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Reshoring and the Truth About Tariffs
Tariff volatility and global disruptions are reshaping supply chains. Explore how reshoring can reduce risk and what major manufacturers are doing or considering in response. Learn more.
Spring Economic Update Webinar
Join us on May 8 to learn from industry experts Mark Killion, director of U.S. Industries at Oxford Economics; Ahmed Abdelmeguid, senior economist at Oxford Economics; and Patrick Manzi, chief economist of the National Automobile Dealers Association, and hear the latest updates on economic trends and challenges. Register now.
News You Can Use
What You Need To Know About CMMC's Impact on DOD Subcontractors: Confused by CMMC 2.0? This guide makes sense of the rules, shows how it impacts your shop floor, and helps you turn cybersecurity compliance into a competitive edge in the DOD supply chain. Learn more.
The World of Work: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow: Work has transformed in recent years in unexpected ways. And finding and keeping talent will grow even more challenging over the next few years. Here are some things to consider as you prepare. Learn more.
Periodic Table of Machine Learning: MIT researchers have built I-Con, a “periodic table” for machine learning that shows how more than 20 classical algorithms connect. The framework helps researchers remix old techniques into new, more powerful ones, like an image classifier that outperforms current state-of-the-art approaches by 8%. Learn more.
Member Benefits Spotlight: Have questions about emerging tech? New business models? Market data? The AMT Research Services program helps you make confident business decisions in strategy, marketing, and sales. Learn more.
By the Numbers
For the first time in three years, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that U.S. GDP has contracted, heightening recession fears. However, while the headline figure was negative, consumer spending remained strong, and business investment in equipment grew significantly.
Read how the numbers below the headline could impact the manufacturing technology market. .
Upcoming Events
May 8, 2025: AMT Spring Economic Webinar, Online.
May 13-15, 2025: Manufacturing Technology Series EAST in West Springfield, Massachusetts.
June 4, 2025: AMT Meetup in Chicago, Illinois.
June 18, 2025: AMT Meetup in Cleveland, Ohio.
AMT Member Spotlight
Global Shop Solutions, Carr Lane, Muratec, and Mastercam earn industry recognition, while Sandvik expands with new acquisitions. Burr Oak Tool grows in Mexico, Lyndex-Nikken and Wipfli announce leadership updates, and Heidenhain partners with the Machinists Institute to advance CNC training. Plus, MIT and Muratec spotlight manufacturing’s future. Read more.
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