

India's manufacturing PMI hit a near-record in October, fueled by defense and aerospace investments. Major foreign automaker projects highlight India’s manufacturing expansion and clean mobility shift. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
Shipments of cutting tools totaled $222 million for the United States in September 2025. Orders increased 5.3% from August 2025 and 14.7% from September 2024. Year-to-date shipments totaled $1.88 billion, down 1.1% from the same period in 2024.


Manufacturing's time to shine; The paradox of tariffs; MTForecast takeaways for marketers; and more.


China's manufacturing sector continues its recovery, with economic output accelerating, driven by robust automotive performance. The expansion of EV production reflects China’s shift in industrial focus. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.


AMT’s MTForecast 2025 offered practical insights into differentiated messaging, customer-centric positioning, and the integration of AI and decision intelligence into marketing strategy.
The U.S. manufacturing industry – the world’s second largest and a global leader in advanced manufacturing – grows stronger through new opportunities, legislation, and technological innovations. These drivers converge at IMTS 2026, Sept. 14-19 in Chicago.


Steel tariffs spark debate: protecting the U.S. steel industry while raising costs for manufacturers and consumers. This article explores impacts, trade-offs, and policy options.


Gleason turns 160; Autodesk, Epicor, and Kyzen earn major honors; and Mastercam expands its footprint. Plus, leadership updates from Muratec USA, Sandvik Coromant, and AddUp, and new education initiatives from Autodesk, Big Daishowa, FANUC, and Penn State.


Manufacturers face a year of transition as 2026 brings renewed growth, driven by technology, defense, and energy investment amid ongoing economic, policy, and global shifts.


Positive GDP projections boost business sentiment across Southeast Asia, while new projects in Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam focus on electric vehicles and semiconductors. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.