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AMT NEWS Archive
- Quarter 2 2008 (April - June)
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ANSI B11 Standards Meetings - June 2008
ANSI B11 Standards Meetings scheduled through November 2008 Jun 06, 2008
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Web Tips - June 2008
Writing for the Web is very different from writing for print. Nearly 80 percent of users scan web sites, picking out individual words and sentences. Jun 05, 2008
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Targeting Technology - June 2008
There are three new MTConnect workshops scheduled that will focus on the building of an MTConnect adapter and the newly developed Software Development Kit for agents. Jun 05, 2008
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Robert K. Simpson to become AMT President on October 7 - June 2008
Robert K. Simpson will become the President of AMT on October 7. He will join the association on June 2 and work in transition with President John B. Byrd III, who will retire after five years at AMT. Jun 05, 2008
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Service Management Conference - June 2008
In a tough, increasingly competitive business environment, earning customer loyalty takes on greater importance – losing customers to your competitors on top of getting beaten out for new customers is a recipe for failure. There arguably is no part of your business more critical to earning customer loyalty and growing your business than service and support operations. Jun 05, 2008
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SBIR Outreach Dinner - June 2008
The first in a series of AMT-sponsored SBIR Dinner Meetings in 2008 was held April 25 in Rochester, NY. The dinner was attended by 15 individuals from AMT member companies. The purpose of these SBIR Dinner Meetings is to provide an ongoing outreach effort to introduce and educate membership about various sources of federal funding – not only SBIR. Jun 05, 2008
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Market Data Review - June 2008
- Exports drown out indicators’ mixed messages
- Workholding sales up
- Producer Price and Wage Report
- Foreign Trade Report - March 2008 Jun 05, 2008
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Trade Mission to Korea - June 2008
Nine AMT members participated in the Transplant Trade Mission to Korea in April. Jun 05, 2008
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International Report - India - June 2008
This year’s India Trade Mission will take us to important and fast-growing manufacturing areas not well known to Americans. Jun 05, 2008
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Industry News - June 2008
News from AMT members. Jun 05, 2008
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Lessons Learned - June 2008
So what did we learn? When pursuing business in a foreign country, be certain that you have a precise understanding of the customer’s requirements AND their usual and customary practices; or, as some wise business traveler once said, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” Jun 05, 2008
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Global Forecasting and Marketing Conference - June 2008
In its 36th iteration, the Forecasting & Global Marketing Conference makes a small but significant twist in its name to become the GLOBAL FORECASTING & MARKETING CONFERENCE. Jun 05, 2008
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Fluid Mist Guideline - June 2008
New metal removal fluid mist guideline provides guidance for machine tool builders. Jun 05, 2008
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Federal Facts - June 2008
Despite the fact that the United States’ industry has been reduced to the status of a role player in the world-wide machine tool competition and despite the fact that more than a half-dozen different Chinese companies now produce the very five-axis machine tools, including the computer control systems, that DoD is trying to deny China, it can still take a year or longer for an export license application to be approved by the Defense Department. Jun 05, 2008
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CASG Conference - June 2008
“Competing Effectively in a Global Market” was the theme of the 2008 Custom Automated Systems Group (CASG) conference, and as they left the long, information-packed meeting, the 33 AMT members who attended walked away with a better understanding of the many approaches companies may take to capitalize on the significant market opportunity that exists outside the United States. Jun 05, 2008
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Business Development - June 2008
Is the glass half empty or half full for manufacturing technology? Jun 05, 2008
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B11 Hall of Fame Induction - June 2008
For the first time, it was AMT’s privilege and honor to be able to present in person one of the B11 Fellows Hall of Fame Awards to Mr. William Gaskin, President of PMA. Jun 05, 2008
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Compensation Surveys - May 2008
One of the most important issues in manufacturing today is generating maximum productivity on the shop floor as well as the office. May 06, 2008
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Targeting Technology - May 2008
- Latest update on MTConnect standard
- Upcoming ANSI B11/Standards meetings May 06, 2008
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Shenzhen International Machinery show - May 2008
The SIMM show reflected the continued economic and manufacturing growth of the South China area. May 06, 2008
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SBIR Funding Opportunities - May 2008
DoD SBIR Solicitation 2008.2 May 06, 2008
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SBIR Program is up for reauthorization this year - May 2008
If the SBIR Program is not reauthorized by September 30, 2008, when it is set to “sunset,” there will be little likelihood that any of the departments will generate a similar program and participate voluntarily. May 06, 2008
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AMT Trade Mission to Russia scheduled for October - May 2008
One of the next boom markets to follow China’s meteoric rise is widely predicted to be Russia. The group of four “BRIC” countries, Brazil, Russia, India and China, has long been predicted to lead the world in future financial/industrial development. This is why we have begun to recruit interested member companies for a mission to Moscow and areas east (Togliatti and Nizhniy Novgorod are being evaluated) in October. May 06, 2008
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AMT hosts ISO Technical Committee Plenary meeting in Seattle - May 2008
In its role as the U.S. Technical Advisory Group (U.S. TAG) Administrator to ISO Technical Committee 199 (machinery safety), AMT had the pleasure of hosting the 13th plenary meeting of this committee in Seattle, Wash., March 27-28, as well as its European counterpart (CEN/TC 114) on March 26. May 06, 2008
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Market Data Review - May 2008
For all sectors of the economy, export strength is buoying GDP and helping ease the pains associated with the housing downturn. May 06, 2008
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Patience + Diligence = Success, with Japanese-owned companies - May 2008
Doing business with Japanese-owned companies requires greater patience and diligence than Americans are generally used to, but those who embrace the challenge and are willing to adjust can be rewarded with a long-term commitment that usually grows over time. May 06, 2008
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International Report - Mexico - May 2008
AMT – Mexico’s Market Penetration Review will give you a clear path to success in a vibrant market. May 06, 2008
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Industry News - May 2008
News about AMT members. May 06, 2008
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Global Service Committee - May 2008
After a six-year hiatus, AMT has contracted Jacobs, Jenner & Kent to perform a 2008 manufacturing technology-focused Service Benchmark survey. May 06, 2008
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Global Marketing & Sales Committee - May 2008
Our lesson learned? Simply adding a new product to a rep/distributor’s sales bag doesn’t win you market penetration if that rep/distributor doesn’t have the intended customer markets on their “milk run” of everyday contacts. May 06, 2008
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Financial Performance Report - May 2008
Annual Financial Performance varied within the industry in 2007 per AMT’s Financial Performance Report. The typical firm had sales of $17,167,077 – and a pre-tax profit of 3.9 percent. In contrast the high-profit firm had sales of $14,946,897 – and a profit of 7.6 percent. May 06, 2008
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Federal agencies identify R&D priorities - May 2008
Three of the major thrusts for federal research investments – hydrogen energy technologies, nano manufacturing, and intelligent and integrated manufacturing – are the focus of a new report by the government’s Interagency Working Group (IWG) on Manufacturing R&D. May 06, 2008
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Federal Facts - May 2008
Where is the dollar headed? What is likely is that the dollar will weaken further. Exports will benefit greatly, particularly capital goods exports, and, concomitantly, as one would suspect, imports will slow. Whether that export boost will be enough to keep us from a deep recession, no one can predict. May 06, 2008
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Business Development - May 2008
It is our job to help AMT members grow strong, successful businesses, so as long as the demand for our industries’ products and services is greater outside the U.S. than here at home, you’ll continue to hear a great deal from me about the global market. May 06, 2008
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Workholding Group - April 2008
The workholding group met in Monterrey, Mexico, March 2-3, led by Chairman Mike Powell, President, Master WorkHolding, Inc., in what was a historic first meeting outside the United States. Apr 01, 2008
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Transplant Business Development Group - April 2008
AMT is in the final preparation stages for the forthcoming “Transplant Trade Mission to Korea.” Apr 01, 2008
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AMT/NCMS Manufacturing Technology Forum - April 2008
Collaboration. Co-opetition. Sustainability. Words often mentioned, but not widely associated with manufacturing technology were in great supply at the annual AMT/NCMS Manufacturing Technology Forum last month in Orlando. Apr 01, 2008
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Targeting Technology - April 2008
- NCDMM opens new laboratory
- NCDMM Board of Directors
- Upcoming ANSI B11/Standards Meetings Apr 01, 2008
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Sean Jiang - April 2008
Most of you know our man in the Shanghai Liaison office, Sean Jiang. He has been with AMT since 1998, and his office has helped many of you over the years. Now, due to the fast-changing nature of business in China, AMT has created a new role for Sean that we believe will more effectively improve your business development efforts for that market in all regions. Apr 01, 2008
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SBIR/STTR national conference - April 2008
The next National SBIR Conference is scheduled to be held in Orlando, Fla., May 27-30. Apr 01, 2008
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NIST’s Technology Innovation Program - April 2008
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has not yet announced the Technology Innovation Program (TIP) competition for this year in support of high-risk industrial R&D. Apr 01, 2008
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Manufacturing Division at NDIA - April 2008
If your company is a member of NDIA, you can participate directly with the Manufacturing Division and attend the meetings which usually are held in Arlington, Va., at NDIA headquarters. Apr 01, 2008
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Market penetration trip to Central Mexico - April 2008
From February 25-29, ten AMT member companies participated in the market penetration trip to Central Mexico. Apr 01, 2008
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Market Data Review - April 2008
- Stimulus package
- Workholding sales
- Producer Price and Wage Report
- Foreign Trade Report
Apr 01, 2008
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International Report - Russia - April 2008
Why is everyone suddenly looking eastward to Russia and saying it will be the biggest focus of economic expansion since China? Apr 01, 2008
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Industry News - April 2008
AMT member news. Apr 01, 2008
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Proposal and grant review - April 2008
One of the many benefits of belonging to AMT is that the Technology Department can provide an independent review of any grant/proposal that a member company intends to submit to the government for funding consideration. Apr 01, 2008
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Global Marketing and Sales Committee - April 2008
Bingo…it clicked. I now understood the disconnect between the written word and the spoken word in international business. Apr 01, 2008
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Global Service Committee - April 2008
Your Global Service Committee has been dedicating great effort to organizing the best ever Customer Service & Support Conference. Apr 01, 2008
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Federal Facts - April 2008
Why the focus on NAFTA? Such an argument misidentifies the source of our trade problems. It scapegoats two close trading partners. And it promises a false remedy to a very real problem. Apr 01, 2008
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Assessment of 5-axis machine tool industry - April 2008
The Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), is conducting a critical technology assessment of the 5-axis simultaneous control machine tool industry. Apr 01, 2008
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AMT’s 2008 Compensation Surveys - April 2008
The deadline for participation in the Executive Compensation Survey is April 15. Do not miss out on this important survey! Apr 01, 2008
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Business Development - April 2008
There are many pros and cons to oversimplified assessments or rules of thumb, but I challenge you to try this one for yourself. I believe you can get a fair assessment of leadership effectiveness in any organization in less then two minutes with three simple questions that can be asked to anyone in the organization. Apr 01, 2008
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AMT Market Penetration Guides - April 2008
As you are reading this, AMT is busy constructing the new and improved Market Penetration Guide. Apr 01, 2008
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