AMT Members Celebrate Milestones and Chart New Paths for Innovation
IACMI turns 10. Zoller celebrates 80 years. Mission named Co-op Employer of the Year. Plus a brand relaunch from Lambda Function, Stratasys' major facility news, leadership appointments at Kyzen, Mitsubishi HC Capital America, and Tolomatic, and more.
2025 Reshoring Survey: 59% of Shops Reshored or Are Quoting
New data reveals OEMs prioritize price, but overlook true sourcing costs. Contract manufacturers say better tools and trained labor are key to restoring U.S. production strength.
The Manufacturing Mandate: Leading the Charge in Manufacturing Innovation
AMT has updated the Manufacturing Mandate, which emphasizes advanced manufacturing as central to the national agenda. The elements outlined are crucial for achieving technological leadership, stimulating economic growth, and protecting national security.
AMT Member News: Award Winners, Acquisitions, Upcoming Events, and More
Autodesk, 3DEO, and Wipfli win awards for sustainability, innovation, and digital communication. PrecisionX Group acquires Hudson Technologies. Get updates from Okuma America, Standard Bots, America Makes, Workshops for Warriors, and Third Wave Systems.
From First Day to Future Leader: Mackenzie’s Manufacturing Path
An active AMT member, Mackenzie Zanello Haug is the Midwest sales representative for MP Systems. She has not stopped networking and collaborating since her first day in the manufacturing industry, which began at IMTS.
AMT Member News: Big Moves, Leadership Changes, Partnerships, and More
From anniversaries and milestones to leadership moves and partnerships, get updates from Trumpf, Allied Machine, ProShop ERP, Autodesk, Okuma, United Grinding, Tsugami America, Schneeberger, Muratec USA, ANCA, Weldon Solutions, and Mid Atlantic Machinery.
Keep Service Know-How Alive With AI-Driven Knowledge Transfer
As experienced service technicians retire, manufacturers risk losing critical knowledge. In a recent AMT webinar sponsored by findIQ, attendees learned how one company captures their hard-won knowledge and passes it on using model-based AI.
Major Win for US Manufacturers: One Big Beautiful Bill Signed Into Law
President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law on July 4, 2025. This sweeping new law delivers a package of long-sought tax incentives, investment opportunities, and financial relief measures to revitalize the manufacturing sector.
Lessons From a Career Well Executed
Peter Eelman, the chief experience officer of AMT, is retiring after almost 30 years. Peter has, quite literally, spent the entirety of his 45-year career working on IMTS.
Beyond Continuous Improvement
No matter what you manufacture — be it airplanes, automobiles, or amphibious assault vehicles — it may be time to rethink your approach, and not just in a minor way.