IMTS 2022 - What's New For You?

In this episode of MakingChips, hosts Jim Carr and Jason Zenger talk with Peter Eelman, Vice President and Chief Experience Officer of AMT, about IMTS 2022, the return of their in-person trade show, and what's in store for the future of IMTS events.

Segments:0:08 | Jim talks about his time with the Amper Technologies pilot program for machine monitoring systems

1:27 | Jim and Jason introduce the episode and their past experiences with IMTS events

8:00 | Jason shares manufacturing news regarding Xometry's move to the public market

10:16 | Jim introduces their guest Peter Eelman from AMT to discuss the history and return of IMTS

16:54 | Peter talks about the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on IMTS, and how they were able to adapt to the situation

20:33 | Jim asks Peter about the future of IMTS, as both physical and virtual events

23:21 | Peter explains the scale of IMTS, and its effect on the industry and the Chicago area

26:57 | Peter describes what's next for IMTS, with the return of the physical event in 2022

30:20 | Jim asks about the future of automation in manufacturing, and how IMTS 2022 will feature it

34:52 | Peter explains how IMTS participants can prepare for the 2022 event and connect with other manufacturers through their website

38:30 | Jim talks about the upcoming Fanuc & Mitutoyo demonstration from CNC Machine Services Inc, and how you can register for the free event