Bullen Ultrasonics, a leader in precision machining of advanced ceramics, glass and specialty materials using proprietary ultrasonic and laser-based technologies, announced that its Miller Williams Facility in Eaton, Ohio, has been named one of six finalists for the 2026 IndustryWeek Best Plants Awards.
IACMI–The Composites Institute®, announced the winners of its inaugural Rising Star Awards, a nationwide initiative aimed at highlighting emerging talent in the manufacturing industry.
IMTS 2026 – The International Manufacturing Technology Show will expand its role as the manufacturing industry’s leading education destination with a broader lineup of conferences, including the new IMTS Industrial AI Conference, a full-day event on Sept. 16 focused on reality-based AI knowledge for manufacturers.
New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $593.6 million in April 2026.
The Manufacturing Institute announced the inaugural recipients of the FAME Catalyst Grant, which will seed the formation of six new chapters of the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) as part of the MI’s new AI Skills Initiative.
To better compete globally, the United States should develop a comprehensive industrial strategy to align resources for manufacturing and maximize the national security and economic impacts of the Manufacturing USA program, a proven model that connects the key actors.