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By Kristin BartschiMay 07, 2025

Fed Continues Rate Hold Amid Rising Manufacturing Technology Demand

Today, the Federal Reserve held the federal funds rate steady at a target range of 4.25% to 4.5% for the third meeting in a row, citing increasing uncertainty in the economic outlook and a rising risk of higher unemployment and inflation.

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Intelligence
By Catherine “Cat” RossMay 07, 2025

AMT Announces 2025 Meetup Series With WiM and NTMA

AMT announces the return of its popular AMT Meetup series, featuring seven stops across the country and new partnerships with Women in Manufacturing and NTMA. These free events connect professionals working in and around the manufacturing tech sector.

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Intelligence
By Kristin BartschiApr 30, 2025

Latest GDP Report Shows Mixed Messages for Manufacturers

Today, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released their first estimate of GDP for the first quarter of 2025. According to the estimate, GDP contracted 0.3% at an annualized rate.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikApr 16, 2025

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.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikApr 14, 2025

Manufacturing Machinery Orders Increase in February 2025

New orders of metalworking machinery totaled $389.9 million in February 2025, a 9.9% increase from January and a 12.5% increase from February 2024.

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Technology
By Bonnie GurneyApr 01, 2025

Technology Evolutions Drive IMTS 2026 Floor Plan Movement

With more than 1 million square feet of exhibit space already booked, IMTS is poised once again to be the strongest manufacturing marketplace in the Western Hemisphere. IMTS 2026 opens Sept. 14-19, 2026. View the floor plan and get exciting updates now!

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Intelligence
By Kristin BartschiMar 19, 2025

Manufacturers Respond to Fed Rate Decision

For the second meeting in a row, the Federal Reserve announced it will hold federal fund rates steady at a target range of 4.25% to 4.5%. Learn what this means for the producers and distributors of manufacturing technology.

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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 Christopher ChidzikMar 10, 2025

Manufacturing Technology Orders Post Strongest January Since 2022

Orders of manufacturing technology totaled $357.3 million in January 2025, down 29.8% from December but up 5.7% from January 2024. While the order value was 16.2% higher than an average January, the units ordered were the lowest for any January since 2016.

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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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