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By Stephen LaMarcaJun 06, 2025

AMT Tech Report: Issue #356

Just fit, detect, and chill. Set phasers to 'sinter'. Fast cars, faster qc. Buzz kllers with a build plate. 'It's for fitness – promise!'

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Technology
By Bonnie GurneyJun 06, 2025

Passion Project: The Harmony of Art & Technology

The first episode of the new IMTS+ Original Series “Passion Project” explores how art and technology blended harmoniously in a collaboration between legendary music manufacturer C.F. Martin & Co. and two manufacturing giants, Mazak and Renishaw.

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By Stephen LaMarcaMay 30, 2025

AMT Tech Report: Issue #355

Rethink your materials. More brain, less pain. Hot takes and cooler shapes. Purdue nukes the old playbook. Wyoming bets on MaaS.

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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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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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Technology
By Benjamin MosesJan 13, 2025

AMT Tech Trends: When In Rome, Be American

Episode 129: Steve shares some updates with the testbed’s vision system. The Tech Friends discuss how to handle the snow and their 2025 goals. Elissa reports Italy’s efforts in 3D printing using marble waste.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikDec 09, 2024

MT Orders Decline Post-IMTS; Aerospace Investment Rebounds

Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the USMTO report published by AMT, totaled $385 million in October 2024, a 14.5% decrease from September. Year-to-date orders reached $3.74 billion, a decline of 7.5% compared to the first 10 months of 2023.

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Technology
By Michelle Edmonson, CEMDec 02, 2024

IMTS 2024: Where Technology and Community Inspired the Extraordinary

IMTS 2024 brought the manufacturing technology community together for six exhilarating days filled with opportunities to explore new solutions and build meaningful connections.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikNov 11, 2024

September 2024 Manufacturing Technology Orders Jump as IMTS Returns to Chicago

Orders of manufacturing technology totaled $450.6 million in September 2024, an increase of 24% from August 2024 and 14.6% over September 2023 orders. Year-to-date orders reached $3.35 billion, a 7.7% decline compared to the first three quarters of 2023.

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