Editorial, News, and Products
AMT, Mesago Highlighting Automation at Industry Events
AMT and Mesago Messe Frankfurt are working together to expand automation across the U.S. by developing an automation sector at both IMTS 2024 and SPS – Smart Production Solutions 2025 trade show in Atlanta, Georgia.
Gardner Business Media and The Association For Manufacturing Technology to Collaborate on FITMA
The first FITMA event to operate in partnership between GBM and AMT will debut in June 2023 in Mexico City.
What’s Ahead for the U.S. Metalworking Economy?
Although previously robust, the U.S. metalworking economy has softened in recent months. However, the overall outlook remains strong. Even a possible 2023 recession does not appear to be an obstacle to continued growth over the next few years.
Hardinge Inc. Receives Metalworking Reshoring Award
The National Metalworking Reshoring Award honors companies that have effectively reshored products, parts or tooling made primarily by metal forming, fabricating, casting or machining as well as additive manufacturing.
Production Machining’s November 2022 News Highlights
Production Machining’s November 2022 news highlights include an event partnership update, industry award, new on-the-job training process, support for manufacturing training, software collaboration and company expansion.
AMT, Hannover Fairs USA End IMTS Collaboration
This move is designed to give Hannover Fairs USA the ability to expand and both trade shows the flexibility to look into new sectors and initiatives.
The Story of Black Sabbath, Swivel Chairs and a Live IMTS Interview
Sometimes you experience funny, unexpected moments at a trade show. Here’s a silly one from me.
Parts Cleaning Conference 2022 Featured Successful Forum
Planning for PCC 2023 at PMTS 2023 is already underway with the opening of the Call for Speakers.
Formnext Chicago Secures Premier Exhibitors for 2025 Event
Companies include some of the premier providers of additive manufacturing technologies as well as startup companies launching new materials solutions, capturing the entire spectrum of AM-related technologies.
Manufacturing Community Reconnects at IMTS 2022
Coming together at IMTS 2022 created new collaborations, partnerships and networking opportunities for the manufacturing community as it reached a new level of engagement with more than 86,000 registrants.
Everyone's a Student: Space Out at the Smartforce Student Summit
IMTS shows us the ever-expanding impact manufacturing has on daily life on Earth. The Smartforce Student Summit goes even further, highlighting manufacturing’s role in space exploration. Stop by to learn about the Artemis I launch, see 3D printed models and explore the solar system yourself in virtual reality!
Are You Ready? IMTS Is Right Around the Corner
In addition to seeing the latest manufacturing equipment on display, the International Manufacturing Technology Show offers other sources of efficiency-boosting ideas you might possibly apply in your machining business.
IMTS Smarter Sourcing Symposium Tackles Supply Chain Challenges
The symposium runs 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 16, at the IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show, which will be held at Chicago’s McCormick Place.
Leading AM Trade and Media Organizations Unite to Launch Formnext USA Chicago in Spring 2025
Mesago Messe Frankfurt (the organizers of Formnext) and Messe Frankfurt USA announce a strategic partnership with AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and Gardner Business Media to create a new show in the U.S. dedicated to all aspects of industrial additive manufacturing.
Production Machining’s September 2021 News Highlights
Precision machining does not stand still. Pandemic or no pandemic, the industry continues to progress with new events, acquisitions, collaborations and customer support programs.
The U.S. Industrial Base and National Security
In terms of manufacturing, will the United States look back at the present time and recognize a pivot between greater private/public collaboration and a greater emphasis on national security?
'Demo Days' Feature Manufacturing Technology Trends
IMTS spark is offering six consecutive Wednesday sessions with interactive demonstrations and discussions about the latest manufacturing technology trends. Register today!
American Precision Museum Designing New In-Person and Digital Exhibits
Here’s a chance to help preserve industrial history as the museum develops new exhibits explaining the beginning, evolution and direction of U.S. manufacturing.
IMTS spark Session: Production Matters — Why a CNC Multi-Spindle Makes Sense for MetalQuest
Live discussion on Dec. 18 focuses on MetalQuest’s decision to diversify by adding its first CNC multi-spindle machine for greatly reduced cycle times on an existing high-volume job.
Manufacturing Knowledge is Power
The Knowledge Centers with video produced by brands such as Production Machining on the IMTS spark online platform take deep dives into technology and trends related to various CNC machining and manufacturing topics.
The “Spark” Starts Now
IMTS Spark, which begins today and runs through March 2021, offers thousands of manufacturer exhibitor showrooms, hundreds of events and a variety of collaboration opportunities.
Shining Light on New Machining Technology
Equipment and software that can enable precision CNC machine shops to grow and become more efficient continue to be developed.
IMTS 2020 Has Been Cancelled
This year’s biennial International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) has been canceled amid COVID-19 concerns.
AMT Elects 2020-2021 Board of Directors at Annual Meeting
The Association For Manufacturing Technology also elected new board members Glynn Fletcher and Blake Consdorf.
Big Kaiser Presents Fourth Annual Donation to NRL
Customers and partners of Big Kaiser team up to generate a $7,283 donation to benefit the National Robotics League.
Enter to Win the Second National Reshoring Award
Four leading manufacturing associations have announced the launch of the Second National Metalworking Reshoring Award. Companies that have successfully reshored products, parts or tooling made primarily by metal forming, fabricating, casting or machining, are invited to apply.
IMTS: How Fun Was That?
IMTS is fun when business is good, and the 2018 edition of the show was one of the best.
Highlights from IMTS 2018
People and technology were the high points of an overwhelming, but productive and educational trade show.
Support Manufacturing Education Programs at IMTS 5K
All participant fees and donations from the Miles for Manufacturing 5K go directly to manufacturing education programs.
Learn How to Increase Productivity at IMTS
Exhibitors at the IMTS 2018 Metal Cutting Pavilion will feature smart machining technology including connectivity, automation, process integration and updated controls that can increase productivity.
IMTS 2018 Attracts Buyers and Sellers from Around the World
International Manufacturing Technology Show • September 10-15, 2018 • McCormick Place • Chicago, Illinois
5 Reasons to Attend the Smart Manufacturing Experience
Organized by AMT—The Association For Manufacturing Technology, the Smart Manufacturing Experience provides hands-on, live technology demonstrations, active learning labs, collaborative technical workshops and tours of smart factories.
Smart Manufacturing Experience to be Held in Boston Next Spring
SME and AMT–The Association For Manufacturing Technology have announced a partnership in the creation of the Smart Manufacturing Experience, to be held April 30 – May 2, 2018, at the Boston Convention Center.
Trade Associations Stepping Up to Apprenticeship Plate
AMT - The Association for Manufacturing Technology is partnering with NIMS, the National Institute for Metalworking Skills, to support expansion of registered apprenticeships within manufacturing.
Biennial Biorhythms
With each edition of IMTS, AMT - The Association for Manufacturing Technology, the show’s sponsor, comes up with new ways to capture attendees' attention and help them become better informed about the manufacturing world we inhabit.
Smartforce Rally Fighter Promotes Manufacturing Day 2015
To lend its support to Manufacturing Day 2015, Smartforce leaders from AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology will be visiting several events taking place in Dayton, Ohio, and Richmond, Indiana, on October 1 and 2.
US Metalworking Continues Making the Cut
A recent joint release from the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and the Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT) reports cutting tool consumption for U.S. manufacturers was up 9.7 percent in October.
Competition and Technology Drive the Pace of Manufacturing
IMTSTV's Penny Brown recently spoke with Steve Fritzinger, from NetApp, about competition and technology driving the manufacturing industry's pace and why companies must adapt to this change if they want to survive.
Hire an Intern to Solve Skilled Labor Shortage
MTCareers.org contains resumes from students searching for internships.
Earn Credentials, Earn More
STEM workers are far less likely to experience joblessness over their career and earn, on average, 27 percent more in annual salary and benefits ...
Manufacturing Continues Strong Performance
The September 2012 report of U.S. manufacturing technology orders (USMTO) shows continued strength in manufacturing capital equipment sales.
The Manufacturing Mandate: Building a Smartforce
We need to change perceptions about what it means to have a career in manufacturing.
Manufacturing Continues Its Roll
A report from AMT the (Association For Manufacturing Technology) and AMTA (the American Machine Toll Distributers’ Association) that sums up manufacturing technology orders for 2011 is now available, called the USMTO.
Technology to Look Forward To
The largest metalworking exposition concluded in mid September.
PM News: May 2011
New Chief Sales Officer for Hydromat Inc.Matthias Walter is the new chief sales officer for Hydromat Inc.
April 2011 PM News
A Winning PartnershipSandvik Coromant and the Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) team have again extended their partnership for 2 more years.
Cloud Computing in Manufacturing
Cloud computing has potential to be game-changing technology in manufacturing for everyone from small shops to extremely large manufacturing plants.
PM News: November 2010
Robot Products Group Appoints V.P.ABB appointed Joe Campbell as V.P. of its U.S.
Re-Shoring for Stronger US Manufacturing
Capitalize on this opportunity to bring work back to the U.S.
Computer Standard To Streamline Shops
The communications protocol called MTConnect will allow all brands of machines, peripherals and managerial software to talk to one another.