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By AMTJul 15, 2026

The Newest USMTO Report; Federal  Financing; The Summer Economic Forum; and More.

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By Michael DiFrancoJul 15, 2026

AMT’s new executive editor, Robert Schoenberger, will lead a renewed effort to connect members with AMT’s extensive resources and deliver actionable, inspiring content that supports manufacturers across the industry.

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By Huan GuJul 15, 2026

From the AMT Additive Manufacturing Report: Hidden operational costs in additive go well beyond the printer itself.

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By Ryan KellyJul 15, 2026

IMTS 2026 will host its first Industrial AI Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in McCormick Place, Chicago.

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By Bonnie GurneyJul 14, 2026

With U.S. manufacturing orders, output, and productivity rising, IMTS 2026 gives manufacturers a firsthand look at the industrial AI, automation, additive, and digital technologies reshaping production.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossJul 14, 2026

AMT Member News is your source for updates on major promotions, new appointments, facility inaugurations, and other noteworthy developments within the manufacturing technology community.

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By Fred QianJul 13, 2026

China's manufacturing base is repositioning toward global markets, and manufacturers are actively upgrading equipment to compete internationally, creating a distinct window of opportunity for AMT members. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.

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By Christopher ChidzikJul 13, 2026

New orders of metalworking machinery totaled $583.4 million in May 2026, a 1.8% decline from April 2026, but a 47.8% increase over May 2025. Over the first five months of 2026, manufacturing technology orders totaled $2.77 billion, 31.9% over 2025.

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By Michael DiFrancoJul 13, 2026

Steve Stokey reflects on four decades in manufacturing, discussing technology, culture, workforce development, and why American manufacturing is regaining momentum.

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By Christopher ChidzikJul 09, 2026

Shipments of cutting tools totaled $239.8 million in May 2026. The value of shipments decreased 7.4% from April 2026 but was up 15.2% from May 2025. Year-to-date shipments totaled $1.2 billion, up 16.8% from the same period in 2025.

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