Powering Technology and Human Progress
Just as early humans’ original tools were constrained by their power sources, today’s modern technological advances are limited by their access to sufficient and reliable supplies of electricity.
Additive, Digital, Generative: Emerged and Emerging Tech
New technologies don’t appear with the speed and certainty of throwing a switch. They grow, evolve, and then seem to emerge.
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.
AMT Tech Trends: When In Rome, Be American
Episode 129: Steve shares some updates with the testbed’s vision system. The Tech Friends discuss how to handle the snow and their 2025 goals. Elissa reports Italy’s efforts in 3D printing using marble waste.
AMT Tech Trends: Forging the Ban Hammer
Episode 127: Ben and Steve both have some testbed updates and conclude that having a solid in-house IT team on hand is vital for implementing new OT (operational technology) systems. The tech friends lighten things up by reflecting on their Thanksgiving.
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.
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.
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.
Faster: The Relentlessness of Change
Change is happening faster than ever. With it comes opportunities – as well as potentially insurmountable challenges to the status quo.
Must-See Manufacturing Streaming
Throughout the six days of IMTS 2024, the IMTS+ Main Stage hosted more than 85 speakers and produced more than 50 live shows.