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By Catherine “Cat” RossJul 23, 2025

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.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossJun 03, 2025

DN Solutions' new tech center. Trumpf’s smart factory launch. Six new AMT members. Updates from Hexagon, Kennametal, Nikon, United Grinding, Michigan Tech, MIT, and more. Explore the latest in facilities, partnerships, leadership changes, and R&D news.

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By Douglas K. WoodsJun 03, 2025

If you are “the only one” in terms of what you offer to the market and to your employees, then other companies are aware of what you are doing, so you have to shift the paradigm.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossMay 20, 2025

From major awards for ECI Software Solutions to new leadership at Transor Filter USA, Lyndex-Nikken, and Cortex Engineered Solutions, plus a $5 million project call from America Makes – this issue has it all.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossMay 06, 2025

Global Shop Solutions, Carr Lane, Muratec, and Mastercam get industry recognition. Sandvik and Burr Oak Tool expand. Lyndex-Nikken and Wipfli update leadership. Heidenhain partners with the Machinists Institute. MIT and Muratec on manufacturing's future.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossApr 16, 2025

Lumafield gets top startup nod. REGO-FIX opens new Center for Machining Excellence. Stratasys partners with aerospace giants. America Makes and SwRI launch AM-focused defense initiatives. Leadership updates and other news from Mazak, Starrett, and more.

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By Bonnie GurneyApr 15, 2025

The Manufacturing Technology Series EAST brings together manufacturing professionals with exciting advancements to shape the future of the industry, May 13-15, 2025, in West Springfield, Massachusetts.

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By Benjamin MosesApr 07, 2025

Technology development partners can take multiple forms. These include universities, Manufacturing USA institutes, the Department of Energy’s national laboratories, and AMT’s research and education affiliates.  

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By Catherine “Cat” RossApr 02, 2025

Key milestones, leadership changes, and industry insights, oh my! See news from Acme Manufacturing, Acumatica, AddUp, Kitamura Machinery, Festo, Abtex LLC, ARM Institute, Xometry, Thomas, and WiM in this edition of AMT Member News.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossMar 31, 2025

“Hey, I got a scholarship from Metallica.”

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