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3 weeks ago | 
amtonline.org | Gary Vasilash |Bill Herman |Douglas Woods
Whether you poll a trade group or chamber of commerce meeting about the biggest problem they face, the people there – including yourself – will invariably answer the same: workforce. Attracting people. Retaining people. Despite all the changes in the last 50 years – technological, economic, political, social – workforce issues are consistent. People complained about it in 1975. They will probably do the same in 2075.
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2 months ago | 
amtonline.org | Bonnie Gurney |Gary Vasilash |Douglas Woods |Stephen LaMarca
A deeply disruptive AI has entered the chat. Cobot vs. robot — who wins? IFR's 2025 robot trends. Should you 'can' your old CAM software? JDC-Miller partners with Hexagon. “It's not win or lose; it's win or learn.” – Jeannie Leavitt This is a published version of the AMT Tech Report newsletter. You can sign up to get the Tech Report in your inbox here. 1.
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2 months ago | 
amtonline.org | Bonnie Gurney |Douglas Woods |Gary Vasilash
New technologies don’t appear with the speed and certainty of throwing a switch. They grow, evolve, and then seem to emerge. When you think of an “emerging” technology, it may evoke the idea of something developing and on the edge of breaking through, but the reality is a little more complicated than that. In the case of additive manufacturing (AM) – the equipment, the material, the processes – its emergence was more along the lines of something evolving.
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2 months ago | 
amtonline.org | Gary Vasilash |Douglas Woods |Benjamin Moses
Check in for the highlights, headlines, and hijinks that matter to manufacturing. These lean news items keep you updated on the latest developments. TECHNOLOGYAt the Intersection of All the Technologies? Manufacturers are facing new challenges with increasing demand from the market. To keep pace, companies can’t rely on a single technology. Instead, cultivating an ecosystem of technologies and capabilities will help maintain their growth.
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2 months ago | 
amtonline.org | Gary Vasilash |Kristin Bartschi |Douglas Woods
I couldn’t do what I do if I were not enthusiastic about manufacturing. And manufacturing is a strength that all companies can possess – should they make the commitment – in ways that marketing, accounting, and other functions cannot match. Its ongoing importance is hard to overestimate. Consider this: In December, the CEO of Intel resigned due to recent challenges, including the rise of competitors like Nvidia, as well as missing opportunities, like AI.
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2 months ago | 
amtonline.org | Douglas Woods |Kristin Bartschi |Harry Moser
The number one legislative priority of the Reshoring Initiative has long been strengthening our skilled workforce. The biggest obstacle has been our country’s and our government’s obsession with “a college degree for everyone.” We strongly prefer “a good career for everyone.” In this series we advance our advocacy by demonstrating that an apprenticeship is an excellent basis for achieving the career success normally associated with obtaining only university degrees.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
amtonline.org | Peter Eelman |Gary Vasilash |Douglas Woods |Harry Moser
A strong, skilled workforce is key to reshoring and manufacturing growth. This new series explores the careers of manufacturing leaders. In part one of this series, I discussed the importance of a strong U.S. apprenticeship program and how its success would sustain manufacturing jobs at home, while helping to reshore millions of manufacturing jobs.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
amtonline.org | Bonnie Gurney |Gary Vasilash |Douglas Woods |Michelle Edmonson
IMTS 2024 is a powerful reminder that when we come together as a community, we unlock the extraordinary. The true magic of IMTS lies not just in its impressive scale but in the people behind it – your contributions helped create an atmosphere of discovery, inspiration, and a sense of belonging. Thank you. As we reflect on the vibrancy of IMTS 2024 and look ahead to 2025, I’d like to share some early insights from the show.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
amtonline.org | Gary Vasilash |Douglas Woods |Benjamin Moses |Industry Relations
If there is a race to the future, manufacturing is winning. Throughout IMTS 2024, visitors found new groundbreaking machines, process improvements, software innovations, automation solutions, and advancements in additive manufacturing and robotics, along with lots of peers eager to talk technology. That focus on the future was also featured on the IMTS+ Main Stage.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
amtonline.org | Douglas Woods |Benjamin Moses |Catherine Ross |Gary Vasilash
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. According to recent research from consulting firm McKinsey & Co., not only is it tough to find talent for manufacturing jobs, but it is becoming even more expensive – which may validate what you’ve probably been experiencing. And it isn’t going to get any better.
