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By Kathy KeyesJun 18, 2025

Applying his broad capabilities to drive strategic growth, Mike DiFranco, AMT’s new Vice President of Sales, will connect with—and deliver for—AMT members and the larger manufacturing industry.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossJun 04, 2025

AMT committees are made up of members collaborating on initiatives that support the growth and advancement of the manufacturing technology community. This roundup highlights offers a glimpse into each committee, their recent work, and evolving focus areas.

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By Harry MoserApr 30, 2025

In this installment of our series, you will meet Jason Woodard, Manuel Merkt, and Lt. Gen. William Signius Knudsen, who all started as apprentices. Learn how apprenticeship training influenced their outstanding leadership and shaped their work.

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By Bonnie GurneyMar 26, 2025

Regional manufacturing events deliver in four locations.

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By Cathy MaMar 05, 2025

The MFG Meeting 2025 gathered manufacturing leaders, innovators, and policy experts to discuss the forces shaping the future of our industry. Here are nine key takeaways we hope will provide you with the latest business intelligence and insights.

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By Kristin BartschiFeb 21, 2025

Michael Cicco, president and CEO of FANUC America Corp., has been elected chairman of the board for AMT. Markus Stolmar, president and CEO of United Grinding North America Inc., joins as a newly elected board member.

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By Harry MoserJan 31, 2025

The Reshoring Initiative advocates for apprenticeships as a path to success in manufacturing. AMT President Doug Woods agrees – he began as one! Learn how it grew his love for lifelong learning, leadership, and underscored the value of hands-on training.

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By Kristin BartschiJan 30, 2025

The MFG Meeting, the annual leadership conference of AMT, in partnership with NTMA, will feature a future-facing lineup of speakers. Attendees will hear from speakers from Google Cloud, Nvidia, Wolfspeed, ITR Economics, BlueForge Alliance, and more.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossJan 08, 2025

DOD Maintenance Innovation Challenge winners. Mid Atlantic Machinery a best place to work. New board members at LIFT. El Paso Makes gets new director. ASME and Autodesk tackle skills gap. AI to improve supply chains. AMNEW Data Challenges kick off.

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By Bill HermanJan 06, 2025

You can tell a lot about a person by the company they keep — and you will find no better company than at the MFG 2025 Meeting, Feb. 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio.

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