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By Catherine “Cat” RossJun 17, 2026

From Awards to Expansions: News from Mitsubishi Electric, UNISIG, Stratasys, Sodick, and Penn State

Who’s growing, hiring, winning, and investing in what’s next? This latest roundup highlights fresh updates from Jorgensen, Nikon, CERATIZIT, MxD, MIT, Verisurf, and more.

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Smartforce
By Catherine “Cat” RossJun 02, 2026

Leadership and Growth News From SCT, Ellison, and More

QualiChem joins OMIC R&D, and Scientific Cutting Tools expands its regional presence. Plus, leadership changes at Ellison Technologies, Nidec, and Xometry, and America Makes announces $1.7 million in additive awards. (link to this article)

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By Catherine “Cat” RossMay 18, 2026

A Season of Progress: Industry Leaders Announce Promotions and Partnerships, Plus New Funding for Additive Manufacturing

This week’s update highlights leadership changes at Allied Machine, Verisurf, ECI, and Rego-Fix, a new partnership between YCM and Technical Equipment Sales, national recognition for NCDMM, and major federal project funding awarded through America Makes.

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Technology
By Jannik WiedenhauptMay 15, 2026

AI Is Changing the Industrial Playing Field

AI is helping manufacturers reclaim time by reducing administrative work – enabling sales representatives and service teams to focus on customer relationships, support, and shop-floor expertise.

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Technology
By Chloe RadiganMay 15, 2026

AI 101: A Manufacturer's Guide to Driving Business Value with AI

Jannik Wiedenhaupt from Supplyco AI addressed a tension felt across the manufacturing industry: manual, repetitive tasks are draining resources and preventing experts from focusing on high-value work.

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Smartforce
By Catherine “Cat” RossMay 05, 2026

Growth Mode: New Facilities, Leadership Moves, and Industry Recognition

Anniversaries, awards, and expansion news from MTI, Hwacheon, Ellison Technologies, Okuma, Knuth, and Mitsubishi Electric lead this update, alongside facility growth at QualiChem and leadership moves across Autodesk, Marposs, and Spinner.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossApr 14, 2026

Partnerships, Promotions, New Facilities, and Open Houses

Zoller debuts its Toolroom of the Year competition, as Limble, 5th Axis, and NSH USA expand partnerships. Events from Mazak, NIDEC, and C.R. Onsrud, plus facility growth at Lang Technik USA and Mitsui Seiki, highlight continued industry investment.

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Smartforce
By Catherine “Cat” RossMar 30, 2026

Spring Forward With Updates From ARM, Haimer, Hwacheon, Machinery Systems, Meltio, and More

This edition of AMT Member News is packed with new partnerships, acquisitions, and leadership moves across ARM Institute, Haimer USA, Hwacheon, Limble, Lyndex-Nikken, Scotchman Industries, Star SU, and more.

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Intelligence
By Kristin BartschiMar 26, 2026

AMT Announces 2026-27 Board of Directors at The MFG Meeting in March

AMT has elected its 2026-2027 board of directors to guide the organization and industry through a period of accelerating demand for advanced manufacturing capabilities. Newly elected are Steve Carlson, Milton Guerry, and Jim King.

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Smartforce
By Catherine “Cat” RossMar 02, 2026

Industry Expansion Continues With Meltio U.S. Partnership, Big Daishowa’s Tools for Schools, and New Distribution Agreements

Learn about alliances between AEC and Meltio, distribution growth from Mastrex and Platinum Tooling, and workforce investments from Big Daishowa, plus leadership, facility, and event updates from Mazak, SMW Autoblok, Xometry, ASTM International, and more.

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