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By Catherine “Cat” RossMar 02, 2026

Industry Expansion Continues With Meltio U.S. Partnership, Big Daishowa’s Tools for Schools, and New Distribution Agreements

Learn about alliances between AEC and Meltio, distribution growth from Mastrex and Platinum Tooling, and workforce investments from Big Daishowa, plus leadership, facility, and event updates from Mazak, SMW Autoblok, Xometry, ASTM International, and more.

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By Bill HermanFeb 27, 2026

Accelerating Success for Tim Thiessen: AMT Membership Fuels Growth for Okuma America

With more than 30 years of experience at Okuma, Tim Thiessen, the senior vice president of sales, leverages the company’s AMT membership to help build connections and fuel long-term growth.

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By Christopher ChidzikFeb 26, 2026

Forecasting 2026 From the 2026 AMT Winter Economic Forum

AMT’s Winter Economic Forum explored the current state of manufacturing, where order values hit record highs but the numbers of units per order have not. Read the recap, learn the prospects ahead, and discover the business opportunities with industrial AI.

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By Christopher DownsFeb 18, 2026

AI Reshapes Manufacturing: Practical Use Cases, Economic Tailwinds, and Why Leaders Should Act Now

With real-world use cases and tangible investments driving demand, AI is now practical, profitable, and reshaping the manufacturing landscape. At AMT's 2026 Winter Economic Forum, manufacturers explored the business opportunities this technology presents.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossFeb 17, 2026

MFG Momentum: Lyndex-Nikken Debuts Website, America Makes Awards $8M, and Industry Events Take Shape

Lyndex-Nikken launches a new website. America Makes and NCDMM announce $8 million in funding. Upcoming events from C.R. Onsrud, Mazak, MIT, and the ARM Institute. Leadership news at Haitian Precision USA, Limble, and OGP; Nidec's new tech center, and more.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossFeb 03, 2026

Acquisitions, Honors, and Leadership Updates From DN Solutions, Kennametal, and More

Kennametal earns a supplier award and teams with Hexagon. DN Solutions acquires Heller. Union Park Capital acquires GAM Enterprises. Plus, leadership updates from Acieta, Index, Limble, Mission Design & Automation, Romi USA, and Wintriss Controls Group.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossJan 19, 2026

ECI Software Solutions, Big Daishowa, and Rego-Fix Announce Key Industry Updates

ECI earns top ERP honors and names a new CRO. Muratec USA and Wipfli are recognized for safety and workplace excellence. Leadership and executive news at Big Daishowa and Mitsubishi HC Capital America, expanded leadership roles at Rego-Fix, and more.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossJan 07, 2026

Precision, People, and Partnerships: Updates from America Makes, The HEH Group, Hybrid, Mahr, MIT, and Ransohoff

New partnerships from Mahr and The HEH Group; workforce initiatives from MIT and the Youngstown Innovation Hub; leadership news from Ransohoff; Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies Global’s role in a military exercise; an AMT Meetup in Cincinnati, and more.

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By Kristin BartschiDec 17, 2025

AMT and IMTS Original Videos and Marketing Campaigns Honored With Multiple International Marketing and Communications Awards

AMT captured 12 international creative awards for its marketing and original video content. Honors included one Marketing Genius Award from Trade Show Executive magazine for IMTS, eight NYX Video Awards for IMTS+, and three NYX Marcom Awards.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossDec 16, 2025

Game-Changing Partnerships and Milestones From Blaser Swisslube, Siemens, Stratasys, and More

Kyzen’s 100th award. Stratasys’ AM milestone with Airbus. Partnerships and alliances from Siemens, Intrinsic, Mastercam, Muratec USA, and Blaser Swisslube. Spinner opens a new tech center. WiMEF empowers the next generation of frontline professionals.

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