Rocking the Manufacturing Ecosystem
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Future Faces: How Unexpected Paths Elevate New Talents in Manufacturing Technology
"Future Faces" examines unconventional career paths in manufacturing and tech. Colin Barnes transitioned to industrial engineering, while Kaio Dutra transformed his love for computers into a new interest in semiconductors.
MFG 2025: 9 Strategic Takeaways for AMT Members
The MFG Meeting 2025 gathered manufacturing leaders, innovators, and policy experts to discuss the forces shaping the future of our industry. Here are nine key takeaways we hope will provide you with the latest business intelligence and insights.
From Sports to Manufacturing: VR Training Changes the Game
While NFL teams usually limit their rookies’ play, quarterback Jayden Daniels led the perpetually inept Washington Commanders deep into the playoffs and rewrote record books. His secret? Virtual reality training. Imagine what it can do for manufacturing.
Testbeds for Smarter Manufacturing
New technology is a growth engine for manufacturing, but change risks disruption and enormous costs. Incrementally rolling out new equipment and software using technology testbeds helps refine and optimize processes before production deployment.
Industry Leaders Who Started As Apprentices — part two
A strong, skilled workforce is key to reshoring and manufacturing growth. This new series explores the careers of manufacturing leaders.
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.
Industry Leaders Who Started As Apprentices — part one
A strong, skilled workforce is key to reshoring and manufacturing growth. This new series explores the careers of manufacturing leaders.
Can-Do Attitude, Positivity Pervade IMTS 2024
With more than 40 million pounds of machinery on over 1.2 million square feet, IMTS 2024 energized nearly 90,000 registrants, including 14,713 at the Smartforce Student Summit, with automation, digital manufacturing, and solutions for higher productivity.
IMTS 2024 Show Opens, Roars in With Historic Numbers
IMTS 2024 opens this week, boasting big numbers, as the weight of machinery exhibited tops 40 million pounds; conference registration doubles; and new technology attractions and events expand. IMTS runs Sept. 9-14 at Chicago's McCormick Place.