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By Christopher ChidzikJun 09, 2025

New orders of metalworking machinery totaled $444.9 million in April 2025, a 12.7% decline from March and a nearly 40% increase from April 2024. Year-to-date orders totaled $1.69 billion, a 17.8% increase over the first four months of 2024.

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By Christopher ChidzikJun 06, 2025

In the midst of the recession caused by the 2008 financial crisis, orders for metalworking machinery totaled around $95 million in Jan. 2009, the lowest level recorded. Although orders grew scarcer, businesses continued to invest in manufacturing tech.

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By Stephen LaMarcaJun 06, 2025

Just fit, detect, and chill. Set phasers to 'sinter'. Fast cars, faster qc. Buzz kllers with a build plate. 'It's for fitness – promise!'

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By Bonnie GurneyJun 06, 2025

The first episode of the new IMTS+ Original Series “Passion Project” explores how art and technology blended harmoniously in a collaboration between legendary music manufacturer C.F. Martin & Co. and two manufacturing giants, Mazak and Renishaw.

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By Gary VasilashJun 06, 2025

Peter Eelman, the chief experience officer of AMT, is retiring after almost 30 years. Peter has, quite literally, spent the entirety of his 45-year career working on IMTS.

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By Gary VasilashJun 06, 2025

No matter what you manufacture — be it airplanes, automobiles, or amphibious assault vehicles — it may be time to rethink your approach, and not just in a minor way.

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By Fred QianJun 05, 2025

China's strong machine tool market, supported by a successful CIMT show and ongoing investments, demonstrates resilience in the manufacturing sector. Will this be sufficient to address recent challenges? For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.

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By Stephen LaMarcaJun 05, 2025

We celebrate all kinds of manufacturing at AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, from the most cutting-edge smart automation to the humble, time-honored shuttle loom. Few things thread the needle between tradition and tech quite like denim.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossJun 04, 2025

AMT committees are made up of members collaborating on initiatives that support the growth and advancement of the manufacturing technology community. This roundup highlights offers a glimpse into each committee, their recent work, and evolving focus areas.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossJun 03, 2025

DN Solutions' new tech center. Trumpf’s smart factory launch. Six new AMT members. Updates from Hexagon, Kennametal, Nikon, United Grinding, Michigan Tech, MIT, and more. Explore the latest in facilities, partnerships, leadership changes, and R&D news.

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