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By Catherine “Cat” RossJul 23, 2025

AMT Member News: Big Moves, Leadership Changes, Partnerships, and More

From anniversaries and milestones to leadership moves and partnerships, get updates from Trumpf, Allied Machine, ProShop ERP, Autodesk, Okuma, United Grinding, Tsugami America, Schneeberger, Muratec USA, ANCA, Weldon Solutions, and Mid Atlantic Machinery.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikJul 14, 2025

Machinery Orders Slow in May While Preserving Year-Over-Year Gains

New orders of metalworking machinery totaled $392.7 million in May 2025, an 11.8% decline from April 2025 and a 2.7% increase from May 2024. 2025 orders placed through May totaled $2.09 billion, a 15% increase over the first five months of 2024.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikJun 09, 2025

Machinery Orders Continue Upswing Despite Typical April Decline

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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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikJun 06, 2025

Manufacturing Technology’s Resilience to Economic Headwinds

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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Technology
By Gary VasilashJun 06, 2025

Beyond Continuous Improvement

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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Smartforce
By Catherine “Cat” RossJun 03, 2025

AMT Member News

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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Smartforce
By Catherine “Cat” RossMay 20, 2025

AMT Member News

From major awards for ECI Software Solutions to new leadership at Transor Filter USA, Lyndex-Nikken, and Cortex Engineered Solutions, plus a $5 million project call from America Makes – this issue has it all.

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Technology
By Travis EganMay 20, 2025

Quality at Speed: How Hendrick Motorsports Redefines Manufacturing Performance

It’s not just about speed on the racetrack. It’s about precision, repeatability, and empowering people with the tools and insights to do the job right the first time.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikMay 12, 2025

Machinery Demand Keeps Momentum Ahead of Rising Economic Uncertainty

New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the USMTO Report published by AMT, totaled $515.8 million in March 2025, the highest monthly value since March 2023. March 2025 orders increased 33.8% from February 2025 and were up 20.5% from March 2024.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossMay 06, 2025

AMT Member News

Global Shop Solutions, Carr Lane, Muratec, and Mastercam get industry recognition. Sandvik and Burr Oak Tool expand. Lyndex-Nikken and Wipfli update leadership. Heidenhain partners with the Machinists Institute. MIT and Muratec on manufacturing's future.

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