Time, Technology & Tenacity

LAB DAY Chicago was particularly energized this year.

With technology calling the shots on so many levels, it seemed attendees flooded the Exhibit Hall and educational programs with a heightened level of enthusiasm. That’s just what’s needed if you want to keep on top of what’s trending.

Like you, manufacturers are caught up in this enthusiasm as well; they have no choice. Even though they are the ones spearheading the digital transition, it is an intense time for them. Take any heavy-hitting, long-time player in this field: from their perspective, it’s unimaginable to think they’d go the way of Kodak and be phased out by technology.

Therefore, like you, they adapt. The acceptance of digital and our adaptation of it were palpable at the show. It’s no longer “should I get involved” but “how do I get involved?”

With some suppliers continuing to expand their product offerings, new companies have emerged...