Christopher Downs is the Director of Data Products at AMT. With a background in qualitative research and surveying, he manages the association’s market research offerings, including benchmarking surveys like USMTO. Chris started as an analyst at AMT in 2015 and leads a smart, hardworking team dedicated to providing the manufacturing technology industry with accurate market data.
Christopher Downs is the Director of Data Products at AMT. With a background in qualitative research and surveying, he manages the association’s market research offerings, including benchmarking surveys like USMTO. Chris started as an analyst at AMT in 2015 and leads a smart, hardworking team dedicated to providing the manufacturing technology industry with accurate market data.
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