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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 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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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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Intelligence
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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