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By Conchi ArangurenMar 25, 2025

International News From the Field: Europe

Despite Europe’s recent decline in industrial production in a challenging, complex landscape, investment opportunities in defense, semiconductors, and key industries point to a potential recovery in 2025. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikMar 19, 2025

January 2025 US Cutting Tool Orders Hit $199.9M, Up 9.2% From December

Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled in a collaboration between AMT and USCTI, totaled $199.9 million in January 2025. Orders increased 9.2% from December 2024 but were down 4.1% from January 2024.

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Intelligence
By Cathy MaMar 05, 2025

MFG 2025: 9 Strategic Takeaways for AMT Members

The MFG Meeting 2025 gathered manufacturing leaders, innovators, and policy experts to discuss the forces shaping the future of our industry. Here are nine key takeaways we hope will provide you with the latest business intelligence and insights.

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International
By Conchi ArangurenFeb 18, 2025

International News From the Field: Europe

Despite broader challenges and a downbeat outlook, the EU remains attractive, boasting some bright spots. Regardless of what comes next, business opportunities continually emerge across various sectors. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikFeb 13, 2025

December 2024 US Cutting Tool Orders Total $179.5 Million, Down 0.6% Year to Date From 2023

Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled in a collaboration between AMT and USCTI, totaled $179.5 million in December 2024, down 2% from November 2024. Shipments totaled $2.43 billion for 2024, down 0.6% from 2023.

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Intelligence
By Stephen LaMarcaJan 29, 2025

Race of Thrones

Like most things I write about, this is a topic I hold a deep passion for, and as always, it is related to modern advances in manufacturing technology. Like many automobile enthusiasts, I believe the McLaren F1 sports car to be the greatest of all time.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikJan 22, 2025

November 2024 US Cutting Tool Orders Total $183.1 Million, Down 0.3% Year-to-Date From 2023

Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled in a collaboration between AMT and USCTI, totaled $183.1 million in November 2024. Orders decreased 13.8% from October 2024 and were down 9.7% from November 2023.

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International
By Conchi ArangurenJan 14, 2025

International News From the Field: Europe

European markets face another challenging forecast due to uncertainties in trade with the United States and ongoing fiscal tightening. Will the region manage to avoid a recession? It seems likely. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikDec 11, 2024

Oct. 2024 US Cutting Tool Orders Total $212.5M, Up 12.6% From Sept.

Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled by AMT and USCTI, totaled $212.5 million in October 2024, a 12.6% increase from September 2024 but down 0.2% from October 2023. Year-to-date shipments totaled $2.07 billion.

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Technology
By Michelle Edmonson, CEMDec 02, 2024

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.

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