# The Future of Manufacturing — Special IMTS Edition

- Show: [Additive Snack](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack)
- Published: 2022-09-09
- Length: 21m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2022-09-09-the-future-of-manufacturing-special-imts-edition
- Listen: https://share.transistor.fm/s/b63198fd

## Summary

Host Fabian Alefeld moderates a panel at the IMTS+ Creators Lounge featuring Scott MacKenzie of Industrial Talk, Meaghan Ziemba of Mavens of Manufacturing, Mitch Free of ZYCI, Charli Matthew of Empowering Industry, and James Soto of Industrial Strength Marketing. The experts discuss how additive manufacturing enhances conventional supply chains while addressing critical industry challenges, including a projected 2 million job gap by 2030. They emphasize that solving skill shortages requires integrating AI and automation, while attracting diverse talent, particularly women, through storytelling and digital engagement. The panel highlights the role of media platforms in reshaping manufacturing's image and fostering collaboration across the industry.

## Chapters

- [0:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2022-09-09-the-future-of-manufacturing-special-imts-edition#t=3) Introduction: Additive Manufacturing's Role in Supply Chains
- [1:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2022-09-09-the-future-of-manufacturing-special-imts-edition#t=118) Scott MacKenzie on Human Collaboration and Trust
- [4:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2022-09-09-the-future-of-manufacturing-special-imts-edition#t=259) Meaghan Ziemba on Women in Manufacturing and Diversity
- [7:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2022-09-09-the-future-of-manufacturing-special-imts-edition#t=453) Mitch Free on AI, Automation, and Skill Shortages
- [10:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2022-09-09-the-future-of-manufacturing-special-imts-edition#t=605) Charli Matthew on Women in Leadership and Cross-Industry Learning
- [14:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2022-09-09-the-future-of-manufacturing-special-imts-edition#t=862) James Soto on Creating the Future and IMTS+ Creators Lounge

## Topics

- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- EOS (company)
- IMTS (other)
- ZYCI (company)
- Industrial Talk (other)
- Mavens of Manufacturing (other)
- Empowering Industry (other)
- Industrial Strength Marketing (company)

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