Sefi Grossman, Founder and CEO, Combustion OS

Artificial intelligence is poised to become one of the most transformative technologies the heat treat industry has seen in decades. The question is no longer if AI will change the industry, but how manufacturers can apply it to gain a competitive advantage. 

In this executive session, Sefi Grossman, founder of Combustion OS, explores how AI is being embedded throughout the heat treat operation—not as a standalone tool, but as a foundational capability that enhances every aspect of the business. From customer engagement and quoting to scheduling, production, quality, certifications, equipment monitoring, maintenance, and executive decision-making, AI is creating opportunities to operate faster, smarter, and with greater confidence. 

Drawing on real-world innovation within Combustion OS, this presentation demonstrates how AI can capture institutional knowledge, automate repetitive processes, surface actionable insights from operational data, improve responsiveness to customers, and empower employees with instant access to the information they need. Attendees will leave with a practical, executive-level understanding of how AI can help heat treaters improve operational performance, strengthen customer relationships, preserve critical expertise, and position their organizations for the next generation of manufacturing.