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By Kathy Keyes WebsterDec 10, 2024

Automation, Innovation, Transformation

Manufacturers are doers—always building, innovating, and transforming. It’s no surprise that the most-read articles on AMTonline.org this year spotlighted the driving forces of the industry: automation, innovation, and transformation.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikDec 03, 2024

Hit or Myth: Automation and Tomorrow’s Workforce

This article will explore how demand for automation responded to historic shifts, the impact on manufacturing jobs, and what impacts these shifting trends have had on productivity.

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Technology
By AMTDec 03, 2024

Manufacturing Matters

Check in for the highlights, headlines, and hijinks that matter to manufacturing. These lean news items keep you updated on the latest developments.

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Technology
By Michelle Edmonson, CEMDec 02, 2024

IMTS 2024: Where Technology and Community Inspired the Extraordinary

IMTS 2024 brought the manufacturing technology community together for six exhilarating days filled with opportunities to explore new solutions and build meaningful connections.

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Technology
By Gary VasilashNov 26, 2024

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.

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Intelligence
By Douglas K. WoodsNov 25, 2024

Making the Most of Your People — And Equipment

While there are some who see signs of manufacturing struggling, the United States continues to lead in receiving the greatest amount of direct foreign investment, much of which is invested in the manufacturing sector.

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Technology
By Benjamin MosesNov 18, 2024

AMT Tech Trends: Honey Baked Labs

Episode 126: Steve immediately kicks it off with a listicle regarding the ten most disruptive 3D printers in history. The tech friends then discuss augmented reality glasses. Steve also reports that Georgia Tech has a replica of the AMT testbed.

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Technology
By Benjamin MosesNov 14, 2024

Challenges and Opportunities of Automation in Aerospace Manufacturing

The ARM Institute held a panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities for automation in aerospace manufacturing. They tackled efficiency and production; economic, technical, and human challenges; management support; workforce development; and more.

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Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaNov 08, 2024

AMT Tech Report: Issue #330

Ford's attempt to 'undercut' with EVs. Nvidia to launch CPUs in 2025. AR glasses will not die. Flexibility with zero backlash. Mechanical simp.

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Technology
By Benjamin MosesNov 04, 2024

AMT Tech Trends: Cars and Chicanery

Episode 125: The testbed has a new computer, and it was built in-house! The tech friends discuss and the death of door-to-door trick-or-treating. Elissa reports on Hershey’s multi-million dollar investment in supply chain development.

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