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By AMTAug 05, 2026

AMT NOW: Equipment Investment Powers Growth

Industry leaders at ELEVATE; Why manufacturers come to IMTS; and more.

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Technology
By Ryan KellyAug 05, 2026

Industrial AI Finds Its Niche at IMTS 2026

At IMTS 2026, industrial AI moves from emerging trend to defining theme. It will be present across every building and discipline and, for the first time, the subject of its own dedicated arena and full-day conference.

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Technology
By Douglas K. WoodsAug 04, 2026

Achieving AI

While “wait and see” may seem like an option to implement industrial AI, it could put you at a significant disadvantage to your competitors. “Try and do” is a better approach.

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Intelligence
By Bill HermanAug 03, 2026

Practical Sales Insights for Manufacturing Distributors

Discover practical sales strategies from AMT's D25 Summit, including expert insights on leadership, data, AI, and relationship-building to help manufacturing distributors grow their business.

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Technology
By Michelle Edmonson, CEMJul 31, 2026

Make IMTS 2026 Your Bucket List Destination

The ultimate tools to transform your operation and boost your competitive edge are as varied as our industry. What doesn’t vary is the fact that the highest-performing job shops embrace change, and attending IMTS is a proven catalyst.

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Intelligence
By Kristin BartschiJul 30, 2026

Demand for Manufacturing Technology Should Continue Despite GDP Miss

Real U.S. economic output increased at an annualized rate of 1.5% in the second quarter of 2026, according to the advanced estimate issued today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This was below expectations after the previous quarter grew at 2.1%

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Intelligence
By Christopher DownsJul 29, 2026

Recovery Is Real, but Unequal

AMT’s Summer Economic Forum highlighted manufacturing demand, growth opportunities, and key risks ahead of MTForecast 2026, Oct. 14-16.

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Technology
By Ryan KellyJul 15, 2026

IMTS Industrial AI Conference Helps Manufacturers Develop AI Game Plan

IMTS 2026 will host its first Industrial AI Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in McCormick Place, Chicago.

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By Bonnie GurneyJul 14, 2026

IMTS 2026 Spotlights the Technologies Powering Manufacturing’s Next Leap

With U.S. manufacturing orders, output, and productivity rising, IMTS 2026 gives manufacturers a firsthand look at the industrial AI, automation, additive, and digital technologies reshaping production.

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By Bonnie GurneyJun 11, 2026

IMTS Announces 2026 Conferences Lineup

Nine conferences and more than 90 sessions spotlight the full manufacturing ecosystem, including advanced technologies, job shops, additive manufacturing, investors, and industrial AI.

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