AMT Tech Report: Issue #190
Thermwood has been busy! Flame-retardant additive. One micron? Psh. Foam means less concrete.
USMTO November 2021 Monthly Orders Exceed $650 Million
Orders of manufacturing technology surpassed $650 million in November 2021, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.
Accelerating Manufacturing Technologies: Standards
Now, as digital manufacturing has proven to be a significant value-add to the industry, manufacturing technologies are adopting standards to increase their implementation on the factory floor. Technologies like automation will evolve into more...
AMT Tech Report: Issue #188
Carbon ceramic brakes are the GOAT but not yet. Robots almost doubled around the world. The year of the robot. Top 8 AI/ML trends for 2022. Fast cars need to be made with fast networks.
Past 90 Days Sees the Largest Streak in Manufacturing Technology Orders in Over 23 Years
The manufacturing technology market is flourishing in the current economic environment. Unfortunately, the impact on the bottom line isn’t as significant. Our members are caught between higher material, component, and transportation costs...
The MFG Meeting + MTForecast delivers big
The package of AMT’s two popular meetings attracted the largest audience to the forecasting conference in 25 years. It was great to feel the energy of an in-person event and see so many familiar faces – plus lots of new ones too.
If Something Is True, Does It Mean It's Important? Understanding Statistical Significance
The statistical perspective of significance should not be confused with the practical sense of significance. Consider the difference between something having strategic importance versus something being statistically significant.
Rebuilding and Reshoring: Conclusion
In this series conclusion, we summarize the actions needed to secure U.S. leadership in innovation and manufacturing, bolster competitiveness, and strengthen economic and national security.
AMT Tech Trends: Gear Whining
Episode 59: Steve delivers a terrible intro. Ben talks about his visit with a gear grinding manufacturer and then an article covering Porsche’s plans to 3D print bespoke seats. Stephen tried to break into a 3D-printed neighborhood in Austin, TX...
Global Perspective from EMO
The good news from the aggregate data is that every country’s market has improved in 2021, and that trend is expected to continue into 2022.