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AMT Member News

Jan 22, 2025

The definitive source for updates on major promotions, new appointments, facility inaugurations, and other noteworthy developments within the manufacturing technology community. Stay informed and join us in recognizing the achievements of your fellow members.


ANNIVERSARIES

Vollmer Celebrates 100th Birthday of Sieglinde Vollmer, Longtime Leader

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Sieglinde Vollmer, former co-manager of the Vollmer Group and current supervisory board member, was honored for her lifetime contributions to business and community in a private ceremony marking her 100th birthday.

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NEW FACILITIES, RIBBON CUTTINGS & SPECIAL EVENTS

Minnesota State Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence and FactoryTwin Collaborate on Data Analytics Education

Bemidji, Minnesota — The two companies will host a free webinar on Feb. 12, 2025, to review real-world insights and practical strategies to harness the power of factory data analytics.

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NEW HIRES & PROMOTIONS

Vollmer Appoints Tobias Trautmann as Co-Managing Director

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Tobias Trautmann, with extensive international sales and engineering experience, joins Andreas Böhm to lead the Vollmer Group. As co-managing directors, they aim to strengthen the company’s innovation and global market presence in machining solutions.

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RESEARCH & EDUCATION NEWS

America Makes Announces Winners of IMPACT 2.0 Project Call Totaling $6.6M in Funding

Youngstown, Ohio — America Makes and NCDMM, funded by the Office of the Secretary of Defense Manufacturing Technology Program, selected teams to advance additive technologies for improving casting and forging processes. The initiative aims to enhance lead times, productivity, and yield while developing data-driven standards for metal additive applications in defense and aerospace sectors.

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America Makes Announces Winners of Project Call Totaling $2.1M

Youngstown, Ohio — America Makes and NCDMM awarded $2.1 million to advance additive manufacturing through six projects funded by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering’s Manufacturing Technology Office. The projects focus on improving additive process qualification, optimizing material properties, and promoting sustainable practices to enhance efficiency and environmental impact.

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Free Accessibility Training for Illinois and Wisconsin Manufacturers

Chicago, Illinois — MxD and Access Living of Chicago offer free customized training on workplace accessibility for manufacturers in Illinois and Wisconsin, with intern placement opportunities and wages covered by MxD. The program, running through May 2025, aims to increase accessibility and awareness of careers in advanced manufacturing.

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MxD Launches Free Virtual Training Courses on Data Annotation

Chicago, Illinois — MxD Learn’s CAPITAL (Curriculum and Pathways Integrating Technology and Learning) program offers free, self-paced virtual courses in data annotation, a critical role for training AI models. Accessible via MxD's Virtual Training Center, the courses are ideal for those familiar with social networks, ChatGPT, or other AI tools seeking to advance into data-focused careers.

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Xometry, Thomas, and Women in Manufacturing Launch 2025 Survey

North Bethesda, Maryland — The 2025 Career Advancement Survey identifies labor trends by exploring the evolving landscape of female representation, talent acquisition, and retention in manufacturing.

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Catherine “Cat” Ross
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