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Unlock the Right Robot for Your Company
Join us on Feb. 27 for the “Should I Consider a Cobot or Robot?” IMTS+ webinar, presented by Weldon Solutions. Explore real-world cobot applications, including successful installations and practical use cases, and get expert guidance on how to choose the right robot for your business. Register here for free.
From Sports to Manufacturing: VR Training Changes the Game
Factors like reshoring and the expansion of the defense, medical, and space sectors drive manufacturing's adoption of emerging technologies like automation, additive manufacturing, generative AI, and digital twins. Explore what stands in the way – and what's moving them forward. Read more.
News You Can Use
Winter Economic Forum Highlights: New policies and bold predictions – what’s next for manufacturing in 2025? At AMT’s Winter Economic Forum, top economists and industry experts analyzed the economic outlook, policy shifts, and emerging trends shaping the industry’s future.
Miles for Manufacturing Races to 250K: The first step is the hardest one. But after you get moving, momentum kicks in. This is certainly true for running – and fundraising! IMTS, AMT, and our sponsors have raised over $250,000 to support manufacturing education and prepare the next generation of innovators through the Miles for Manufacturing initiative.
Additive, Digital, Generative: Emerged and Emerging Tech: New technologies don’t appear with the speed and certainty of throwing a switch. They grow, evolve, and then seem to emerge.
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: Have questions about emerging tech? New business models? Market data? AMT Research Services helps you make confident business decisions in strategy, marketing, and sales. From our Research Request Service to our Benchmarking Surveys and Reports, AMT is here to help you and your business thrive.
By the Numbers
Manufacturing Technology Orders Rise as 2024 Ends
Last week had two big economic announcements that signaled the continued strength of the U.S. economy. On Orders from contract machine shops and the overall market peaked in May 2022. Since then, the market has experienced a long, steady decline in orders, but there was an even sharper decline from contract machine shops. Both appeared to find bottom in 2024 and began to rise as the year closed.
Take a look at the latest USMTO article to find out what sectors took up the slack when job shops slowed their orders and if this momentum can carry into 2025.
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
Epicor shines in the Gartner Magic Quadrant rankings while Allied Machine takes a big step toward sustainability with a solar panel installation. Bison announces a new sales leader; Index prepares for a leadership transition; and Lyndex-Nikken taps a new president. Plus, Bay Area Community Colleges leads the way in empowering women in manufacturing with an upcoming symposium – don’t miss it! Read more.
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