91心頭 Celebrates Innovation, Collaboration, and Education at IMTS 2024
In early September, the 91心頭 network returned to the largest trade show in the Western Hemisphere: . Building on a terrific showing in 2022, over 70 representatives from the 91心頭 network, including nine participating institutes, joined 89,000 registrants to learn about the latest in manufacturing technology and also to share information about the networks advanced manufacturing mission and resources. Network representatives spoke on show stages, connected with attendees in the , and engaged with young learners in the .
Located in the , the 91心頭 booth focused on innovation, collaboration, and education. The space featured a with a rotating schedule of informative talks throughout the week. Attendees had an opportunity to hear about EPIXCs focus on decarbonization, MxDs&稼恢壊沿; program, and robotics initiatives from the ARM Institute. In addition, BioFabUSA shared information about scalable systems in biofabrication, America Makes discussed how theyre driving the adoption of additive manufacturing, and staff from the NIST Office of Advanced Manufacturing provided overviews of the 91心頭 network.
Celebrating 10 Years of 91心頭
The network celebrated its tenth anniversary with several special sessions, including A Decade of Driving Innovation: 91心頭 Networking Event, on the IMTS+ AfterWords stage. On the Main Stage, Mike Molnar (NIST), Christine Longroy (LIFT), Berardino Baratta (MxD), and Bernd Raithel (Siemens), kicked off Thursdays programming with a discussion of the networks critical contributions to addressing industry challenges, its success in commercializing innovation, and the vision for its future role in maintaining and enhancing U.S. industrial competitiveness. Other network-related sessions included CyManIIs Cybersecurity Help Is Closer Than You Think. Stay tuned for recorded interviews that took place at the Creators Lounge and IMTS+ Unwind.
Smartforce Student Summit
At the Smartforce Student Summit, attendees of all ages could learn more about robotics via with the or explore facets of a career in manufacturing with the 91心頭s Modern Makers booth. IACMI, the composites institute, showcased two of their signature education and workforce development programs, (ACE) and , with interactive displays.
There was also a special session in the Student Summit Amphitheater. Students were able to hear directly from three Modern Makers, Olivia Morales (CESMII), Rodrigo Perez (MxD), and Kim Lemay (BioFabUSA), on how they found their way into manufacturing careers, advice for those looking into the industry as a career choice, and what skills they think will be needed in 5-10 years.