Industrial Measures Fall in March 2025
U.S. industrial production decreased in March 2026 after a strong uptick in February, according to the latest report issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Partnerships, Promotions, New Facilities, and Open Houses
Zoller debuts its Toolroom of the Year competition, as Limble, 5th Axis, and NSH USA expand partnerships. Events from Mazak, NIDEC, and C.R. Onsrud, plus facility growth at Lang Technik USA and Mitsui Seiki, highlight continued industry investment.
Momentum of Late-2025 Machinery Demand Carries Into the First 2 Months of 2026
New orders of metalworking machinery totaled $488.9 million in February 2026, increasing 10.7% over January 2026 and 27.4% over February 2025. The total order value through February 2026 has reached $930.5 million, 26% above the first two months of 2025.
Spring Forward With Updates From ARM, Haimer, Hwacheon, Machinery Systems, Meltio, and More
This edition of AMT Member News is packed with new partnerships, acquisitions, and leadership moves across ARM Institute, Haimer USA, Hwacheon, Limble, Lyndex-Nikken, Scotchman Industries, Star SU, and more.
MT Orders Predictably Decline in January After Historic December
New orders of metalworking machinery totaled $441.4 million in January 2026, a decline of 45.8% from December 2025’s record high and an increase of 24.4% over January 2025. The number of units ordered fell to the lowest level since July 2024.
Industry Expansion Continues With Meltio U.S. Partnership, Big Daishowa’s Tools for Schools, and New Distribution Agreements
Learn about alliances between AEC and Meltio, distribution growth from Mastrex and Platinum Tooling, and workforce investments from Big Daishowa, plus leadership, facility, and event updates from Mazak, SMW Autoblok, Xometry, ASTM International, and more.
AMT Tech Report: Job Shop AI Timesavers
Managed manufacturing. Taken to the limit. AIce combat. Grip happens. Standards better sooner than later.
Industrial Measures Point to Continued Manufacturing Technology Demand in 2026
Industrial production increased 0.7% and capacity utilization increased by 0.5% across the U.S. economy from December 2025 to January 2026, according to the latest report issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
MFG Momentum: Lyndex-Nikken Debuts Website, America Makes Awards $8M, and Industry Events Take Shape
Lyndex-Nikken launches a new website. America Makes and NCDMM announce $8 million in funding. Upcoming events from C.R. Onsrud, Mazak, MIT, and the ARM Institute. Leadership news at Haitian Precision USA, Limble, and OGP; Nidec's new tech center, and more.
Manufacturing Technology Orders Set Record in December 2025
New orders of metalworking machinery hit a record level in December 2025, reaching $814.3 million, 86.7% over November 2025 and 59.9% over December 2024. The value of orders placed in 2025 totaled $5.74 billion, 22.5% above orders placed in 2024.