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1 week ago | amtonline.org | Christopher Chidzik |Achilles Arbex |Stephen LaMarca |Kathy Keyes

Think networking doesn’t work? Allow us to introduce a virtual virtuoso—Mike DiFranco, AMT-The Association For Manufacturing Technology’s new Vice President of Sales. For a lot of people, networking can be . . . work. But for Mike, building connections come naturally— and it’s a strength he’s brought tp every step of his career.  Working the Room Mike’s penchant for making connections became clear early on.

1 month ago | amtonline.org | Harry Moser |Fred Qian |Mike Lauer |Achilles Arbex

Europe shows resilience amid global pressures and declining export demand from China and elsewhere. Will interest rate cuts and strong private consumption improve the 2025 forecast for modest growth? For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on. The European metalworking and mechanical engineering industries are entering 2025 facing a dual reality: a cautious recovery in domestic markets alongside ongoing pressure from global economic challenges.