Manufacturing-Tech & Talent development showcased in Pittsburgh

During the Smart Manufacturing Experience 2024, tuX Workforce Conference and Women of SMART Experience co-located events that took place in David L. Lawrence Convention Center, the manufacturing technology and talent development has been showcased in the month of June in Pittsburgh.

SME co-produced Smart Manufacturing Experience has committed itself to advance the manufacturing technology while building manufacturing and engineering talent in order to nurture capabilities in North America, and The Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT).

Manufacturing Technology Series’ group director, Dave Morton stated, “Attendees had the opportunity to learn how to solve for specific pain points including operational efficiency, cost reduction, quality control, cybersecurity and talent shortage to help keep small and medium-sized manufacturers competitive and profitable. This year’s event was a real success. We have already heard a lot of positive feedback from our attendees about how much they valued being at the event.”

Some of the speakers of the event includes small and large manufacturers’ representatives that consists of; the World Manufacturing Foundation, The Boeing Co., Bayer; Bell Textron; Carnegie Mellon University and Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing; Mursix Corp.

Tooling U-SME Senior programs manager, Meghan Shea-Keenan added, “The workforce needs in manufacturing is a dynamic challenge, requiring concerted efforts to attract, develop, and retain talent capable of meeting both current and future demands. At tuX, we witnessed a powerful collaboration among companies, government entities, nonprofits and educators — a true team sport — to address these complex needs head on. This event delivered innovative solutions directly to employers and other leaders. Together, we are shaping a robust workforce ready to thrive in the evolving landscape of manufacturing.”