Job shops and contract manufacturers are the lifeblood of the manufacturing industry, so it’s no surprise that they’re the largest segment of visitors at IMTS. To give job shop stakeholders the intelligence and connections they need to succeed in today’s ever-changing, highly competitive market, IMTS 2024 features ELEVATE: Job Shops. The program includes three on-site, half-day workshops exclusively designed to educate and inspire job shops with the latest intel on technologies, business practices, and opportunities transforming today and tomorrow. An evening reception on Tuesday, September 10 will provide a unique social opportunity to see old friends, make new friends, and continue to build business relationships and share ideas with the industry. The workshops at ELEVATE: Job Shops focus on addressing the challenges and changes that affect shops every day and finding technologies that increase productivity, efficiency, and enhance bottom lines. This year’s program heavily emphasizes digital manufacturing technologies. The interactive workshop presentations can be selected individually or bundled. They include: Make Your Shop a Top Shop Powered by Modern Machine Shop Monday, September 9, 1-4 p.m. This workshop will share the results of the annual Top Shops Benchmarking survey from Gardner Business Media (booth #236600), a highly respected, comprehensive survey that tracks job shop performance and compares industry peers with unbiased, actionable data. Industry experts and current and past Top Shop award winners will give advice on what makes a shop rise to the top. The Shop of Our Future Powered by AMT Tuesday, September 10, 1-4 p.m. Manufacturing continues to change and transform at a rapid pace, so this workshop will delve into the adaptations needed to prepare for the future in areas such as automation and digital technologies. Job shop owners, contract manufacturers, and industry peers will exchange their thoughts on tackling the technologies, strategies, and tools needed to transform their shop and stay ahead of the market. Topics include: Unlocking Efficiency: Tom & Lonnie’s Insights on Automation for Job Shops A live version of the popular Tom & Lonnie Chat AMT video series, hosted by Thomas Kurfess, executive director of Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute; and Lonnie Love, fellow, National Security Programs at Sandia National Laboratories). Machine-to-Machine Learning for Today’s Job Shop Presented by Bee Partners, Kira Noodleman and Alejandra Vergara. Automation 2.0: Advancing Job Shops Conversation Led by Paul Van Metre, co-founder of ProShop ERP (booth #133027), and featuring other industry leaders. What’s Your Story? Author your shop story to leverage business success with EBITDA’s Dave Capkovitz and Michael Watkins, and the producers of the series “Shop Rescue”. ELEVATE Reception Tuesday, September 10, 4-5:30 p.m. Meet up with your friends, peers, coworkers, and new friends following the Shop of the Future program for snacks and refreshments before heading out for the eve. 3D Printing for Job Shops Presented by Additive Manufacturing Media Thursday, September 12, 1-4 p.m. This workshop is a chance for job shops to learn the emerging possibilities for part production via 3D printing and additive manufacturing. In this concentrated half-day seminar, learn how machining facilities are applying 3D printers for tooling and for runs of parts that do not make sense on traditional machining centers. Topics include: Success Stories From Small Shops How Metal AM and Machining Work Together Faster Setups in Machining Using 3D Printed References Hybrid AM: State of the Technology and Opportunities for Smaller Shops Large-Format 3D Printing for Machine Shops Ignite your career and your shop’s potential by registering now for the IMTS Elevate: Job Shops. Find program details here at IMTS.com.
Discover how the IMTS ELEVATE: Job Shops program empowers job shop professionals with insight, innovative solutions and networking to enhance productivity and success. Elevate your potential today!