Post-IMTS Decline in Manufacturing Technology Orders Blunted by Rebound in Aerospace Investment
Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the USMTO report published by AMT, totaled $385 million in October 2024, a 14.5% decrease from September. Year-to-date orders reached $3.74 billion, a decline of 7.5% compared to the first 10 months of 2023.
IMTS 2024: Where Technology and Community Inspired the Extraordinary
IMTS 2024 brought the manufacturing technology community together for six exhilarating days filled with opportunities to explore new solutions and build meaningful connections.
Challenges and Opportunities of Automation in Aerospace Manufacturing
The ARM Institute held a panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities for automation in aerospace manufacturing. They tackled efficiency and production; economic, technical, and human challenges; management support; workforce development; and more.
September 2024 Manufacturing Technology Orders Jump as IMTS Returns to Chicago
Orders of manufacturing technology totaled $450.6 million in September 2024, an increase of 24% from August 2024 and 14.6% over September 2023 orders. Year-to-date orders reached $3.35 billion, a 7.7% decline compared to the first three quarters of 2023.
August Manufacturing Technology Orders Fall Short of 2023; Outlook Optimistic for Remainder of 2024
Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the USMTO report published by AMT, totaled $360.8 million in August 2024. These orders for metalworking machinery increased 22.7% from July 2024 but fell 12% short of August 2023 orders.
IMTS 2024 - What a Show!
IMTS is the exclusive North American event to discover the latest technologies, hear new ideas, and connect with the best and brightest in the industry. If you couldn’t make this time, or to get a refresher on the highlights, read on…
Building Satellite Thrusters — In Michigan
While Michigan is commonly associated with cars, an innovative company in the state’s Upper Peninsula is producing thrusters based on advanced ion propulsion technology. (Yes, you read that right.)
Sparks Fly: A Journey From Foundry to Space Flight
Dr. Sharon Cobb’s first experience with manufacturing at the foundry where her father worked inspired her to pursue a career in science. Now the associate program manager at NASA’s Space Launch System, Dr. Cobb has 38 years of experience with NASA.
Manufacturing Matters
Check in for the highlights, headlines, and hijinks that matter to manufacturing. These lean news items keep you updated on the latest developments.
Not Just a Nostalgia Grab: The Space Race Renewed
The country that sent the first man to the moon turned to private companies and foreign governments to send people and projects into orbit.