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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” RossMar 31, 2025

“Hey, I got a scholarship from Metallica.”

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By Gary VasilashMar 31, 2025

Work has transformed in recent years in unexpected ways. And finding and keeping talent will grow even more challenging over the next few years. Here are some things to consider as you prepare..

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By Douglas K. WoodsMar 28, 2025

Creativity is part of the genius of America, and all of us should do what we can to facilitate that in the people we work with every day.

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By AMTMar 27, 2025

Check in for the highlights, headlines, and hijinks that matter to manufacturing. These lean news items keep you updated on the latest developments.

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By Christopher ChidzikMar 26, 2025

Prior to 2012, educational institutions would order, on average, only about $10 million of manufacturing technology per year. Beginning in 2012, those purchases began to accelerate, resulting in orders being over five times higher by 2024.

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By Bill HermanMar 21, 2025

"Future Faces" examines unconventional career paths in manufacturing and tech. Colin Barnes transitioned to industrial engineering, while Kaio Dutra transformed his love for computers into a new interest in semiconductors.

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By Harry MoserDec 02, 2024

A strong, skilled workforce is key to reshoring and manufacturing growth. This new series explores the careers of manufacturing leaders.

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By Peter R. EelmanNov 29, 2024

Preparing young people to fill in-demand positions in the manufacturing sector will strengthen our economy, industry, and individual communities. That’s exactly what IMTS and its partners did during the Smartforce Student Summit at IMTS 2024.

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By Harry MoserNov 05, 2024

A strong, skilled workforce is key to reshoring and manufacturing growth. This new series explores the careers of manufacturing leaders.

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