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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.


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


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.


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


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.
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.


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