In this episode of MakingChips, hosts Jim Carr and Jason Zenger talk with Peter Eelman, Vice President and Chief Experience Officer of AMT, about IMTS 2022, the return of their in-person trade show, and what’s in store for the future of IMTS events.
Segments:0:08 | Jim talks about his time with the Amper Technologies pilot program for machine monitoring systems
1:27 | Jim and Jason introduce the episode and their past experiences with IMTS events
8:00 | Jason shares manufacturing news regarding Xometry’s move to the public market
10:16 | Jim introduces their guest Peter Eelman from AMT to discuss the history and return of IMTS
16:54 | Peter talks about the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on IMTS, and how they were able to adapt to the situation
20:33 | Jim asks Peter about the future of IMTS, as both physical and virtual events
23:21 | Peter explains the scale of IMTS, and its effect on the industry and the Chicago area
26:57 | Peter describes what’s next for IMTS, with the return of the physical event in 2022
30:20 | Jim asks about the future of automation in manufacturing, and how IMTS 2022 will feature it
34:52 | Peter explains how IMTS participants can prepare for the 2022 event and connect with other manufacturers through their website
38:30 | Jim talks about the upcoming Fanuc & Mitutoyo demonstration from CNC Machine Services Inc, and how you can register for the free event
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