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

MTForecast brings the latest economic news, forecasts, and industry trends straight to you. Industry leaders, executives, and key decision-makers will connect and learn better business strategies through customer industry insights, economic forecasting, and deep dives into market data. MTForecast 2023 October 4-6, 2023 | Detroit, Michigan INTELLIGENCE The Certified Manufacturing Technology Sales Engineer (CMTSE) Program is the only nationally recognized program to measure and celebrate the skills, knowledge, and ability of sales engineers to perform effectively. More at www.cmtse.org. CMTSE Exams SMARTFORCE

MFG 2024 April 24-26, 2024 | Orlando, Florida TECHNOLOGY

The Manufacturing For Growth (MFG) Meeting is the ultimate gathering of manufacturing technology minds, bringing together a community of solutions and solvers. Learn how to keep pace with growing demand, make lifelong connections, and see what opportunities lie on the horizon.

Formnext Forum Austin August 28-30, 2023 | Austin, Texas FORMNEXT

This is the first in a series of Formnext events to drive industrial 3D printing innovation and growth in the Americas. Created from a partnership between AM industry leaders Mesago Messe Frankfurt, AMT, and Gardner Business Media, Formnext Forum Austin will feature top-notch speakers, high-value attendees, and ample networking. The Formnext family is growing in the United States.

October 11, 2023 Upcoming Exam Dates

IMTS IMTS 2024 September 9-14, 2024 | Chicago, Illinois

The largest manufacturing technology trade show in the Western Hemisphere. 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.

009 FIRST ‘A.I.’D

Nan0 BYTES

One short business trip later...

NanO, are you excited for your o r conference? It has an amazing ? I a maz spa, restaurants, the beach... auran beach

Don't worry! I’ve got this!

Why does it say paper jam when there is no jam?!

I look forward to the “Augmenting Your Workforce With Augmented Reality” session. Will you be okay alone, AerO? You’ll install MTConnect on the legacy equipment? And manage production for the ENTIRE week?

Written by Dan Hong // Illustrated by Jacob McCloskey

After all, I’m an artificial tific intelligence just like you. I put the “A.I.” in “aid”!

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Well, all right...

Well, the production numbers u e production numbe look great!

Yes, of course.

I got it! Stop worrying!

What’s that smell? Sal, did you microwave fish again?!