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Apprenticeship Successes at AMT Member Companies

To help celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, AMT and IMTS are shining the spotlight on three equipment manufacturers training the workforce of the future through their apprenticeship programs: Okuma, Schunk, and United Grinding.

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By Christopher ChidzikNov 16, 2023

August 2023 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $219.2 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossNov 16, 2023

To help celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, AMT and IMTS are shining the spotlight on three equipment manufacturers training the workforce of the future through their apprenticeship programs: Okuma, Schunk, and United Grinding.

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By Kathy Keyes WebsterNov 14, 2023

In celebration of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, we’d like to introduce you to Melanie Lang—co-founder of a metal additive manufacturing company who went from stargazing to the manufacturing industry star with a lot of hard work and plenty of passion.

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By Ryan KellyNov 14, 2023

Do sticky notes and USBs make a connected shop? For a better way without breaking the bank, you’ll want to tune into Episode 2 of the IMTS+ Original Series “Smart(er) Shop,” brought to you by Autodesk.

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