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America Makes, a public-private partnership to innovate and accelerate to increase U.S. manufacturing competitiveness, staffed a Knowledge Bar where visitors learned about the development of education roadmaps, an online platform for members to exchange information and establishment of industry-wide additive manufacturing (AM) standards and specifications. America Makes, a public-private partnership to innovate and accelerate to increase U.S. manufacturing competitiveness, staffed a Knowledge Bar where visitors learned about the development of education roadmaps, an online platform for members to exchange information and establishment of industry-wide additive manufacturing (AM) standards and specifications. Reflecting the growth of additive manufacturing, IMTS 2018 dedicated an area focused on this topic, AMT’s Emerging Technology Center – Additive Manufacturing technology. Here, the media receives a pre-view of the ETC before the opening of the show. Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a long-time IMTS partner, showcased fundamental research on qualification and certification of additively manufactured parts leveraging capabilities in data analytics. Lonnie Love, Group Leader of Automation Robotics and Manufacturing at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (at right) said that, “Traditionally it takes a minimum of six weeks to make molds, and it costs tens of thousands of dollars. We demonstrated every day of the show the ability to go from digital to actual production in less than 10 hours. This technology has practical uses that manufacturers can utilize now.” Multiple companies chose IMTS 2018 as their venue to debut high-volume AM systems, including HP. Designed for high volume production, the HP Metal Jet has 50 times more productivity than any other binder jet or laser. Multiple companies chose IMTS 2018 as their venue to debut high-volume AM systems, including HP. Designed for high volume production, the HP Metal Jet has 50 times more productivity than any other binder jet or laser. Four years ago when we produced the Strati vehicle on the show floor, large-scale AM was a novelty. At IMTS 2018, AM technology was part of the manufacturing processes used to produce the entrance hall impact units,” says Peter R. Eelman, Vice President & CXO of AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. 3D Systems and GF Machining announced a venture that produced their DMP Factory 500 metal 3D printing system, unveiled to the public on the first day of the show. There are so many ways of adapting automation that can make our operation more efficient, and they’re all here at IMTS 2018,” says Scott Harms (left), founder and President of MetalQuest Unlimited After three days at the show, he was working on quotes for a load/unload robot, a shop floor CMM with an automation package, scheduling software and smart factory technology. We want to change the mindset so people view automation as a new career opportunity or see how it enhances their current job,” says Mike Cicco, President & CEO, FANUC America Corporation and a Board Member of AMT (at left). Robby Komljenovic (right), CEO and Chairman of Acieta says that automating is easier than companies think, adding that, “You need to exploit technology” to remain competitive. To help IMTS visitors fully grasp digital technology possibilities, IMTS 2018 featured AMT’s Emerging Technology Center (ETC) on digital transformation. ATHENA, the industry’s first voice-operated assistant, debuted at AMT’s ETC, where visitors could control a 5-axis DMG Mori CNC. Dan Bagley, VP Marketing & Sales at iTSpeeX, ATHENA’s developer said, “People don’t operate machines. People produce parts in a cell, and the machine is an actor in that cell. ATHENA provides intelligent assistance to machinists to allow them to operate multiple types of controls. ATHENA, the industry’s first voice-operated assistant, debuted at AMT’s ETC, where visitors could control a 5-axis DMG Mori CNC. Dan Bagley, VP Marketing & Sales at iTSpeeX, ATHENA’s developer said, “People don’t operate machines. People produce parts in a cell, and the machine is an actor in that cell. ATHENA provides intelligent assistance to machinists to allow them to operate multiple types of controls. ATHENA, the industry’s first voice-operated assistant, debuted at AMT’s ETC, where visitors could control a 5-axis DMG Mori CNC. Dan Bagley, VP Marketing & Sales at iTSpeeX, ATHENA’s developer said, “People don’t operate machines. People produce parts in a cell, and the machine is an actor in that cell. ATHENA provides intelligent assistance to machinists to allow them to operate multiple types of controls. Cisco, an IT hardware company, exhibited at IMTS for the first time, bringing its expertise in the industrial security of data and connectivity to the ETC. Visitors learned about best practices to secure their plant floor and intellectual property. Security is now a top concern, and manufacturing facilities need to manage modern security with legacy operating systems. Cisco, an IT hardware company, exhibited at IMTS for the first time, bringing its expertise in the industrial security of data and connectivity to the ETC. Visitors learned about best practices to secure their plant floor and intellectual property. Security is now a top concern, and manufacturing facilities need to manage modern security with legacy operating systems. IMTS 2018 will be noted as the year of digital transformation, as exemplified by an automated cell linking a Hurco CNC, a Universal Robot arm and Hexagon CMM using the MTConnect™ standard. “MTConnect is the building block that enables intelligent systems and decision-making based on data rather than instinct,” says Peter R. Eelman, Vice President & CXO at AMT. ATHENA, the industry’s first voice-operated assistant, debuted at IMTS in the Makino booth, as well as in OKK’s booth and at AMT’s ETC. ATHENA, the industry’s first voice-operated assistant, debuted at IMTS in the Makino booth, as well as in OKK’s booth and at AMT’s ETC. ATHENA, the industry’s first voice-operated assistant, debuted at IMTS in the Makino booth, as well as in OKK’s booth and at AMT’s ETC. ATHENA, the industry’s first voice-operated assistant, debuted at IMTS in the Makino booth, as well as in OKK’s booth and at AMT’s ETC. ATHENA, the industry’s first voice-operated assistant, debuted at IMTS in the Makino booth, as well as in OKK’s booth and at AMT’s ETC. [L-R] Dan Bagley, VP Marketing & Sales, iTSpeeX, and Kiyohiro Saito, Chief Marketing Officer of OKK. “5-axis milling technology means operators need to know more to be highly productive. So, it’s really a perfect setting for ATHENA, our voice-operated assistant technology,” says Bagley. Hurco celebrated its 50th anniversary with a demonstration that combined 3D laser scanning, automation, machining and quality control systems. Paul Gray, Hurco’s R&D Manager, notes that the only required connection between machines is an Ethernet cable. “Simple connectivity and software communication overcomes a major hurdle for job shops that focus on high-mix, low-volume and even custom parts,” he says Hurco celebrated its 50th anniversary with a demonstration that combined 3D laser scanning, automation, machining and quality control systems. Paul Gray, Hurco’s R&D Manager, notes that the only required connection between machines is an Ethernet cable. “Simple connectivity and software communication overcomes a major hurdle for job shops that focus on high-mix, low-volume and even custom parts,” he says In total, more than 2,500 visitors attended conference sessions during the week of IMTS. The largest event, in terms of both content and visitors, was The IMTS Conference, which attracted more than 850 people and featured 71 different sessions. Based on feedback from the job shop and contractor community, IMTS created a program to address the challenges they face to help diminish their daily struggles. “Our new Job Shops program attracted 405 participants,” Michelle Edmonson, Senior Director - Exhibitions Operations & Marketing, AMT. Based on feedback from the job shop and contractor community, IMTS created a program to address the challenges they face to help diminish their daily struggles. “Our new Job Shops program attracted 405 participants,” Michelle Edmonson, Senior Director - Exhibitions Operations & Marketing, AMT. Based on feedback from the job shop and contractor community, IMTS created a program to address the challenges they face to help diminish their daily struggles. “Our new Job Shops program attracted 405 participants,” Michelle Edmonson, Senior Director - Exhibitions Operations & Marketing, AMT. [L-R]: Former Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner; Peter R. Eelman, Vice President & CXO, AMT; AMT President Douglas K. Woods; Larry Turner is President & CEO of Hannover Fairs USA; and Michelle Edmonson, Senior Director - Exhibitions Operations & Marketing, AMT Brian List finished first in the IMTS 2018 Miles for Manufacturing 5K fun run, posting a time of 16:54. The top three finishers in the IMTS 2018 Miles for Manufacturing 5K fun run. Congratulations to [L-R] Jose Mari Viniegra (16:59), Brian List (16:54) and Matt McMillian (17:08) for supporting manufacturing education. “The machines that you see at IMTS 2018 are moving at the speed of digital technology. They’re able to take files and make something that you've imagined,” says LM Industries CEO and co-founder John B. Rogers, Jr. (shown at left). “The tagline of IMTS 2018 says it the best, ‘Where dreamers and doers connect.’ That was the reason why we started a vehicle manufacturing company like Local Motors where we would be able to think it, print it and deploy it.” “The national conversation around STEM education has had a positive influence on our ability to attract more schools to the Student Summit,” said Greg Jones Vice President of Smartforce Development for AMT. NASA Astronaut, Captain Wendy Lawrence will talk with the teams about her experiences in space at the Smartforce Student Summit. NASA Astronaut, Captain Wendy Lawrence will talk with the teams about her experiences in space at the Smartforce Student Summit.