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By Michael DiFrancoJul 13, 2026

Steve Stokey reflects on four decades in manufacturing, discussing technology, culture, workforce development, and why American manufacturing is regaining momentum.

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By Christopher ChidzikJul 09, 2026

Shipments of cutting tools totaled $239.8 million in May 2026. The value of shipments decreased 7.4% from April 2026 but was up 15.2% from May 2025. Year-to-date shipments totaled $1.2 billion, up 16.8% from the same period in 2025.

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By Bill HermanJul 06, 2026

Shifting how sales leaders think can transform teams from underperforming to overachieving.

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By AMTJul 01, 2026

Industrial AI at IMTS; Rebuilding Manufacturing Capacity, and More.

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By Bill HermanJun 29, 2026

A longtime member, Hartwig uses AMT events to connect with customers and prospects and applies AMT research to design and enhance its sales territories.

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By Christopher ChidzikJun 22, 2026

Shipments of cutting tools totaled $258.9 million in April 2026. The value of shipments decreased 0.1% from March 2026 but was up 21.1% from April 2025. Unit shipments decreased slightly in April after rising the previous two months.

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By Kathy KeyesJun 22, 2026

What are aerospace insiders watching? Discussions at ASCEND and Zoller Technology Days pointed to increased investment, policy support, and production activity across commercial aviation, defense, and space markets.

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By Christopher ChidzikJun 17, 2026

In his first meeting at the helm, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh announced today that interest rates would remain steady at a target range of 3.5% to 3.75% in a widely anticipated move.

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By AMTJun 17, 2026

AMT's Summer Economic Update; The IMTS 2026 Expanded Conference Lineup; and more.

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By Kristin BartschiJun 15, 2026

U.S. industrial production increased slightly in May 2026 compared to April 2025 levels according to the latest report from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

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