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The future of manufacturing is local, flexible and digital

The Industry Forward Podcast··6 September 2026·19 min

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Manufacturing is undergoing a transformation driven by supply chain disruption, sustainability goals and the need for more flexible production models. Leveraging additive manufacturing can address these challenges, helping manufacturers to build a more resilient and sustainable production system while delivering greater customization and faster innovation. In this episode of the Industry Forward podcast, host Dale Tutt, Global Vice President of Industry Strategy, Siemens Digital Industries Software, sits down with guest Jay Rogers, CEO of Haddy, to explore how additive manufacturing, robotics and decentralized production are reshaping the future of industry. This episode will cover: Ways additive manufacturing enables greater flexibility during production How robotics and digital engineering help make large-scale additive manufacturing increasingly practical and accurate The advantages of thermoplastics and their contribution to making manufacturing more sustainable