If you recall our January 2024 MML event, our very own Tom Swip presented on “What the Future Can Look Like with AI in Your Manufacturing Business”. A lot has transpired in AI over the past 24 months. Come hear Tom’s update on what has actually happened over the past 2 years and what to expect from AI in manufacturing in 2026.

You won’t want to miss the next event!

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Speaker: Tom Swip

Tom Swip is President/CEO of Swip Systems, Vice President/CTO of Guard911/Hero911, and the founder of the Midwest Manufacturing Leaders. Tom has been an entrepreneur since a young age.

He holds a Bachelors in Industrial Engineering from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. At SIUE, he taught in the robotics lab. During and after college, Tom worked for United Parcel Service as an Industrial Engineer. His responsibilities included establishing the first ever: national wireless system in UPS trucks, national implementation of the delivery tablets that UPS drivers still carry today, and the nationwide barcoding system.

In 1995, Tom established Swip Systems, a nationwide software consultancy. Swip works in many vertical industries with established corporations, closely held companies and startups, helping them gain better insight and reduce risk in the organizations through technology. Tom is a also mentor to several different startups.

Tom is an Eagle Scout, and a member of the Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO), the Association for Corporate Growth and The Entrepreneurship Institute (TEI). Tom’s mission in life is to help others.

MML Event Details
Friday, January 9th, 2026
7:15 – 8:00 am – Networking
8:00 – 8:50 am – Presentation
8:50 – 9:00 am – Question & Answer

Event Location
The Lodge Des Peres
1050 Des Peres Rd.
St Louis, MO 63131

Event Registration