08 March 2010March 8, 2010 - USMTC News Release for January Manufacturing Technology ConsumptionJanuary U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $130.96 million, according to AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association, and AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTC program, was down 40.3% from December but up 26.2% from the total of $103.77 million reported for January 2009. (more) |
24 February 2010Year-End 2009 Industrial Lasers Down 45 Percent from 2008Orders of industrial laser equipment and systems in 2009 are reported at $259.9 million, a decrease of 45.3 percent from 2008, according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. The report compiled from 19 manufacturers and distributors shows that the value of orders of CO2 lasers fell 47.6 percent. Nd:YAG orders showed a decline of 17.9 percent. CO2 orders totaled $229.3 million, and Nd:YAG lasers totaled $30.3 million. (more) |
22 February 2010IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show Registration Open; IMTS 2010 on Track to be 8th Largest IMTS EverMcLean, Va. . . . Registration for the 28th edition of The International Manufacturing Technology Show – IMTS 2010 is open and available at www.IMTS.com. IMTS, being held September 13-18 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, is one of the largest industrial trade shows in the world hosting more than 92,000 manufacturing industry professionals from 116 countries. (more) |
08 February 2010February 8, 2010 - USMTC News Release for December Manufacturing Technology ConsumptionDecember U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $219.60 million, according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology, and AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTC program, was up 22.9% from November but down 5.7% from the total of $232.93 million reported for December 2008. With a year-to-date total of $1,771.91 million, 2009 is down 60.4% compared with 2008. (more) |
29 January 2010AMT Announcement Regarding B11 ActivityAMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology has made the decision to no longer continue its role as the Standards Development Organization (SDO) for the B11 series of standards. The association is in the process of refocusing its efforts in order to enhance its support to members in areas of more pressing concern and greatest impact on our membership. (more) |
26 January 2010SME and IMTS Unveil Plans for IMTS 2010 Emerging Technology CenterMcLean, Va. . . . Showcasing the most innovative technological developments for the manufacturing industry, IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show 2010 will present the Emerging Technology Center (ETC) in partnership with the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME). (more) |
21 January 2010Fourth Quarter Workholding Shipments Down from 2008 LevelsAt $46.2 million for fourth quarter 2009, shipments of workholding equipment were down 19.0 percent from fourth quarter 2008 according to the Advanced Workholding Technology (AWT) Group of AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. Workholding equipment shipments within the United States by the 38 companies participating in the AWT statistical report totaled $37.4 million while exports amounted to $8.8 million. (more) |
11 January 2010January 11, 2010 - USMTC News Release for November Manufacturing Technology ConsumptionNovember U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $178.83 million, according to AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association, and AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTC program, was up 16.0% from October but down 16.2% from the total of $213.50 million reported for November 2008. With a year-to-date total of $1,552.53 million, 2009 is down 63.4% compared with 2008. (more) |
23 December 2009IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show Names September 13, 2010, Industry Inspiration DayMcLean, Va. . . . IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show management will host the first-ever Industry Inspiration Day as part of the September 13 kick-off for the all-new IMTS Industry & Technology Conference. IMTS is one of the largest industrial trade shows in the world, with thousands of exhibitors and more than 91,000 visitors. (more) |
18 December 2009AMT Looks to Obama Administration's "A Framework for Revitalizing American Manufacturing" Report as Important StepMcLean, VA . . . AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology recognized the Obama Administration’s “A Framework for Revitalizing American Manufacturing” released yesterday as an important step in strengthening our country’s beleaguered manufacturing sector. (more) |
14 December 2009December 14, 2009 - USMTC News Release for October Manufacturing Technology ConsumptionOctober U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $152.68 million, according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology, and AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTC program, was down 2.8% from September and down 49.0% from the total of $299.28 million reported for October 2008. With a year-to-date total of $1,372.31 million, 2009 is down 65.9% compared with 2008. (more) |
10 December 2009AMT Praises Provisions in President Obama's Jobs PlanMcLean, VA . . . As the U.S. manufacturing industry has been one of the hardest hit by job losses, AMT-The Association For Manufacturing Technology is pleased with the steps proposed by President Obama to create jobs and make manufacturing strong again. Now it is up to Congress to take the next step. (more) |
09 November 2009November 9, 2009 - USMTC News Release for September Manufacturing Technology ConsumptionSeptember U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $153.55 million, according to AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association, and AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTC program, was up 17.8% from August but down 69.3% from the total of $500.57 million reported for September 2008. With a year-to-date total of $1,199.93 million, 2009 is down 67.8% compared with 2008. (more) |
06 November 2009Third Quarter Workholding Shipments Down from 2008 LevelsAt $39.6 million for third quarter 2009, shipments of workholding equipment were down 34.1 percent from third quarter 2008 according to the Advanced Workholding Technology (AWT) Group of AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. Workholding equipment shipments within the United States by the 39 companies participating in the AWT statistical report totaled $34.8 million while exports amounted to $4.8 million. (more) |
26 October 2009AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology Elects New Board of Directors and OfficersMcLean, Va. – AMT elected its 2009-2010 officers and directors on Friday, October 23, at its 2009 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla. The Board of Directors of the association, which represents more than 400 American manufacturers of machine tools, manufacturing machinery and related products, elected Daniel D. Janka, President, MAG Global, Hebron, Ky., as Chairman. He follows Ronald F. Schildge, President, Eitel Presses, Inc., Orwigsburg, Pa. Mr. Schildge will now serve the association as an Ex Officio member of its Board of Directors, along with Doug Currie, President & CEO, Erie Press Systems, Erie, Pa. (more) |
21 October 20092009 - 2010 Economic Handbook of the Manufacturing Technology Industry Now AvailableThe 2009 - 2010 Economic Handbook of the Manufacturing Technology Industry is now available from AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This annual guide, compiled from numerous domestic and foreign sources, provides comprehensive domestic and international data on the manufacturing technology industry. The handbook is now available to download from AMT’s web site in both PDF and Excel formats. (more) |
12 October 2009October 12, 2009 - USMTC News Release for August Manufacturing Technology ConsumptionAugust U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $129.16 million, according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology, and AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTC program, was down 14.8% from July and down 63.3% from the total of $351.66 million reported for August 2008. With a year-to-date total of $1,041.57 million, 2009 is down 67.7% compared with 2008. (more) |
23 September 2009Manufacturing Technology Producers Hail Swift Enactment of S. 1677, The Defense Production ActSeptember 30, 2009 - McLean, VA. . . Legislation Would Strengthen Defense Industrial Base. U.S. manufacturing technology providers roundly applauded Enactment of the Defense Production Act (DPA) reforms and reauthorization (S. 1677). The bill was signed by the President on September 30. (more) |
14 September 2009September 14, 2009 - USMTC News Release for July Manufacturing Technology ConsumptionJuly U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $149.51 million, according to AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association, and AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTC program, was up 9.2% from June but down 55.3% from the total of $334.14 million reported for July 2008. With a year-to-date total of $910.42 million, 2009 is down 68.3% compared with 2008. (more) |
10 August 2009August 10, 2009 - USMTC News Release for June Manufacturing Technology ConsumptionJune U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $135.85 million, according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology and AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTC program, was up 22.0% from May but down 69.2% from the total of $440.55 million reported for June 2008. With a year-to-date total of $759.03 million, 2009 is down 70.1% compared with 2008. (more) |
04 August 2009Manufacturing Technology Providers Greet Recent Economic News with Cautious OptimismAugust 4, 2009 - AMT President Doug Woods and Board member Kim Beck urge Congress to continue helping small manufacturers in light of encouraging economic news about manufacturing. (more) |
21 July 2009Second Quarter Workholding Shipments Down from 2008 LevelsJuly 21, 2009 - At $36.6 million for second quarter 2009, shipments of workholding equipment were down 43.6 percent from second quarter 2008 according to the Advanced Workholding Technologies (AWT) Group of AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. Workholding equipment shipments within the United States by the 37 companies participating in the AWT statistical report totaled $32.2 million while exports amounted to $4.4 million. (more) |
15 July 2009AMT President Urges Congress to Assist Small ManufacturersJuly 15, 2009 - McLean, VA. . . .Testifying before the House Small Business Committee, Douglas K. Woods, President of AMT-The Association For Manufacturing Technology, told members of the committee that the effects of tax breaks and other provisions within the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – the stimulus law – have so far been minimal on the struggling manufacturing industry. (more) |
13 July 2009July 13, 2009 - USMTC News Release for May Manufacturing Technology ConsumptionMay U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $109.90 million, according to AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association, and AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTC program, was up 5.8% from April but down 72.3% from the total of $397.16 million reported for May 2008. With a year-to-date total of $618.30 million, 2009 is down 70.5% compared with 2008. (more) |
01 July 2009First Quarter 2009 Industrial Laser ShipmentsJuly 1, 2009 - Orders of industrial laser equipment and systems in first quarter 2009 are reported at $58.8 million, a decrease of 38.2 percent from fourth quarter 2008, according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. Orders within North America totaled $45.9 million, while exports amounted to approximately $12.9 million. By dollar value, laser systems consisting of a source and workstation made up 87.9 percent of orders. Measured by units, systems accounted for 61.1 percent of units. (more) |