Reshoring and the Future of U.S. Manufacturing
Explore the vision powering the industry’s resurgence. Reshoring, advanced technologies, and a renewed focus on skills are driving the next era of U.S. manufacturing and shaping its future.
November 2025 US Cutting Tool Orders Total $206.1M, Up 9.9% From November 2024
Shipments of cutting tools totaled $206.1 million in November 2025. Orders decreased 17.6% from October 2025 but were up 9.9% from November 2024. Year-to-date shipments totaled $2.34 billion, up 1.3% from the same period in 2024.
October 2025 US Cutting Tool Orders Total $250.1M, Up 14.7% From October 2024
Shipments of cutting tools totaled $250.1 million in October, up 12.7% from September 2025 and 14.7% from October 2024. Year-to-date shipments trended positively for the first time this year, totaling $2.13 billion, up 0.6% from the same period in 2024.
Using Data To Answer Today’s Manufacturing Market Questions
AMT uses data-driven insights to help manufacturers answer critical market questions, from policy impacts to automation trends, enabling smarter decisions in a rapidly shifting industry.
September 2025 US Cutting Tool Orders Total $222M, Up 14.7% From September 2024
Shipments of cutting tools totaled $222 million for the United States in September 2025. Orders increased 5.3% from August 2025 and 14.7% from September 2024. Year-to-date shipments totaled $1.88 billion, down 1.1% from the same period in 2024.
Pockets of Opportunity Amid Economic Headwinds
Manufacturers face a year of transition as 2026 brings renewed growth, driven by technology, defense, and energy investment amid ongoing economic, policy, and global shifts.
Reshoring Survey Reveals 4 Priorities for US Reindustrialization
More than 500 U.S. manufacturers identify the keys to boosting domestic production: building a skilled workforce, applying total cost of ownership principles, managing costs, and preparing for geopolitical risk.
August 2025 US Cutting Tool Orders Total $210.6M, Down 1.8% From August 2024
Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report, totaled $210.6 million in August 2025, decreasing 2.7% from July 2025 and 1.8% from August 2024. Year-to-date shipments totaled $1.66 billion, down 2.7% from the same period in 2024.
Learning From General Motors
The unprecedented turbulence that manufacturing companies face from international trade conflicts will likely impact your operations. Learn what General Motors is doing – and how those tactics can enhance your operations.
July 2025 US Cutting Tool Orders Total $216.2M, Up 9.8% From July 2024
Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report, totaled $216.2 million in July 2025. Orders increased 4.9% from June 2025 and 9.8% from July 2024. Year-to-date shipments totaled $1.45 billion, down 2.9% from the same period in 2024.