Formnext Chicago Brings Global Event to US Market

In a highly anticipated move, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced the target rate would be cut 50 basis points, bringing the federal funds rate to a 4.75% to 5% target range.

The Reshoring Initiative's 2023 report highlights a robust trend in U.S. manufacturing, with 287,000 jobs announced, driven by essential goods, strategic policies, and responses to global events.

Direct mail is finding its way back into the spectrum and companies are starting to realize just how much it can complement their digital efforts. Direct mail adds an additional layer of substance to your overall message.

Registration has now opened for Formnext Chicago, the North American edition of Formnext, the world’s premier additive manufacturing show. Formnext Chicago will be held April 8-10, 2025, at McCormick Place.

Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders report published by AMT, totaled $321.7 million in July 2024, showing declines of 19.3% from June 2024 and 7.8% compared to July 2023.

IMTS 2024 opens this week, boasting big numbers, as the weight of machinery exhibited tops 40 million pounds; conference registration doubles; and new technology attractions and events expand. IMTS runs Sept. 9-14 at Chicago's McCormick Place.

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The Stages throughout IMTS feature executive conversations and presentations on AI transformation and empowerment, innovation and change management, digital transformation, growing the defense industrial base, manufacturing infrastructure, and much more.

Europe’s mixed economic landscape presents challenges and cautious optimism. The European industry exhibits mixed feelings but remains robust with opportunities across various industrial sectors. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.

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