Despite the increasingly decentralized nature of B2B sales, there's no substitute for the face-to-face trust-building that happens at in-person events. Trade shows like IMTS don't just generate leads -- they build your brand long after the show closes.
Industry trend tracking, event improvement, key membership and restructuring updates, and more from the frontlines of AMT. Get the latest highlights from the Automation in Manufacturing, Economics & Statistics, Global, and Technology Issues committees now.
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.
AMT’s MTForecast 2025 offered practical insights into differentiated messaging, customer-centric positioning, and the integration of AI and decision intelligence into marketing strategy.
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.
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.
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.
With Sec. 232 tariffs expanding to include critical manufacturing technology products, manufacturers are scrambling for expert guidance and legal clarity. MTForecast, held Oct. 15-17, provides attendees with a crucial lifeline to navigate the turbulence.
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.
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.