Kevin Bowers is AMT’s Vice President of Research. With over 25 years of experience in manufacturing across sales, operations, training, and support, he understands all aspects of our members' businesses. He also led research for industrial equipment and field services at the Technology & Services Industry Association, where they focused on benchmarking, advisory, and consulting to improve members' business outcomes. Kevin's deep-rooted industry knowledge and technical expertise, combined with his experience in actionable research, make him uniquely qualified to take our Research and Consulting team at AMT to the next level. He also serves on the board of the National Institute for Metalworking Skills. Kevin graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Japanese and spent several years living and working in Japan.
Kevin Bowers is AMT’s Vice President of Research. With over 25 years of experience in manufacturing across sales, operations, training, and support, he understands all aspects of our members' businesses. He also led research for industrial equipment and field services at the Technology & Services Industry Association, where they focused on benchmarking, advisory, and consulting to improve members' business outcomes. Kevin's deep-rooted industry knowledge and technical expertise, combined with his experience in actionable research, make him uniquely qualified to take our Research and Consulting team at AMT to the next level. He also serves on the board of the National Institute for Metalworking Skills. Kevin graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Japanese and spent several years living and working in Japan.
2025 Q3 Tariff Impacts on Manufacturing Technology: An AMT Report
Tariffs, like the new Section 232 tariffs, are reshaping how manufacturers plan, invest, and compete – with consequences that extend well beyond the balance sheet. Here are some important takeaways and insights from AMT’s 2025 Q3 Spot Survey.
Tariff Fatigue Returns as Section 232 Action Escalates Pressure
With the recent announcement of new Section 232 derivative tariffs in Q3, member sentiment shifted sharply. AMT’s latest spot survey reveals a renewed sense of strain, strategic hesitation, and export headwinds across the manufacturing technology sector.
5 Steps to Use AMT Research Services to Achieve Your Company Objectives
Companies in the manufacturing technology ecosystem use AMT’s custom market research to reduce risk, allocate resources, and accelerate growth.
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As experienced service technicians retire, manufacturers risk losing critical knowledge. In a recent AMT webinar sponsored by findIQ, attendees learned how one company captures their hard-won knowledge and passes it on using model-based AI.
Tariff Impacts on Manufacturing Tech Survey: 5 Critical Takeaways
As tariffs remain a top concern across the manufacturing technology industry, AMT surveyed 59 member companies to assess their impact. The data reveals price increases, operational stress, strategic uncertainty, a need for sustained advocacy, and more.