St. Paul, MN (September 8, 2025) Matsuura USA today announced that President Billy Bogue has been named a featured speaker in SME’s Executive Perspectives Keynote Series, part of the Manufacturing Technology Series (MT Series).
Bogue will participate in three keynote sessions, joining other industry leaders in a discussion titled “Primary Concerns of U.S. Manufacturers and the Impact of Technology.” The panel will explore the most pressing challenges facing American manufacturers, including competitiveness, throughput, workforce development, and productivity, and how emerging technologies such as automation, robotics, advanced machining, machine monitoring, software, and AI are shaping solutions.
Event Schedule and Details
Bogue will participate in three keynote sessions this fall:
*WEST: October 7, 2025 | 10:30 a.m. – Noon | SME Theater, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
*SOUTHEAST: October 22, 2025 | 10:30 a.m. – Noon | SME Theater, Greenville Convention Center, Greenville, SC
*SOUTHWEST: November 5, 2025 | 10:30 a.m. – Noon | SME Theater, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas, TX
Each session, part of the Executive Perspectives Keynote Series, will explore the pressing challenges facing U.S. manufacturers, including workforce development, throughput, and maintaining competitiveness, while highlighting how emerging technologies such as automation, robotics, advanced machining, machine monitoring, software, and AI are helping companies achieve measurable results.
Perspective from Billy Bogue
“As manufacturers face increasing pressure to do more with less while staying competitive globally, it is critical to align technology with business strategy and people,” said Billy Bogue, President of Matsuura USA. “I look forward to sharing practical insights from our experiences at Matsuura and discussing how innovation can deliver real results for manufacturers.”
About Matsuura Machinery
Founded in 1935 in Fukui, Japan, Matsuura Machinery is a family-owned company that has grown into a global leader in CNC machine tools and advanced manufacturing solutions. Over 90 years, Matsuura has built a reputation for precision, reliability, and innovation, introducing pioneering technologies such as 5-axis machining, automation systems, and hybrid metal 3D printing.
Through Matsuura USA, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, the company provides full sales, service, and engineering support to North American manufacturers, helping them increase productivity, improve quality, and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.
“Reaching 90 years is a milestone that reflects our history, our values, and the trust of the customers we serve,” added Bogue. “Our focus remains on delivering solutions that help manufacturers succeed today and prepare for the future.”
Registration Information
For more information and to register for SME’s Manufacturing Technology Series events, visit the following links and use code MATSUURA.
MT Series WEST: https://xpressreg.net/register/west1125/start.asp?sc=
MT Series SOUTHEAST: https://xpressreg.net/register/stec1025/start.asp?sc=
MT Series SOUTHWEST: https://xpressreg.net/register/hous0225/start.asp?sc
About the Executive Perspectives Keynote Series
The Executive Perspectives Keynote Series is a highlight of SME’s Manufacturing Technology Series. Each session begins with the primary concerns of manufacturing leaders, before connecting those concerns to real-world technology applications. Attendees will hear directly from executives who face these challenges daily, or who have deep insight into the solutions being applied across the industry.