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.
Manufacturing Milestones: Autodesk, Trumpf, Okuma, and More Lead the Way
Celebrating Autodesk, Trumpf, and MTI Welding Technologies. America Makes' new $1.3 million AM project call. Ellison Technologies, FANUC, and the ARM Institute announce upcoming events. Okuma, Clausing Industrial, and others strengthen their leadership.
AMT NOW Issue #168
Navigating new tariffs; Rollomatic leverages AMT membership; D25 offers MT distributors a big payoff for a small commitment; and more.
AMT NOW Issue #167
Excitement builds for IMTS 2026; Fed cuts interest rates; The manufacturing world comes to South Carolina; and more.
From Recognition to Research: ARM Institute, Kennametal, DN Solutions, and More in the Spotlight
ARM Institute, ECI Software Solutions, and Kennametal get awards. Growth initiatives at Kitamura Machinery, DN Solutions, and Ellison Technologies. New leaders at Mate Precision Technologies and Kyzen. America Makes projects worth $10.8M. NCMS white paper.
Tariff Fatigue Returns as Section 232 Action Escalates Pressure
With the recent announcement of new Section 232 derivative tariffs in Q3, member sentiment shifted sharply. AMT’s latest spot survey reveals a renewed sense of strain, strategic hesitation, and export headwinds across the manufacturing technology sector.
Section 232 Tariffs and Trade 2025: What AMT Members Need To Know
The Commerce Department added 407 product categories of steel and aluminum derivatives to items subject to 50% tariffs. Even if your finished machining center’s normal duty rate is modest, Section 232 will add 50% on the metal content.
AMT NOW Issue #166
Q3 AMT tariff survey needs you; Cutting tool orders decline; Possible cut in interest rate incoming; and more.
Members See Strategic Growth Through New Centers, Talent, and Recognition
Morris Group is Okuma's distributor of the year. Autodesk opens the Technology Engagement Center. DN Solutions builds a plant in India. Mazak expands with Phoenix Technical Center. Mitsubishi HC Capital America and Trumpf get new hires and regional reps.
AMT NOW Issue #165
Oxford Economics’ outlook turns up; Manufacturing Technology Series WEST comes to California; Successful marketing in 6 steps; and more.