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The Manufacturing Technology Series unites the best of four long-standing regional manufacturing events — EAST, WEST, SOUTHEAST and SOUTHWEST — under one umbrella to ensure an unparalleled experience for both attendees and exhibitors.
The Manufacturing Technology Series connects decision-makers from diverse industries with leading suppliers of advanced manufacturing technology, equipment and tooling. By creating opportunities for connection — between makers and users, thinkers and doers, and sellers and buyers — our events have a role in advancing manufacturing.
Phillips Federal partner Colin Gilchrist will be presenting during this event. Catch his presentations:
Phillips Federal’s own Colin Gilchrist, Digital Systems Product Manager, is taking the stage at SME’s 2025 Manufacturing Technology Series at EASTEC in Springfield, MA—where he’ll deliver an insightful session for defense manufacturers navigating the future of production. With cybersecurity at the forefront of modern defense operations, Colin is delivering the critical insights every supplier, OEM, and integrator needs to navigate the ever-evolving compliance landscape. If you’re supporting the DoD, U.S. Military, or federal agencies, this is your opportunity to level up your cyber readiness and stay ahead of CMMC and NIST 800-171 requirements.
Colin’s featured session, “FROM CUI TO ROI: A DIY GUIDE TO CMMC COMPLIANCE,” is built to simplify the complex. In just 30 minutes—May 13 – 15—you’ll get 20 minutes of hard-hitting, applicable knowledge followed by 10 minutes of live Q&A tailored to your biggest questions. He’ll walk you through the most essential elements of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) protocols and compliance strategies, giving you practical tools you can implement right away to secure your operations and protect your government contracts.
But the insights don’t stop there. Colin will also join an elite panel of experts for the “EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE” session, delivering strategic guidance on today’s cybersecurity environment. From threats to frameworks like NIST 800-82, this discussion will help attendees understand how to identify vulnerabilities, adapt to regulatory shifts, and build a more resilient organization. It’s your chance to hear directly from those shaping the future of industrial security and walk away with actionable strategies that make a difference.
While you’re at EASTEC, be sure to visit Booth 1452 to connect with Phillips Federal and our trusted partners—Aura, Excellerant, LECS Energy, and Alchemi Data. Whether you’re just beginning your journey toward compliance or fine-tuning your existing security infrastructure, the expertise at our booth will help guide your next move. Join us at EASTEC 2025 and take the next confident step in protecting what matters most—your operations, your contracts, and your future.
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Email: jwolf@phillipscorp.com