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Trump Takes Office With Swift Action of Priorities
President Trump’s Day 1 actions, including executive orders on immigration, energy, and regulatory overreach, signals his commitment to his campaign pledges. At MFG 2025, explore the president’s priorities impacting manufacturing and how to navigate them. Read more.
From Sports to Manufacturing: VR Training Changes the Game
While NFL teams usually limit their rookies’ play, quarterback Jayden Daniels led the perpetually inept Washington Commanders deep into the playoffs and rewrote the record books. His secret? Virtual reality training. Imagine what it can do for manufacturing. Read more.
News You Can Use
Should I Consider a Cobot or a Robot? Presented by Weldon, this IMTS+ webinar invites you to explore both traditional industrial robots and collaborative robots (cobots). Discover various cobot manufacturing applications, including where they’ve been installed, where they have been applied, and how to determine which type of robot is right for your company. Register now.
International News From the Field: India: With the global economy expected to remain relatively stagnant, India begins 2025 with robust GDP growth projections, high manufacturing and services PMIs, and significant new investments.
Reshoring and Training the U.S. Workforce: Industry Leaders Who Started as Apprentices: Part 3: The Reshoring Initiative advocates for apprenticeships as a path to success in manufacturing. AMT President Doug Woods agrees – he began as one! Learn how it grew his love for lifelong learning, leadership, and underscored the value of hands-on training.
Tech Corner: The International Federation of Robotics values the industrial robot market at a record $16.5 billion, driven by AI, automation, and new business models. Key 2025 trends to watch out for: AI-powered robots, humanoids, sustainability, new automation markets, and robots easing labor shortages.
Member Benefits Spotlight: Did you know that AMT members get a discount to exhibit at IMTS 2026? But you must be a member for both 2025 and 2026! Be sure to take advantage of your member savings. Learn more about the benefits of joining AMT – or renew your membership today!
By the Numbers
Last week had two big economic announcements that signaled the continued strength of the U.S. economy. On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve held ratessteady for the first time since they began cutting in September 2024, citing strong labor markets and dwindling inflation as evidence the economy is on the desired path. That view was bolstered on Thursday, when the Bureau of Economic Analysis estimated U.S. GDP grew by 2.3% in the fourth quarter of 2024, below the consensus forecast but well above the Fed’s long-run growth projection of 1.8% per year.
Check back on Monday, Feb. 10 to see the latest USMTO article to find out how manufacturing technology orders ended 2024 compared to the wider economy.
Upcoming Events
Feb. 19-21, 2025: The 2025 MFG Meeting in San Antonio, Texas.
Feb. 21, 2025: Miles for Manufacturing 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.
Feb. 27, 2025: “Should I Consider a Cobot or a Robot?” Presented by Weldon, Online Webinar.
Apr. 21-26, 2025: CIMT 2025 in Beijing, China.
AMT Member Spotlight
Zoller turns 80. ANCA founders awarded medal. Renishaw receives partnership award. New building designs for NSH USA. CR Onsrud expands. New leaders join Mastercam, Vollmer. The ARM Institute goes to SXSW. Industry and education partnerships grow. Read more.
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