MT Magazine January/February 2025

WHAT’S HAPPENING

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AMT Upcoming Events Learn more or register at AMTonline.org/events. Your datebook will thank you.

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TECHNOLOGY MFG 2025 February 19-21, 2025 | San Antonio, Texas

Forget the Sicilian Defense – MFG 2025 is the opening move for you! This year’s event in San Antonio, Texas, matches up visionaries, experts, and leaders from across the world of manufacturing for exclusive networking opportunities, educational sessions from a lineup of the industry’s grandmasters, and a whole lot of fun. Check them out and register today! IMTS+ WEBINARS Should I Consider a Cobot or a Robot? Presented by Weldon Solutions February 27, 2025 | Online While traditional industrial robots are still the only choice for certain manufacturing applications based on payload, speed, and other factors, collaborative robots (cobots) have gained widespread acceptance over the past decade. Join us to explore how cobots have been installed, where they have been applied, and how to determine which type of robot is right for your company.

INTELLIGENCE The 2025 MTForecast Conference October 15-17, 2025 | Schaumburg, Illinois MTForecast offers attendees the latest economic and global forecasts, manufacturing technology market insights, and information on new opportunities and challenges. Learn from the actual experts about the pitfalls and opportunities shaping manufacturing technology over the next few years.

SMART PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS SPS Atlanta September 16-18, 2025 | Atlanta, Georgia

THE D25 SUMMIT

D25 November 18-19, 2025 | Carmel, Indiana

SPS covers the entire spectrum of smart and digital automation – from simple sensors to intelligent solutions, from what is feasible today to the vision of a fully digitalized industrial world. AMT is partnering with SPS to bring the renowned global trade event to the United States. To learn more, please visit SPS-americas.us.messefrankfurt.com/usa/en.html.

Training. Tactics. Territories. Sponsor the only meeting in the United States programmed specifically for manufacturing technology distributors. Make sure the most influential sales network in the nation knows how your products can best serve their customers.

MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY SERIES

IMTS IMTS 2026 September 14-19, 2026 | Chicago, Illinois

Located in key manufacturing hubs across the country, the Manufacturing Technology Series brings four long-standing regional manufacturing events (Houstex, Eastec, Southtec, and Westec) together under one umbrella. EASTEC: May 13-15, 2025 | West Springfield, MA WESTEC: October 7-9, 2025 | Anaheim, CA SOUTHTEC: October 21-23, 2025 | Greenville, SC HOUSTEX: November 4-6, 2025 | Dallas, TX

The largest manufacturing trade show in the Western Hemisphere returns to Chicago! Find new equipment, software, and products to move your business forward, connect with industry experts and peers, and attend conference sessions to boost your industry knowledge. Learn more at IMTS.com.