Hot news. Cold facts. Spicy vibes. The AMT Tech Report is your must-have, all-access pass to the leading edge of manufacturing technology. Gain insights into all the news impacting the industry – right from your inbox. Once a month, the Tech Report team brings the latest and greatest technology developments to your inbox with a side of wit and a whole lot of fun. Take a few minutes monthly to learn about the latest advancements in transformative technologies like AI, automation and robotics, additive manufacturing, digital twin, and extended reality, and learn what it means for you and your business. __Author:__ [Stephen LaMarca](https://www.amtonline.org/author/stephen-lamarca) is AMT’s Senior Technology Analyst and co-host of the "[AMT Tech Trends](https://www.amtonline.org/media/tech-trends-podcast)" podcast. As star of IMTS Network's "[Road Trippin' with Steve](https://www.imts.com/watch/videos.cfm?categories=8)," he injects humor into technical subjects. He has a background in physics and a passion for all things mechanical, namely automobiles, clocks, and watches.