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1 week ago | 
amtonline.org | Catherine Ross |Kristin Bartschi |Christopher Chidzik
Today, the Federal Reserve held the federal funds rate steady at a target range of 4.25% to 4.5% for the third meeting in a row, citing increasing uncertainty in the economic outlook and a rising risk of higher unemployment and inflation. McLean, Va. (May 7, 2025) — Today, the Federal Reserve held the federal funds rate steady at a target range of 4.25% to 4.5% for the third meeting in a row.
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2 weeks ago | 
amtonline.org | Stephen LaMarca |Catherine Ross
“I’m not superstitious, but I am a little stitious.” - Michael Gary Scott, Scranton Regional Manager, Dunder Mifflin This is a published version of the AMT Tech Report newsletter. You can sign up to get the Tech Report in your inbox here. 1. Florida Man Runs World’s Largest 3DP FactoryHaddy opened the world’s largest 3D printing microfactory in St. Petersburg, Florida, on April 10.
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4 weeks ago | 
amtonline.org | Catherine Ross |Bonnie Gurney |Harry Moser
Building Better Leaders Companies have no control over unpredictable tariffs and geopolitics. As manufacturing leaders navigate the best approach to responding to new global trade developments, workforce training stands out as a clear, fully controllable competitive advantage. A strong, skilled workforce is key to reshoring and manufacturing growth as well as being responsive and competitive enough to minimize the impact of global change.
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4 weeks ago | 
amtonline.org | Catherine Ross |Bonnie Gurney |Benjamin Moses |Stephen LaMarca
Corn-fed smartphone. Robot arms — in space! Sandvik acquires Verisurf. The harmony of art and technology. Fox 3… D “I usually solve problems by letting them devour me.” – Franz Kafka This is a published version of the AMT Tech Report newsletter. You can sign up to get the Tech Report in your inbox here. 1. Corn-Fed SmartphoneThe Liberty Phone, made by Purism, is a rare “Made in the USA” smartphone – and it costs $2,000.
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1 month ago | 
amtonline.org | Bonnie Gurney |Christopher Chidzik |Benjamin Moses |Catherine Ross
The definitive source for updates on major promotions, new appointments, facility inaugurations, and other noteworthy developments within the manufacturing technology community. Stay informed and join us in recognizing the achievements of your fellow members. Festo Celebrates Its Centenary – 100 Years in Motion!Esslingen, Germany — Festo is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025.
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1 month ago | 
amtonline.org | Catherine Ross |Gary Vasilash
The definitive source for updates on major promotions, new appointments, facility inaugurations, and other noteworthy developments within the manufacturing technology community. Stay informed and join us in recognizing the achievements of your fellow members.
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1 month ago | 
amtonline.org | Christopher Chidzik |Catherine Ross |Benjamin Moses |Stephen LaMarca
I love manufacturing, and I love firearms manufacturing. And what better way is there to celebrate that love than at this past January's Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show 2025 in Las Vegas? Additive manufacturing (AM) is now firmly established in suppressor mass production, even playing nice with subtractive methods in a hybrid manufacturing process.
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1 month ago | 
amtonline.org | Stephen LaMarca |Catherine Ross |Benjamin Moses |Christopher Chidzik
Benjamin Franklin is remembered as one of the foremost intellectuals of his time. Even in a time of many prominent thinkers, Franklin stood out as a prolific writer, inventor, statesman, and diplomat. Despite his accomplishments, Franklin’s formal education had ended by the age of 10, and he became an apprentice printer for his brother at 12. Nevertheless, for the remainder of his life, Franklin continued to seek knowledge through reading and conversations with acquaintances.
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2 months ago | 
amtonline.org | Christopher Chidzik |Catherine Ross
This is a published version of the AMT NOW newsletter. You can sign up to get AMT NOW in your inbox here. How Capital will Influence the Future of Manufacturing | Part TwoThe conversation around capital in additive manufacturing is shifting. After a period defined by scarcity and uncertainty, investors and industry leaders are now looking toward a more optimistic future, one grounded in realistic valuations and strategic growth. Read full article.
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2 months ago | 
amtonline.org | Christopher Chidzik |Cathy Ma |Catherine Ross
This issue recaps key takeaways from The MFG Meeting 2025, AMT's new board, the ambitious Plan Mexico initiative, the Formnext Start-up Challenge, and more. This is a published version of the AMT NOW newsletter. You can sign up to get AMT NOW in your inbox here. The MFG Meeting 2025: 9 Strategic Takeaways for AMT MembersThe MFG Meeting 2025 gathered manufacturing leaders, innovators, and policy experts to discuss the forces shaping the future of our industry.
