MT Magazine March/April 2026

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Finding Certainty in Uncertainty in Manufacturing in North America AMT Vice President – Research Kevin Bowers joined the “People B4 Machines” podcast to discuss smarter automation, AI adoption, taking a strategic approach to reshoring, and navigating uncertainty by building resiliency rather than chasing the illusion of certainty.

AI Reshapes Manufacturing: Practical Use Cases, Economic Tailwinds, and Why Leaders Should Act Now Artificial intelligence has moved beyond hype. At the recent AMT Winter Economic Forum, attendees explored real-world use cases, the investments driving demand, and the business opportunities available to manufacturers with this technology.

Additive Manufacturing in Aerospace: Applications, Materials & Trends From jet engines and airframes to satellites and in-orbit manufacturing, aerospace 3D printing is changing how components are designed, built, and supplied. This article explores where AM is delivering real performance gains today, the materials and processes making it possible, and the trends driving its rapid adoption.

Medical 3D Printing: Applications, Types, and FDA Guidelines Additive manufacturing is used for its rapid production, complex geometries, and customization to produce health care products, including implants, surgical tools, and anatomical models. Learn where this fast-evolving technology is making the biggest impact, what works (or doesn’t), how it’s used at the point of care, and what lies ahead.

Must Love Dogs (and 3D Printing) Their passion for pets and obsession with technology took them from the basement to Times Square. This episode of the IMTS+ Original Series “Passion Project” features the story of how 3DPets leveraged additive manufacturing to create custom prosthetics and mobility devices for pets.