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International
Mar 04, 2020
Never too small to export: how to successfully penetrate foreign markets
We’ve stated it here before: The majority of the world’s machine tool market lies outside of the United States. Consumption statistics put that number in excess of 80 percent, leaving less than 20 percent here at home. If you are not exporting or...
Advocacy
Mar 04, 2020
Progress on Manufacturing Mandate priorities
What progress can manufacturers expect from Washington in 2020, especially given that it’s an election year? AMT provides input on issues that support R&D and innovation; increase global competitiveness; and build a Smartforce as dictated by...
International
Jan 10, 2020
The U.N. of manufacturing technology
Most readers are aware that AMT’s mission is to represent and promote U.S.-based manufacturing technology (MT) and its members. We strive to be an active partner with our members and assist in their quest to be global leaders in innovating, producing,...
International
Dec 12, 2019
Technology observations from EMO Hannover
I attended the EMO Hannover exhibition event in Hannover, Germany to better understand new trends and manufacturing technologies. This event is produced by CECIMO (European Association of the Machine Tool Industries and related...
Technology
Aug 08, 2019
Announcing a Department of Commerce Additive Manufacturing Trade Mission for AMT Members
The U.S. Commercial Service, the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, is organizing an Additive Manufacturing (AM)-focused trade mission to France, Germany, and Poland, November 18–22...
International
Aug 08, 2019
Russia revisited and open for business
AMT’s Hubert Sawicki was recently in Moscow for the Metalloobrabotka show, which is Russia’s primary machine tool exhibition. After a five-year hiatus from AMT participation in the show, it was time to revisit the market and lend support...
International
Jun 24, 2019
USTR increases Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports; proposes new tariffs
Since my last report, the U.S.-China trade negotiations that were widely expected to move forward suffered a serious setback. President Trump, unhappy with the progress, directed the United States Trade Representative (USTR)...
International
Jun 24, 2019
International collaboration highlights smart manufacturing at EXPOMAFE 2019 in Brazil
I have been doing business in Brazil for more than 50 years. I lived and went to school there and still visit at least twice every year. Every time I go back, Brazil surprises me. No matter how much I follow the news or talk with my contacts...
International
May 17, 2019
CIMT 2019 Show exceeds expectations!
Bold new brand gives starring role to AMT/USA Pavilion. Last month AMT Director of International Exhibitions and Sponsorships Bill Herman traveled to Beijing, China, where he managed the AMT/USA Pavilion in the China International Machine Tool Show...
International
May 17, 2019
The manufacturing technology world is in a pretty good place
The China International Machine Tool Show (CIMT) is complete. The show was huge and the attendee numbers were unbelievable. China: While it’s easy to see that the market in 2019 was softer in the first quarter than it was at the end of 2018, CMTBA...
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