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By Catherine “Cat” RossJun 02, 2023

AMT recently hosted our first-ever Tech Invitational competition at our McLean, Virginia, headquarters. If you’re interested in checking out your community’s local talent, consider hosting an event like this with your local FIRST or other STEM programs.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossApr 26, 2023

A small decision makes a huge impact. To help a customer out, KERN Precision swapped out an existing micro milling machine after delivery of a new unit and donated it to Laney College – increasing their applicant pool of talented machinists.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossApr 03, 2023

FIRST Robotics teams inspire future science and technology leaders while building practical skills. AMT was proud to host its first ever Tech Invitational competition for the teams. Learn how you can get involved.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossMar 07, 2023

To honor the legacy of a teammate, FIRST Robotics Teams competed in a memorial tournament in the off-season to remember their classmate, push their skills, and have some fun.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossDec 13, 2021

Rockets require immense power. Known as Impulse, the FIRST Robotics Team at the STEM School Highlands Ranch near Denver, Colorado, views themselves as a rocket. AMT is proud to fuel their explorations through its Miles For Manufacturing 5K.

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By Greg JonesOct 08, 2020

Since IMTS had to be canceled this year and because the majority of students who attend IMTS are from the state of Illinois, we are bringing resources specific to students in Illinois to our Experiences platform...

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By Greg JonesSep 17, 2020

One of our favorite community-building events we host is the Miles for Manufacturing 5K Run/Walk (M4M), sponsored by IMTS. But like many other group-focused activities, we’ve had to adapt to current conditions. While we can’t all gather to run a 5K in...

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By Greg JonesSep 03, 2020

If you’ve attended the Smartforce Student Summit at IMTS, then you know that “bigger and better” is the promise that AMT organizers and our exhibit partners deliver year after year to tens of thousands of students and educators throughout Chicagoland...

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By Greg JonesMay 26, 2020

Due to the spread of COVID-19, AMT made the decision to postpone The MFG Meeting in April. This also required a cancelation of the Miles for Manufacturing (M4M) race set to take place at the event. Although the race was canceled, many M4M sponsors have...

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By Tim ShinbaraJan 10, 2020

How can manufacturing technology companies find potential partners and other resources to advance their capabilities to develop innovative new products and technologies cost effectively? You don’t need to go it alone and hire all the...

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