March 6, 2020 The Internet of Things: Where We Are, and Where We're Headed Evolution or revolution, we’re on a journey that will surely affect…everything.Nowadays, a frequent question is, “When will the Internet of Things materially impact me or my...
March 2, 2020 2020: The Manufacturing Election This year, Americans will head to the polls to decide which party controls state capitals, the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, and the White House. It's...
February 27, 2020 Make a Connection and Help Prepare a New Generation of Ag Leaders Did you ever meet someone for the first time and instantly make a connection? Remember that feeling of excitement and discovery? Maybe even a realization that some part of you...
February 27, 2020 Manufacturing's Top Priority: Transform Public Perception to Close the Skills Gap Inspiring tomorrow’s workforce to consider a career in manufacturing is a tall task, and transforming the perception of our industry should be a top priority for AEM and our...
February 27, 2020 AEM Internships and My 'Proud Mom' Moments I learned a few weeks back that Fred Vieira was promoted to Director, International Exhibitions & Events and CONEXPO Latin America Show Director here at AEM. While Fred and I...
February 27, 2020 Whether You Know It or Not, You're a Mentor to Somebody I was always a little jealous of people who knew exactly what they wanted to be when they grew up.Looking back, it seems as if certain school-age peers of mine were inspired to...
February 13, 2020 Commodity Classic 2020: See Your Future Clearly The premier commercial farmer conference in North America is just a couple of weeks away, and AEM is committed to doing its part to build momentum for agriculture by working to...
February 11, 2020 There's No Trade Show Quite Like IFPE The equipment manufacturing industry looks forward to a certain large show held every three years in Las Vegas, anxiously awaiting the opportunity to gather together and discuss...
February 6, 2020 Aftermarket Success: How to Address Customer Expectations What's your competitive advantage?You'd be surprised how often people immediately jump into product features when I ask that question. The digital economy is here, and customer...
January 27, 2020 Optimizing your Exhibit ROI: Trade Show Spending for Results The majority of exhibitors are looking for ways to stretch their investments in exhibit marketing. Or, stated another way, they’re trying to figure out how to get more bang for...
January 12, 2021 5 Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2021 Both the immediate and long-term future of the manufacturing industry will be defined by the development of a number of ever-evolving and prominent trends. These trends are...
October 11, 2021 USTR Announces Reopening of China Tariff Exclusion Process for 549 Products U.S. Trade Representative Tai announced the reinstatement of a targeted exclusion process for 549 products currently subjected to Section 301 tariffs on China. The exclusion...
March 18, 2021 Industry Executives Make Strong Case on Capitol Hill AEM’s Advocacy Team and 35 executives made a forceful case for pro-growth, pro-jobs policies as part of the 2021 AEM March Virtual Fly-in.The group engaged in more than three...
January 12, 2021 5 Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2021 Both the immediate and long-term future of the manufacturing industry will be defined by the development of a number of ever-evolving and prominent trends. These trends are...
September 23, 2021 Equipment Manufacturers Push for Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill on Capitol Hill AEM’s Advocacy Team joined 50 equipment manufacturing representatives in Washington for two days of meetings with lawmakers on Capitol Hill as they pushed for the immediate...
June 7, 2021 Equipment Manufacturers Meet with Transportation Secretary Buttigieg U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg met with more than two dozen equipment manufacturing executives and AEM staff to discuss how President Biden’s American Jobs Plan...
August 2, 2021 The Era of Precision Agriculture Has Arrived The USDA has identified three pillars of sustainability for the agriculture industry: reduced environmental impact, increased productivity and yield, and a better overall...
May 17, 2021 Target This Overlooked Talent Pool to Help Meet Workforce Demands By Julie Davis, AEM Director of Workforce DevelopmentIt’s no secret that manufacturers across the nation are struggling to fill open positions. With workforce shortages slowing...
June 14, 2021 5 Common Modern Dairy Industry Myths Debunked By Austin Gellings, AEM Agricultural Services ManagerThe dairy industry is one of the most prominent and impactful forms of agriculture in the United States today. As with...
January 11, 2021 5 Predictions for an Unpredictable 2021 What’s in store for the construction industry? How will OEMs and rental companies adapt to better serve their customers? How are customer needs changing? And in the face of a...