MT Magazine May/June 2025

MFG 2025: 9 Strategic Takeaways for AMT Members BY CATHY MA VICE PRESIDENT, CONTENT AND AUDIENCE

The MFG Meeting 2025 in San Antonio was an energizing and timely gathering of manufacturing leaders, innovators, and policy experts who shared insights on the forces shaping the future of our industry. Here are nine key takeaways we hope will provide all AMT members with the latest business intelligence and insights.

1. AI Is Revolutionizing Manufacturing — but Strategic Partnership Is Key

Deepesh Chouhan’s keynote showcased how Nvidia is pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing. One of the standout demonstrations was a large language model (LLM) that aids in chip design, enabling engineers to drastically reduce development time from months to minutes through conversational interactions with a purpose-built AI assistant. Nvidia’s SyncTwin Omniverse, when integrated with the OpenUSD open-source data model, can offer detailed factory simulations that allow manufacturers to visualize how new machines integrate into production lines before they even arrive on-site.