New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report, totaled $732.9 million in August 2026.
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Traveling through Europe with the SMW team broadened my perspective on manufacturing.
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan targets $1.6 trillion in manufacturing investment by 2030, split across $550 billion for traditional industry, $700 billion for emerging tech, and $250 billion for future industries like AI and quantum.
This September, manufacturers filled McCormick Place to see technology in action, talk directly with experts, and consider what could make a difference in their own operations.
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Making smarter decisions about investments, hiring, production planning, and growth – and focusing on what measures create lasting success in manufacturing.
IMTS 2026 drew more than 90,000 registrants, including an estimated 15,000 students, from all 50 states and 113 countries.
The industrial AI era has begun. But today’s applications are only the foundation for what comes next.
Open Mind marks 30 years, America Makes awards $13.2 million for additive research, and DN Solutions earns CMMC Level 2 certification. Plus, awards, acquisitions, workforce initiatives, and leadership changes of AMT members.