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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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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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By Catherine “Cat” RossApr 16, 2025

AMT Member News

Lumafield gets top startup nod. REGO-FIX opens new Center for Machining Excellence. Stratasys partners with aerospace giants. America Makes and SwRI launch AM-focused defense initiatives. Leadership updates and other news from Mazak, Starrett, and more.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikApr 14, 2025

Manufacturing Machinery Orders Increase in February 2025

New orders of metalworking machinery totaled $389.9 million in February 2025, a 9.9% increase from January and a 12.5% increase from February 2024.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikMar 10, 2025

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.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikFeb 10, 2025

Manufacturing Technology Orders Fall for 3rd Year; Beat Expectations

Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the USMTO report published by AMT, totaled $513.8 million in December 2024, the highest level since March 2023. This showed an increase of 15% from November 2024 and was 5.4% behind December 2023.

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Technology
By Benjamin MosesJan 31, 2025

Emerging Technology: Accelerators and Barriers

Factors like reshoring and the expansion of the defense, medical, and space sectors drive manufacturing's adoption of emerging technologies like automation, additive manufacturing, generative AI, and digital twins. What are the barriers – or accelerators?

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikJan 13, 2025

November Manufacturing Technology Orders Climb, Setting Up Strong End to 2024

Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the USMTO report published by AMT, totaled $448.8 million in November 2024. These orders for metalworking machinery increased 16.8% from October 2024 and 12.4% from November 2023.

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