Back to the Future Tech ... in Real Life

Oct. 21, 2015

Doc, Marty and the DeLorean landed in Hill Valley at 4:29 p.m. back on October 21, 2015 ... which is today, of course. Here's a look at some of the real tech released in recent days, weeks and months inspired by or related to the famous date in Back to the Future Part II.

Matt LaWell

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Matt LaWell | Staff Writer

Staff writer Matt LaWell explores news in manufacturing technology, covering the trends and developments in automation, robotics, digital tools and emerging technologies. He also reports on the best practices of the most successful high tech companies, including computer, electronics, and industrial machinery and equipment manufacturers.

Matt joined IndustryWeek in 2015 after six years at newspapers and magazines in West Virginia, North Carolina and Ohio, a season on the road with his wife writing about America and minor league baseball, and three years running a small business. He received his bachelor's degree in magazine journalism from Ohio University.