Catherine Ross is a manufacturing advocate and future of work evangelist. As the Director of Community Engagement, Cat spearheads AMT/IMTS's community outreach programs with the goal of strengthening connections among members and industry stakeholders through strategic initiatives, and a robust engagement with targeted industrial communities. In her 15 years in U.S. manufacturing, Cat has directed national education programs, STEM advocacy events, and CNC skills competitions, liaised with Department of Defense and Veterans workforce programs, and managed federal contracts and grants focusing on apprenticeship, youth skills training, and offender re-entry. She currently sits on the Board of the Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation and was previously named to Manufacturing Engineering Magazine’s 30 Under 30 List.
Catherine Ross is a manufacturing advocate and future of work evangelist. As the Director of Community Engagement, Cat spearheads AMT/IMTS's community outreach programs with the goal of strengthening connections among members and industry stakeholders through strategic initiatives, and a robust engagement with targeted industrial communities. In her 15 years in U.S. manufacturing, Cat has directed national education programs, STEM advocacy events, and CNC skills competitions, liaised with Department of Defense and Veterans workforce programs, and managed federal contracts and grants focusing on apprenticeship, youth skills training, and offender re-entry. She currently sits on the Board of the Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation and was previously named to Manufacturing Engineering Magazine’s 30 Under 30 List.
Students and Educators Set To Explore the Power of Technology and Innovation at IMTS 2026
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Industry trend tracking, event improvement, key membership and restructuring updates, and more from the frontlines of AMT. Get the latest highlights from the Automation in Manufacturing, Economics & Statistics, Global, and Technology Issues committees now.
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Innovation, Partnerships, and Progress: Highlights From Gleason, Autodesk, Muratec, and More
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Manufacturing Milestones: Autodesk, Trumpf, Okuma, and More Lead the Way
Celebrating Autodesk, Trumpf, and MTI Welding Technologies. America Makes' new $1.3 million AM project call. Ellison Technologies, FANUC, and the ARM Institute announce upcoming events. Okuma, Clausing Industrial, and others strengthen their leadership.
From Recognition to Research: ARM Institute, Kennametal, DN Solutions, and More in the Spotlight
ARM Institute, ECI Software Solutions, and Kennametal get awards. Growth initiatives at Kitamura Machinery, DN Solutions, and Ellison Technologies. New leaders at Mate Precision Technologies and Kyzen. America Makes projects worth $10.8M. NCMS white paper.
Members See Strategic Growth Through New Centers, Talent, and Recognition
Morris Group is Okuma's distributor of the year. Autodesk opens the Technology Engagement Center. DN Solutions builds a plant in India. Mazak expands with Phoenix Technical Center. Mitsubishi HC Capital America and Trumpf get new hires and regional reps.
AMT Members Celebrate Milestones and Chart New Paths for Innovation
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AMT Member News: Award Winners, Acquisitions, Upcoming Events, and More
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