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AMT Member News

Jul 09, 2025

The definitive source for updates on major promotions, new appointments, facility inaugurations, and other noteworthy developments within the manufacturing technology community. Stay informed and join us in recognizing the achievements of your fellow AMT members.


AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Department of Defense, NCMS Announce 2024 Maintenance Innovation Challenge Winners

Salt Lake City, Utah — The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences recognized "Enhancing Field Repair Capabilities through Mixed Reality" and "On-Aircraft Cold Spray to Optimize Maintenance & Reduce Logistics" as winners for advancing maintenance efficiency and combat readiness.

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Mid Atlantic Machinery Named Best Place to Work in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania — Presented by the Central Penn Business Journal and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, this marks the second consecutive year that Mid Atlantic Machinery has been recognized in the Best Places to Work in PA program.

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BRAND ANNOUNCEMENTS

New Board Members Join Detroit’s National Advanced Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute

Detroit, Michigan — Supported by the Department of Defense, the national advanced materials manufacturing innovation institute LIFT, which is operated by the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute, announced two new additions to its board of directors: Del Costy of Siemens and Harris Ng of Kearney.

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NEW FACILITIES, RIBBON CUTTINGS & EVENTS

Quintana Joins El Paso Makes as Digital Technologies Director

El Paso, Texas — Dr. Joel Quintana will spearhead initiatives to advance digital tech strategies and foster innovation. Before this role, he served as director of the Aeronautics and Defense Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Texas at El Paso.

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RESEARCH & EDUCATION NEWS

ASME and Autodesk Collaborate To Address Manufacturing Skills Gap With Free Industry 4.0 Courses

New York, New York — The American Society of Mechanical Engineers and Autodesk have introduced a series of free courses designed to equip engineers, technicians, and educators with essential technical and collaborative skills for Industry 4.0 technologies and workflows.

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NCMS Releases White Paper: Artificial Intelligence to Improve Supply Chain Resilience Throughout American Manufacturing

Ann Arbor, Michigan — In the paper, the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences showcases how AI can enhance supply chain resilience and features case studies of solutions tailored for small and medium-sized manufacturers to address data privacy, secure data sharing, and adopt AI-driven operational improvements.

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Innovators Wanted: AMNEW Data Challenges Kick Off in New England

Youngstown, Ohio — America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining have launched the AMNEW Data Challenges, inviting high school and university teams across six New England states to innovate in additive manufacturing, with cash prizes up to $5,000.

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