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Embracing Automation: Strategies for Small to Medium-Sized Machine Shops

Business drivers for automating to help navigate workforce challenges and boost profitability.

AMT Announces IMTS 2024 Floor Plan

IMTS 2024 will include demonstrations featuring robots, cobots, vision systems, as well as other manufacturing processes such as additive manufacturing, CNC machining, metrology and part handling.

AMT Partners With CSCMP to Strengthen U.S. Industrial Base

The partners aim to drive innovation, promote job creation and foster economic growth.

AMT Appoints Mazak President as Chairman of the Board

Dan Janka, an AMT member since 2005, last served as chairman in 2010.

AMT Collaborates With Mesago on Automation Sector at IMTS and SPS

The automation sector will feature an expansive offering of automated, robotic, connected and digital manufacturing technologies. It will be present at both IMTS 2024 in Chicago, Illinois, and SPS 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Made in the USA – Season 1 Episode 6: The Way Forward

So far, Made in the USA has looked into system-wide effects of broken supply chains, automation, skilled workforce issues and our perception of manufacturing jobs — examining each topic through a prism of individual experiences. For this final episode for Season 1, let’s look at one more system-wide question and bring it back to personal perspectives: Is there today a new dawn, a new moment for American manufacturing?

FITMA and AMMA3D Sign Collaborative Agreement on AM Pavilion

The signing of the partnership agreement between FITMA and AMMA3D will expose AM technologies and capabilities that have never been exhibited in Mexico before.

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.

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, including additive manufacturing.

Formnext Chicago Secures Premier Exhibitors

The newly announced additive manufacturing show, Formnext Chicago, will take place at McCormick Place in spring 2025.

Mazak’s Brian Papke Receives M. Eugene Merchant Manufacturing Medal

The prestigious award recognizes exceptional individuals who have had significant influence and responsibility for improving the productivity and efficiency of manufacturing operations.

The Manufacturing Community Reconnects at IMTS 2022

The renewal of collaborations, partnerships and networking opportunities created a new level of excitement at IMTS 2022 for 86,307 registrants.

Will You Go the Extra Mile for Charity?

The Miles for Manufacturing 5k is in its eighth year. Now hosted by AMT, all proceeds from the event go to charities, directly impacting funding for STEM programs in schools.

Play It Smart: Visit the Smart Manufacturing Experience

The Smart Manufacturing Experience connects IMTS attendees with industry professionals who have hands-on experience in the area of automated shopfloor technologies.

Conferences at a Glance - Tuesday

A streamlined itinerary of Tuesday's conferences, including Modern Machine Shop's Top Shop Awards ceremony, at your fingertips. Find out more about today's conferences below.

Update Your Headshot for Free!

Gardner Business Media’s IMTS booth offers the opportunity to engage with its brands, tell your story and learn about your industry peers. Plus, there’s an opportunity for a free professional headshot.

Additive Manufacturing Insights from Formnext 2021

Additive manufacturing encapsulates more than the 3D printer, and so too does AM's largest trade show. Lessons and trends gleaned from the 2021 in-person event.

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 the Association For Manufacturing Technology and Gardner Business Media. The new show creates one event in the United States dedicated to all aspects of industrial additive manufacturing.

Mazak's Brian Papke Receives Al Moore Award

Throughout his career at Mazak, Papke has promoted, supported and expanded applications of machine tools and manufacturing technology.

March Cutting Tool Orders Highest in 13 Months

March cutting tool orders were $177.6 million, close to pre-lockdown level. GBI: Metalworking Index indicates cutting tool orders will increase through 2021.

AMT and the Reshoring Initiative Open Supply Chain Survey

AMT and the Reshoring Initiative have opened a survey to ask industry professionals about current sourcing issues and the future of reshoring. The survey closes February 28.

IMTS' Miles For Manufacturing Raises Funds for STEM Students

IMTS is currently running a virtual iteration of its Miles for Manufacturing charity runs and walks that raise money for underserved STEM and robotics students.

2020 NYX Awards Recognize IMTS Network Marketing Excellence

IMTS Network won four Gold Awards and 10 Silver Awards at the 2020 NYX Awards, a competition that recognizes excellence in marketing communications.

IMTS Spark Knowledge Centers Provide In-Depth Manufacturing Information

Gardner Business Media and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology have partnered to produce in-depth knowledge centers addressing key topics in manufacturing that will shape the industry in years to come.

Adjusting Supply Chains in U.S. Manufacturing

As the novel coronavirus presents challenges for manufacturers and new opportunities for suppliers, manufacturers should not miss the chance to strengthen their supply chains.

IMTS 2020 Canceled in Compliance with Coronavirus Precautions

It is the first time IMTS has had to cancel a show since World War II.

What Makes a Top Shop?

The annual Top Shops Conference will feature expert advice on running and maintaining a successful shop.

On Display at Eastec 2019

Here is an overview of some of the CNC machining and other technology showcased at the biennial manufacturing trade show.

Industry News of Note: May 2019

NIMS partners with Festo to develop Industry 4.0 skill credentials, an annual Siemens event now invites non-users, and more industry news.

Manufacturing to Meet Tech Community at MT360

I will hold onstage conversations with additive manufacturing and collaborative automation leaders as part of the new technology event to premier May 12-14, 2020, in Santa Clara, California.

Sherrill Manufacturing Recognized for Success in Reshoring

The award is given by the Reshoring Initiative, PMA, AMT, and NTMA honoring companies for effectively reshoring products, parts or tooling made by metalworking.

Earn Recognition for Your Reshoring Efforts

Companies that have successfully reshored products, parts or tooling made primarily by metal forming, fabricating, casting or machining, including additive manufacturing, are invited to apply by January 31 for the Second National Reshoring Award.

How We Misread Productivity Gains in the Debate About Manufacturing Jobs

Manufacturing appears to lead other sectors in productivity growth, but productivity measures pick up factors besides automation. Recognizing this fact changes the terms of part of the public debate.

Silicon Valley Firms Point to Digitalization as a Golden Opportunity for Manufacturers

This report summarizes the findings from the sources of many transformational technologies that focus on digitalizing the manufacturing industry.

Labs Teach Students and Educators about Smart Manufacturing Technologies and More

For educators, classroom-style Learning Labs offer instruction on smart manufacturing technologies and high-end technology, and students can interact with equipment on the show floor’s smaller Learning Labs.

Redesign Challenge Rocks the Student Summit

The Air Rocket Challenge is one of many examples of the hands-on activities in which students can “play” creatively, while also using their STEM skills.

Robotics, Smart Manufacturing Engage Students and Educators at Summit

Every edition of the IMTS Smartforce Student Summit features new and exciting opportunities for students and educators in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and this 11th edition is no exception.

Make Your Way to the ETC - Digital Transformation

A decade after MTConnect was first introduced at IMTS, connected devices are offered by a host of suppliers here at the show. See the best examples of the technology in action in AMT’s Emerging Technology Center in the North Building.

FIRST Teams’ Display and Competition Launch

A special display area at the Smartforce Student Summit is designated for students involved in Illinois FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) teams to display their Lego or robot projects and interact with other summit attendees.

Find Digital and Additive Technologies in AMT's Emerging Technology Centers

IMTS 2018: The overall goal of the ETC is to inform and educate the manufacturing community about advancements in technology that will impact the industry’s future.

Students Experience the Manufacturing Classroom of the Future

As the future of our manufacturing workforce, it’s important for students attending the Smartforce Student Summit to understand what technologies they will be working with once they enter the workforce.

Miles for Manufacturing 5K Benefits School STEM Programs

The Miles for Manufacturing 5K attracts more than 300 runners and walkers from IMTS. All proceeds benefit school STEM programs in underserved communities.

At IMTS, the IIoT Is Clearly at Hand

IMTS is a prime example of how the IIoT and digitalization have changed manufacturing.

Doug Woods and IMTS: The Past Is Prologue

By beginning his career in the manufacturing industry learning from his grandfather, Doug Woods, president of AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, has seen major shifts in technology. Lessons he learned from the past are still applicable in finding value in today’s show.

Still More to See at IMTS

With over 2,400 exhibitors on 1.3 million square feet of floor space, IMTS 2018 has the broadest display of technology ever.

Changes in Automotive Tech Driving Manufacturing Modifications

Material and powertrain advancements are the two main drivers changing the auto industry. Consider the implications for manufacturing.

Using Data to Do Better in Manufacturing

Although the Smart Manufacturing Experience 2018 event in Boston may not have provided a simple, clear definition of “smart manufacturing,” it did provide a broad experience of what smart manufacturing can be like.

The Machine Tool Industry Is Booming Globally

U.S. machine tool purchases rose in 2017, as shown by the 2017 World Machine Tool Survey. A global boom now makes it hard for U.S. shops to get new machines.

Thinking about Current Manufacturing Trends

The recent MFG Meeting covered topics that capture the “ponderables” for forward-thinking manufacturing companies.

Manufacturing News of Note: March 2018

IMTS 2018 opens registration, partnership enables remote access to CNCs, and other industry news.

Why (and How) to Benchmark Your Machining Business

Doug Woods, president of AMT—The Association For Manufacturing Technology, shares the importance of benchmarking your manufacturing business and how the Top Shops program and conference can help.

A Great Man with a Great Bow Tie

AMT–The Association For Manufacturing Technology presented the Albert W. Moore AMT Leadership Award to Marcus B. Crotts at its Annual Business Meeting. The award recognized Mr. Crotts for his outstanding support of the manufacturing technology industry. His distinctive bow tie was also honored!

Cyber Security for Machine Shops and Manufacturers

Cyber security is now a major issue for manufacturers. Here's a handy list of guides, software and training centers offered by key U.S. government agencies to help companies lower the risk of cyber threats.

MTConnect Institute Announces Student Challenge

It's a competition designed to encourage college students to come up with ideas and applications for improving manufacturing with the MTConnect standard. The aim is to build awareness of advanced manufacturing technologies among college students, as well as lead to innovations that help manufacturers, especially those serving the defense industry.

Diving into Innovation

Attendees at the recent MFG Meeting in Orlando had an opportunity to immerse themselves in the most important aspects of innovation as force for revitalizing the manufacturing industry.

The MFG Meeting Opens in Arizona

History, style and springtime converge as a fitting backdrop for one of the most important gatherings of industry associations.

Video: Meet the MT Ambassadors

AMT—the Association For Manufacturing Technology produced this video to introduce its “MT Ambassadors,” young manufacturing professionals making the case to other young people about the rewards of manufacturing careers.

AMT’s Presence in Brazil

AMT—The Association For Manufacturing Technology is helping its member companies to establish operations within Brazil to build relationships and explore that market’s potential.

Soaring Together at the MFG Meeting

Overall, the mood at the recent Manufacturing for Growth (MFG) meeting was buoyant; worries about health care costs, the federal budget and the skills shortage are creating significant headwinds for economic recovery. Compelling advice on maintaining a winning attitude from a former jet fighter pilot ended the meeting on a lofty tone.

Technology Roundup from IMTS 2012

Tim Shinbara, Technology Director at AMT—The Association For Manufacturing Technology, saw much that was new and different at IMTS 2012, but also noticed many advancements in traditional manufacturing that he found interesting and significant. His report is balanced and readable, a worthy summary of tech news from the show.

Key Industry Groups Announce Merger at MFG Meeting

AMT—The Association For Manufacturing Technology and AMTDA—The American Machine Tool Distributors Association have merged. Although benefits and advantages to members of both trade groups are cited as the reason for the merger, the entire manufacturing industry appears to be well-served by this development.

Understanding MTConnect Agents and Adapters

MTConnect agents and their corresponding device adapters are simply small computer programs that work together so that MTConnect can make shop equipment and networks more readily connectible. In a nutshell, adapters enable existing shopfloor devices “to speak MTConnect,” and agents enable MTConnect messages and data files to be transmitted across a network to MTConnect-compatible applications.

The Need to Know Is Basic

An MTConnect-enabled monitoring system gives this shop a clear and simple picture of machine tool usage.

Making the Right Connections at IMTS 2010

IMTS is a big event, to say the least, and making the most of the show requires proper planning. This article is here to help.

AMT's China Technology Center Is Open For Business

Although the official opening is not scheduled until late October 2004, the Association For Manufacturing Technology’s (AMT) Technology and Service Center is up and operating, with 26 AMT members participating. The center is located in Shanghai’s Pudong region in the Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone.

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