International Manufacturing Technology Show

Sometimes losing an opportunity can mean the right path becomes clear. When Jamie Marzilli lost a teaching job at his old school, it led to Marzilli Machine Co., which he says is “essentially a school we run for profit”. The shop is equipped with a classroom and Marzilli’s prestigious vocational background, which enables it to train a young crew to form the next generation of manufacturers.

Learn more about Jamie’s journey and why his employees continue to enjoy learning from him: https://hubs.ly/Q04l4dkx0

The World According to David Doyle, President and CEO of Heidenhain Corporation, is one where hands-on science, like chemistry and physics, is what will propel success. 25 year ago, Doyle came to the US and merged his scientific knowledge with a newfound sense of business to work to where he is now.

Learn more about David Doyle's journey and what Heidenhain is bringing to : https://bit.ly/49SSQrc

Inspector Gadget might have his own series, but Inspector Gimbel is innovating manufacturing in real time. In the latest episode of Smart(er) Shop, MC and Al are with Michael Gimbel, President of Gimbel Automation to find out how a part that spent two years on the shelf became the key to fully automating pallet exchanges on the shop floor.

Learn more about the trial and error of the process and what is next on episode 2 of Smart(er) Shop: https://bit.ly/4xjPW8Y

From Minnesota to California, Jeff Tiedeken has always loved to build and tinker with the idea of creating the impossible. From BMX and concept bikes to CNCs, Tiedeken is constantly on the cutting edge of innovation with no signs of slowing down.

Read more about his tips for IMTS (book early and stay as long as you can), and how his shop, Cutting Time, is called that for a reason: https://bit.ly/4e61Vy5

"More" is the eternal buzzword in manufacturing: more people, more parts, more time. In the newest season of the IMTS+ Original Series, Smart(er) Shop, AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology's Director of Strategic Partnerships, MC Neville is joined by Toolpath CEO Al Whatmough to learn how one man decided to do a lot more with less. Join our crew as they meet CJ Abraham, President of PPD and learn how he runs 6 machines completely autonomously and can go up to 192 hour (about a week!) without touching it.

Watch the new season of Smart(er) Shop: https://bit.ly/3Q03iGt

Who knew a dare in 2011 could lead to Lee Marzilli co-leading a women-owned business in manufacturing? Now, Lee is not only doing bookkeeping, quoting, and managing payroll, but also working to hire for character and train for skill with a young crew at Marzilli Machine Co.

Read more about Lee’s journey from pharmacy chain store manager to a 13,000 square foot facility and where you can find her at : https://bit.ly/4nRZmUR

His father might have worked at Post Cereals in Battle Creek, Michigan, but Michael Huggett, President and CEO of INDEX Corporation, traded cereal for CNC. One day, while working at a high school job for a company called "Buck Chuck", Huggett asked one of the employees to show him how to use the machines, and not only did his knowledge of CNC grow, but so did his love for manufacturing, and the rest is history!

Watch more to learn about The World According To...Michael Huggett and his journey to get there: https://bit.ly/4uyioSL