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By Christopher ChidzikJan 13, 2025

November Manufacturing Technology Orders Climb, Setting Up Strong End to 2024

Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders report published by AMT, totaled $448.8 million in November 2024. These orders for metalworking machinery increased 16.8% from October 2024 and 12.4% from November 2023.

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Technology
By Benjamin MosesJan 13, 2025

AMT Tech Trends: When In Rome, Be American

Episode 129: Steve shares some updates with the testbed’s vision system. The Tech Friends discuss how to handle the snow and their 2025 goals. Elissa reports Italy’s efforts in 3D printing using marble waste.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikDec 09, 2024

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.

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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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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikNov 11, 2024

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.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikOct 14, 2024

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.

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Technology
By Benjamin MosesOct 04, 2024

AMT Tech Report: Issue #325

Come on - do more. What to fix first? The future of computing. They can open doors. Do digital twins take smoke breaks?

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Technology
By Bonnie GurneySep 19, 2024

Can-Do Attitude, Positivity Pervade IMTS 2024

With more than 40 million pounds of machinery on over 1.2 million square feet, IMTS 2024 energized nearly 90,000 registrants, including 14,713 at the Smartforce Student Summit, with automation, digital manufacturing, and solutions for higher productivity.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikSep 11, 2024

Manufacturing Technology Orders Look To Rebound as IMTS 2024 Opens, Rate Cuts Loom

Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders report published by AMT, totaled $321.7 million in July 2024, showing declines of 19.3% from June 2024 and 7.8% compared to July 2023.

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Technology
By Bonnie GurneySep 08, 2024

IMTS 2024 Show Opens, Roars in With Historic Numbers

IMTS 2024 opens this week, boasting big numbers, as the weight of machinery exhibited tops 40 million pounds; conference registration doubles; and new technology attractions and events expand. IMTS runs Sept. 9-14 at Chicago's McCormick Place.

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