The Future of Manufacturing — Special IMTS Edition

Additive Manufacturing (AM) is an integral part of pre-existing value and supply chains in the manufacturing industry. AM doesn't replace conventional manufacturing, it enhances it. In this special episode of Additive Snack, host Fabian Alefeld is joined by a panel of influencers and experts in manufacturing at the IMTS+ Creators Lounge in Chicago. IMTS is all about innovation and innovation is all about challenging the status quo. Mitch Free, James Soto, Meaghan Ziemba, Charli Matthew, and Scott MacKenzie share what the future of manufacturing looks like and the role manufacturing will play to create a better future for us and future generations. 

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Key Takeaways:

[1:52] Scott MacKenzie of Industrial Talk highlights the power of human collaboration in manufacturing.

[4:08] Meaghan Ziemba’s Mavens of Manufacturing platform provides a microphone for women in manufacturing to inspire younger generations.  

[7:25] Mitch Free of ZYCI describes how integrating AI and automation will mitigate the skill shortage and lessen the learning curve. 

[9:50] Charli Matthew’s Empowering Industry and the Empowering Women podcasts showcase the human elements and digital technology shifts in the pump and related equipment industry.

[14:14] James Soto contends that to build a better future in manufacturing, it needs to reflect who we are.  

[19:11] James explains IMTS + and the IMTS Creators Lounge. 

Shareables:

“You have to collaborate with somebody that you trust.” — Scott MacKenzie, Host, Industrial Talk podcast 

“There will be an estimated gap of 2 million open manufacturing jobs by 2030.”— Fabian Alefeld, Host, Additive Snack podcast

“Women are a great asset for manufacturing because we know how to tell the stories, we know how to bring out the human aspect, and make the emotional connection to the younger generation.”— Meaghan Ziemba, Mavens of Manufacturing

“We have great challenges around skill shortages … I think AI will play a huge part in solving the learning curve.” — Mitch Free, Owner & CEO, ZYCI  

“The future of manufacturing, for me, has more women in leadership roles.” — Charli Matthews, Host, Empowering Industry podcast  

“Manufacturing needs to reflect who we are, what we look like, who we love.” — James Soto, Founder & CEO, Industrial Strength Marketing