Capacity Utilization Among Machinery Manufacturers Continues Its Rise
Total U.S. industrial production increased in September 2026 to the highest level since December 2018. Capacity utilization is at its highest level since November 2018.
Rally in Machinery Orders Extends onto the Heels of IMTS 2026
New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report, totaled $732.9 million in August 2026.
IMTS 2026 Accelerates Technology Adoption, Shapes Next Chapter of Manufacturing
U.S. manufacturing momentum, AI-driven solutions, advanced technologies, and strong conference participation expanded the IMTS manufacturing ecosystem.
Utilization Rates Dip Slightly as Recent Machine Orders Hit Shop Floors
Total U.S. industrial production was flat in August 2026, and the index for manufacturing decreased by 0.3 percentage points. Capacity utilization among manufacturers also decreased slightly.
Fed Raises Rates in a ‘Firm, Unanimous Decision’
For the first time in Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s tenure, the committee voted to raise interest rates by a quarter-point to a target range of 3.75% to 4.00% in a move that was all but certain after a flat CPI inflation reading last week.
July 2026 US Cutting Tool Shipments Totaled $278.1M, Up 29% From July 2025
Shipments of cutting tools totaled $278.1 million in July 2026. The value of shipments increased 2.8% from June 2026 and was up 29% from July 2025. Unit shipments in July remained steady from the previous month.
IMTS 2026 Opens in Chicago as Manufacturing Takes Center Stage in Reindustrializing the United States
With total attendance on pace to exceed 90,000, the manufacturing community at IMTS 2026 represents all 50 states and 113 countries.
Manufacturing Technology Orders Exceed $500M for 5th Consecutive Month
New orders of metalworking machinery totaled $605.8 million in July 2026, an 8% decrease from June 2026 and a 55.2% increase over July 2025. The total through the first seven months of 2026 was $4.03 billion, a 37.1% increase over the same period in 2025.
U.S. Manufacturing Investment and Productivity Momentum Set Stage for IMTS 2026
New manufacturing technologies aimed at increasing output and capacity debut as industry, defense and AI leaders gather in Chicago.
Moving From Pilot to Action: AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, and Siemens Deliver AI Insights on IMTS+ Main Stage
IMTS 2026 gives visitors access to AI experts who know how to apply AI to manufacturing workflows, can help identify opportunities for improvement, and offer new ways of working.