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Technology
By Matthew FoulkFeb 26, 2025

What a Startup Challenge Says About Trends in Additive Manufacturing

Startups can reveal where an industry is headed and what areas hold the most promise. Two key directions were highlighted in the recent Formnext Start-up Challenge: additive manufacturing in health care and leveraging AM for highly targeted applications.

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Intelligence
By Kristin BartschiFeb 21, 2025

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.

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Intelligence
By Matthew FoulkFeb 11, 2025

Highlights From AMT’s 2025 Winter Economic Forum

New policies and bold predictions – what’s next for manufacturing in 2025? At AMT’s Winter Economic Forum, top economists and industry experts analyzed the economic outlook, policy shifts, and emerging trends shaping the industry’s future.

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Technology
By Benjamin MosesFeb 05, 2025

From Sports to Manufacturing: VR Training Changes the Game

While NFL teams usually limit their rookies’ play, quarterback Jayden Daniels led the perpetually inept Washington Commanders deep into the playoffs and rewrote record books. His secret? Virtual reality training. Imagine what it can do for manufacturing.

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Intelligence
By Harry MoserJan 31, 2025

Reshoring and Training the U.S. Workforce: Industry Leaders Who Started As Apprentices — Part Three

The Reshoring Initiative advocates for apprenticeships as a path to success in manufacturing. AMT President Doug Woods agrees – he began as one! Learn how it grew his love for lifelong learning, leadership, and underscored the value of hands-on training.

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Intelligence
By Kristin BartschiJan 30, 2025

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.

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Advocacy
By Amber ThomasJan 28, 2025

Trump Takes Office With Swift Action of Priorities

President Trump’s Day 1 actions, including executive orders on immigration, energy, and regulatory overreach, signals his commitment to his campaign pledges. At MFG 2025, explore the president’s priorities impacting manufacturing and how to navigate them.

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Advocacy
By Amber ThomasJan 21, 2025

Trump Returns to Washington

President Donald Trump takes office backed by a Republican-controlled Congress eager to execute his "America First" agenda.

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Intelligence
By Bill HermanJan 06, 2025

MFG Meeting 2025: Crafted for Executives, Optimized for Engagement

You can tell a lot about a person by the company they keep — and you will find no better company than at the MFG 2025 Meeting, Feb. 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio.

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Smartforce
By Harry MoserDec 02, 2024

Industry Leaders Who Started As Apprentices — part two

A strong, skilled workforce is key to reshoring and manufacturing growth. This new series explores the careers of manufacturing leaders.

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