MT Magazine January/February 2026

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026

MT MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

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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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Advancing Means Getting Ahead by Gary S. Vasilash

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Pockets of Opportunity Amid Economic Headwinds by Chris Downs

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The Big Picture Low Hanging Fruit or Still Ripening? 2026 Sector Updates

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Happy New Year, Happy Show Year by Michelle Edmonson

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Building the Blueprint to Innovation: IMTS+ and Hexagon’s Partnership Journey by Cathy Ma

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Pedal to the Metal

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by Stephen LaMarca

Between Blockbuster Events, You’re Not Cut Loose From Insights by Chris Chidzik

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COVER DESIGN Jacob McCloskey | Graphic Designer

INFOGRAPHIC DESIGN Low Hanging Fruit or Still Ripening? 2026 Sector Updates Hailey Sarnecki | Graphic Designer

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