AMT and NAM Announce Historic Partnership to Promote the Importance of Manufacturing in the U.S. Economy CEO and Former Governor Engler Delivering Keynote Address at the IMTS Emerging Technology Center McLean, Va. . . .  AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology announced today that it is joining forces with the National Association of...read more »

A team of researchers from the University of Alberta and the National Institute for Nanotechnology has extended the operating life of an unsealed plastic solar cell from mere hours to eight months. U of A chemistry researcher David Rider says plastic solar-cell technology is a very competitive field and the accomplishment by the U...read more »

A specialist in custom printing, fabrication, and electronic control products, Wilson-Hurd is pleased to announce that it is now ITAR registered. This registration shows that Wilson-Hurd has the knowledge and understanding to comply with the ARMS Export Control Act (AECE) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Receiving ITAR registration implies that Wilson-Hurd has...read more »

MaxTech Circuit, the membrane switch innovators, announces new custom stainless steel membrane switch keyboards. Designed for rugged environments these keyboards are meant to last. Keyboard edge and metal keys can be 100% sealed and still provide excellent tactile response. The tactile response options range from metal domes, Duraswitch ™ Pushgate or tactile rubber. Perfect...read more »

April U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $222.36 million, according to AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association.  This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTC program, was down 15.6% from March but up 102.7% from the total of $109.69 million reported for April 2009. ...read more »

Lockheed Martin has agreed to exhibit a full-scale model of its F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter during IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show 2010, being held at Chicago’s McCormick Place September 13-18. The F-35 Lightning II is a 5th generation fighter, combining advanced stealth with fighter speed and agility, fully fused sensor...read more »