Amada Americas Digital Innovation Expo continues today at the firms Schaumburg, Illinois Solutions Centre just outside Chicago.
The two day program includes technical seminars and a series of live machine demonstrations.
Reshoring, global market trends and manufacturing quality and efficiency were also among the key takeaways.
Americans dont like to lose said Mike Zordan, Amada America General Manager, Software, noting that GE and Apple are among major manufacturers who will invest $US 250 billion over the next decade in US production.
Were also one of those companies, he added, noting that Amada manufactures at the firms Brea, California facility, building laser and automation equipment.
The Brea operation includes research and development.
Custom demonstrations of hardware and software continue throughout the day.
