The U.S. Small Business Administration announced a new “Made in America Loan Guarantee” to expand domestic manufacturing capacity. Eligible small manufacturers can use the funds to upgrade equipment, modernize facilities, expand, and reshore production.
IMTS 2026 offers the Western Hemisphere’s largest exhibition of machine tools, featuring the world’s leading providers of CNCs for milling, turning, grinding, drilling, tapping, facing, gear-cutting, and more in its technology sectors.
The additive manufacturing (AM) market reached a new phase of structural maturity in 2025. This followed several years of experimentation, rapid technology development, fluctuating venture capital activity, and turbulent public market performance.
The MFG Meeting recap; New AMT board of directors; What comes next with tariffs; and more.
Manufacturing technology underpins the defense industrial base. At The MFG Meeting 2026, leaders highlighted digital tools, supply chain visibility, and broader industry engagement.
AM is flourishing as a point solution, taking over select applications where it transforms both parts and processes. These applications are scattered across the industry, and some companies are succeeding by emphasizing AM’s value in these targeted wins.
This edition of AMT Member News is packed with new partnerships, acquisitions, and leadership moves across ARM Institute, Haimer USA, Hwacheon, Limble, Lyndex-Nikken, Scotchman Industries, Star SU, and more.
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Missed The MFG Meeting 2026? Here’s a brief recap: AI in action, smarter strategy, economic signals, and new defense and biomanufacturing opportunities shaping what comes next.
Mexico deepens its industrial ecosystem across automotive, metals, semiconductors, and clean energy. Brazil pursues billion-dollar greenfield projects in automotive, biofuels, and consumer goods. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.