If you are one of the 100,000 people that’s going to IMTS 2024 – North America’s largest manufacturing trade show – there’s a lot in this episode for you. Recorded as part of MakingChips‘ “At the Boring Bar” series, we’re joined by 7 other manufacturing leaders as we enjoy a glass of bourbon and chat about what we’re expecting to see at IMTS this year, September 9 through 14, 2024 in Chicago, IL.
This episode was recorded live from MakingChips HQ in Rockford, IL where we were joined by a number of past guests of Manufacturing Happy Hour. The crew discusses everything from IMTS to artificial intelligence to our thoughts on the future of manufacturing and what it will take to continue to enhance the vibrancy of this industry.
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Today’s episode is sponsored by Hennig and AME. Hennig manufactures chip & coolant management systems, protective, covers, and more, create a safe and efficient workplace for manufacturers. Advanced Machine & Engineering (AME) is a global manufacturer and distributor of precision machine tool components and metal cutting solutions. You can hear all about both of them at the end of today’s episode.
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What We Discuss
- During the first 30 minutes of the conversation, we talk about IMTS. How the show has evolved. What it means to us and the industry. And since we have Peter Eelman from AMT in this conversation, we’ll hear some behind-the-scenes stories that you’ve never heard before.
- Since we have 8 business leaders in this conversation, at about the 30-minute mark, we discuss topics that are on the mind of business owners in the manufacturing industry. Buying and selling manufacturing companies. Pulling the trigger on new technologies. Ways these leaders are engaging the people on their teams and how that impacts retention and recruitment.
- At the 1-hour mark, we get into AI. How we’re using it today, where we see more applications for AI in manufacturing, and where we expect to see AI on display at IMTS.
- Additive manufacturing – and how it might change the perception the next generation has for manufacturing – becomes a topic around the 90-minute mark, in addition to a smorgasbord of other topics at the end of the conversation.
Recommended Resources
- IMTS, the largest manufacturing technology show and marketplace in the Western Hemisphere, taking place September 9-14, 2024 in Chicago, IL
- AMT, The Association for Manufacturing Technology, representing and promoting the interests of American providers of manufacturing machinery and equipment
- MakingChips, the podcast that equips and inspires listeners to succeed in the lucrative world of manufacturing
- Little Book, an annual whiskey series featuring new, unique blends from James B. Beam Distilling Co.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor, a collection of bourbons from Buffalo Trace Distillery
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