Industry suppliers showcased the latest in robotics, industrial artificial intelligence, machining and more throughout McCormick Place in Chicago at the International Manufacturing Technology Show last month.
The biennial event, billed as the largest manufacturing trade show in the Western Hemisphere, drew more than 90,000 attendees this year to learn about the technologies, trends and market factors shaping the industry.
Manufacturing Dive attended the show and gathered insights from a number of sessions and interviews with exhibitors.
Here are a few takeaways from the event.