MT Magazine January/February 2025

MT MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2025

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Table of Contents

Click See what’s trending

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Manufacturing Matters Get details on the latest industry news

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AMT Upcoming Events Important manufacturing technology dates and events to bookmark

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Additive, Digital, Generative: Emerged and Emerging Tech by Gary S. Vasilash

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The Big Picture Emerging Technology Accelerators and Barriers

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Inspiration Everywhere: Elevating the IMTS Experience by Michelle Edmonson

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‘Passion Project’ Debuts in February by Bonnie Gurney

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Convergent Manufacturing Platform at IMTS Moves AM Closer to a Tipping Point by Bonnie Gurney

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Trump Returns to Washington by Amber Thomas

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Race of Thrones

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by Stephen LaMarca

Powering Technology and Human Progress by Chris Chidzik

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COVER DESIGN Hailey Sarnecki | Senior Graphic Designer

INFOGRAPHIC DESIGN Emerging Technology Accelerators and Barriers Hailey Sarnecki | Graphic Designer

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