A seasoned show producer, Martha Sproehnle brings a passion for detail and a high level of organization to IMTS and even to gatherings at her home. Effervescent, witty, and thoughtful, she makes you instantly feel energized, appreciated, and comfortable.

Companies that have successfully reshored metal-worked products, parts, or tooling are invited to compete for the National Metalworking Reshoring Award, sponsored by The Reshoring Initiative, AMT, PMA, and NTMA. View award details and enter to win, at www.amtonline.org/reshoringaward.

Digital manufacturing is taking a cue from successful pro sports teams who make smart draft picks and trades to fill gaps in their line-up. Companies offering Manufacturing-as-a-Service (MaaS) are stepping in as free agents to pair customers, who need quickly produced parts and prototypes, with a network of idle machinery and available talent in manufacturing companies.

Want an earful of manufacturing-centric information? The new twice-monthly Tech Trends podcast from AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology—helps listeners stay abreast of developments in additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, automation, CAD/CAM, composite materials, lasers, machine learning, machine tool, machining, material science, and nanotechnology.

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Follow Sean Delaney as he completes a three-year advanced manufacturing apprenticeship with support from IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show. Discover what he’s learning—and how it will lead to earning in the Apprentice Blog. #imtsapprentice.