLocation: Rio Bank – Corporate Banking Center \n4th floor\, Room #4.100\n701 E. Expressway 83\nMcAllen\, TX 78501 \nInstructor: Hector Ramirez \nFor more information\, please contact: tmac@utrgv.edu or Call: 956-665-7011
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/inventory-management/
LOCATION:Rio Bank – Corporate Banking Center\, 701 E. Expressway 83\, Room 4.100\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T083000
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SUMMARY:5S Workplace Organization
DESCRIPTION:Description: The 5S methodology is the cornerstone of creating discipline in the workplace and form the foundation for all workplace improvements. It is particularly valuable for operators in manufacturing environments\, pilot teams and implementers of Lean Production\, Lean Office\, and Asset Management. This is the foundation for creating a Lean environment. \nSchedule Details:\nThursday November 12\, 2026\n8:30AM – 12:30PM \n  \nLocation: Rio Bank – Corporate Banking Center\nTraining Room# 4.100\n701 E. Expressway 83\, McAllen\, TX \nInstructor: Jesse Cano \nFor more information\, please contact: tmac@utrgv.edu or Call: 956-665-7011
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/5s-workplace-organization/
LOCATION:Rio Bank – Corporate Banking Center\, 701 E. Expressway 83\, Room 4.100\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lean Six Sigma Accelerated Black Belt Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:TMAC’s Lean Six Sigma Program provides a systematic approach to combine the waste elimination methods of Lean with the variation reduction toolset of Six Sigma. The LSS Black Belt class is a rigorous course incorporating both Basic and Advanced problem-solving methods. \n\n\n\nTo accommodate busy schedules\, we are offering an accelerated Lean Six Sigma Black Belt class for certified Green Belts* who need to spend less time away from the office\, but still want to increase their continuous improvement skill set. \n\n\n\nSchedule: \n\n\n\n\nWeek 3: NOV 16-20\n\n\n\nWeek 4: DEC 14-18\n\n\n\n\nPrice: $5\,300\n\n\n\n*Registration subject to approval by instructors
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/lean-six-sigma-accelerated-black-belt-fall-2026/
LOCATION:UTA Research Institute (UTARI)\, 7300 Jack Newell Blvd. S.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76118\, United States
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Operational AI Intro
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time:\nTuesday\, November 17\, 2026 – 10:00 am – Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 – 11:30 am\n \n\n\nLocation:\nVirtual \n\nRegister here: https://form.jotform.com/tmacuh/manufacturing-operational-ai-introd \nWebinar link and other important materials will be provided via email after registration. \n\n\n\nDetails:\n\nWhat to Expect: \nExplore the fundamentals of artificial intelligence in manufacturing\, including key concepts\, capabilities\, and potential applications in manufacturing operations. Learn how TMAC UH can help manufacturers explore AI solutions and identify opportunities for adoption. The session will also include a live Q&A\, giving participants the opportunity to ask questions and gain further insight into AI in manufacturing. \nKey Benefits \n\nUnderstand AI technologies and their potential impact on manufacturing operations.\nIdentify opportunities to improve efficiency\, productivity\, and everyday work processes.\nGain insight into AI capabilities and their potential applications within your organization.\nGet your questions answered during the live Q&A.\nBuild foundational knowledge in preparation for TMAC UH’s Build Your First AI Agent workshop.\n\nWho Should Attend? \nThis webinar is ideal for manufacturing professionals\, business owners\, managers\, decision-makers\, and operations\, engineering\, or administrative staff interested in understanding AI and its potential applications. It is also suitable for anyone looking to build foundational AI knowledge before attending TMAC UH’s Build Your First AI Agent workshop.
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/manufacturing-operational-ai-intro/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Practical AI Prompting for Real-World Work Tasks
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time:\nThursday\, December 3\, 2026 – 8:30 am – Thursday\, December 3\, 2026 – 12:30 pm\n \n\n\nLocation:\n\nUniversity of Houston’s Sugar Land Campus \n\n\n\nDetails:\n\nAI is becoming an important part of the modern workplace\, but getting useful and reliable results requires more than simply asking AI a question. Practical AI Prompting for Real-World Work Tasks is a practical\, hands-on workshop designed for professionals who want to understand how generative AI works and learn how to use it effectively in everyday work.\n \nDuring this live\, instructor-led training\, participants will learn the fundamentals of AI and large language models (LLMs)\, how to create effective prompts\, how to improve AI-generated results\, and how to work with real-world data and workplace scenarios.\nThe workshop combines instruction with practical exercises so participants can immediately apply what they learn.\n \nAbout the Instructor:The session will be led by Art Casasa\, Principal Advisor\, AI Strategy and Development at TMAC. Art brings more than 25 years of experience in engineering\, technology\, and operations\, including senior leadership roles at iRobot\, Symbotic\, SLB\, and Pentair. His current work focuses on helping organizations identify and implement practical AI opportunities that deliver measurable business results. \nParticipants will learn how to:\n\n\nUnderstand the fundamentals of AI\, LLMs\, and generative AI tools\n\n\nCreate clear and effective prompts\n\n\nUse techniques such as few-shot prompting\, reasoning approaches\, and iterative refinement\n\n\nWork with real data and verify AI-generated information\n\n\nRecognize situations where AI may provide inaccurate or unreliable results\n\n\nApply AI to practical workplace scenarios\n \n\n\nWorkshop Program\nModule 1 – Foundations of AI\nUnderstand AI\, LLMs\, prompting\, and the fundamentals of working with generative AI tools.\nModule 2 – Anatomy of a Good Prompt\nLearn a practical framework for creating clear and effective prompts that produce better results.\nModule 3 – Techniques That Make Prompts Better\nExplore practical techniques including few-shot prompting\, reasoning approaches\, and iterative refinement.\nModule 4 – Working with Real Data Situations\nLearn how to provide\, navigate\, and verify data while understanding where AI can struggle.\nFinal Lab – Real-World Scenarios\nApply effective prompting techniques to practical workplace scenarios\, including performance appraisal and non-conformance situations.\n \nWho Should Attend?\nThis workshop is designed for professionals\, managers\, supervisors\, business owners\, and team members who want to use AI more effectively in their daily work. No advanced technical or programming experience is required.\n \nWhat to Bring?\nLaptop and a basic subscription to any AI service\n \nRegistration Fee\n$200 per person\n \nPayment Link\nhttps://egrpay.uh.edu/?eventid=1033\n \nBundle Option: Save $50 with Both AI Workshops\nWant to take your AI skills further? Register for both Practical AI Prompting for Real-World Work Tasks and Build Your First AI Agent through TMAC’s AI Workshop Bundle. \nThe bundle includes both instructor-led workshops for $500 per person\, saving you $50 compared with registering separately. \nAI Workshop Bundle Schedule: \n\nDecember 3\, 2026 | 8:30 AM–12:30 PM: Practical AI Prompting for Real-World Work Tasks\nDecember 10\, 2026 | 8:30 AM–12:30 PM: Build Your First AI Agent\n\nPrerequisite for the AI Agent Workshop: Participants registering for the bundle must attend TMAC’s free Manufacturing Operational AI Intro webinar on November 17\, 2026\, or request and review the recording. \nRegister for the Free Manufacturing Operational AI Intro Webinar: https://form.jotform.com/tmacuh/manufacturing-operational-ai-introd \nPay and register for the AI Workshop Bundle: https://egrpay.uh.edu/?eventid=1034 \nRegistration Note\nThere’s no separate registration form—your spot will be saved once you complete the $200 payment.\nWhile filling out your card and personal details at checkout\, use the comments/notes field to include: \n\nCompany name\nWork Address\nYour title\nSector/industry\nCompany website (if available)\n\nContact Us: \nConrad SolteroOperations ManagerPhone: 512-585-1567Email: cgsolter@Central.UH.EDU
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/practical-ai-prompting-for-real-world-work-tasks-2/
LOCATION:University of Houston at Sugar Land\, 14000 University Blvd\, Sugar Land\, 77479\, United States
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SUMMARY:Build Your First AI Agent Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time:\n \nThursday\, December 10\, 2026 – 8:30 am – Thursday\, December 10\, 2026 – 12:30 pm\n\n\nLocation:\n\nUniversity of Houston’s Sugar Land Campus \n\n\n\nDetails:\n\nFrom prompts to agents\, in one practical program. \nArtificial intelligence is moving beyond chatbots\, creating new opportunities to automate tasks and improve workplace efficiency. Build Your First AI Agent is a hands-on training program that takes participants from everyday AI use to building their own AI agent. \nParticipants will review AI fundamentals and effective prompting techniques\, explore how AI agents use tools and data to complete tasks\, and build a working prototype through a guided exercise using a no-code platform provided for the session. No programming experience is required. \nAbout the Instructor: \nThe session will be led by Art Casasa\, Principal Advisor\, AI Strategy and Development at TMAC. Art brings more than 25 years of experience in engineering\, technology\, and operations\, including senior leadership roles at iRobot\, Symbotic\, SLB\, and Pentair. His current work focuses on helping organizations identify and implement practical AI opportunities that deliver measurable business results. \nParticipants will learn how to:\n\nStrengthen your understanding of AI capabilities\, limitations\, and effective prompting.\nLearn how AI agents plan tasks and use tools and data to complete them.\nBuild a working AI agent prototype for a real-world task.\nDiscover practical opportunities to apply AI to workplace processes.\nGain a repeatable approach to developing AI-powered solutions without coding.\n\n \nWho Should Attend?\nThis workshop is ideal for professionals\, business owners\, managers\, and teams who want to apply AI to everyday workflows\, improve productivity\, and explore automation. No prior programming experience or advanced technical knowledge is required.\n \nWhat to Bring?\nLaptop\n \nRegistration Fee\n$350 per person\n \nPrerequisite\nRegular use of AI chat tools and intermediate prompting skills\, plus attendance at our free “Manufacturing Operational AI Intro” webinar on November 17th\, or requesting and reviewing the recording.\n \nRegister for the Free Manufacturing Operational AI Intro Webinar: https://form.jotform.com/tmacuh/manufacturing-operational-ai-introd\n \nAdditional Information\nParticipants should expect to spend less than $20 on an AI model provider. Further details will be shared closer to the event date.\n \nPayment Link\nhttps://egrpay.uh.edu/?eventid=1032\n\n \n\nBundle Option: Save $50 with Both AI Workshops\nLooking to strengthen your prompting skills before building an AI agent? Register for both Practical AI Prompting for Real-World Work Tasks and Build Your First AI Agent through TMAC’s AI Workshop Bundle. \nThe bundle includes both instructor-led workshops for $500 per person\, saving you $50 compared with registering separately. \nAI Workshop Bundle Schedule: \n\nDecember 3\, 2026 | 8:30 AM–12:30 PM: Practical AI Prompting for Real-World Work Tasks\nDecember 10\, 2026 | 8:30 AM–12:30 PM: Build Your First AI Agent\n\nPay and register for the AI Workshop Bundle: https://egrpay.uh.edu/?eventid=1034 \nRegistration Note\nThere’s no separate registration form—your spot will be saved once you complete the $350 payment.\nWhile filling out your card and personal details at checkout\, use the comments/notes field to include: \n\nCompany name\nWork Address\nYour title\nSector/industry\nCompany website (if available)\n\nContact Us: \nConrad SolteroOperations ManagerPhone: 512-585-1567Email: cgsolter@Central.UH.EDU
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/build-your-first-ai-agent-workshop/
LOCATION:University of Houston at Sugar Land\, 14000 University Blvd\, Sugar Land\, 77479\, United States
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