Trumpf links up and locks in. Renishaw makes Raman more accessible. In metrology we trust. HyperMILL spins up the crowd. Printing rockets and rebuilding supply chains.
In a move widely telegraphed since the last meeting, the Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate for the second consecutive meeting, landing at a target range of 3.75% to 4.00%.
India's new trade agreement with EFTA guarantees $100 billion in investments, while electronics and defense exports are set for significant expansion. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
The put a GPU in body armor. Okuma expands strategic leadership. Hexagon extends its reach (and its ruler). Parker plugs in. From startup to supply chain staple.
Q3 tariff survey results and practical tariff guidance; Dallas goes big on MT; Sharpie's domestic production investment pays off, and more.
More than 500 U.S. manufacturers identify the keys to boosting domestic production: building a skilled workforce, applying total cost of ownership principles, managing costs, and preparing for geopolitical risk.
Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report, totaled $210.6 million in August 2025, decreasing 2.7% from July 2025 and 1.8% from August 2024. Year-to-date shipments totaled $1.66 billion, down 2.7% from the same period in 2024.
Humanoid robots expand in China, driving demand for ultra-precision tools like lathes and grinding machines. This is backed by AI+ guidelines and large investments, like a major robotics plant in Jiangsu. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
New trade realities set in for Southeast Asia. Market confidence returns, foreign buyers engage suppliers, and new FDI goes to advanced technology, green energy, and infrastructure-related industries. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
Tariffs, like the new Section 232 tariffs, are reshaping how manufacturers plan, invest, and compete – with consequences that extend well beyond the balance sheet. Here are some important takeaways and insights from AMT’s 2025 Q3 Spot Survey.