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By Christopher DownsFeb 18, 2026

With real-world use cases and tangible investments driving demand, AI is now practical, profitable, and reshaping the manufacturing landscape. At AMT's 2026 Winter Economic Forum, manufacturers explored the business opportunities this technology presents.

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By Kristin BartschiFeb 18, 2026

Industrial production increased 0.7% and capacity utilization increased by 0.5% across the U.S. economy from December 2025 to January 2026, according to the latest report issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

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By Bill HermanFeb 18, 2026

Designed exclusively for executives, The MFG Meeting delivers strategic insights, meaningful peer engagement, and the presentation of the 2026 Albert W. Moore Leadership Award to Harry Moser, a champion of U.S. manufacturing.

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By AMTFeb 18, 2026

Record-setting manufacturing technology orders; Harry Moser receives the Al Moore leadership award; Recapping AMT's Winter Economic Forum; and more.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossFeb 17, 2026

Lyndex-Nikken launches a new website. America Makes and NCDMM announce $8 million in funding. Upcoming events from C.R. Onsrud, Mazak, MIT, and the ARM Institute. Leadership news at Haitian Precision USA, Limble, and OGP; Nidec's new tech center, and more.

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By Michelle Edmonson, CEMFeb 10, 2026

IMTS, like New Year’s Day, is a temporal landmark, or a moment in time that stands out from the ordinary. It creates what behavior scientists call a “fresh start effect” – a psychological boost and catalyst for change.

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By Christopher ChidzikFeb 09, 2026

New orders of metalworking machinery hit a record level in December 2025, reaching $814.3 million, 86.7% over November 2025 and 59.9% over December 2024. The value of orders placed in 2025 totaled $5.74 billion, 22.5% above orders placed in 2024.

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By Bonnie GurneyFeb 05, 2026

IMTS has announced that visitor hotel reservations for IMTS 2026 are now open. Global Housing Solutions, powered by AMT, has contracted with 95 Chicago-area hotels to offer guaranteed rooms, the lowest rate available, no booking fees, and more.

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By AMTFeb 04, 2026

Navigating uncertainty through resilience; Reshoring shapes the future of manufacturing; Gain insights at MFG 2026; and more.

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By Stephen LaMarcaFeb 04, 2026

How LIFT’s Advanced Metallic Production and Processing Center is reshaping the path from alloy concept to additive-ready powder.

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