The Second Industrial Revolution

SME CEO Bob Willig Predicts a New Manufacturing Renaissance.

At the recent 2023 RAPID + TCT additive manufacturing event in Chicago, SME chief executive officer Bob Willig spoke with engineering.com’s Jim Anderton about the future of additive technology, the challenges facing American manufacturing post-COVID and the future of the industry in an age of AI and automation. And the future looks very bright. 

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James Anderton

Jim Anderton is the Director of Content for ENGINEERING.com. Mr. Anderton was formerly editor of Canadian Metalworking Magazine and has contributed to a wide range of print and on-line publications, including Design Engineering, Canadian Plastics, Service Station and Garage Management, Autovision, and the National Post. He also brings prior industry experience in quality and part design for a Tier One automotive supplier.