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AMT NEWS Archive
- Quarter 1 2008 (January - March)
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Industry News - March 2008
News about AMT members. Mar 05, 2008
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Update on WEEE & RoHS - March 2008
The U.S. Department of Commerce issues updates from time to time on the WEEE/RoHS legislation from Europe. This one refers to information which was received from the U.S. Mission to the EU WEEE/RoHS on February 5, 2008. Mar 05, 2008
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Operating Metrics Benchmarking Survey - March 2008
The primary objective of theOperating Metrics Benchmarking Report is to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the critical factors that impact the productivity and success of the manufacturing technology industry. Mar 05, 2008
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AMT's Financial Benchmarking Survey - March 2008
The Financial Issues & Human Resources Committee thoroughly reviewed the 2008 Financial Benchmarking Survey questionnaires and made some timely improvements, especially in the Financial Performance Survey. Mar 05, 2008
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Global Service Committee - March 2008
The committee’s attention is now focused on delivering an exciting 2008 Customer Service & Support Conference which is scheduled for May 1-2 in Dayton, Ohio. Mar 05, 2008
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Global Marketing and Sales Committee - March 2008
It is an established marketing principle that usually being first or early to the market can result in significant market-share advantage over later entrants. Mar 05, 2008
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Transplant Business Development Group - March 2008
As part of the Transplant Business Development Group’s (TBDG) ongoing column in this publication, this article is intended to help you in your efforts to gain market share in the New Domestics auto manufacturing here in the United States. Mar 05, 2008
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AMT Trade Mission to Russia - March 2008
There are so many things happening in Russia at this time, it is difficult to know where to start. The problem is, as time goes on, the activity and investment will start to expand exponentially. Mar 05, 2008
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International Report - India and China - March 2008
What does it cost to start selling in India or China? — Many AMT members think they cannot compete in markets so far from home. Maybe that view is correct, and maybe it’s not. Mar 05, 2008
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Business Development - March 2008
International markets: Are they right for you? As the new guy in Business Development, the January AMT Regional Meetings were very insightful for me. During those meetings, I had the opportunity to speak to several of our members about their opinions and experience conducting business in export markets. As you might expect, I heard a wide range of thoughts. Mar 05, 2008
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Standards Update - March 2008
A summary of the standards and technical reports that are currently under development or revision. Mar 05, 2008
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MTConnect Workshops - March 2008
The current draft version number is v0.9.6. This will remain until after the workshops, which were announced in February’s AMT NEWS, have been completed and if it is determined additional information needs to be added to the document. Mar 05, 2008
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SBIR/STTR Funding Opportunities - March 2008
- SBIR reform debate begins
- Procurement Technical Assistance Center
- SBIR/STTR Funding Opportunities Mar 05, 2008
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Targeting Technology - March 2008
- CU-ICAR announces partnership with INTEC
- ANSI B11 Standards Meetings Mar 05, 2008
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Market Data Review - March 2008
Caution flag is out on the market, but the race is on — On the surface, it would appear that the U.S. economy is about to hit a rough spot. Not necessarily! Mar 05, 2008
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Federal Facts - March 2008
Our current export control system is certainly not depriving the Chinese of anything that they could not purchase elsewhere. But in the process, we are undermining our own defense industrial base. Mar 05, 2008
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2008 AMT Leadership Conference - March 2008
AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology should offer products and services to meet the needs of both small and large AMT member companies, in addition to the focus on product groups, according to the Board of Directors, committee chairs, and senior staff who participated in the 2008 AMT Leadership Conference. Mar 05, 2008
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Economic stimulus law offers economic boost - March 2008
Two business tax provisions contained in the much-heralded economic stimulus package signed into law Feb. 13 will significantly help AMT member companies and their customers who act upon them. Mar 05, 2008
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IMTS 2008 Exhibitor's Workshop - March 2008
IMTS 2008 Exhibitor’s Workshop connects with success — IMTS exhibitors brave wintry Chicago to attend event. Mar 05, 2008
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AMT 2008 Regional Meetings - February 2008
Recognizing that change presents opportunity, AMT leadership unveiled a robust and ambitious program at the six 2008 Regional Meetings which will drive technology innovation, assist worldwide market penetration, hone competitiveness, and strengthen the association. Feb 04, 2008
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Committee Report - Custom Automated Systems Group - February 2008
As we have found in the past, the annual CASG Conference was the highlight of our year and an occasion where most of our member companies get together. Feb 04, 2008
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Committee Report - Financial Issues & Human Resources Committee - February 2008
As the year ended, the Financial Issues & Human Resources committee programs and services continue to be a great success. Feb 04, 2008
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Committee Report - Technology Issues Committee - February 2008
This was a whirlwind year for the Technology Issues Committee. What started as a talk by Dr. David Patterson of the University of California, Berkeley, during the fall 2006 AMT Annual Meeting, blossomed into an inter-operability program now known as MTConnect. Feb 04, 2008
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Committee Report - Transplant Business Development Group - February 2008
The Transplant Business Development Group is a group of AMT members focused on increasing business with transplant companies (the New Domestics) in North America. Feb 04, 2008
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Committee Report - Workholding Product Group - February 2008
The group looked at the original mission objectives and decided that it needed to reconfigure the activities of the committee to reflect the new challenges facing this segment of the industry. Feb 04, 2008
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Steve Morrison joins AMT - February 2008
Steven Morrison has joined AMT as Vice President-Strategic Communications. He has nearly 30 years of varied communications experience in newspapers, public relations, and political campaigns. Feb 04, 2008
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Federal Facts - February 2008
The proposed economic stimulus package, which has been discussed by the White House and by both parties on Capitol Hill, is an ideal opportunity for testing the Democratic candidates' proposed new era of political cooperation. Feb 04, 2008
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AMT supports Ex-Im Bank - February 2008
America’s manufacturing technology equipment suppliers need support from the Export-Import Bank of the United States in order to secure export orders that will keep their companies alive and safeguard jobs in the United States. Feb 04, 2008
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Market Data Review - February 2008
- Forecasters' perspectives in the new year
- Workholding sales down 13.4 percent from October
- Producer Price and Wage Report
- Foreign Trade Report - November 2007 Feb 04, 2008
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Targeting Technology - February 2008
- AMT/NCMS Manufacturing Technology Forum
- Patent fees may not change in 2008
- Science and Technology earmarks return with a vengeance Feb 04, 2008
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Safety standards update - February 2008
- Safety standards update
- OSHA Statistics
- Upcoming ANSI B11/Standards meetings Feb 04, 2008
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Upcoming SBIR/STTR funding opportunities - February 2008
Generally, there is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) solicitation open in at least one of the Federal Departments/Agencies each month. Additionally, there are several national or regional SBIR conferences held each year. Feb 04, 2008
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Dr. Eric Marsh - February 2008
The 2007 recipient of the 2007 Charles F. Carter, Jr. Advancing Manufacturing Award is Dr. Eric Marsh of The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering. Feb 04, 2008
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Moving forward on MTConnect - February 2008
It is time for you to find out just what the MTConnect standard is all about. This will be accomplished through a series of workshops to be conducted this month and next. Feb 04, 2008
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Business Development - February 2008
Our objective is clear, yet a complex challenge. Feb 04, 2008
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International Report - New Domestics - February 2008
The large number of foreign-owned, transplant companies (often called the New Domestics) throughout North America represent an important and fast growing market for AMT members. Feb 04, 2008
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Global Service Committee - February 2008
In a departure from the general format of the previous years, the upcoming 39th Annual Customer Service & Support Conference will provide you with a total experience about Service Excellence. Feb 04, 2008
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Global Marketing and Sales Committee - Lessons Learned - February 2008
The Global Marketing & Sales Committee will present one member's article each month to allow other AMT members to learn from their experience. Feb 04, 2008
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Transplant Development Group - February 2008
The Transplant Business Development Group plans to publish this column on a monthly basis with relevant information about doing business with transplant companies (the New Domestics) in North America. Feb 04, 2008
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Industry News - February 2008
News about AMT members. Feb 04, 2008
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2008 AMT Regional Meetings Presentations
Every year the AMT Regional Meetings come to your area to bring you a quick, efficient, cost-effective update with the information you need to guide your business to a successful year. Jan 28, 2008
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Committee Report - Economics and Statistics - January 2008
The committee initiated a planning process in the beginning of 2007 which built on the AMT Strategic Plan and has developed goals for the different products and services that are aligned with the overall AMT plan. Jan 15, 2008
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Committee Report - Global Marketing and Sales - January 2008
The Global Marketing & Sales Committee met three times in 2007, a reflection of the time demands our members face as our businesses become leaner. Jan 15, 2008
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Committee Report - Global Service Committee - January 2008
The Global Service Committee had a busy and rewarding year. Since becoming a separate committee, it expanded its scope and broadened its reach. Jan 15, 2008
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Committee Report - Government Relations Committee - January 2008
Government Relations Committee I would like to start this year’s report to the membership by thanking each member of your Government Relations Committee and our professional staff for their dedicated efforts in 2007. Over the past year we have worked well together to further focus the staff’s efforts on the practical needs of our membership where government is concerned. Jan 15, 2008
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Committee Report - Show - January 2008
The AMT Show Committee is presiding over a cycle of unprecedented changes in the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS). Jan 15, 2008
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Jeff Traver joins AMT as VP-Business Development - January 2008
Jeffery H. Traver has joined AMT as Vice President-Business Development. He brings over 22 years of management experience in diversified manufacturing operations, as well as international experience with major multinational corporations. Jan 15, 2008
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Business Development - January 2008
It is with very mixed feelings that I take this opportunity to say good bye to the many friends I have made among the AMT membership. I can say without reservation that the past two and one half years I have spent at AMT have given me some of the most enjoyable and rewarding experiences since entering the industry in 1979. Jan 15, 2008
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International Report - Russia - January 2008
I am writing this in St. Petersburg, Russia, towards the end of an exploratory visit to try to establish exactly what the huge influx of foreign investment here, particularly in the automotive sector, has in store for AMT members. Jan 15, 2008
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Trade Mission to India - January 2008
For this year’s India Trade Mission, AMT partnered with the U.S. Commercial Service to provide participants with something new – visits to four cities (Mumbai - Pune - Bangalore - Chennai) with each combining one day of the traditional “group” USA Delegation experience, and one day of “individual” company-specific meetings with potential customers or agents. Jan 15, 2008
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Mexico tax law - January 2008
Late in 2007, several reforms were introduced to fiscal law in Mexico. This set of reforms, called “Reforma Hacendaria 2008” or Fiscal Reform, were designed to broaden the base of tax payers. This tax works by taxing wealth generation activities, which makes it progressive in nature: more wealth, more tax. Jan 15, 2008
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Global Service Committee - January 2008
Development of the 2008 Customer Service and Support Conference is taking shape and will offer unique value to participants. We envision a new format that will allow complete interaction among members, creating a powerful exchange of experience and knowledge. Jan 15, 2008
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Federal Facts - January 2008
Nothing is quite what it seems in Washington. For example, there is no such thing as a technical correction when it comes to tax law. Jan 15, 2008
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Contribute to MACHINE TOOLPAC on AMTonline - January 2008
MACHINE TOOLPAC, our industry’s political action committee, accepts contributions on AMTonline. Jan 15, 2008
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Market Data Review - January 2008
What is happening to manufacturing efficiency? It is rare that both the inventory-to-sales ratio and the backlog measured in months accelerate upwards at the same time. Rarer still is when the backlog in months grows at a much faster pace than inventory to sales. Jan 15, 2008
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Targeting Technology - January 2008
- New material, workshops to explain MTConnect
- Upcoming ANSI B11/Standards meetings Jan 15, 2008
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SBIR/STTR Funding - January 2008
- Leveraging your R&D activities with SBIR/STTR funding
- NIST SBIR Technology Transfer opportunities
- AMT staff will visit your locations Jan 15, 2008
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Industry News - January 2008
News of interest to AMT members Jan 15, 2008
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Safety Standards Update - January 2008
Considering today’s growing global economy, the importance of safety standards has become increasingly crucial on both domestic and, especially, international levels. Jan 15, 2008
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