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Oct 7, 2024 | 
amtonline.org | Gary Vasilash |Christopher C. Downs |Christopher Chidzik
Dr. Sharon Cobb’s first experience with manufacturing at the foundry where her father worked inspired her to pursue a career in science. Now the associate program manager at NASA’s Space Launch System, Dr. Cobb has 38 years of experience with NASA. Sparks flew. Dr. Sharon Cobb’s first visit to the foundry where her father worked was captivating and inspired her to pursue studies and a career in science.
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Oct 3, 2024 | 
amtonline.org | Gary Vasilash |Christopher C. Downs |Christopher Chidzik
Ever since humans began to fling objects into orbit, the quest into space has been intertwined with military competition between the United States and its rivals – which, for much of the 20th century, meant the Soviet Union. Despite this hostile origin, the average American has benefited from investments in space technologies well beyond the safety and security afforded through military advances. For instance, less than a year after the 1957 Soviet launch of Sputnik, President Dwight D.
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Sep 19, 2024 | 
amtonline.org | Bonnie Gurney |Christopher C. Downs |Kristin Bartschi
Seasoned exhibitors know that the few weeks following a show are crucial for following up with your leads. Here are a few tips and resources to help make the most of your post-show outreach. Last Saturday marked the close of IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show, the largest manufacturing technology show in the Western Hemisphere. IMTS, and shows like it, offer a unique opportunity for connection between the buyers and sellers of capital equipment.
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Sep 18, 2024 | 
amtonline.org | Kristin Bartschi |Christopher C. Downs |Bonnie Gurney
DOWNLOAD FULL RELEASE. McLean, Va. (September 19, 2024) — Digital transformation and high-productivity solutions empowered the manufacturing community at IMTS 2024 – The International Manufacturing Technology Show. Manufacturing products were demonstrated in the context of integrated, automated, and connected turnkey solutions.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
amtonline.org | Christopher C. Downs |Christopher Chidzik
Now that IMTS is over and the Fed has cut interest rates, what's next for manufacturers? Find out at MTForecast, Oct. 9-11 in Schaumburg, Illinois. Get the expert insights, market forecasts, and networking opportunities to create a winning business plan. On Sept. 18, 2024, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cut the federal funds rate by 50 basis points to a target range of 4.75%-5% as part of the Fed’s strategy to combat inflation. But now what?
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
amtonline.org | Christopher C. Downs |Bonnie Gurney |Christopher Chidzik |Harry Moser
The Reshoring Initiative's 2023 report highlights a robust trend in U.S. manufacturing, with 287,000 jobs announced, driven by essential goods, strategic policies, and responses to global events. The Reshoring Initiative’s recently released annual report depicts trends in reshoring and foreign direct investment (FDI) which indicate a robust movement towards strengthening U.S. manufacturing amid global uncertainties.
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Sep 8, 2024 | 
amtonline.org | Bonnie Gurney |Catherine Ross |Christopher C. Downs
Direct mail is finding its way back into the spectrum and companies are starting to realize just how much it can complement their digital efforts. Direct mail adds an additional layer of substance to your overall message. The concept of analog: What does that bring to mind? A Beatles vinyl reissue? A 1974 Ducati 750SS? Attending a private art exhibition in NYC? Whatever it may be, it’s likely agreed upon that analog is about a physical connection – a connection that involves substance and real value.
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Aug 30, 2024 | 
amtonline.org | Christopher C. Downs |Kristin Bartschi |Stephen LaMarca
How will 2024 end with respect to the economy? What will 2025 look like? Will the presidential election affect the outlook?
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Aug 27, 2024 | 
amtonline.org | Fred Qian |Christopher C. Downs |Benjamin Moses |Edward Christopher
As advanced manufacturing technology providers look for opportunities to expand in international markets, there’s a renewed interest in Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam. To help AMT members grow in these areas, Mike Lauer has been named the director of the newly formed Southeast Asia region for the AMT Global Services team.
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Aug 20, 2024 | 
amtonline.org | Fred Qian |Benjamin Moses |Kristin Bartschi |Christopher C. Downs
Conference provides economic guidance, networking, and more for manufacturing leaders. The MTForecast 2024 Conference features economists and industry experts who will speak on a variety of manufacturing technology forecasting topics, such as new product development, research, job shop trends, leveraging AI, capital spending, energy outlooks, and more.Carefully curated for the manufacturing technology industry, this event takes place Oct.
