Beyond Continuous Improvement
No matter what you manufacture — be it airplanes, automobiles, or amphibious assault vehicles — it may be time to rethink your approach, and not just in a minor way.
Lessons From a Career Well Executed
Peter Eelman, the chief experience officer of AMT, is retiring after almost 30 years. Peter has, quite literally, spent the entirety of his 45-year career working on IMTS.
The World of Work: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Work has transformed in recent years in unexpected ways. And finding and keeping talent will grow even more challenging over the next few years. Here are some things to consider as you prepare..
Additive, Digital, Generative: Emerged and Emerging Tech
New technologies don’t appear with the speed and certainty of throwing a switch. They grow, evolve, and then seem to emerge.
The Economics of Automation
With skilled workers in short supply, fewer young people interested in on-site work, boomers retiring, and demand remaining elevated, manufacturers could invest in automation for multiple returns.
Building Satellite Thrusters — In Michigan
While Michigan is commonly associated with cars, an innovative company in the state’s Upper Peninsula is producing thrusters based on advanced ion propulsion technology. (Yes, you read that right.)
Things To Think About When You Attend IMTS 2024
With its rich history, McCormick Place serves as the perfect venue for AMT’s dedicated staff to create an extraordinary IMTS – every time.
Is a Cobot Right for You?
Key questions to consider when it comes to deploying collaborative robots – better known as “cobots.”
The Story of Strati: 3D Printing a Car
At IMTS 2014, a group from industry, a government national laboratory, tech, and AMT got together to do something that had never been done: print a drivable car at IMTS.
Achieving Operational Advantage Through Digital Manufacturing
Siemens is one of the world’s biggest manufacturing companies – and a company that uses the digital tools it develops to achieve operational excellence.