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By Catherine “Cat” RossDec 16, 2025

Game-Changing Partnerships and Milestones From Blaser Swisslube, Siemens, Stratasys, and More

Kyzen’s 100th award. Stratasys’ AM milestone with Airbus. Partnerships and alliances from Siemens, Intrinsic, Mastercam, Muratec USA, and Blaser Swisslube. Spinner opens a new tech center. WiMEF empowers the next generation of frontline professionals.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossDec 04, 2025

Students and Educators Set To Explore the Power of Technology and Innovation at IMTS 2026

For a view of the STEM classroom of the future  and to learn about careers available today,  educators, school administrators, students, and parents can visit the Smartforce Student Summit at IMTS 2024, which runs Sept. 9-14 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossDec 02, 2025

Milestones and Momentum From WTO USA, DMG Mori, Fives, ARM Institute, and More

WTO USA turns 30; DMG Mori and Haimer expand globally; and Fives acquires Pietro Carnaghi. Plus, new facilities, leadership promotions, and major education initiatives from the ARM Institute and LIFT Puerto Rico highlight continued industry growth.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossNov 17, 2025

Innovation, Partnerships, and Progress: Highlights From Gleason, Autodesk, Muratec, and More

Gleason turns 160; Autodesk, Epicor, and Kyzen earn major honors; and Mastercam expands its footprint. Plus, leadership updates from Muratec USA, Sandvik Coromant, and AddUp, and new education initiatives from Autodesk, Big Daishowa, FANUC, and Penn State.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossNov 05, 2025

Celebrations, Collaborations, and Career Moves Highlight Member News

Hwacheon celebrates 80 years, Kyzen and Wipfli win top awards, and new partnerships emerge from Stratasys, United Grinding, and YCM Alliance. Plus, leadership updates from ECI, Big Daishowa, and NCDMM, and upcoming events from NCMS and LK Machinery.

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Intelligence
By Christopher DownsNov 04, 2025

MTForecast 2025: Experts Weigh in on Navigating the Economic Headwinds for Manufacturers

On Oct. 15-17, industry leaders, economists, and senior executives gathered for MTForecast 2025, an event focused on the future of the manufacturing technology market.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossOct 15, 2025

Manufacturing Milestones: Autodesk, Trumpf, Okuma, and More Lead the Way

Celebrating Autodesk, Trumpf, and MTI Welding Technologies. America Makes' new $1.3 million AM project call. Ellison Technologies, FANUC, and the ARM Institute announce upcoming events. Okuma, Clausing Industrial, and others strengthen their leadership.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossSep 24, 2025

From Recognition to Research: ARM Institute, Kennametal, DN Solutions, and More in the Spotlight

ARM Institute, ECI Software Solutions, and Kennametal get awards. Growth initiatives at Kitamura Machinery, DN Solutions, and Ellison Technologies. New leaders at Mate Precision Technologies and Kyzen. America Makes projects worth $10.8M. NCMS white paper.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossSep 03, 2025

Members See Strategic Growth Through New Centers, Talent, and Recognition

Morris Group is Okuma's distributor of the year. Autodesk opens the Technology Engagement Center. DN Solutions builds a plant in India. Mazak expands with Phoenix Technical Center. Mitsubishi HC Capital America and Trumpf get new hires and regional reps.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossAug 20, 2025

AMT Members Celebrate Milestones and Chart New Paths for Innovation

IACMI turns 10. Zoller celebrates 80 years. Mission named Co-op Employer of the Year. Plus a brand relaunch from Lambda Function, Stratasys' major facility news, leadership appointments at Kyzen, Mitsubishi HC Capital America, and Tolomatic, and more.

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