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How Capital will Influence the Future of Manufacturing | Part Two
The conversation around capital in additive manufacturing is shifting. After a period defined by scarcity and uncertainty, investors and industry leaders are now looking toward a more optimistic future, one grounded in realistic valuations and strategic growth. Read full article.
Manufacturing Technology Orders Post Strongest January Since 2022
Orders of manufacturing technology totaled $357.3 million in January 2025, down 29.8% from December but up 5.7% from January 2024. While the order value was 16.2% higher than an average January, the units ordered were the lowest for any January since 2016. Keep reading.
News You Can Use
News From Washington: Taxes. Regulations. Reshoring.: The president's agenda focuses on creating jobs, strengthening U.S. manufacturing, prioritizing tax reform, rolling back regulations, and addressing the manufacturing workforce skills gap. For the latest developments on ongoing negotiations and resolutions, read more.
International News From the Field: Mexico and Brazil: Despite challenges and uncertainties from U.S. trade policy, Brazil and Mexico remain resilient and offer numerous business opportunities in automotive, defense, agriculture, medical, and other sectors. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
USA Reshoring Survey 2025: Share your insights on reshoring trends! Your input will inform policy recommendations to the new presidential administration, benefiting U.S. manufacturing. The survey takes about 10 minutes. Take the survey.
Tech Corner: Unlike Joe Walsh, this AI driver doesn't need a license – just a rock-solid software stack! IAC and Maserati launched an AI-driven MC20 Coupe down Kennedy Space Center’s runway to reach a blistering 197.7 mph, rocketing past previous records and pushing the envelope of autonomous driving safety – and racing. Read the full article.
Member Benefits Spotlight: AMT is coming to a city near you! Registration is now open for all of AMT’s 2025 Meetups. If you’re looking to make connections with manufacturing professionals in your area, check out our schedule of AMT Meetups and be sure to register if there is one coming to your area. Learn more.
By the Numbers
Where Do Orders Go After Finding Bottom?
After the shallow downturn of the last two years, order activity – measured both in value and units – seems to have found a bottom. Comparing the last few months (light green) to recent examples of industry downturns, even when the general economy did not tip into recession, we can see that this is the highest level of order activity that we can characterize as a downturn. The closest example is the short recovery – and the last soft landing the economy experienced – following the downturn in 1999 (dark blue).
Check out the latest USMTO data release to see if the signs for 2025 are as optimistic as the last soft landing or if mounting uncertainty could derail the upward path. , principal economist of AMT, to see if you qualify to receive the monthly Advanced Workholding Technology data.
Upcoming Events
March 26, 2025: Mentor-Protege Program – Building Small Business Defense Industrial Base Capacity Through Mentorship, Online.
April 15-17, 2025: MBE & QIF Summit in Chicago, Illinois.
April 18, 2025: MTConnect Standards Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
April 21-26, 2025: CIMT 2025 in Beijing, China.
May 7, 2025: AMT Meetup, held in partnership with Women in Manufacturing and NTMA, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
AMT Member Spotlight
Big moves among AMT Members: Global Shop Solutions celebrates a 20-year milestone. Kitagawa NorthTech and SMW Autoblok announce key leadership updates. America Makes, IACMI, and the ARM Institute drive innovation with new research and events. Get the full scoop!
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