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By AMTFeb 21, 2025

This issue breaks down choosing a cobot, “emerging” technology, AMT's Winter Economic Forum, quantum computing, and more.

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By Kristin BartschiFeb 21, 2025

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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By Stephen LaMarcaFeb 21, 2025

Taking a closer look at CHIPS. K-swap everything. The manufacturing ABCs. Zager joins The HEH Group. Btiing the dust.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossFeb 17, 2025

Gartner recognizes Epicor. Sieglinde Vollmer passes. Allied Machine goes solar. Bison's new director of national sales. Index announces president and CEO successor. Promotion to president at Lyndex-Nikken. Women in Manufacturing Skilled Trades Symposium.

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By Christopher ChidzikFeb 13, 2025

Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled in a collaboration between AMT and USCTI, totaled $179.5 million in December 2024, down 2% from November 2024. Shipments totaled $2.43 billion for 2024, down 0.6% from 2023.

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By Matthew FoulkFeb 11, 2025

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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By Christopher ChidzikFeb 10, 2025

Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the USMTO report published by AMT, totaled $513.8 million in December 2024, the highest level since March 2023. This showed an increase of 15% from November 2024 and was 5.4% behind December 2023.

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By AMTFeb 06, 2025

This issue features Trump’s presidency and what it means for manufacturing, critical economic updates, risk mitigation through reshoring, and more.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossFeb 04, 2025

Zoller turns 80. ANCA co-founders awarded medal. Renishaw receives partnership award. New building designs for NSH USA. CR Onsrud expands. New leaders join Mastercam, Vollmer. The ARM Institute goes to SXSW. Industry and education partnerships grow.

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By Harry MoserJan 31, 2025

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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