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By Bill HermanAug 03, 2026

Practical Sales Insights for Manufacturing Distributors

Discover practical sales strategies from AMT's D25 Summit, including expert insights on leadership, data, AI, and relationship-building to help manufacturing distributors grow their business.

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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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Technology
By Ryan KellyJul 15, 2026

IMTS Industrial AI Conference Helps Manufacturers Develop AI Game Plan

IMTS 2026 will host its first Industrial AI Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in McCormick Place, Chicago.

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Smartforce
By Catherine “Cat” RossJun 17, 2026

From Awards to Expansions: News from Mitsubishi Electric, UNISIG, Stratasys, Sodick, and Penn State

Who’s growing, hiring, winning, and investing in what’s next? This latest roundup highlights fresh updates from Jorgensen, Nikon, CERATIZIT, MxD, MIT, Verisurf, and more.

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Smartforce
By Catherine “Cat” RossJun 02, 2026

Leadership and Growth News From SCT, Ellison, and More

QualiChem joins OMIC R&D, and Scientific Cutting Tools expands its regional presence. Plus, leadership changes at Ellison Technologies, Nidec, and Xometry, and America Makes announces $1.7 million in additive awards. (link to this article)

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Smartforce
By Catherine “Cat” RossMay 18, 2026

A Season of Progress: Industry Leaders Announce Promotions and Partnerships, Plus New Funding for Additive Manufacturing

This week’s update highlights leadership changes at Allied Machine, Verisurf, ECI, and Rego-Fix, a new partnership between YCM and Technical Equipment Sales, national recognition for NCDMM, and major federal project funding awarded through America Makes.

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Smartforce
By Catherine “Cat” RossMay 05, 2026

Growth Mode: New Facilities, Leadership Moves, and Industry Recognition

Anniversaries, awards, and expansion news from MTI, Hwacheon, Ellison Technologies, Okuma, Knuth, and Mitsubishi Electric lead this update, alongside facility growth at QualiChem and leadership moves across Autodesk, Marposs, and Spinner.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikApr 29, 2026

Orange You Glad You Went to The MFG Meeting?

When is a wrong prediction not "wrong"? The accuracy of an outcome can overshadow the data, analysis, and process that informs a prediction. At MFG 2026, attendees explored why statistics don't mean much to the individual – but they should.

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Intelligence
By Bill HermanApr 28, 2026

Modern Sales Mastery: Influence, Discipline, and AI

Sales success today demands influence, discipline, and smart use of AI. At AMT’s Distribution Summit, experts shared practical strategies to help manufacturing sales teams strengthen performance and drive results.

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