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Advocacy
By Harry MoserMay 28, 2026

Help Shape U.S. Manufacturing Policy in 10 Minutes

The Reshoring Initiative, in collaboration with Regions Recruiting, is requesting responses for the 2026 Reshoring Survey by July 15, 2026, to help shape U.S. manufacturing policy.

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Technology
By Bill HermanMay 21, 2026

Data Is Power: A Leader’s Edge in Modern Manufacturing

As a third-generation manufacturing leader, Andy Chu, vice president of Supertec Machinery, operates with a clear philosophy: “Data is power: leveraging AMT research and events to gain a competitive edge.”

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Intelligence
By AMTMay 20, 2026

AMT NOW: Timely Economic Insights; Meaningful Connections

Our summer economic webinar; sustained demand for manufacturing technology; AI-driven business value; and more.

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Intelligence
By AMTMay 06, 2026

AMT NOW: Economic Momentum Returns as Manufacturing Tech Orders Rise

Economic Momentum Returns; Confidence in manufacturing tech investment; Tariff refunds vs. relief; and more.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikApr 29, 2026

Orange You Glad You Went to The MFG Meeting?

When is a wrong prediction not "wrong"? The accuracy of an outcome can overshadow the data, analysis, and process that informs a prediction. At MFG 2026, attendees explored why statistics don't mean much to the individual – but they should.

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Intelligence
By Bill HermanApr 28, 2026

Modern Sales Mastery: Influence, Discipline, and AI

Sales success today demands influence, discipline, and smart use of AI. At AMT’s Distribution Summit, experts shared practical strategies to help manufacturing sales teams strengthen performance and drive results.

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Intelligence
By Bill HermanApr 21, 2026

Data Boosts Sales for Manufacturing Distributors

One of the most powerful tools available to modern machine tool distributors is data. Learning how to use and integrate data can help distributors boost their business, according to experts at AMT’s Distribution Summit.

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Intelligence
By AMTApr 15, 2026

AMT NOW: Navigating a Shifting Trade Environment

How smaller IMTS exhibitors can maximize ROI; Our Spring Economic Update Webinar recap; and more.

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Intelligence
By AMTApr 01, 2026

AMT NOW: Signals, Strategy, and What’s Next for Manufacturing

The MFG Meeting recap; New AMT board of directors; What comes next with tariffs; and more.

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Intelligence
By AMTMar 16, 2026

Economics & Statistics Committee Seeking New Members

Are you skilled at using industry data to make business decisions and want to serve our industry? Join AMT's Economics & Statistics Committee to help make data more useful and relevant for members navigating a rapidly changing manufacturing landscape.

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