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By Catherine “Cat” RossDec 04, 2025

For a view of the STEM classroom of the future  and to learn about careers available today,  educators, school administrators, students, and parents can visit the Smartforce Student Summit at IMTS 2024, which runs Sept. 9-14 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossDec 02, 2025

WTO USA turns 30; DMG Mori and Haimer expand globally; and Fives acquires Pietro Carnaghi. Plus, new facilities, leadership promotions, and major education initiatives from the ARM Institute and LIFT Puerto Rico highlight continued industry growth.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossNov 17, 2025

Gleason turns 160; Autodesk, Epicor, and Kyzen earn major honors; and Mastercam expands its footprint. Plus, leadership updates from Muratec USA, Sandvik Coromant, and AddUp, and new education initiatives from Autodesk, Big Daishowa, FANUC, and Penn State.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossNov 05, 2025

Hwacheon celebrates 80 years, Kyzen and Wipfli win top awards, and new partnerships emerge from Stratasys, United Grinding, and YCM Alliance. Plus, leadership updates from ECI, Big Daishowa, and NCDMM, and upcoming events from NCMS and LK Machinery.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossOct 15, 2025

Celebrating Autodesk, Trumpf, and MTI Welding Technologies. America Makes' new $1.3 million AM project call. Ellison Technologies, FANUC, and the ARM Institute announce upcoming events. Okuma, Clausing Industrial, and others strengthen their leadership.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossSep 24, 2025

ARM Institute, ECI Software Solutions, and Kennametal get awards. Growth initiatives at Kitamura Machinery, DN Solutions, and Ellison Technologies. New leaders at Mate Precision Technologies and Kyzen. America Makes projects worth $10.8M. NCMS white paper.

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By Bonnie GurneySep 22, 2025

Manufacturing Technology Series SOUTHEAST will bring together manufacturing decision-makers and leaders to experience cutting-edge innovations and connect with peers in Greenville, South Carolina, from Oct. 21-23, 2025.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossSep 03, 2025

Morris Group is Okuma's distributor of the year. Autodesk opens the Technology Engagement Center. DN Solutions builds a plant in India. Mazak expands with Phoenix Technical Center. Mitsubishi HC Capital America and Trumpf get new hires and regional reps.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossAug 20, 2025

IACMI turns 10. Zoller celebrates 80 years. Mission named Co-op Employer of the Year. Plus a brand relaunch from Lambda Function, Stratasys' major facility news, leadership appointments at Kyzen, Mitsubishi HC Capital America, and Tolomatic, and more.

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By Bonnie GurneyAug 19, 2025

Manufacturing Technology Series WEST will bring together manufacturing decision-makers and leaders to focus on cutting-edge innovations and advanced insights on Oct. 7-9, 2025, in Anaheim, California.

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