Quality Control and Compliance Workshops

Making Your Quality System add Value to Your Company

Presented By: Jonathan Davis, Charlie Keeley, Amber Nelson, and Dave Laschansky with CGR Products

This workshop will explore how standards like ISO 9001, AS 9100, and IATF 16949 can transform from compliance checkboxes into drivers of operational excellence and long-term value. Learn strategies to sustain your quality system over time, ensure alignment with high-risk processes, and avoid the common pitfalls that cause systems to stagnate.

Charting a Path for Your Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Journey

Presented By: Jim Goepel with CMMC Information Institute

If you are not a cyber expert, creating a path toward Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) can be daunting. In this session, lawyer, author, and CMMC instructor and assessor James Goepel will give you the tools you need to chart your course. He will cover the basics of CMMC and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and offer a 10-step approach to CMMC certification readiness.

First Part Inspections, In-Process Inspections, Final Inspections

Presented By: GFA Members

The workshop will cover best practices for First Part Inspections, In-Process Inspections, and Final Inspections to ensure quality and compliance throughout the manufacturing process.

Prop 65, Reach/RoHS, PFAS

Presented By: Kelly Eisenhardt, Blue Circle Advisors

This workshop will provide valuable insights into Prop 65, REACH/RoHS, and PFAS regulations, equipping converting/fabricating industry professionals with the knowledge to ensure compliance, reduce liability, and meet customer demands for safer, eco-friendly products.

Inspection Equipment Presentation

Presented By: TBD

Visual measuring equipment offers a comprehensive range of technologies for surface size measurement, delivering superior repeatability and reproducibility compared to primitive methods. By improving efficiency through time savings and productivity gains, as evidenced by case studies, these systems enhance manufacturing workflows. Integration with in-process automation reduces risks and streamlines data collection, while future-proofing measures protect against obsolescence. Additionally, reputable manufacturers provide robust technical support, including extensive service networks and skilled field technicians, ensuring reliability and longevity.