2025 Reshoring Survey: 59% of Shops Reshored or Are Quoting
New data reveals OEMs prioritize price, but overlook true sourcing costs. Contract manufacturers say better tools and trained labor are key to restoring U.S. production strength.
The Manufacturing Mandate: Leading the Charge in Manufacturing Innovation
AMT has updated the Manufacturing Mandate, which emphasizes advanced manufacturing as central to the national agenda. The elements outlined are crucial for achieving technological leadership, stimulating economic growth, and protecting national security.
April 2025 US Cutting Tool Orders Total $212.8M, Up 2.7% From March
Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled by AMT and USCTI, totaled $212.8 million in April 2025. Orders increased 2.7% from March 2025 but were down 2.8% from April 2024. Year-to-date shipments totaled $818.3 million.
Beyond Continuous Improvement
No matter what you manufacture — be it airplanes, automobiles, or amphibious assault vehicles — it may be time to rethink your approach, and not just in a minor way.
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.
March 2025 US Cutting Tool Orders Total $207.1M, Up 4.3% From February
Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled by AMT and USCTI, totaled $207.1 million in March 2025. Orders increased 4.3% from February 2025, fell 4.2% from March 2024, and totaled $605.6 million year to date.
Quality at Speed: How Hendrick Motorsports Redefines Manufacturing Performance
It’s not just about speed on the racetrack. It’s about precision, repeatability, and empowering people with the tools and insights to do the job right the first time.
International News From the Field: Europe
Europe shows resilience amid global pressures and declining export demand from China and elsewhere. Will interest rate cuts and strong private consumption improve the 2025 forecast for modest growth? For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
Moser on Manufacturing: Reshoring and the Truth About Tariffs
Tariff volatility and global disruptions are reshaping supply chains. Explore how reshoring can reduce risk and what major manufacturers are doing – or considering – in response.
February 2025 US Cutting Tool Orders Total $198.6M, Down 0.7% From January
Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled in a collaboration between AMT and USCTI, totaled $198.6 million in February 2025. Orders decreased 0.7% from January 2025 and were down 9.2% from February 2024.