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.
International News From the Field: Europe
Europe shows resilience amid global pressures and declining export demand from China and elsewhere. Will interest rate cuts and strong private consumption improve the 2025 forecast for modest growth? For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
Moser on Manufacturing: Reshoring and the Truth About Tariffs
Tariff volatility and global disruptions are reshaping supply chains. Explore how reshoring can reduce risk and what major manufacturers are doing – or considering – in response.
February 2025 US Cutting Tool Orders Total $198.6M, Down 0.7% From January
Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled in a collaboration between AMT and USCTI, totaled $198.6 million in February 2025. Orders decreased 0.7% from January 2025 and were down 9.2% from February 2024.
International News From the Field: Europe
Despite Europe’s recent decline in industrial production in a challenging, complex landscape, investment opportunities in defense, semiconductors, and key industries point to a potential recovery in 2025. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
January 2025 US Cutting Tool Orders Hit $199.9M, Up 9.2% From December
Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled in a collaboration between AMT and USCTI, totaled $199.9 million in January 2025. Orders increased 9.2% from December 2024 but were down 4.1% from January 2024.
MFG 2025: 9 Strategic Takeaways for AMT Members
The MFG Meeting 2025 gathered manufacturing leaders, innovators, and policy experts to discuss the forces shaping the future of our industry. Here are nine key takeaways we hope will provide you with the latest business intelligence and insights.
International News From the Field: Europe
Despite broader challenges and a downbeat outlook, the EU remains attractive, boasting some bright spots. Regardless of what comes next, business opportunities continually emerge across various sectors. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
December 2024 US Cutting Tool Orders Total $179.5 Million, Down 0.6% Year to Date From 2023
Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled in a collaboration between AMT and USCTI, totaled $179.5 million in December 2024, down 2% from November 2024. Shipments totaled $2.43 billion for 2024, down 0.6% from 2023.
Race of Thrones
Like most things I write about, this is a topic I hold a deep passion for, and as always, it is related to modern advances in manufacturing technology. Like many automobile enthusiasts, I believe the McLaren F1 sports car to be the greatest of all time.