AFS Foundry Industry 4.0 Conference

July 28–29 | Minneapolis, MN

The future of manufacturing is being built today through automation, connected systems, and data-driven operations—but with increased connectivity comes increased cyber risk.

Redspin is proud to participate in the AFS Foundry Industry 4.0 Conference, where Jeremy Mares, VP, Federal Accounts, will present alongside Aaron Hayon, Director of Technology and Security at ECK Industries, in a featured session exploring one of the first successful Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 journeys within the foundry industry.

Featured Session

First in the Mold: How ECK Industries Became One of the First Foundries to Achieve CMMC Level 2

As CMMC requirements continue to reshape the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), manufacturers supporting the U.S. Department of Defense face growing pressure to understand their cybersecurity obligations and prepare for certification.

In this interactive session, Jeremy will explain:

• What CMMC is, who it applies to, and why it matters for metalcasters supporting DoD programs.
• How Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) flows through the defense supply chain into foundry operations.
• Practical compliance strategies for organizations of all sizes, including cost-effective approaches to securing CUI through cloud-based environments.
• Lessons learned from ECK Industries’ journey to becoming one of the first aluminum foundries to achieve CMMC Level 2 certification.
• Actionable next steps for organizations just beginning their CMMC journey as well as those preparing for an assessment.

Through a live discussion with ECK Industries, attendees will gain firsthand insight into the technical, operational, and organizational challenges encountered throughout the certification process, along with practical guidance they can apply within their own manufacturing environments.

If you’ll be attending the conference, connect with Jeremy to discuss CMMC readiness, cybersecurity strategy, and how manufacturers can strengthen resilience while meeting evolving Department of Defense requirements.

Learn more & register here: https://www.afsinc.org/conferences/2026-foundry-industry-40-conference#overview