Experts Discuss Future of Industrial Automation at IMTS
專家於 IMTS 探討工業自動化的未來
更新於: 2026年9月19日 上午02:00
The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2026, held in Chicago, solidified its status as the premier hub for global industrial innovation.
2026年於芝加哥舉辦的國際製造技術展（IMTS）鞏固了其作為全球工業創新首要樞紐的地位。
With over 1.2 million square feet of exhibits, the event showcased how the industry is pivoting toward 'The Agentic Factory'—an ecosystem where human ingenuity meets AI-driven intelligence.
該展覽擁有超過120萬平方英尺的展區，展示了工業界如何轉向「代理工廠」（The Agentic Factory）——一個人類獨創性與AI驅動智慧相結合的生態系統。
Experts at the IMTS+ Main Stage highlighted that industrial AI is no longer a niche luxury but a pervasive force, touching everything from quality control to additive manufacturing.
IMTS+主舞台的專家們強調，工業AI不再是小眾的奢侈品，而是一種無處不在的力量，影響範圍涵蓋從品質管制到積層製造（additive manufacturing）的各個層面。
A major focus of this year's discussions was the 'democratization' of automation.
今年討論的主要焦點是自動化的「普及化」（democratization）。
Industry leaders are working to lower barriers such as high costs and complex programming, aiming to help smaller job shops integrate technology through user-friendly tools like cobots and teachable robots.
產業界領袖正致力於降低高昂成本和複雜編程等門檻，旨在透過協作型機器人（cobots）和可教學機器人等易於使用的工具，協助小型工廠整合技術。
By shifting from mere curiosity to concrete action, manufacturers are leveraging digital twins and cloud-connected systems to solve workforce constraints and boost productivity.
透過從單純的好奇心轉向具體行動，製造商正運用數位孿生（digital twins）和雲端連接系統來解決人力限制並提升生產力。
As the manufacturing landscape evolves, the goal remains clear: transforming rigid traditional lines into dynamic, data-driven systems capable of meeting the demands of the future.
隨著製造業格局的演變，目標依然明確：將僵化的傳統生產線轉變為動態且數據驅動（data-driven）的系統，以滿足未來的需求。
