MFE Inspection Solutions’ 3rd Annual Techtoberfest

Welcome to MFE Inspection Solutions’ 3rd Annual Techtoberfest!

Join us for an elevated experience on October 25, 2024, at San Jacinto College Center for Petrochemical Energy and Technology—just 5 minutes away from the MFE Houston office.

MFE Inspection Solutions is thrilled to invite you to our 3rd Annual Techtoberfest, a premier event designed to showcase the latest advancements in inspection technology.

This year, we’re taking Techtoberfest to the next level by hosting it at San Jacinto College, providing a larger, more dynamic space to connect, learn, and experience hands-on demonstrations.

Register Now

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to enhance your knowledge, experience new technologies, and connect with industry leaders.

Registration is FREE. Register today to secure your spot and be entered into our raffle.

For more information, please contact Kasie McClain at kmcclain@mfe-is.com. We look forward to seeing you at Techtoberfest 2024.

Schedule of Events

Take a look at the schedule of events and speaker info below to see what’s in store for this year’s Techtoberfest!

Morning Sessions

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM: MFE’s Welcome Address & Opening Remarks

10:30 AM – 10:50 AM: Booth Exploration & Networking

10:50 AM – 11:20 AM: Live Demo by Haydn Bradfield, DroneDeploy
Under the Hood: A Practical How-To in Automating Industrial Inspection

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Live Demo by Sterling Hayes, Skydio
Revolutionizing Asset Inspections with the X10 in the Oil and Gas Industry

Lunch Break

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch & Hands-on Zone
Visit stations to get hands-on experience operating the newest inspection technology from the following partners:

• Flyability

• Wöhler

• Boston Dynamics

• QYSEA

Afternoon Sessions

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Live Demo by Felix Stadler, Voliro
Voliro T Full Workflow: Efficient and Safe Inspections at Height

2:15 PM – 2:35 PM: Presentation by Pieter Stockmayer, Flyability
Flyability’s Elios 3 & UT Payload in Action

2:40 PM – 3:00 PM: Presentation by Jim Disser, CRYSOUND
Acoustic Imaging for Leak Detection—Technology & Applications

Networking & Happy Hour

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Break & Booth Exploration

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Happy Hour & Networking

5:00 PM: MFE’s Closing Remarks

Why Attend Techtoberfest 2024?

An Elevated Experience
Moving from our Houston office to the expansive San Jacinto College campus allows us to transform Techtoberfest into a trade show, featuring a wide range of exhibitors and interactive sessions.

Equipment Demos
Start your day with live equipment demonstrations on an active glycol unit located on college property. See cutting-edge technology in action and understand its real-world applications.

Hands-On Experience
During lunch, take the opportunity to operate the latest equipment yourself. Our expert staff and exhibitors will be on hand to guide you and answer your questions.

Informative Presentations
The afternoon will feature insightful case study presentations from our exhibitors, highlighting the practical benefits and innovations of their products.

Booth Exploration and Raffle Prizes
Explore vendor booths, engage with industry leaders, and enter our exciting raffle for a chance to win fantastic prizes. Remember to register to be entered into the raffle.

Happy Hour Networking
Conclude the day with a relaxed happy hour, perfect for networking with peers, exhibitors, and industry professionals.

Event Highlights

• Date: October 25, 2024
• Location: San Jacinto College
• Morning: Live Equipment Demos
• Lunch: Hands-On Equipment Operation
• Afternoon: Case Study Presentations and Booth Exploration
• Raffle Prizes: Exciting giveaways for registered attendees
• Happy Hour: Enjoy drinks and networking opportunities

Who Should Attend?

Techtoberfest is perfect for current customers and anyone interested in the latest in inspection technology. Whether you are a seasoned professional or new to the industry, this event offers valuable insights and networking opportunities.

Techtoberfest Exhibitors

Join us at MFE Inspection Solutions’ 3rd Annual Techtoberfest and be part of an event that combines learning, networking, and fun in a truly elevated experience.

The latest, cutting-edge technology will be showcased by the following exhibitors:

Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics is dedicated to creating robots that enrich lives by reducing danger and physical strain, while seamlessly integrating into daily routines to expand human potential. The company is just beginning to explore the future of robotics, shaping what’s possible today, tomorrow, and beyond.

CRYSOUND
CRYSOUND has spent nearly 30 years advancing acoustic technology to tackle complex testing challenges. Their solutions simplify acoustic measurements, aiding industries from consumer electronics to automotive components, and supporting global decarbonization efforts. CRYSOUND’s products, used in over 50 countries by brands like Beats, Samsung, and SONY, aim to become the world’s leading name in acoustic testing.

DroneDeploy
DroneDeploy transforms how businesses collect, manage, and interpret reality capture data from drones, 360 cameras, and ground robots. Their mission is to empower companies that power, feed, and build our world with advanced reality capture tools. Trusted across various industries, DroneDeploy’s user-friendly platform offers scalable image processing, data storage, and real-time sharable drone maps and 3D models, unifying the reality capture industry by connecting businesses, developers, hardware partners, and pilots under one powerful platform.

Flyability
Flyability envisions a world where humans no longer perform dangerous jobs. They build safe drones designed for indoor operations, complex and confined spaces, and close contact with people. By mitigating collision and injury risks, Flyability enables new interactions and services in urban and industrial environments. Their mission is to send robots instead of humans to gather data in hazardous, hard-to-reach places, while building a sustainable, values-driven company.

Energy, Drone & Robotics Coalition
The Energy Drone & Robotics Coalition (EDRC) is dedicated to advancing energy operations with innovative UAV, robotics, data, and automation solutions. As a global forum, EDRC connects leaders in the drone and robotics ecosystem with energy companies to scale unmanned systems operations. Through digital resources like newsletters, blogs, and webinars, along with live and virtual events, including the annual Global Gathering, EDRC fosters collaboration and innovation across the industry.

Pasadena Police Department
The Pasadena Police Department’s mission is to prevent harm, reduce crime, and protect the public through innovative approaches to crime and traffic safety, while fostering strong community partnerships. With 280 officers patrolling 67 square miles and serving 153,000 citizens, the department utilizes advanced technology, including a dual 800 MHz radio system, digital C.A.D., and mobile data computers, responding to around 100,000 calls for service annually.

QYSEA
QYSEA’s FIFISH underwater robots are world-leading small and mid-sized ROVs, designed to offer a professional and immersive underwater experience for users ranging from photographers to industry specialists. Founded in 2016 in China’s tech hub, QYSEA excels in R&D, manufacturing, and sales of underwater robots, breaking industry barriers and earning awards for innovation and functionality. The company is dedicated to enhancing public connection with the underwater world and raising awareness of ocean-related issues.

Skydio
Skydio’s mission is to make the world more productive, creative, and safe through autonomous flight. Founded by MIT pioneers in drone technology, Skydio launched in 2014 and quickly became a leader in autonomous drones with the 2018 release of R1. Backed by over a decade of R&D, Skydio drones, designed and assembled in the U.S., are known for their unparalleled flight capabilities. As America’s leading drone manufacturer, Skydio takes pride in homegrown innovation, ensuring supply chain security and trust for government and commercial partners.

Voliro
Voliro is dedicated to redefining inspection, maintenance, and repair at height through advanced aerial mobile robotics. Founded on years of research and innovation, Voliro began in 2016 at ETH Zurich’s Autonomous Systems Lab, leading to the creation of an omnidirectional flying inspection robot. Incorporated in 2019 with support from Wyss Zurich, Voliro launched the Voliro T in 2022, validated by industry leaders like Shell and Petronas. By 2023, Voliro’s technology saw commercial adoption by global leaders in Non-Destructive Testing.

Wöhler
Wöhler, guided by the principle “The Measure of Technology,” has been synonymous with quality and innovation for over 85 years. We specialize in customized technology that gives our customers a competitive edge, offering advanced measuring instruments, visual inspection systems, and cleaning equipment for heating, ventilation, plumbing, chimney sweep, non-destructive testing, and facility management applications.