Kristin brings a varied background to her work that includes project management, process improvement, marketing and communications, analytics, and more. At heart, she is a problem-solver who loves wicked problems, big ideas, and working with smart people to overcome challenges that initially seem impossible. Always on the lookout for the next big and interesting project, Kristin is passionate about incorporating data-driven decision-making, comprehensive and thoughtful analysis, inclusive thinking, and enthusiastic drive into everything she does.
Kristin brings a varied background to her work that includes project management, process improvement, marketing and communications, analytics, and more. At heart, she is a problem-solver who loves wicked problems, big ideas, and working with smart people to overcome challenges that initially seem impossible. Always on the lookout for the next big and interesting project, Kristin is passionate about incorporating data-driven decision-making, comprehensive and thoughtful analysis, inclusive thinking, and enthusiastic drive into everything she does.
Fed Continues Rate Hold Amid Rising Manufacturing Technology Demand
Today, the Federal Reserve held the federal funds rate steady at a target range of 4.25% to 4.5% for the third meeting in a row, citing increasing uncertainty in the economic outlook and a rising risk of higher unemployment and inflation.
Latest GDP Report Shows Mixed Messages for Manufacturers
Today, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released their first estimate of GDP for the first quarter of 2025. According to the estimate, GDP contracted 0.3% at an annualized rate.
How Psychology and Little Bets Help Marketers
Marketing’s role has shifted from brand and campaign management to enterprise revenue generation. So how do you balance short-term campaign needs with long-term enterprise initiatives? It may be easier than you think.
Manufacturers Respond to Fed Rate Decision
For the second meeting in a row, the Federal Reserve announced it will hold federal fund rates steady at a target range of 4.25% to 4.5%. Learn what this means for the producers and distributors of manufacturing technology.
AMT Elects New Board Leadership at February Board of Directors Meeting
Michael Cicco, president and CEO of FANUC America Corp., has been elected chairman of the board for AMT. Markus Stolmar, president and CEO of United Grinding North America Inc., joins as a newly elected board member.
Strong End to 2024 Despite Mixed Signals for Manufacturing Technology
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released their first estimate of GDP for the fourth quarter of 2024. According to the first estimate, GDP grew 2.3% at an annualized rate. This was driven by strong consumer demand but held back by lagging investment.
MFG 2025 Brings Speakers From Google Cloud, Nvidia, and More to San Antonio
The MFG Meeting, the annual leadership conference of AMT, in partnership with NTMA, will feature a future-facing lineup of speakers. Attendees will hear from speakers from Google Cloud, Nvidia, Wolfspeed, ITR Economics, BlueForge Alliance, and more.
Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Rising Demand for Manufacturing Technology
Today the Federal Reserve announced they would hold benchmark rates at a target range of 4.25% to 4.50% in a widely anticipated move. This is the first meeting where the Fed held rates steady since they began to cut rates in September 2024.
Fed Cuts Rates; Will Capital Investment Increase To Grow Capacity?
Any move by the Federal Reserve that keeps the economy growing at or above its current pace would spur additional investment in manufacturing technology given the currently elevated capacity utilization levels.
Fed’s Soft Landing May Ignite Manufacturing Technology Market Growth
In a widely anticipated move, the Federal Reserve slashed the federal funds rate by another 25 basis points to a target range of 4.5% to 4.75%. The manufacturing technology industry may find itself at the beginning of a strong market.