MT Magazine March/April 2024

MT MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

MARCH/APRIL 2024

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DAN JANKA PRESIDENT OF MAZAK CORP. Unstoppable Continuum

What is the world according to Dan Janka? “Continuous” characterizes Dan’s outlook on manufacturing, a world where people, innovation, improvement, and progress never cease. Janka envisions a horizon of endless potential. Hybrid and digital technologies – along with AI – present an expansive continuum of opportunities for the future.

MIKE DEFER PRESIDENT AND CEO OF JTEKT MACHINERY AMERICAS Embracing Change

What is the world according to Mike Defer? “Change” epitomizes Mike’s approach to manufacturing technology. He relishes the unpredictability of opportunities, whether it’s EVs, hybrids, automation, or the status quo in flux. As a leader, he sees his role as preparing his team to excel amid shifting paradigms, ensuring they thrive in an ever-evolving landscape.