At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, manufacturing takes center stage as the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® unveils a vision for the next industrial era.
The new Manufacturing Track highlights how AI, robotics, automation, and advanced materials are transforming how products are designed, built, and delivered. The Advanced Manufacturing Showcase, presented with SME, will feature top innovators driving change in energy, sustainability, and precision engineering across connected production ecosystems. Key sessions include National Association of Manufacturers CEO Jay Timmons, joining CTA’s Gary Shapiro for “Charting the Future: Manufacturing, Innovation, and America’s Competitive Edge,” alongside insights from SME Executive Director Jeannine Kunz on workforce training and skills transformation.
