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 AMT members.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Autodesk Celebrates Its Spot on Forbes Net Zero Leaders List 2025
San Francisco, California — Autodesk has been honored with an inclusion on the Forbes Net Zero Leaders List for 2025, taking No. 38 out of 200 companies recognized globally. This accolade is a testament to Autodesk’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and impactful efforts in curbing greenhouse gas emissions across operations, supply chains, and through customer-end usage.
3DEO Wins Grand Prize in Electronic/Electrical Components at 2025 MPIF Design Excellence Awards
Torrance, California — 3DEO has been awarded the grand prize in the Electronic/Electrical Components category at the 2025 Powder Metallurgy Design Excellence Awards, presented by the Metal Powder Industries Federation. This top honor recognizes 3DEO’s proprietary solution that consolidates a complex multipart electrical assembly into a streamlined, highly functional design, leveraging advanced design for additive manufacturing and pure copper processing.
Wipfli Wins Gold at 2025 dotCOMM Awards for Website Writing
Milwaukee, Wisconsin — Wipfli is proud to announce its recognition at the 2025 dotCOMM Awards, earning one gold award and two honorable mentions for outstanding achievements in digital communication, content strategy, and user experience. These accolades reflect Wipfli’s continued commitment to delivering clarity, confidence, and client-first innovation across its digital platforms.
BRAND ANNOUNCEMENTS
PrecisionX Group Acquires Hudson Technologies, Expanding Deep-Draw Capabilities for Critical Industries
Waterbury, Connecticut — PrecisionX Group, a portfolio company of CORE Industrial Partners, today announced the acquisition of Florida-based Hudson Technologies, a manufacturer of mission-critical deep-drawn metal components. The acquisition strengthens PrecisionX’s position as a U.S.-based provider of high-reliability metal components in the aerospace and defense, medical device, satellite and space, and high-end telecommunications industries.
EVENTS
America Makes: Annual Members Meeting & Exchange
Youngstown, Ohio — America Makes will host its 13th annual Members Meeting & Exchange on Aug. 5-6 in Canfield, Ohio, bringing together leaders from government, industry, and academia to accelerate innovation in additive manufacturing.
Workshops for Warriors: Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
San Diego, California — Workshops for Warriors and VetPowered announced that the grand opening of the new Veterans Advanced Manufacturing Training and Accelerated Apprenticeship Center will be held Aug. 15, 2025. This 25,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility marks an exciting step forward in training the next generation of skilled veterans.
FACILITIES
Standard Bots Expands Production Facility and Unveils New 30-Kilogram Payload Robot
Glen Cove, New York — Standard Bots, a fast-growing American robotics company, has launched an expanded production facility in Glen Cove, New York, this month. The new 16,000-square-foot factory doubles the size of its previous Long Island location, cementing Standard Bots’ status as one of the few companies in the United States manufacturing robots at scale.
NEW HIRES & PROMOTIONS
Okuma America Appoints Dominick Patriarca as Senior Vice President
Charlotte, North Carolina — In alignment with the company’s strategic growth initiatives to support projected expansion in the manufacturing industry, the management team at Okuma America Corp. has expanded its executive leadership group to include the new role of senior vice president of corporate strategy. Dominick Patriarca has been appointed to the new role and officially joined the Okuma organization in July 2025.
Wipfli Appoints Scott Bjornstad as Head of Sales
Milwaukee, Wisconsin — Wipfli is excited to announce the appointment of Scott Bjornstad as head of sales. A seasoned sales executive with over 15 years of experience, Bjornstad brings a proven track record of driving revenue growth, building high-performing teams, and executing go-to-market strategies across the professional services sector.
RESEARCH & EDUCATION NEWS
Third Wave Systems Completes Virtual Machining Education Program With 50+ Early Online Registrants
Minneapolis, Minnesota — With 50 engineers and machinists already enrolled before the final module launches this week, Third Wave Systems announces the completion of Machining AdvantEdge, a training program designed to accelerate digital transformation in U.S. manufacturing teams. Developed in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory, the program addresses unprecedented demand for simulation-based machining skills across the industry.
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