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By Catherine “Cat” RossMay 06, 2025

AMT Member News

Global Shop Solutions, Carr Lane, Muratec, and Mastercam get industry recognition. Sandvik and Burr Oak Tool expand. Lyndex-Nikken and Wipfli update leadership. Heidenhain partners with the Machinists Institute. MIT and Muratec on manufacturing's future.

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Intelligence
By Harry MoserApr 30, 2025

Reshoring and Training the US Workforce: Industry Leaders Who Started as Apprentices — Part 4

In this installment of our series, you will meet Jason Woodard, Manuel Merkt, and Lt. Gen. William Signius Knudsen, who all started as apprentices. Learn how apprenticeship training influenced their outstanding leadership and shaped their work.

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Advocacy
By Harry MoserApr 25, 2025

Moser on Manufacturing: Reshoring and the Truth About Tariffs

Tariff volatility and global disruptions are reshaping supply chains. Explore how reshoring can reduce risk and what major manufacturers are doing – or considering – in response.

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Intelligence
By Catherine “Cat” RossApr 16, 2025

AMT Member News

Lumafield gets top startup nod. REGO-FIX opens new Center for Machining Excellence. Stratasys partners with aerospace giants. America Makes and SwRI launch AM-focused defense initiatives. Leadership updates and other news from Mazak, Starrett, and more.

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Intelligence
By Catherine “Cat” RossApr 02, 2025

AMT Member News

Key milestones, leadership changes, and industry insights, oh my! See news from Acme Manufacturing, Acumatica, AddUp, Kitamura Machinery, Festo, Abtex LLC, ARM Institute, Xometry, Thomas, and WiM in this edition of AMT Member News.

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Smartforce
By Gary VasilashMar 31, 2025

The World of Work: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Work has transformed in recent years in unexpected ways. And finding and keeping talent will grow even more challenging over the next few years. Here are some things to consider as you prepare..

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Smartforce
By Douglas K. WoodsMar 28, 2025

The Workforce ‘Problem’

Creativity is part of the genius of America, and all of us should do what we can to facilitate that in the people we work with every day.

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Smartforce
By AMTMar 27, 2025

Manufacturing Matters

Check in for the highlights, headlines, and hijinks that matter to manufacturing. These lean news items keep you updated on the latest developments.

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Smartforce
By Bill HermanMar 21, 2025

Future Faces: How Unexpected Paths Elevate New Talents in Manufacturing Technology

"Future Faces" examines unconventional career paths in manufacturing and tech. Colin Barnes transitioned to industrial engineering, while Kaio Dutra transformed his love for computers into a new interest in semiconductors.

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Intelligence
By Catherine “Cat” RossMar 17, 2025

AMT Member News

Global Shop Solutions celebrates a 20-year milestone. Kitagawa NorthTech and SMW Autoblok announce key leadership updates. America Makes, IACMI, and the ARM Institute drive innovation with new research and events. Get the full scoop!

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