After IMTS: What’s Ahead in Washington for Manufacturing
After spending a week at IMTS 2026, one thing was clear: Interest in America’s manufacturing capacity is enormous. The real question: Will Washington turn interest into action?
Congress Is on Recess. Manufacturing Policy Isn’t.
While Congress has adjourned for its annual August recess, federal agencies continue implementing tax, trade, workforce, and industrial policies that will shape manufacturing investment well into next year.
Federal Financing Options Expand for Manufacturers
Manufacturers may now qualify for up to $10 million in SBA-backed financing. Learn how expanded federal programs can support equipment purchases, expansion, and growth.
AMT NOW: AMT's 2026 Automation Report Release
Industrial AI at IMTS; Rebuilding Manufacturing Capacity, and More.
From Trade Policy to Industrial Policy
Recent manufacturing policy in Washington has been dominated by tariffs, investigations, court decisions, and trade negotiations. Now, policymakers are increasingly focused on a harder question: how to rebuild manufacturing capacity in the United States.
Encouraging Signals for Aerospace Manufacturing
What are aerospace insiders watching? Discussions at ASCEND and Zoller Technology Days pointed to increased investment, policy support, and production activity across commercial aviation, defense, and space markets.
AMT NOW: The IMTS 2026 Expanded Conference Lineup
AMT's Summer Economic Update; The IMTS 2026 Expanded Conference Lineup; and more.
AMT NOW: A Production-Floor Perspective On What Works
What's working in manufacturing; Production data wins; Escalating challenges for tariffs; and more.
The Legal Fight Over Section 122 Tariffs Intensifies
The legal battle over the administration’s Section 122 tariffs has escalated significantly since early May, adding another layer of uncertainty for manufacturers already navigating a rapidly shifting trade environment.
AMT NOW: Timely Economic Insights; Meaningful Connections
Our summer economic webinar; sustained demand for manufacturing technology; AI-driven business value; and more.