As technologies advance and the growing need for employees goes unfilled, a shop that neglects to invest in automation will be left behind any competitor that does.
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Every company has experienced a period of significant growth – significant momentum. A good exercise for management is to determine that period’s growth velocity and then use it as a benchmark.
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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.
As a third-generation manufacturing leader, Andy Chu, vice president of Supertec Machinery, operates with a clear philosophy: “Data is power: leveraging AMT research and events to gain a competitive edge.”
Jannik Wiedenhaupt from Supplyco AI addressed a tension felt across the manufacturing industry: manual, repetitive tasks are draining resources and preventing experts from focusing on high-value work.
AI is helping manufacturers reclaim time by reducing administrative work – enabling sales representatives and service teams to focus on customer relationships, support, and shop-floor expertise.