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By Catherine “Cat” RossMar 10, 2023

Meet a few of the many young women who are moving on from dated stereotypes and moving up in the manufacturing industry.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossMar 07, 2023

To honor the legacy of a teammate, FIRST Robotics Teams competed in a memorial tournament in the off-season to remember their classmate, push their skills, and have some fun.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossFeb 14, 2023

To fill vacant positions and build a modern workforce, manufacturers need to focus on the four Rs: recruit, retain, representation, and rates (pay rates), according to a diverse panel of industry experts.

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By Kathy Keyes WebsterJan 17, 2023

AMT published more articles this past year and hit a record for expanding our content and audience. With so much content, we’ve compiled a list below of the five most popular stories.

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By Lauren DavidsonJan 16, 2023

The Travis High School Robotics Club won Project MFG's inaugural Additive Manufacturing Competition. Held in collaboration with the Austin Center for Manufacturing and Innovation, competitors created a grappling/end-effector for use in a lifesaving event.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossJan 16, 2023

Networking in 2023 is more than business cards and handshakes. Digital tools combined with a clever on-site strategy can streamline our connections and create more openings for opportunities.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossJan 03, 2023

A non-profit in San Francisco is helping put underserved people into life-changing manufacturing jobs manufacturing through training and social support. Learn more.

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By Kathy Keyes WebsterNov 15, 2022

How do we reach underserved communities to give them the work that they crave and match them that with the manufacturing industry that needs the work?" Darnell Epps and Jacob Ruttenberg offer up ideas.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossNov 14, 2022

An all-female team of mechatronics apprentices took first place in a live, cyber-physical learning environment at the IMTS 2022 Smartforce Student Summit.

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By Greg JonesOct 27, 2022

The updated National Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing's objectives include developing and implementing advanced manufacturing technologies, growing the advanced manufacturing workforce, and building resilience into the manufacturing supply chain.

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