December 2025 US Cutting Tool Shipments Totaled $215M, Up 17.1% From December 2024
Shipments of cutting tools totaled $215 million in December 2025, according to USCTI and AMT, an increase of 4.3% from November 2025 and 17.1% from December 2024. For full-year 2025, shipments totaled $2.56 billion, up 2.5% from 2024.
Investment Continues To Drive Economy Despite Pullback in Other Areas
The first estimate of gross domestic product for the fourth quarter of 2025 showed the U.S. economy growing at a 1.4% real annualized rate, driven by declines in government spending and exports, coupled with a deceleration of consumer spending.
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.
Visitor Hotel Reservations Now Open for IMTS 2026
IMTS has announced that visitor hotel reservations for IMTS 2026 are now open. Global Housing Solutions, powered by AMT, has contracted with 95 Chicago-area hotels to offer guaranteed rooms, the lowest rate available, no booking fees, and more.
Fed Holds Rates Steady After Strong Capital Investment From Manufacturers
In a move widely telegraphed since their last meeting, the Federal Reserve today opted to leave the benchmark interest rates steady at a target range of 3.5% to 3.75% at their first meeting of 2026.
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.
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.
The MFG Meeting 2026 Brings Manufacturing Technology Leaders Together To Tackle Technology Trends Driving Intelligent Manufacturing
Manufacturing technology executives from across the industry will gather in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for The MFG Meeting on March 10-12. This annual meeting focuses on the technology trends driving modern manufacturing and how industry leaders can adapt.
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.
AMT and IMTS Original Videos and Marketing Campaigns Honored With Multiple International Marketing and Communications Awards
AMT captured 12 international creative awards for its marketing and original video content. Honors included one Marketing Genius Award from Trade Show Executive magazine for IMTS, eight NYX Video Awards for IMTS+, and three NYX Marcom Awards.