advanced manufacturers
The bus stops here
Our series showcases the innovative people and companies using advanced manufacturing techniques and technologies.  Vanessa Chris visits Canadian Blue Bird’s Brantford, Ont. manufacturing plant. Read about how this leading bus maker embraced lean, and won a prestigious honour as one of North America’s best managed plants.

Software directory
All systems go!
If you are looking for information on manufacturing software, you should visit Advanced Manufacturing's online software directory.

Lean Manufacturing Resource Page
Our editors created a special section filled with lean manufacturing information. This includes case studies of lean implementations, and expert advice from some of the world’s top lean consultants and practitioners. Click here to continue your lean journey.

Directory of Collaborative Software and Services Providers

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This is the home for people who embrace advanced manufacturing technologies (AMT). AMTs include "hard" technologies like design engineering tools, industrial automation equipment, and software systems and  "soft" technologies like lean manufacturing.

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Advanced Manufacturing has partnered with carefully-selected third-party vendors to offer manufacturers online and interactive tools. You'll find these services organized in the box to the right. If you are looking for new buyers or suppliers, sourcing software, looking for books or research reports — you'll find it all here.

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