MT Magazine January/February 2026

Advancing Means Getting Ahead Technology utilization and its benefits for achieving operational improvements BY GARY S. VASILASH CONTRIBUTING DIRECTOR Between headlines touting the latest artificial intelligence achievements, new legislation and policies aimed at stimulating growth in manufacturing, and a dearth in skilled job applicants, more and more manufacturers are turning to advanced technologies to solve their challenges and seize opportunities. But what solutions are setting up long-term success for them – and you?