Christopher Chidzik
Principal Economist Chris is currently the Principal Economist at AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology where he examines trends in the overall economy that affect the demand for manufacturing technology. For over five years, Chris has managed surveys which compile the data necessary to get a full picture of the U.S. manufacturing landscape. Prior to AMT, Chris held varied roles in data analytics, research, sales, and marketing in an array of industries and settings. Chris holds a master’s degree in economics from The American University.
Chris is currently the Principal Economist at AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology where he examines trends in the overall economy that affect the demand for manufacturing technology. For over five years, Chris has managed surveys which compile the data necessary to get a full picture of the U.S. manufacturing landscape. Prior to AMT, Chris held varied roles in data analytics, research, sales, and marketing in an array of industries and settings. Chris holds a master’s degree in economics from The American University.
Posts by Christopher Chidzik
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.
Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikOct 16, 2024
August 2024 US Cutting Tool Orders Total $209.3 Million, Up 9.1% From July 2024
Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled in a collaboration between AMT and USCTI, totaled $209.3 million in August 2024. Orders increased 9.1% from July 2024 but were down 4.5% from August 2023.
Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikOct 14, 2024
August Manufacturing Technology Orders Fall Short of 2023; Outlook Optimistic for Remainder of 2024
Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the USMTO report published by AMT, totaled $360.8 million in August 2024. These orders for metalworking machinery increased 22.7% from July 2024 but fell 12% short of August 2023 orders.
Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikOct 01, 2024
Not Just a Nostalgia Grab: The Space Race Renewed
The country that sent the first man to the moon turned to private companies and foreign governments to send people and projects into orbit.
Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikSep 20, 2024
July 2024 US Cutting Tool Orders Total $191.8 Million, Up 2.5% Year-to-Date
Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled in a collaboration between AMT and the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute, totaled $191.8 million in July 2024. Orders decreased 7.8% from June 2024 but were up 1.7% from July 2023.
Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikSep 11, 2024
Manufacturing Technology Orders Look To Rebound as IMTS 2024 Opens, Rate Cuts Loom
Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders report published by AMT, totaled $321.7 million in July 2024, showing declines of 19.3% from June 2024 and 7.8% compared to July 2023.
Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikAug 14, 2024
US Cutting Tool Orders Totaled $208.1 Million in June 2024, Narrowing Year-to-Date Gains to 2.6%
Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled in a collaboration between AMT and USCTI, were $208.1 million in June 2024, bringing the year-to-date total to $1.27 billion, up 2.6% compared to the first six months of 2023.
Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikAug 12, 2024
Manufacturing Technology Orders Grow 4.3% in June 2024 as Year-Over-Year Order Gap Narrows
Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $386.7 million in May 2024.
Technology
By Christopher ChidzikAug 07, 2024
Fed Up? Looking to September for IMTS, Possible Interest Rate Cuts
Fed policy generally aims to tamp down overheated demand, but as most observers have come to understand, the fundamental issue causing inflation following the pandemic-era shutdowns was firmly rooted on the supply-side of the economy.
Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikJul 10, 2024
US Cutting Tool Orders Totaled $214.4 Million in May 2024, Raising the Year-to-Date Total 4% Over 2023
Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled in a collaboration between AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI), were $214.4 million in May 2024.
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