At The MFG Meeting 2026, discussions occurred about the future of manufacturing, specifically the fastest-evolving sub-industries: advanced biomanufacturing, which is creating new opportunities for traditional manufacturers.
In an age of AI and automation, Markus Stolmar makes it clear: people still drive manufacturing. From the shop floor to the CEO, his story shows why human skill remains the ultimate advantage.
After a significant pullback in economic output at the end of 2025, gross domestic product (GDP) rebounded nearly back to trend growth in the first quarter of 2026, according to the first estimate published today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
From bottlenecks to breakthroughs, AI-driven robotics is reshaping high-mix production by reducing programming burdens and enabling adaptive automation through perception, planning, and sensor-guided precision.
Many smaller exhibitors can outperform larger ones by focusing on the right strategies before and during IMTS. With smart planning, targeted outreach, and the right tools, even a 10-by-10 booth can generate enough leads to fuel a sales pipeline for a year.
The MFG Meeting recap; New AMT board of directors; What comes next with tariffs; and more.
Missed The MFG Meeting 2026? Here’s a brief recap: AI in action, smarter strategy, economic signals, and new defense and biomanufacturing opportunities shaping what comes next.
Harry Moser, the founder and president of The Reshoring Initiative and winner of the 2026 Albert W. Moore Leadership Award, is committed to rebuilding domestic manufacturing capacity by delivering practical tools and actionable strategies to manufacturers.
Designed exclusively for executives, The MFG Meeting delivers strategic insights, meaningful peer engagement, and the presentation of the 2026 Albert W. Moore Leadership Award to Harry Moser, a champion of U.S. manufacturing.
Record-setting manufacturing technology orders; Harry Moser receives the Al Moore leadership award; Recapping AMT's Winter Economic Forum; and more.