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By Bonnie GurneyAug 25, 2026

Mission-Critical Results: IMTS 2026 Attraction Showcases Technologies That Strengthen U.S. Industrial Base

Projects funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and Department of War in AMT’s Emerging Technology Center demonstrate how AI, additive manufacturing, automation, and digital technologies enable rapid deployment and adaptation to changing requirements.

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Technology
By Robert SchoenbergerAug 18, 2026

Chicago-Area Digital Manufacturing Seminar To Focus on What’s Next

AMT, Global Midwest Alliance, Amada, Old National Bank, and Wipfli are partnering to inform Chicago-area manufacturers about digital tools, AI, and automation.

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Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaAug 14, 2026

From Photo to Digital Twin: How AMT’s Tech Team Is Building the Future of Manufacturing

AMT’s Tech Team is turning photos into 3D assets and exploring how AI could make digital twins more accessible to manufacturers.

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Intelligence
By Christopher DownsAug 13, 2026

Economic Signals Driving Manufacturing in 2026

See the economic signals shaping manufacturing now and prepare for a deeper look at what’s next at MTForecast. 

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Technology
By Bonnie GurneyAug 13, 2026

Manufacturing at Mission Speed: Drones and Test Flight Vehicles at IMTS 2026 Demonstrate Surge Production

Watch drones take flight. Stand beside an AI-designed aircraft. Discover the digital backbone of smart manufacturing with MTConnect in the AMT ETC at IMTS 2026.

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Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaJul 31, 2026

AMT Tech Report: The Deskilling Trap

Autopilot error. Thor's Memory. Cobot Shopping. Recipe for Success.

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Technology
By Michelle Edmonson, CEMJul 31, 2026

Make IMTS 2026 Your Bucket List Destination

The ultimate tools to transform your operation and boost your competitive edge are as varied as our industry. What doesn’t vary is the fact that the highest-performing job shops embrace change, and attending IMTS is a proven catalyst.

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Intelligence
By Christopher DownsJul 29, 2026

Recovery Is Real, but Unequal

AMT’s Summer Economic Forum highlighted manufacturing demand, growth opportunities, and key risks ahead of MTForecast 2026, Oct. 14-16.

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Intelligence
By Michael DiFrancoJul 28, 2026

Belmont Built an EDM Legacy by Looking to the Future

For brothers Bob and Larry Ianitelli and nephew Tony Tyll of Belmont Equipment & Technologies, manufacturing innovation is not a trend. It is a family tradition.

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Intelligence
By AMTJul 15, 2026

AMT NOW: $583.4M in New Machinery Orders

The Newest USMTO Report; Federal  Financing; The Summer Economic Forum; and More.

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