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By Catherine “Cat” RossOct 15, 2024

AMT Member News

America Makes elects new members to its executive committee. Edge Technologies appoints a new regional sales manager for the Upper Midwest. FANUC America establishes a $1M scholarship fund with the SME Foundation to elevate advanced manufacturing skills.

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Technology
By Elissa DavisAug 19, 2024

Fundamentals of Manufacturing: Additive

Today, knowing additive – and everything about it – is becoming more critical to manufacturers. Elissa Davis is back with another Fundamentals of Manufacturing article to break down additive manufacturing, how it came to be, and where it’s going.

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Smartforce
By Catherine “Cat” RossJun 28, 2024

The Manufacturing Technology Classroom of the Future Comes to Life at IMTS Student Summit

As today’s youth shows an increasing interest in skilled trade and technical careers, the Smartforce Student Summit at IMTS 2024 is an immersive experience designed to inspire students to seek a career pathway in manufacturing.

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Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaJun 14, 2024

AMT Tech Report: Issue #311

Kinky metal. April 2024 USMTO summary. GM vs. AM. AI in human English. #GenZ #BlueCollar.

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Smartforce
By Catherine “Cat” RossMar 21, 2024

Smartforce Student Summit at IMTS 2024 Enables Students To See Themselves in a STEM Career

For a view of the STEM classroom of the future  and to learn about careers available today,  educators, school administrators, students, and parents can visit the Smartforce Student Summit at IMTS 2024, which runs Sept. 9-14 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

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International
By Edward ChristopherFeb 26, 2024

AMT’s Foreign Tech Service Teams Help US Companies Unlock International Markets

Interested in selling advanced manufacturing technology internationally but not sure about servicing those machines? AMT provides experienced, in-country technicians to members for installations, maintenance, and repairs at a fraction of the cost and time.

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Technology
By Bonnie GurneyFeb 08, 2024

IMTS 2024 Offers Hidden Technology Gems, New Exhibitors

At IMTS 2024, discover unexpected solutions, including haptic feedback to improve remote robot operation and digital training, quality control software, additive manufacturing powders and gases, services to address labor issues via an app, and more.

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Technology
By Elissa DavisJan 31, 2024

Fundamentals of Manufacturing: What Are Machining Centers?

Like most genius inventions, the machining center was designed to make people’s jobs easier (looking at you, spell check). OK, but what is a machining center, really? Elissa Davis goes back to basics and answers the questions we were too afraid to ask.

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Smartforce
By Jerry Rex Dec 12, 2023

American Precision Museum Offers Unique Giving Opportunity

As someone who has spent 47 years working in manufacturing technology, I experienced firsthand, as you likely have, our industry’s impact on the prosperity of individuals and our local communities. I’m grateful AMT and IMTS...

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Intelligence
By Douglas K. WoodsSep 25, 2023

The Top 10: Focusing on the Few

Putting the authority for decision-making into the hands of others allows you to focus on the critical few issues – the 10, not the 100.

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