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Trade Policy Remains a Strategic Variable for U.S. Manufacturers
With trade policy continuing to evolve, AMT’s April advocacy webinar, on Tuesday, April 21 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET, will examine the latest tariff developments, legal challenges, and compliance considerations affecting manufacturers. The session focuses on practical implications for sourcing, pricing, and risk management in a volatile policy environment.
How Smaller Exhibitors Can Maximize ROI at IMTS 2026
A smaller booth at IMTS does not mean smaller ROI. Exhibitors focused on the right strategies before and during IMTS, coupled with smart planning, targeted outreach, and the right tools, can generate enough leads to fuel a sales pipeline for more than a year. IMTS Exhibitor Passport can help you achieve and exceed your ROI goals. The early bird rate ends April 30, 2026.
News You Can Use
IMTS 2026 underscores how core capabilities and tech are evolving to enable higher productivity and smarter capital investment decisions, shaping the next era of U.S. manufacturing.
Southeast Asia's manufacturing markets are modernizing quickly, and the region's trade shows are the best place to see it firsthand. Here's your 2026 guide to what's happening and where to go.
February 2026 U.S. cutting tool shipments totaled $225.1 million, up 2% from January and 12.8% from February 2025.
After visiting a leading technology exhibitor at IMTS, this contract machine shop cut inspection times from days to hours while adhering to stricter sector-specific documentation requirements.
Get the recap of AMT’s Spring Economic Update Webinar for insights on manufacturing technology demand, business investment, and the key macroeconomic drivers shaping 2026. Didn’t register? You can still register for free on the webinar landing page to access the webinar content.
What can your fancy new machine do for your shop? After all, the manuals and materials for your new toy can struggle to reflect how machines are built, configured, and operate on the shop floor. AMT’s Technology team is exploring standards‑based methods to describe their real structure, configuration, and operating state so that manufacturing systems can determine what a machine is truly capable of at any given moment. The result is more trustworthy information for digital twins, higher‑quality machine data, and a stronger foundation for interoperability, aligning with the original vision behind MTConnect. Stay tuned for exciting updates!
By the Numbers
U.S. manufacturer confidence remains strong based on continued momentum from 2026 investments in manufacturing technology. By the end of 2025, orders were up across regions to a varying degree. While some of the different growth rates can be attributed to customer industries, the remainder may be the result of differing regional economic trends.Check back for AMT’s analysis of economic conditions and what it could mean for manufacturing technology demand in the remainder of 2026.
Upcoming Events
April 21, 2026: AMT Webinar, Presented by K&L Gates: Navigating the Ever-Evolving Trade Landscape
May 5, 2026: AMT Meetup in Chicago, Illinois
May 7, 2026: AMT Meetup in Cincinnati, Ohio
September 14-19, 2026: IMTS 2026 in Chicago, Illinois
Member News
Zoller debuts its Toolroom of the Year competition. Limble, 5th Axis, and NSH USA expand partnerships and innovation efforts. Learn about upcoming events from Mazak, NIDEC, and C.R. Onsrud. Facility growth at Lang Technik USA and Mitsui Seiki highlights continued industry investment. Read all this and more in the latest AMT Member News.
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