MFG 2025 Gathers Grandmasters of Manufacturing

Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled by AMT and USCTI, totaled $212.5 million in October 2024, a 12.6% increase from September 2024 but down 0.2% from October 2023. Year-to-date shipments totaled $2.07 billion.

Manufacturers are doers—always building, innovating, and transforming. It’s no surprise that the most-read articles on AMTonline.org this year spotlighted the driving forces of the industry: automation, innovation, and transformation.

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.

Despite global uncertainties and challenges from inflation and the labor market, Brazil and Mexico, the two engines of Latin America, continue to show steady growth and resilience. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.

Alloys are constantly evolving to meet new demands and incorporate the latest developments. New technologies can even create new possibilities for old(er) materials – like additive manufacturing and Inconel.

Make your next strategic move at The MFG Meeting 2025: Connect with industry leaders, gain invaluable insights, and master your future through exclusive networking and forward-thinking discussions in a top-notch setting.

Women in Manufacturing tour HEIDENHAIN plant. Wes-Tech partners with the Reshoring Initiative. Leadership appointments at Caron Engineering. ITAR renewal by MSK Precision Products. A new RFI solicitation for advancing metal alloy systems led by NCDMM.

This article will explore how demand for automation responded to historic shifts, the impact on manufacturing jobs, and what impacts these shifting trends have had on productivity.

Check in for the highlights, headlines, and hijinks that matter to manufacturing. These lean news items keep you updated on the latest developments.

A strong, skilled workforce is key to reshoring and manufacturing growth. This new series explores the careers of manufacturing leaders.