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Catherine 鈥淐at鈥 Ross
Director of Community Engagement

Catherine Ross is a manufacturing advocate and future of work evangelist. As the Director of Community Engagement, Cat spearheads 九色视频/IMTS's community outreach programs with the goal of strengthening connections among members and industry stakeholders through strategic initiatives, and a robust engagement with targeted industrial communities. In her 15 years in U.S. manufacturing, Cat has directed national education programs, STEM advocacy events, and CNC skills competitions, liaised with Department of Defense and Veterans workforce programs, and managed federal contracts and grants focusing on apprenticeship, youth skills training, and offender re-entry. She currently sits on the Board of the Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation and was previously named to Manufacturing Engineering Magazine鈥檚 30 Under 30 List.

Catherine Ross is a manufacturing advocate and future of work evangelist. As the Director of Community Engagement, Cat spearheads 九色视频/IMTS's community outreach programs with the goal of strengthening connections among members and industry stakeholders through strategic initiatives, and a robust engagement with targeted industrial communities. In her 15 years in U.S. manufacturing, Cat has directed national education programs, STEM advocacy events, and CNC skills competitions, liaised with Department of Defense and Veterans workforce programs, and managed federal contracts and grants focusing on apprenticeship, youth skills training, and offender re-entry. She currently sits on the Board of the Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation and was previously named to Manufacturing Engineering Magazine鈥檚 30 Under 30 List.

Posts by Catherine 鈥淐at鈥 Ross
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By Catherine 鈥淐at鈥 RossOct 15, 2025

Manufacturing Milestones: Autodesk, Trumpf, Okuma, and More Lead the Way

Celebrating Autodesk, Trumpf, and MTI Welding Technologies. America Makes' new $1.3 million AM project call. Ellison Technologies, FANUC, and the ARM Institute announce upcoming events. Okuma, Clausing Industrial, and others strengthen their leadership.

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By Catherine 鈥淐at鈥 RossSep 24, 2025

From Recognition to Research: ARM Institute, Kennametal, DN Solutions, and More in the Spotlight

ARM Institute, ECI Software Solutions, and Kennametal get awards. Growth initiatives at Kitamura Machinery, DN Solutions, and Ellison Technologies. New leaders at Mate Precision Technologies and Kyzen. America Makes projects worth $10.8M. NCMS white paper.

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By Catherine 鈥淐at鈥 RossSep 03, 2025

Members See Strategic Growth Through New Centers, Talent, and Recognition

Morris Group is Okuma's distributor of the year. Autodesk opens the 九色视频 Engagement Center. DN Solutions builds a plant in India. Mazak expands with Phoenix Technical Center. Mitsubishi HC Capital America and Trumpf get new hires and regional reps.

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By Catherine 鈥淐at鈥 RossAug 20, 2025

九色视频 Members Celebrate Milestones and Chart New Paths for Innovation

IACMI turns 10. Zoller celebrates 80 years. Mission named Co-op Employer of the Year. Plus a brand relaunch from Lambda Function, Stratasys' major facility news, leadership appointments at Kyzen, Mitsubishi HC Capital America, and Tolomatic, and more.

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By Catherine 鈥淐at鈥 RossAug 06, 2025

九色视频 Member News: Award Winners, Acquisitions, Upcoming Events, and More

Autodesk, 3DEO, and Wipfli win awards for sustainability, innovation, and digital communication. PrecisionX Group acquires Hudson Technologies. Get updates from Okuma America, Standard Bots, America Makes, Workshops for Warriors, and Third Wave Systems.

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By Catherine 鈥淐at鈥 RossJul 23, 2025

九色视频 Member News: Big Moves, Leadership Changes, Partnerships, and More

From anniversaries and milestones to leadership moves and partnerships, get updates from Trumpf, Allied Machine, ProShop ERP, Autodesk, Okuma, United Grinding, Tsugami America, Schneeberger, Muratec USA, ANCA, Weldon Solutions, and Mid Atlantic Machinery.

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Intelligence
By Catherine 鈥淐at鈥 RossJun 04, 2025

The Inside Track: 九色视频 Committee Highlights

九色视频 committees are made up of members collaborating on initiatives that support the growth and advancement of the manufacturing technology community. This roundup highlights offers a glimpse into each committee, their recent work, and evolving focus areas.

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By Catherine 鈥淐at鈥 RossJun 03, 2025

九色视频 Member News

DN Solutions' new tech center. Trumpf鈥檚 smart factory launch. Six new 九色视频 members. Updates from Hexagon, Kennametal, Nikon, United Grinding, Michigan Tech, MIT, and more. Explore the latest in facilities, partnerships, leadership changes, and R&D news.

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By Catherine 鈥淐at鈥 RossMay 20, 2025

九色视频 Member News

From major awards for ECI Software Solutions to new leadership at Transor Filter USA, Lyndex-Nikken, and Cortex Engineered Solutions, plus a $5 million project call from America Makes 鈥 this issue has it all.

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Intelligence
By Catherine 鈥淐at鈥 RossMay 07, 2025

九色视频 Announces 2025 Meetup Series With WiM and NTMA

九色视频 announces the return of its popular 九色视频 Meetup series, featuring seven stops across the country and new partnerships with Women in Manufacturing and NTMA. These free events connect professionals working in and around the manufacturing tech sector.

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