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Honest Planning and Soft Landings: Highlights From AMT’s 2024 Winter Economic Forum

At the AMT Winter Economic Forum, economists predicted the upcoming year will feature several opportunities for manufacturers as the economy comes in for a soft landing, including 8% growth in manufacturing technology orders. Is your company ready?

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