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12 June 2009National Study Finds Critical Threats to U.S. ManufacturingJune 11, 2009 - The American Small Manufacturers Coalition (ASMC) and member Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) centers commissioned the Next Generation Manufacturing Study to assess the country’s progress in implementing Next Generation Manufacturing (NGM) strategies. This national study of more than 2,500 manufacturing executives is one of the most comprehensive efforts ever undertaken to identify strategic priorities and assess the strategy implementation progress of U.S. manufacturers. (more) |
03 January 2009Manufacturing Activity at 28-Year LowJanuary 2, 2009 - The Institute for Supply Management December 2008 Report on Business shows that manufacturing activity slipped for the fifth consecutive month to its lowest level in 28 years. None of the reporting manufacturing industries reported growth in December. (more) |
28 December 2008CBO Issue Brief on Decline in Manufacturing EmploymentDecember 23, 2008 - An issue brief prepared by the Congressional Budget Office looks at the factors related to the steep decline in manufacturing employment since 2000 and finds that increases in productivity and imports are the primary reasons behind the substantial job loss that has occurred over the last eight years. (more) |
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22 December 2008Trends In Manufacturing ReportThe AMT Global Technology Advisory Board (GTAB) released their “Trends in Manufacturing” report for membership review. This report outlines the group's view on manufacturing trends occurring globally in manufacturing, especially in their companies and as it relates to manufacturing equipment needs. (2008; 24 pages) (more) |
04 December 2007U.S. Manufacturing: Challenges and OpportunitiesDecember, 2007 - John B. Byrd III, AMT President, discusses misperceptions today about U.S. manufacturing. (more) |
06 February 2006U.S. Manufacturing Innovation at RiskThe U.S. leads the world in manufacturing research, but recent trends are disturbing. Success in innovation is vital to our continued economic prosperity. (pub. 2006; 69 pages; 889 KB) (more) |
10 February 2004Why Do We Need Manufacturing Technology Made in America?Manufacturing technolology is the foundation of innovation that enables our national defense, our standard of living and our economic well being. (pub. Feb. 2004; 5 pages; 843 KB) (more) |
10 October 2003The Case for a Federal Role in Restoring Manufacturing Technology in AmericaSpecific government actions to launch initiatives or remove roadblocks would help our economy to achieve sustained growth with low inflation and full employment. (Pub. Oct. 2003; 7 pages; 933 KB) (more) |
10 June 2003Securing America's Future: The Case for a Strong Manufacturing BaseAs the U.S. manufacturing base shrinks, and critical mass is lost, the innovation process will shift to other nations and a decline in U.S. living standards is virtually assured. (Pub. June 2003; 4 pages; 66 KB) (more) |
10 September 2000Producing Prosperity - Manufacturing Technology's Unmeasured Role in Economic ExpansionTraditional measures of productivity do not fully reflect the contributions of individual enabling technologies to economic performance. This study quantifies those economic benefits. (Pub. Sept. 2000; 83 pages; 1,206 KB) (more) |
10 September 2000Producing Prosperity - Part TwoPublic Policy recommendations to sustain U.S. prosperity. (Pub. Sept. 2000; 13 pages; 468 KB) (more) |
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