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10 May 2013

CIMT show sees jump in attendance

April in Northeast China brings the famous “Beijing Snow” (Cottonwood blossoms) and unpredictable weather (warm then cold, damp then dry, with an occasional sandstorm mixed in), but  more importantly for AMT members, it brings the biennial China International Machine Tool Show. The 13th edition of CIMT was held April 22-27, 2013, at the new China International Exhibition Center in Beijing. (more)
10 May 2013

Additive goes to Capitol Hill

On April 24 AMT sponsored 3D/DC: 3D Printing Comes to Washington, an event held at the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill, which gave officials a first-hand look at the applications for 3D printing and demonstrated why this emerging technology is important. (more)
10 May 2013

The role of manufacturing is becoming more and more important

Since emerging from the recession, the politics of growing the economy has changed as Americans’ perception of what generates growth and job creation has changed. It is no longer satisfactory to let the rest of the world make things and rely on the service sector for growth. The federal government is finally reevaluating our priorities for reinforcing this country’s leadership in today’s globalized world, and the role of manufacturing is becoming more and more important because of its link to innovation.  (more)
10 May 2013

Gang of eight senators introduce immigration reform

A bipartisan group of senators, referred to as the “Gang of Eight,” introduced the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013 last month – a comprehensive immigration bill that includes H1-B visa reform. (more)
Members Only 10 May 2013

Market Data Review - May 2013

- Mixed bag of signals on dashboard – but NO RED!
- Producer Price and Wage Report
- Foreign Trade Report - February 2013 (more)
10 May 2013

MTInsight is the Manufacturing Technology tool box you need to build a better business

You’ve heard that MTInsight is the word in “Manufacturing Business Intelligence!” What I hear in return is, “Huh?” That’s the typical answer when I talk to our members. They’ve known about MTInsight and they’ve heard it can help their business. But for the majority the term “Manufacturing Business Intelligence” is either for those marketing guys who only care about numbers or really big companies, but definitely not for them. (more)
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Distribution Working Group Update - May 2013

The Distribution Working Group wants to hear from you! You have a voice, DWG is the conduit; the committee meets again in June and is adding agenda items. We want your opinions, your concerns, your ideas and most importantly your involvement.  (more)
10 May 2013

CMTSE Professional Development award presented at MFG Meeting

In recent years we have had a tradition of recognizing members who are committed to the Certified Manufacturing Technology Sales Engineer (CMTSE) program as part of their overall education, training and professional development. This year, we recognized two companies that have shown their dedication to the CMTSE program, DMG Mori Seiki and Machinery Systems, Inc.
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10 May 2013

Targeting Technology - May 2013

- What is new in innovation?
- B11 Meetings (more)
10 May 2013

[MC]2 features newest MTConnect innovations, applications

The second edition of [MC]2 MTConnect: Connecting Manufacturing Conference took place April 10-11, bringing together an energetic and inspired group of manufacturers, developers, technology builders and technology distributors in Cincinnati, Ohio. (more)
10 May 2013

MTConnect Update - May 2013

- MTConnect Challenge is live
- [MC]2 Conference – A major success!
- TAG meeting held in Cincinnati (more)
10 May 2013

Leveraging manufacturing technologies: an automation application

While the automotive industry has achieved the ability to effectively use robotics and automation, the aerospace industry has only recently begun to adopt and deploy more automated solutions. In this month’s article George N. Bullen (FSME, CPIM) speaks to his experience in transitioning vehicle assembly and production methods into aerospace automation solutions. While aerospace automation may span many applications such as painting/coatings, transport, assembly alignment, and quality assurance, this month Bullen is focusing on drilling and countersinking. (more)
Members Only 10 May 2013

Save time and enable precise grinding with acoustic emission sensing

In the past, before acoustic sensors, the machine operator listened for the sound of the grinding wheel contacting the part, or the wheel would be stopped and positioned manually. The entire process was unsafe and very time consuming and resulted in excess setup time and decreased productivity.The availability of automated acoustic emission (AE) sensing technology changed all that.
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Members Only 10 May 2013

AMT Brazil opens for business

AMT is implementing its latest international member-support unit in an up and coming key market: Brazil.
With one of the largest industrial bases among developing countries, Brazil should be on the radar screen of any manufacturing technology company. AMT is now in a position to help you explore that market’s potential and acquire a presence there, so that you too can reap the benefits of increased sales results.
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Members Only 10 May 2013

The value of partnering

Competing on the merits of our businesses is what we do every day in order to find prospects and turn them into customers. We are constantly looking for ways to add more value to our products or services as a means to attract more business, as well as try to keep one step ahead of our competition. One thing that has been overlooked or at least only superficially used in our business has been to draw on partnerships to develop the fullest competitive advantage. (more)
Members Only 10 May 2013

2013 CASG Conference

2013 CASG Conference, MGM Grand Hotel, Detroit Mich., Wednesday/Thursday, May 22-23, 2013 (more)
Members Only 10 May 2013

A unique opportunity for becoming more competitive

Do you find that customers are pressured into keeping their equipment running at top performance and challenged to retain the skill sets to do it? Is your service staff being asked to do more to fill customer gaps? Do you have lean business systems and processes to support these demands? Is doing more with “less” an evolving new “normal”? If you agree with any of these statements, I encourage you and your service staff to join me at AMT’s 43rd Service & Aftermarket Support Conference, May 22-23, to learn and collaborate on solutions to these questions and many more. 
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Members Only 10 May 2013

Japanese transplants: an international puzzle – a global opportunity

The AMT Global Marketing & Sales Committee will be sponsoring a comprehensive member learning opportunity in 2013, which is focused on Japanese transplant companies. (more)
10 May 2013

Training veterans for careers in manufacturing

AMT members often tell me that they used to have an easy time hiring former military personnel to work as laborers, machinists, welders, field service techs, etc., but that in recent years, it’s been more difficult to recruit from the military. (more)
10 May 2013

Industry News - May 2013

News from AMT members (more)
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AMT News - May 2013 - Interactive PDF

AMT News - May 2013, Interactive PDF (more)
10 April 2013

MFG puts focus on insights for future growth

In its third edition, The MFG Meeting welcomed nearly 700 attendees March 5-8, 2013, in Waikoloa, Hawaii. The event was organized by AMT, the National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA) and the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA).

2013 MFG Presentations Available for AMT Members AMT members who attended The MFG Meeting in 2013 can access the presentation slides from the event at www.AMTonline.org/2013MFG. (more)
10 April 2013

Bel Air’s finishing touch

Machinists and manufacturing engineers are familiar with this scenario: They use a CAD-CAM program to design a part, then program it into a CNC machine. The specs are all correct, but when the part is completed, it doesn’t fit right. It has burrs, or the finish isn’t correct in some other regard. So this sophisticated part – created on sophisticated software and in a sophisticated machine – now has to move to the decidedly unsophisticated process of hand bench work. This is where Bel Air’s mass finishing processes come into play.
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10 April 2013

Uncertainty amid legislative stalemates

Sequestration was a bitter pill to swallow, and its full effects are still to be felt. Can U.S. manufacturers stomach another prolonged budget battle?  (more)
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DWG creates a plan to meet distributor needs

On March 6, the second committee meeting of the Distribution Working Group (DWG) took place at the MFG Meeting in Waikoloa, Hawaii. There were three key points that were accomplished at this meeting. 1) Establishment of the committee member rotation; 2) Review and discussion of the future of Leadership Forums; and 3) Review of the survey results sent to all DWG companies. (more)