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By Stephen LaMarcaFeb 07, 2025

A deeply disruptive AI has entered the chat. Cobot vs. robot — who wins? IFR's 2025 robot trends. Should you 'can' your old CAM software? JDC-Miller partners with Hexagon.

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By Mike LauerFeb 07, 2025

Overall 2024 GDP growth for the ASEAN trading bloc was 4.5%. Growth is projected to continue in 2025, with the best target markets for the U.S. machine tool industry being Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.

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By AMTFeb 06, 2025

This issue features Trump’s presidency and what it means for manufacturing, critical economic updates, risk mitigation through reshoring, and more.

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By Benjamin MosesFeb 05, 2025

While NFL teams usually limit their rookies’ play, quarterback Jayden Daniels led the perpetually inept Washington Commanders deep into the playoffs and rewrote record books. His secret? Virtual reality training. Imagine what it can do for manufacturing.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossFeb 04, 2025

Zoller turns 80. ANCA co-founders awarded medal. Renishaw receives partnership award. New building designs for NSH USA. CR Onsrud expands. New leaders join Mastercam, Vollmer. The ARM Institute goes to SXSW. Industry and education partnerships grow.

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By Carlos MorteraFeb 03, 2025

The two largest recipients of foreign investment in Latin America, Brazil and Mexico, are poised for significant opportunities and GDP growth for 2025 as various industries show strength and resilience. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.

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By Benjamin MosesJan 31, 2025

Factors like reshoring and the expansion of the defense, medical, and space sectors drive manufacturing's adoption of emerging technologies. Explore the accelerators and barriers of automation, additive manufacturing, generative AI, and digital twins.

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By Stephen LaMarcaJan 31, 2025

A deeply disruptive AI has entered the chat. Cobot vs. robot — who wins? IFR's 2025 robot trends. Should you 'can' your old CAM software? JDC-Miller partners with Hexagon.

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By Harry MoserJan 31, 2025

The Reshoring Initiative advocates for apprenticeships as a path to success in manufacturing. AMT President Doug Woods agrees – he began as one! Learn how it grew his love for lifelong learning, leadership, and underscored the value of hands-on training.

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By Kristin BartschiJan 30, 2025

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released their first estimate of GDP for the fourth quarter of 2024. According to the first estimate, GDP grew 2.3% at an annualized rate. This was driven by strong consumer demand but held back by lagging investment.

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