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Catherine “Cat” Ross
Director of Community Engagement

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.

Posts by Catherine “Cat” Ross
Intelligence
By Catherine “Cat” RossMay 07, 2025

AMT Announces 2025 Meetup Series With WiM and NTMA

AMT announces the return of its popular AMT Meetup series, featuring seven stops across the country and new partnerships with Women in Manufacturing and NTMA. These free events connect professionals working in and around the manufacturing tech sector.

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Intelligence
By Catherine “Cat” RossMay 06, 2025

AMT Member News

Global Shop Solutions, Carr Lane, Muratec, and Mastercam get industry recognition. Sandvik and Burr Oak Tool expand. Lyndex-Nikken and Wipfli update leadership. Heidenhain partners with the Machinists Institute. MIT and Muratec on manufacturing's future.

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Intelligence
By Catherine “Cat” RossApr 16, 2025

AMT Member News

Lumafield gets top startup nod. REGO-FIX opens new Center for Machining Excellence. Stratasys partners with aerospace giants. America Makes and SwRI launch AM-focused defense initiatives. Leadership updates and other news from Mazak, Starrett, and more.

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Intelligence
By Catherine “Cat” RossApr 02, 2025

AMT Member News

Key milestones, leadership changes, and industry insights, oh my! See news from Acme Manufacturing, Acumatica, AddUp, Kitamura Machinery, Festo, Abtex LLC, ARM Institute, Xometry, Thomas, and WiM in this edition of AMT Member News.

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Smartforce
By Catherine “Cat” RossMar 31, 2025

Rocking the Manufacturing Ecosystem

“Hey, I got a scholarship from Metallica.”

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Intelligence
By Catherine “Cat” RossMar 17, 2025

AMT Member News

Global Shop Solutions celebrates a 20-year milestone. Kitagawa NorthTech and SMW Autoblok announce key leadership updates. America Makes, IACMI, and the ARM Institute drive innovation with new research and events. Get the full scoop!

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Intelligence
By Catherine “Cat” RossMar 03, 2025

AMT Member News

The latest from the AMT community: C.R. Onsrud expands its annual Factory Demo Day, America Makes and IACMI announce new leadership, and Siemens teams up with the University of Michigan to drive metal additive manufacturing education.

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Intelligence
By Catherine “Cat” RossFeb 17, 2025

AMT Member News

Gartner recognizes Epicor. Sieglinde Vollmer passes. Allied Machine goes solar. Bison's new director of national sales. Index announces president and CEO successor. Promotion to president at Lyndex-Nikken. Women in Manufacturing Skilled Trades Symposium.

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Intelligence
By Catherine “Cat” RossFeb 04, 2025

AMT Member News

Zoller turns 80. ANCA co-founders awarded medal. Renishaw receives partnership award. New building designs for NSH USA. CR Onsrud expands. New leaders join Mastercam, Vollmer. The ARM Institute goes to SXSW. Industry and education partnerships grow.

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Intelligence
By Catherine “Cat” RossJan 22, 2025

AMT Member News

From Vollmer’s centennial celebration to new America Makes project awards and free training from MxD – get the latest on industry milestones, leadership changes, facility expansions, and cutting-edge research in the manufacturing technology community.

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