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By Amber ThomasMay 21, 2026

The legal battle over the administration’s Section 122 tariffs has escalated significantly since early May, adding another layer of uncertainty for manufacturers already navigating a rapidly shifting trade environment.

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By Travis EganMay 21, 2026

AMT will transition IMTS and AMT product sales functions in-house while both organizations explore new ways to collaborate and serve the manufacturing community.

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By Bill HermanMay 21, 2026

As a third-generation manufacturing leader, Andy Chu, vice president of Supertec Machinery, operates with a clear philosophy: “Data is power: leveraging AMT research and events to gain a competitive edge.”

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By AMTMay 20, 2026

Our summer economic webinar; sustained demand for manufacturing technology; AI-driven business value; and more.

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By Christopher ChidzikMay 19, 2026

Shipments of cutting tools totaled $259.3 million in March 2026, increasing 15.2% from February 2026 and 24.6% from March 2025. Year-to-date shipments totaled $705.1 million, up 15.9% from the same period in 2025.

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By Arun MahajanMay 19, 2026

From Google's largest foreign investment to date to new aerospace facilities and back-to-back months of PMI expansion, India's industrial momentum this spring is hard to ignore. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossMay 18, 2026

This week’s update highlights leadership changes at Allied Machine, Verisurf, ECI, and Rego-Fix, a new partnership between YCM and Technical Equipment Sales, national recognition for NCDMM, and major federal project funding awarded through America Makes.

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By Kristin BartschiMay 15, 2026

U.S. industrial production increased in April 2026 to the highest level since 2019, according to the latest report from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Capacity utilization increased by 0.4 percentage points from March 2026.

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By Jannik WiedenhauptMay 15, 2026

AI is helping manufacturers reclaim time by reducing administrative work – enabling sales representatives and service teams to focus on customer relationships, support, and shop-floor expertise.

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By Bill HermanMay 15, 2026

Milton Guerry, president of Schunk USA, shares how AMT membership gives the company a stronger voice through industry connections, data, and insights – helping Schunk navigate uncertainty, inform strategy, and support long-term growth.

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