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AMT NOW Issue #167

by AMT
Sep 24, 2025

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Economic Momentum and Technology Advances Build Excitement for IMTS 2026

Registration is now open for IMTS 2026! The foundations for a stronger business climate, the latest advances in manufacturing technology, and the accelerated growth of industrial AI, automation, additive, software, and digital technologies are converging to build excitement for IMTS 2026. Read full article.


Manufacturing Technology Series SOUTHEAST Highlights Industry Growth

Manufacturing Technology Series SOUTHEAST will bring together manufacturing decision-makers and leaders to experience cutting-edge innovations and connect with peers in Greenville, South Carolina, from Oct. 21-23, 2025. Read full article.


News You Can Use

  • Despite ongoing trade tensions, India’s strong manufacturing PMI and industrial production growth indicate robust manufacturing output and increased opportunities.

  • The Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate to a target range of 4%-4.25% as projections for GDP growth increased to 1.6% and unemployment and inflation remained at 4.5% and 3%, respectively.

  • With 407 product categories of steel and aluminum derivatives now subject to Section 232 tariffs, your finished machining center’s duty rate, even if it's typically modest, will increase 50%.

  • QuesTek and industry leaders are designing a niobium-based, high-temperature alloy for additive. It hopes to future-proof production and offer new agility in propulsion, power, and advanced equipment sectors.


By the Numbers

Cultivating Business From Agriculture

In 2021, after years of declining investment, manufacturers of agricultural equipment began to increase their orders of metalworking machinery. In 2024, order values continued to rise, but the number of units flattened. Through July of this year, investments declined dramatically. Could planned investments from major OEMs reverse the trend in 2026?

Learn about the outlook for agricultural equipment and capital equipment purchases at AMT’s 2025 MTForecast conference, which will be held Oct. 15-17 in Schaumburg, Illinois.


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Member News

From awards at the ARM Institute, ECI Software Solutions, and Kennametal to growth initiatives at Kitamura Machinery, DN Solutions, and Ellison Technologies, this edition is packed with member news. Also inside: leadership changes at Mate Precision Technologies and Kyzen, $10.8 million in new America Makes projects, and NCMS’ smart manufacturing white paper. Catch/get/read the AMT member roundup


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