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Ryan Kelly
General Manager, San Francisco Tech Lab

Ryan Kelly is the General Manager of AMT’s San Francisco Tech Lab. Ryan focuses on addressing the key challenge in manufacturing of technological innovations outpacing the industry’s ability to absorb them. To do so, he works toward increasing the manufacturing industry’s techno-metabolism through educational programs, pilot projects, and creating and cultivating stronger ties between the manufacturing and emerging technology communities.

Ryan Kelly is the General Manager of AMT’s San Francisco Tech Lab. Ryan focuses on addressing the key challenge in manufacturing of technological innovations outpacing the industry’s ability to absorb them. To do so, he works toward increasing the manufacturing industry’s techno-metabolism through educational programs, pilot projects, and creating and cultivating stronger ties between the manufacturing and emerging technology communities.

Posts by Ryan Kelly
Technology
By Ryan KellyDec 05, 2023

Robotics as a Service Eliminates Barriers to Automation

Human brains excel at recognizing patterns, and some find it challenging to concentrate on repetitive details, leading to complexities in inspection tasks. Learn how using “robots-as-a-service” offers a solution in Season 2 of “Smart(er) Shop" on IMTS+.

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Technology
By Ryan KellyNov 14, 2023

The Benefits of a Connected Shop Are More Accessible Than Ever

Do sticky notes and USBs make a connected shop? For a better way without breaking the bank, you’ll want to tune into Episode 2 of the IMTS+ Original Series “Smart(er) Shop,” brought to you by Autodesk.

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Technology
By Ryan KellyNov 06, 2023

Preparing Against Cybersecurity Threats Is Easier and Costs Less Than You Might Imagine

Do you have a plan to prevent malware from infecting your computer system? Would you plug a random USB into a machine? Find out how to address these issues by watching Season 2 Episode 1 of “Smart(er) Shop,” an IMTS+ Original Series.

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Technology
By Ryan KellyAug 31, 2023

The Automation Embrace, Part III

Where there were once wide-spread reservations, we now have an industry-wide embrace of all things automated. It happened faster than I imagined, but then I remembered history repeats itself.

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Intelligence
By Ryan KellyMay 10, 2023

AMT and CSCMP Join Forces To Strengthen US Industrial Base

AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) are pleased to announce a new partnership that will bring together their expertise and resources to strengthen the U.S. industrial base.

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Advocacy
By Ryan KellyMar 08, 2023

Supply Chain Forecast for 2023

Supply chain experts share their outlook as North American companies accelerate reshoring and foreign direct investment while abnormally low interest rates are being raised to control inflation.

6m read
Intelligence
By Ryan KellyFeb 06, 2023

Advice for Manufacturing Startups on How to Choose an Investor

Manufacturing startups have a few things to consider before choosing an investment partner, according to experts in the recent webinar “Raising Venture Capital for Industrial Technology Businesses 101.”

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Advocacy
By Ryan KellyDec 13, 2022

Website Helps California and Ohio Manufacturers Collect Funding and Tax Incentives

California manufacturers have collected millions of dollars in tax credits and incentives, and now that service is available to Ohio manufacturers, too.

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Advocacy
By Ryan KellyJun 20, 2022

Access Tax Credits and Incentives

The first comprehensive database of public sector incentives and funds for small to medium-sized manufacturers is now online for those California. Launching in other states soon.

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Technology
By Ryan KellyApr 05, 2022

Keep Calm and Plan On

The new Cyberspace Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 may sound scary and overwhelming for smaller companies to comply with, but there are some simple steps manufacturers can take now to get a handle on their current cybersecurity situation.

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