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May 13, 2013 - USMTO News Release for March Manufacturing Technology Orders

Mon, 13 May 2013 06:00:00 EST

March U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $507.91 million according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was up 30.4% from February and up 3.2% when compared with the total of $491.96 million reported for March 2012. With a year-to-date total of $1,278.05 million, 2013 is down 5.0% compared with 2012.

imX – interactive manufacturing eXperience Welcomes FANUC as an eXperience Partner

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

FANUC will join MAG Americas and Makino, Inc. as an eXperience Partner at imX – interactive manufacturing eXperience which will be held Nov. 18-20, 2013, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. imX is an innovative educational event for the manufacturing community centered on learning and collaboration. 

Different Devices, Common Connection - [MC]2 MTConnect: Connecting Manufacturing Conference Draws Manufacturers, Developers, Technology Builders and More

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

The second edition of [MC]2 MTConnect: Connecting Manufacturing Conference concluded on April 11, 2013, after bringing together an energetic and inspired group of manufacturers, developers, technology builders, and technology distributors in Cincinnati, Ohio. 

The First Phase of the MTConnect Challenge Opens

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

Seeking ambitious yet achievable ideas for the MTConnect Challenge: Creating Manufacturing Intelligence, a U.S. Department of Defense sponsored competition with $250,000 in cash prizes.

April 8, 2013 - USMTO News Release for February Manufacturing Technology Orders

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

February U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $385.89 million according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was up 5.7% from January but down 10.6% when compared with the total of $431.63 million reported for February 2012. With a year-to-date total of $750.94 million, 2013 is down 11.9% compared with 2012.

Nearly 700 Manufacturers Gain Insights for Future Growth at Successful Third Edition of The MFG Meeting

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST

Nearly 700 manufacturing leaders gathered at the third edition of The MFG Meeting March 5-8, 2013, in Waikoloa, Hawaii. “Rethink…Refocus…Reinvent…Redefine Convention” was the theme of this year’s event, organized by AMT-The Association For Manufacturing Technology, the National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA) and the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA). 

imX – interactive manufacturing eXperience Set for Nov. 18 -20 in Las Vegas

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST

imX – interactive manufacturing eXperience will be held Nov. 18-20, 2013, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. imX is an innovative educational event for the manufacturing community centered on learning and collaboration. Manufacturing technology industry leaders MAG IAS and Makino, Inc. headline the event as eXperience Partners.

NAMII Selects Project Call Awardees

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST

NAMII, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, awarded on August 2012, and driven by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), is proud to announce the awardees of its initial call for additive manufacturing (AM) applied research and development projects from NAMII members.

March 11, 2013 - USMTO News Release for January Manufacturing Technology Orders

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:00:00 EST

January U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $370.62 million according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was down 26.5% from December and down 12.2% when compared with the total of $422.33 million reported for January 2012. With a year-to-date total of $370.62 million, 2013 is down 12.2% compared with 2012. 

AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology Elects New Board of Directors and Officers

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST

McLean, Va. … AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology elected its 2013-2014 officers and directors on Friday, March 8, at its 2013 Annual Meeting in Waikoloa, Hawaii.

February 11, 2013 - USMTO News Release for December Manufacturing Technology Orders

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 06:00:00 EST

December U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $499.43 million according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was up 17.8% from November but down 9.4% when compared with the total of $550.99 million reported for December 2011. With a year-end total of $5,705.58 million, 2012 was up 2.6% compared with 2011. 

“Women in Engineering” a View from the Plant Floor for National Engineers Week – February 17-23

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST

A new video, “Women in Engineering,” is being distributed to 4,800 PLTW schools and high schools for viewing during National Engineers Week, February 17-23. The video, “Women in Engineering,” showcases the critical importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). The SME Education Foundation, AMT-The Association For Manufacturing Technology, Gardner Business Media, and Modern Machine Shop magazine collaborated to produce and distribute this video as part of an effort to help educators explain manufacturing careers to young people. 

Registration Open for Third Edition of The MFG Meeting

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

The MFG Meeting Sponsors Announce Event Speakers

Registration is open for the third edition of The MFG Meeting, a gathering of hundreds of manufacturing leaders, March 5-8, 2013 at the Hilton Waikoloa Village in Waikoloa, Hawaii.

January 14, 2013 - USMTO News Release for November Manufacturing Technology Orders

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:00:00 EST

November U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $421.83 million according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was down 11.0% from October and down 8.5% when compared with the total of $460.86 million reported for November 2011. With a year-to-date total of $5,212.17 million, 2012 was up 4.8% compared with 2011.

AMT-The Association For Manufacturing Technology names Amber Thomas Vice President-Advocacy

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology has promoted Amber Thomas to the position of Vice President-Advocacy. AMT’s Advocacy department promotes public policy to strengthen America’s manufacturing technology industry.

Hundreds of Manufacturing Leaders to Gather for Third Edition of The MFG Meeting

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST

Three leading associations will once again combine resources to host the third edition of The MFG Meeting, a gathering of hundreds of manufacturing leaders, March 5-8, 2013, at the Hilton Waikoloa Village in Waikoloa, Hawaii. The joining of AMT (The Association For Manufacturing Technology), NTMA (National Tooling & Machining Association) and PMA (Precision Metalforming Association) for The MFG Meeting links the entire manufacturing chain, from OEM's to distribution to end-user manufacturers. Leading supplier of tools and tooling solutions Sandvik Coromant has signed on as a Gold Sponsor. 

December 10, 2012 - USMTO News Release for October Manufacturing Technology Orders

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 06:00:00 EST

October U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $459.16 million according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was down 31.3% from September and down 0.1% when compared with the total of $459.41 million reported for October 2011. With a year-to-date total of $4,753.68 million, 2012 is up 5.3% compared with 2011.

AMT Technical Director Tim Shinbara Selected for National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute Executive Committee

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST

The National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute (NAMII) has selected Tim Shinbara, Technical Director at AMT-The Association For Manufacturing Technology, as a member of its Executive Committee. NAMII is a public-private partnership whose membership includes entities from industry, academia, government, and workforce development, all with the goal of transitioning additive manufacturing technology to the mainstream U.S. manufacturing industry.

November 12, 2012 - USMTO News Release for September Manufacturing

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 06:00:00 EST

September U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $667.47 million according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was up 40.7% from August and up 13.4% when compared with the total of $588.80 million reported for September 2011. With a year-to-date total of $4,282.11 million, 2012 is up 5.6% compared with 2011.

October 8, 2012 - USMTO News Release for August Manufacturing Technology Orders

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 06:00:00 EST

August U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $470.44 million according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was up 3.4% from July but down 4.7% when compared with the total of $493.60 million reported for August 2011.

AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and Deutsche Messe AG Renew Successful Strategic Partnership

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST

AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology announced the extension of a strategic partnership with Deutsche Messe AG, which successfully delivered the first Industrial Automation North America event debuting at IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show 2012 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. Industrial Automation North America is Deutsche Messe’s first manufacturing event in the North American market and stems from a strategic alliance with AMT, the organizer of IMTS.

September 10, 2012 – USMTO News Release for July Manufacturing Technology Orders

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 06:00:00 EST

July U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $449.69 million according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was down 2.3% from June and down 10.5% when compared with the total of $502.33 million reported for July 2011. With a year-to-date total of $3,132.23 million, 2012 is up 5.4% compared with 2011.

AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology Continues to Stress Importance of A National Manufacturing Strategy

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

AMT Issues Second Generation of The Manufacturing Mandate

As part of its effort to solidify the renaissance in American manufacturing, AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology has issued the second generation of The Manufacturing Mandate.

August 13, 2012 - USMTO News Release for June Manufacturing Technology Orders

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 06:00:00 EST

June U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $462.95 million according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was down 0.6% from May and down 1.8% when compared with the total of $471.49 million reported for June 2011. With a year-to-date total of $2,682.37 million, 2012 is up 8.8% compared with 2011.

Peter Borden Transitions Based on AMT Merger Success

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Association For Manufacturing Technology has announced that Peter Borden, past President of AMTDA and current Strategic Integration Officer of AMT, will be leaving the association effective August 31, 2012.

July 9, 2012 - USMTO News Release for May Manufacturing Technology Orders

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 06:00:00 EST

May U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $473.92 million according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was up 14.5% from April and up 19.0% when compared with the total of $398.10 million reported for May 2011. With a year-to-date total of $2,235.37 million, 2012 is up 12.1% compared with 2011.

June 11, 2012 - USMTO News Release for April Manufacturing

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 06:00:00 EST

April U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $410.42 million according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was down 17.0% from March but up 2.9% up when compared with the total of $398.73 million reported for April 2011. With a year-to-date total of $1,763.77 million, 2012 is up 10.2% compared with 2011.

May 14, 2012 - USMTO News Release for March Manufacturing Technology Orders

Mon, 14 May 2012 06:00:00 EST

March U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $495.97 million according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was up 11.3% from February but down 1.4% when compared with the total of $502.89 million reported for March 2011. With a year-to-date total of $1,356.70 million, 2012 is up 12.9% compared with 2011.

April 9, 2012 - USMTO News Release for February Manufacturing

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

February U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $444.06 million according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was up 9.3% from January and up 35.2% when compared with the total of $328.44 million reported for February 2011.

March 12, 2012 - USMTO News Release for January 2012 Manufacturing Technology Orders

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 06:00:00 EST

January U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $401.69 million according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was down 26.5% from December but up 8.4% when compared with the total of $370.46 million reported for January 2011.

AMT The Association For Manufacturing Technology Elects New Board of Directors and Officers

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology elected its 2012-2013 officers and directors on Saturday, March 10, at its 2012 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla. This is the first board of directors to be elected following the March 8 merger of AMT and AMTDA - The American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association.

AMT- The Association For Manufacturing Technology and AMTDA- The American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association Announce Merger

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:00:00 EST

AMT-The Association For Manufacturing Technology and AMTDA-The American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association today announce the merger of the two associations that will integrate their products and services to better serve the members of both associations.

February 13, 2012 - USMTO News Release for December 2011 Manufacturing Technology Orders

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:00:00 EST

December U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $519.98 million according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology and AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was up 12.2% from November and up 12.7% when compared with the total of $461.48 million reported for December 2010. With a year-to-date total of $5,508.81 million, 2011 was up 66.4% compared with 2010.

Hundreds of Manufacturing Leaders to Gather for the Second Edition of The MFG Meeting (Manufacturing for Growth)

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Four leading associations will combine resources to host the second edition of The MFG Meeting (Manufacturing for Growth), a gathering of hundreds of manufacturing leaders, March 8-11, 2012, in Orlando, Fla. Collectively representing a cross-section of the industry, AMT-The Association For Manufacturing Technology, the American Machine Tool Distributors' Association (AMTDA), the National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA) and the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) will combine their annual meetings to pursue the common goal of building sustained U.S. economic growth by strengthening the country's manufacturing sector.

January 9, 2012 - USMTO News Release for November 2011 Manufacturing Technology Orders

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:00:00 EST

November U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $430.17 million according to AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association and AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was down 6.9% from October but up 26.6% when compared with the total of $339.68 million reported for November 2010. With a year-to-date total of $4,956.51 million, 2011 is up 73.9% compared with 2010.

Year 2011 Manufacturing Technology Demand Strong – 2012 Forecast Calls for Continued but Slower Growth

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

The resurgence of manufacturing following the crash of 2008 is unprecedented. The most current U.S. manufacturing technology orders put the year-to-date total at $4,529.11 million, which is up 80.5% compared with 2010 and is the second highest dollar amount in the last 15 years. As of October, manufacturing technology orders had already surpassed the total value accumulated in 2007.

December 12, 2011 - USMTO News Release for October Manufacturing Technology Orders

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:00:00 EST

October U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $463.32 million according to AMT-The Association For Manufacturing Technology and AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was down 22.4% from September but up 20.3% when compared with the total of $385.21 million reported for October 2010.  With a year-to-date total of $4,529.11 million, 2011 is up 80.5% compared with 2010.

November 14, 2011 - USMTO News Release for September Manufacturing Technology Orders

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:00:00 EST

September U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $606.56 million according to AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association and AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was up 22.9% from August and up 51.9% when compared with the total of $399.32 million reported for September 2010. With a year-to-date total of $4,074.00 million, 2011 is up 91.9% compared with 2010.

The MTConnect Institute Awards Institute Partner to MacKintok Information Architects and Designers

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:00:00 EST

The MTConnect Institute is very pleased to announce MacKintok Information Architects and Designers as an MTConnect® Institute Partner for their creation of the new, state-of-the- art MTConnect web site. This new web site features a complete redesign and includes news and information about MTConnect, a list of Institute members, a special section for developers and more.

MTConnect® Institute Announces “Getting Started with MTConnect – Connectivity Guide”

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

Developed as a guide for shop owners and plant managers exploring the MTConnect implementation process, the MTConnect Institute is pleased to announce the release of the "Getting Started with MTConnect - Connectivity Guide".

October 10, 2011 - USMTO News Release for August Manufacturing Technology Orders

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 06:00:00 EST

August U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $460.61 million according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology and AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was down 9.4% from July but up 88.5% when compared with the total of $244.35 million reported for August 2010. With a year-to-date total of $3,439.21 million, 2011 is up 101.0% compared with 2010.

AMT Announces Acquisition of Time Compression and Process Cleaning Media Properties

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:45:00 EST

AMT-The Association For Manufacturing Technology today announced their intention to acquire all assets of the media properties Time Compression and Process Cleaning from Gardner Publications.

September 12, 2011 - USMTO News Release for July Manufacturing Technology Orders

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 06:00:00 EST

July U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $506.97 million according to AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association, and AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was up 7.3% from June and up 92.7% when compared with the total of $263.14 million reported for July 2010. With a year-to-date total of $2,975.10 million, 2011 is up 102.9% compared with 2010.

AMT, AMTDA Explore Product, Service Integration

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

AMT-The Association For Manufacturing Technology and AMTDA-The American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association have announced the formation of a committee to explore ways to integrate their products and services to better serve the members of both associations.

AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show Sponsor Important Machine Shop Benchmarking Survey

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show have sponsored Modern Machine Shop’s inaugural Top Shops benchmarking survey, which includes 10 firms being named 2011 Top Shops award winners. The results are appearing in the August 2011 issue of Modern Machine Shop.

August 8, 2011 - USMTO News Release for June Manufacturing Technology Orders

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 06:00:00 EST

June U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $459.39 million according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology and AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was up 15.3% from May and up 91.7% when compared with the total of $239.68 million reported for June 2010. With a year-to-date total of $2,453.78 million, 2011 is up 103.9% compared with 2010.

July 11, 2011 - USMTO News Release for May Manufacturing Technology Orders

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 06:00:00 EST

May U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $388.27 million according to AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association and AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was down 2.6% from April but up 121.3% when compared with the total of $175.46 million reported for May 2010. With a year-to-date total of $1,984.87 million, 2011 is up 108.0% compared with 2010.

Manufacturing Technology Suppliers Applaud Advanced Manufacturing Initiative

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

Douglas K. Woods, President of AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, greeted news of the Administration’s launch of its Advanced Manufacturing Partnership with optimism that the U.S. government is finally realizing the important role manufacturing technology plays in national security and sustained economic growth.

June 13, 2011 - USMTC News Release for April Manufacturing Technology Consumption

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 06:00:00 EST

April U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $396.92 million according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology and AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTC program, was down 21.0% from March but up 74.9% when compared with the total of $226.99 million reported for April 2010. With a year-to-date total of $1,595.98 million, 2011 is up 105.3% compared with 2010.

Manufacturing Technology Suppliers Commend President’s Skills Initiative

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

McLean, Va. . . . AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology President Douglas K. Woods reacted positively to the news that President Obama is endorsing a manufacturing skills credentialing system to boost manufacturing jobs growth as part of his Skills for America’s Future initiative launched last year. Skills for America’s Future is an effort to improve industry partnerships with community colleges to ensure that America’s community college students are gaining the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in the workforce.