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Christopher Chidzik
Principal Economist

Chris is currently the Principal Economist at AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology where he examines trends in the overall economy that affect the demand for manufacturing technology. For over five years, Chris has managed surveys which compile the data necessary to get a full picture of the U.S. manufacturing landscape. Prior to AMT, Chris held varied roles in data analytics, research, sales, and marketing in an array of industries and settings. Chris holds a master’s degree in economics from The American University.

Chris is currently the Principal Economist at AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology where he examines trends in the overall economy that affect the demand for manufacturing technology. For over five years, Chris has managed surveys which compile the data necessary to get a full picture of the U.S. manufacturing landscape. Prior to AMT, Chris held varied roles in data analytics, research, sales, and marketing in an array of industries and settings. Chris holds a master’s degree in economics from The American University.

Posts by Christopher Chidzik
Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikNov 16, 2023

US Cutting Tool Orders Totaled $201.4 Million in September 2023, Bringing the Year-to-Date Total Up 8.1% From 2022

August 2023 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $219.2 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikNov 13, 2023

September 2023 Manufacturing Technology Orders Down, Still Above Historical Averages

New orders of manufacturing technology totaled $398.9 million in September 2023, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikOct 19, 2023

US Cutting Tool Orders Totaled $219.2 Million in August 2023, Bringing the Month-to-Month Total Up 16.2% From July 2023

August 2023 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $219.2 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikOct 09, 2023

August Orders of Manufacturing Technology Grow 16.1% From July, Totaling $404.2 million; Large OEMs Increase Purchases of Specialized Machinery

New orders of manufacturing technology totaled $404.2 million in August 2023, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.

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Advocacy
By Christopher ChidzikSep 30, 2023

Positive or Grounded? MT Order Trends in Energy

Given the trends seen in the first half of 2023, the energy sector is likely to remain an important customer for manufacturing technology. 

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikSep 27, 2023

US Cutting Tool Orders Totaled $189.6 Million in July 2023, Bringing Year-to-Date Total Up 9.4% From 2022

July 2023 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $189.6 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikSep 11, 2023

July 2023 Manufacturing Technology Orders Total $353.9 Million; Year-to-Date Gap Narrows Despite Entering Usual Seasonal Slowdown

New orders of manufacturing technology totaled $353.9 million in July 2023, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikAug 15, 2023

US Cutting Tool Orders Totaled $217.3 Million in June 2023, Bringing Year-to-Year Total Up 23.5% From 2022

June 2023 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $217.3 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikAug 14, 2023

June 2023 Orders of Manufacturing Technology Reach $411.3 Million; Slide From Peak Continues, but Orders Remain Above Historical Average

New orders of manufacturing technology totaled $411.3 million in June 2023, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikAug 01, 2023

Infographic: Fleet Modifications May Shape the Aerospace Industry's Resiliency

The following infographic examines the projected growth and evolution of the aerospace industry. There have been several notable investments in new airlines (planes) made by major commercial airlines, which could keep production and capital investment...

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