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By Arun MahajanNov 25, 2025

International News From the Field: India’s New Age of Defense Spending

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.

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International
By Fred QianNov 19, 2025

International News From the Field: China Accelerates Production

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.

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International
By Mike LauerNov 11, 2025

International News From the Field: Southeast Asia’s Automotive Push

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.

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International
By Arun MahajanOct 28, 2025

International News From the Field: India’s Industrial Expansion

India's new trade agreement with EFTA guarantees $100 billion in investments, while electronics and defense exports are set for significant expansion. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.

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Advocacy
By Harry MoserOct 23, 2025

Reshoring Survey Reveals 4 Priorities for US Reindustrialization

More than 500 U.S. manufacturers identify the keys to boosting domestic production: building a skilled workforce, applying total cost of ownership principles, managing costs, and preparing for geopolitical risk.

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International
By Fred QianOct 21, 2025

International News From the Field: China’s Robotics Takes Center Stage

Humanoid robots expand in China, driving demand for ultra-precision tools like lathes and grinding machines. This is backed by AI+ guidelines and large investments, like a major robotics plant in Jiangsu. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.

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International
By Mike LauerOct 16, 2025

International News From the Field: Southeast Asia’s High-Tech Investment Shift

New trade realities set in for Southeast Asia. Market confidence returns, foreign buyers engage suppliers, and new FDI goes to advanced technology, green energy, and infrastructure-related industries. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.

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Advocacy
By Kevin BowersOct 15, 2025

2025 Q3 Tariff Impacts on Manufacturing Technology: An AMT Report

Tariffs, like the new Section 232 tariffs, are reshaping how manufacturers plan, invest, and compete – with consequences that extend well beyond the balance sheet. Here are some important takeaways and insights from AMT’s 2025 Q3 Spot Survey.

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International
By Edward ChristopherSep 30, 2025

Mapping MT Demand

Top industries and tech trends from AMT’s Global Tech Centers.

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International
By Arun MahajanSep 09, 2025

International News From the Field: India Hits Highs as Tariffs Loom

Despite ongoing tariffs, India’s manufacturing and industrial momentum remains robust. Strong PMI and industrial production growth indicate strong manufacturing output and increased opportunities. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.

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