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Trade shows build your brand; Economic update webinar; Redefining U.S. machining, and more.

U.S. manufacturing has entered a new age of prosperity, but will manufacturers maintain course to reach new heights, or fall into the trap of nostalgia for a mythologized past?

Despite the increasingly decentralized nature of B2B sales, there's no substitute for the face-to-face trust-building that happens at in-person events. Trade shows like IMTS don't just generate leads -- they build your brand long after the show closes.

Industry trend tracking, event improvement, key membership and restructuring updates, and more from the frontlines of AMT. Get the latest highlights from the Automation in Manufacturing, Economics & Statistics, Global, and Technology Issues committees now.

Yes, there are challenges in manufacturing. But there are plenty of opportunities, too.

Amid the fog created by the lack of government statistics, information from private sources could prove to be the lighthouse businesses need to steer by.

In tough times, some companies double down on the familiar. But external conditions signal change – and change can’t be overcome by doing the same thing, only harder.

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

Shipments of cutting tools totaled $222 million for the United States in September 2025. Orders increased 5.3% from August 2025 and 14.7% from September 2024. Year-to-date shipments totaled $1.88 billion, down 1.1% from the same period in 2024.

Manufacturing's time to shine; The paradox of tariffs; MTForecast takeaways for marketers; and more.