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By Christopher ChidzikMar 09, 2026

MT Orders Predictably Decline in January After Historic December

New orders of metalworking machinery totaled $441.4 million in January 2026, a decline of 45.8% from December 2025’s record high and an increase of 24.4% over January 2025. The number of units ordered fell to the lowest level since July 2024.

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By AMTMar 04, 2026

AMT NOW: Forecasting 2026 From the 2026 AMT Winter Economic Forum and More

Tariff updates; Economic forecast for 2026; Leveraging AMT membership for growth; and more.

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By AMTFeb 18, 2026

AMT NOW: $814.3 Million in Metalworking Machinery Orders, and More

Record-setting manufacturing technology orders; Harry Moser receives the Al Moore leadership award; Recapping AMT's Winter Economic Forum; and more.

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By Christopher ChidzikFeb 09, 2026

Manufacturing Technology Orders Set Record in December 2025

New orders of metalworking machinery hit a record level in December 2025, reaching $814.3 million, 86.7% over November 2025 and 59.9% over December 2024. The value of orders placed in 2025 totaled $5.74 billion, 22.5% above orders placed in 2024.

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By AMTFeb 04, 2026

AMT NOW: Navigating Uncertainty Through Resilience and More

Navigating uncertainty through resilience; Reshoring shapes the future of manufacturing; Gain insights at MFG 2026; and more.

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By AMTJan 21, 2026

AMT NOW: Metalworking Machinery Order Trends and More

2025 metalworking machinery orders beat 2024; Honoring Ron Karaisz, and more.

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By Christopher ChidzikJan 12, 2026

After a Better-Than-Usual November, 2025 Orders Beat 2024 in 11 Months

New orders of metalworking machinery totaled $437.9 million in November 2025. This represented a 19.6% decrease from October and nearly equaled the orders in November 2024. Orders through November 2025 have increased 17.8% over the first 11 months of 2024.

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By AMTJan 07, 2026

AMT NOW: Market Trends Reshaping Manufacturing

Market trends reshaping manufacturing; MFG Meeting 2026; 3D printing for disabled dogs, and more.

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By AMTDec 18, 2025

AMT NOW: Favorable Economic Outlook for 2026 Touted as Fed Cuts Rates

MFG 2026 registration opens; Fed cuts interest rates; Manufacturing's modern golden age, and more.

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By Christopher ChidzikDec 08, 2025

US Metalworking Machinery Orders Surge 40% Year-Over-Year in October

New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $538.9 million in October 2025.

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