May 12-13, 2026
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Lunch included
Morris South Technical Center
8530 Steele Creek Place Drive, Suite H
Charlotte, NC 28273
Morris Charlotte Open House: Engineered to Outperform Summit
Join us for the Open House in our Charlotte facility! This exclusive event is designed to showcase the latest advancements in manufacturing automation and machining solutions tailored for today’s competitive industry environment.
What to Expect
Live Demos
Explore hands-on demos of advanced automation technologies, including our lineup of robotic systems and the latest CNC machines we have to offer!
Networking Opportunities
Build valuable connections with industry peers and Morris engineering experts.
Vendor Showcases
Meet select vendors offering innovative solutions to elevate your manufacturing capabilities.
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Shuttle Service to Okuma America Headquarters
Attendees can take advantage of the hourly shuttle transportation throughout both event days to visit Okuma America Headquarters and explore the new Global Spindle Repair Center.
This state-of-the-art facility highlights Okuma’s latest investment in aftermarket support, with advanced repair capabilities, component exchange, upgrades, legacy part fabrication, and expanded resources designed to keep machines running at peak performance.
Featured Machines

GENOS M560-V Skeleton
Vertical Machining Center
GENOS M560V-5AX
5-Axis Vertical Machining Center
MU-6300V
5-Axis Vertical Machining Center
GENOS L250II
2-Axis Horizontal Lathe
LB3000 EX II
Horizontal Lathe with ORL-R8
MULTUS B250II
Multitasking Lathe
MULTUS U3000
Multitasking Lathe
Multiple robot
automation solutions

SS38MH-5AX
5-Axis Multifunction Lathe
SS327-III-5AX
32mm, 7-Axis Sliding Headstock Swiss Type Lathe
B0386-III
38mm, 6-Axis Opposed Gang Tool Swiss Style Lathe
VA3S
Vertical Machining Center
Featured Seminars
Day 1 Schedule | May 12
10:00 AM
Improving Repeatability & First-Pass Yield Through Probing
Presented by Renishaw
11:00 AM
Unlocking the Hidden Power of Your OSP Control
Presented by Mason Sollenberger, Okuma Applications Engineer
12:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
Achieving High-Volume Small Parts Production Through Swiss Machining
Presented by Tsugami America
2:00 PM
Smart Machining: Real-Time Optimization
Presented by Caron Engineering
3:00 PM
Company "Speed Dating" & Happy Hour
Increase your manufacturing network in 60 minutes
Day 2 Schedule | May 13
10:00 AM
Choosing the Right Coolant & How it Affects Tool Life & Productivity
Presented by QualiChem
11:00 AM
Unlocking the Hidden Power of Your OSP Control
Presented by Mason Sollenberger, Okuma Applications Engineer
12:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
Boosting Tool Life & Cycle Times Through Coolant Management
Presented by Kermit Wright, MP Systems Strategic Product Development Manager
2:00 PM
Closing the Workforce Gap with Automation
Presented by Mike Locke, Morris Standard Automation Manager
3:00 PM
Company "Speed Dating" & Happy Hour
Increase your manufacturing network in 60 minutes











