MT Magazine March/April 2024

THE ADDITIVE ISSUE

MT MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

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The World According To “The World According To...” offers an inside look at the leaders shaping manufacturing for today and tomorrow. Meet these renowned industry visionaries and hear their perspectives on the state of manufacturing technology. Watch the first four episodes live on IMTS+.

LARRY ROBBINS PRESIDENT COMMERCIAL DIVISION OF SMW AUTOBLOK Excited for 43 Years and Counting

What is the world according to Larry Robbins? The word is “exciting,” and Larry has thrived in the realm of manufacturing for 43 years. To Robbins, manufacturing pulsates with an electrifying energy, driven by rapidly accelerating technologies and a growing sense of cohesion across the industry in North America.

JIM KING COO OF OKUMA AMERICA, WITH MITCH FREE, CEO & FOUNDER OF ZYCI CNC MACHINING Supersonic World What is the world according to Jim King? “Speed” defines Jim’s perspective on manufacturing, which he perceives as growing at an almost supersonic speed. Emerging markets, such as EVs, represent opportunities for changing traditional manufacturing technologies into general-purpose machines that also account for increasing part complexities.