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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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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikNov 21, 2024

September 2024 US Cutting Tool Orders Total $188.7 Million, Up 0.7% Year-to-Date

Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled in a collaboration between AMT and USCTI, totaled $188.7 million in September 2024. Orders decreased 10% from August 2024 and were down 6.3% from September 2023.

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Advocacy
By Amber ThomasNov 19, 2024

Tariffs: They’re a Big Deal

Can tariffs safeguard American jobs, combat foreign competition, and boost U.S. manufacturing? The incoming president is bringing this hot topic back into political focus. So, what do tariffs mean, are they truly beneficial, and what's AMT's stance?

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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 16, 2024

August 2024 US Cutting Tool Orders Total $209.3 Million, Up 9.1% From July 2024

Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled in a collaboration between AMT and USCTI, totaled $209.3 million in August 2024. Orders increased 9.1% from July 2024 but were down 4.5% from August 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 Michelle Edmonson, CEMOct 04, 2024

Visitors Energized and Empowered at IMTS 2024

Solutions for higher productivity fostered positivity among 89,020 registrants and 1,737 exhibitors.

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Advocacy
By Amber ThomasOct 02, 2024

New Export Controls on Critical Technologies Announced

On September 5, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published an interim final rule implementing export controls on critical and emerging technologies that align with the regulations of U.S. allies.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikSep 20, 2024

July 2024 US Cutting Tool Orders Total $191.8 Million, Up 2.5% Year-to-Date

Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled in a collaboration between AMT and the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute, totaled $191.8 million in July 2024. Orders decreased 7.8% from June 2024 but were up 1.7% from July 2023.

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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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