MT Magazine May/June 2025

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Latest IMTS+ Series Delivers a Blueprint to Innovation AMT’s Travis Egan hosts both “The Architect,” the latest IMTS+ video series, and the Hexagon LIVE Global 2025 event on June 16-19 in Las Vegas. Tune in to watch it on IMTS.com and then join manufacturing leaders, technologists, and change agents at the event to explore how AI, digital twins, and advanced metrology are applied in the real world. AMT members receive discounted registration with code MI-AMT-Promo. HexagonLIVE.com Robot or Cobot: Which Is Right for You? While traditional robots are still the only choice for certain manufacturing applications based on payload, speed, and other factors, collaborative robots (cobots) have gained widespread acceptance over the past decade. Watch this recent webinar to learn how cobots have been installed, where they have been applied, and how to determine which robot is right for you and your company. IMTS.com/Weldon Reshoring and the Truth About Tariffs Tariff volatility and global disruptions are reshaping supply chains. Explore how reshoring can reduce risk and what major manufacturers are doing or considering in response. Harry Moser, founder of the Reshoring Initiative, explores the unexpected shifts, rapid deployment, and swift tariff alterations that are raising eyebrows. AMTonline.org/article/truth-about-tariffs Capital and Manufacturing’s Future The conversation around capital in emerging technologies is shifting toward a more optimistic future grounded in realistic valuations and strategic growth. Private capital is not returning to 2021 or 2022 levels, but the capital that is available is smarter, more targeted, and aligned with long-term trends like strategic manufacturing investment, supply chain resilience, and AI-driven innovation. IMTS.com/Capital-Influence2 How Psychology and Little Bets Help Marketers Marketing has evolved as much as advanced manufacturing technology. In other words: This ain’t your grandparents’ marketing. So, how do you balance short-term revenue generation needs with long-term operational initiatives? Change your mindset, manage conflicting demands, and move beyond tactical overload. Don’t worry – it may be easier than you think. AMTonline.org/article/little-bets