Industry Expansion Continues With Meltio U.S. Partnership, Big Daishowa’s Tools for Schools, and New Distribution Agreements
Learn about alliances between AEC and Meltio, distribution growth from Mastrex and Platinum Tooling, and workforce investments from Big Daishowa, plus leadership, facility, and event updates from Mazak, SMW Autoblok, Xometry, ASTM International, and more.
AMT Tech Report: Job Shop AI Timesavers
Managed manufacturing. Taken to the limit. AIce combat. Grip happens. Standards better sooner than later.
Industrial Measures Point to Continued Manufacturing Technology Demand in 2026
Industrial production increased 0.7% and capacity utilization increased by 0.5% across the U.S. economy from December 2025 to January 2026, according to the latest report issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
MFG Momentum: Lyndex-Nikken Debuts Website, America Makes Awards $8M, and Industry Events Take Shape
Lyndex-Nikken launches a new website. America Makes and NCDMM announce $8 million in funding. Upcoming events from C.R. Onsrud, Mazak, MIT, and the ARM Institute. Leadership news at Haitian Precision USA, Limble, and OGP; Nidec's new tech center, and more.
Manufacturing Technology Orders Set Record in December 2025
New orders of metalworking machinery hit a record level in December 2025, reaching $814.3 million, 86.7% over November 2025 and 59.9% over December 2024. The value of orders placed in 2025 totaled $5.74 billion, 22.5% above orders placed in 2024.
Acquisitions, Honors, and Leadership Updates From DN Solutions, Kennametal, and More
Kennametal earns a supplier award and teams with Hexagon. DN Solutions acquires Heller. Union Park Capital acquires GAM Enterprises. Plus, leadership updates from Acieta, Index, Limble, Mission Design & Automation, Romi USA, and Wintriss Controls Group.
AMT Tech Report: Medical Additive Manufacturing
Print it like you mean it. Autonomy; no training wheels. Tommy Bahama and a titanium spine. Upgraded copper. Clean code beats heroics.
ECI Software Solutions, Big Daishowa, and Rego-Fix Announce Key Industry Updates
ECI earns top ERP honors and names a new CRO. Muratec USA and Wipfli are recognized for safety and workplace excellence. Leadership and executive news at Big Daishowa and Mitsubishi HC Capital America, expanded leadership roles at Rego-Fix, and more.
Industrial Measures Close 2025 With Positive Sign for Machinery Demand
Industrial production increased 0.4% and capacity utilization increased by 0.2% across the U.S. economy from November to December 2025, according to the latest report issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
After a Better-Than-Usual November, 2025 Orders Beat 2024 in 11 Months
New orders of metalworking machinery totaled $437.9 million in November 2025. This represented a 19.6% decrease from October and nearly equaled the orders in November 2024. Orders through November 2025 have increased 17.8% over the first 11 months of 2024.