MT Magazine July/August 2023

MT MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

JULY/AUGUST 2023

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Table of Contents

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Click See what’s trending on AMTonline.org

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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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Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (More or Less) by Gary S. Vasilash

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The Big Picture Fleet Modifications May Shape the Aerospace Industry’s Resiliency

Head South for Summer Travel: Make Plans for Formnext Forum Austin by Peter Eelman

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IMTS+ ‘Road Trippin’ with Steve’ Show Premieres July 27 by Michelle Edmonson

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Nickel Alloy (Inconel) Lore by Stephen LaMarca

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Flying Lessons

by Chris Chidzik

COVER DESIGN Hailey Sarnecki | Graphic Designer

INFOGRAPHIC DESIGN Fleet Modifications May Shape the Aerospace Industry’s Resiliency Jacob McCloskey | Graphic Designer

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