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IMTS Video Interview Series: “The World According To…”

May 23, 2024 in Press Releases
Michael Defer, JTEKT Machinery President & CEO, sits down with AMT to talk about embracing change in today's machine tool industry.

"Customers want smart manufacturing solutions and automation, so we’re always looking for continuous improvement. We’re putting more technology into our machines, as well as into system-level and future technologies.

My job as president is to help us challenge the status quo, find the good technology fit, and look for ways to continuously adapt."


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