MT Magazine January/February 2026

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The Inside Track: AMT Committee Highlights From AIM, E&S, Global, and TIC AMT’s Automation in Manufacturing, Economics & Statistics, Global, and Technology Issues committees support the growth and advancement of the manufacturing technology community. The latest committee highlights include trend tracking initiatives for automation; category revisions for the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders program; a new mission and charter for the Global Committee; and key membership updates.

Using Trade Shows To Build Your Brand and Generate Qualified Leads Trade shows remain one of the most effective ways to meet buyers face to face and shorten sales cycles. With most attendees holding purchasing authority, events offer a concentrated environment for demonstrating technology, gathering customer needs, and qualifying leads quickly. Beyond visibility, shows help test messaging, assess competition and market trends, and strengthen long-term business relationships.

Opportunity and Innovation: Manufacturing’s Moment Is Now U.S. manufacturing is surging, driven by strong demand, favorable policy, and new investment in defense, aerospace, and space sectors. Advances in industrial AI, automation, and robotics are laying the groundwork for big gains, especially in contract manufacturing. As IMTS 2026 approaches, it positions itself as more than a show: It’s a springboard for the innovations shaping tomorrow’s factories.

Sharp Tools, Sharper Profits As the owner of Pro-Cam Services discovered, upgrading from a manual to an automatic drill-sharpening system can significantly transform your shop floor. Consistently sharp tools means fewer broken taps, cleaner holes, reduced scrap, and faster throughput. What started as a quick IMTS demo turned into a clear ROI case: better quality, less waste, and a more reliable, efficient workflow overall.