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Salas O’Brien automation and engineering experts will present two technical sessions at Automation in Motion on August 18-19 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Covering topics ranging from critical infrastructure modernization to aerospace and defense facilities, the presentations highlight practical engineering approaches that help organizations improve resilience, reduce risk, and prepare for future demands.

One session explores how engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) partners help industrial organizations modernize critical infrastructure from concept through startup. The team will share strategies for brownfield modernization, remote operations, cybersecurity, and project delivery approaches that minimize operational disruption while supporting secure, scalable systems.

A second session focuses on front-end engineering and life cycle design for federal aerospace and defense facilities. The presentation examines key considerations for planning and designing research laboratories, clean rooms, fabrication spaces, and manufacturing environments while highlighting how early engineering decisions support long-term performance, safety, and operational success.

The Salas O’Brien team will help attendees learn how engineering, construction, and digital capabilities work together to help organizations modernize critical facilities with confidence.

Session details

Tuesday, August 18 | 10:00 a.m. CDT
Federal Aerospace & Defense: Front End Engineering & Life Cycle Design Consulting Services
Sean Ashburn, PE, CEM, LEED AP, Senior Mechanical Engineer
John Glenski, CPM, Principal & Senior Director of Automation and Digital

Tuesday, August 18 & Wednesday, August 19 | 1:00 p.m. CDT
Strategies for Modernizing Critical Infrastructure: The EPC Partner Perspective
Adam Benjey, PE, Principal & Senior Director of Construction and Procurement
John Glenski, CPM, Principal & Senior Director of Automation and Digital

About Automation in Motion

Designed for engineers, maintenance professionals, operations leaders, OEMs, System Integrators, and manufacturing teams, Automation in Motion brings together the latest industrial automation technologies, expert-led technical sessions, interactive labs, and real-world applications that can help drive productivity, efficiency, and innovation across your operation. Learn more here.

About Salas O’Brien

Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and technical services firm focused on advancing the human experience through the built environment. Our team is engineered for impact®, helping clients solve complex engineering challenges with a focus on efficiency, resiliency, and sustainability, while advancing our team members through growth and opportunity. We are a top firm as ranked by Engineering News-Record and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and we have appeared for over a decade on the Inc. 5000 list of North America’s fastest-growing private companies.

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