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By Amber ThomasOct 02, 2024

New Export Controls on Critical Technologies Announced

On September 5, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published an interim final rule implementing export controls on critical and emerging technologies that align with the regulations of U.S. allies.

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International
By Arun MahajanSep 20, 2024

International News From the Field: India

Will lower demand slow India? Not likely. With manufacturing PMI high and GDP forecasting growth, the future is promising, especially for iPhone exports and the two-wheeler and construction industries. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.

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Technology
By Bonnie GurneySep 19, 2024

Can-Do Attitude, Positivity Pervade IMTS 2024

With more than 40 million pounds of machinery on over 1.2 million square feet, IMTS 2024 energized nearly 90,000 registrants, including 14,713 at the Smartforce Student Summit, with automation, digital manufacturing, and solutions for higher productivity.

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Technology
By Bonnie GurneySep 08, 2024

IMTS 2024 Show Opens, Roars in With Historic Numbers

IMTS 2024 opens this week, boasting big numbers, as the weight of machinery exhibited tops 40 million pounds; conference registration doubles; and new technology attractions and events expand. IMTS runs Sept. 9-14 at Chicago's McCormick Place.

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Technology
By Bonnie GurneySep 04, 2024

Learning From Visionaries: The Stages at IMTS 2024 Feature Technology, Manufacturing, and Industry Leaders

The Stages throughout IMTS feature executive conversations and presentations on AI transformation and empowerment, innovation and change management, digital transformation, growing the defense industrial base, manufacturing infrastructure, and much more.

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International
By Conchi ArangurenSep 04, 2024

International News From the Field: Europe

Europe’s mixed economic landscape presents challenges and cautious optimism. The European industry exhibits mixed feelings but remains robust with opportunities across various industrial sectors. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.

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International
By Fred QianAug 27, 2024

International News From the Field: China

China's imports drop as exports grow. Equipment renewal gets a boost of $42 billion. Recent projects highlight significant investments in energy, automotive, and precision manufacturing. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.

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Intelligence
By Kristin BartschiAug 23, 2024

What Fed Chair Powell’s Address Means for Manufacturing

Today, Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave the most concrete signal yet that interest rate cuts are on the horizon at his Jackson Hole press conference. For manufacturers closely watching the developments and anticipating IMTS 2024, the outlook is promising.

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International
By Arun MahajanAug 06, 2024

International News From the Field: India

India boasts a resilient manufacturing PMI, a growing automotive market, incentives in the energy and defense sectors, and unique business opportunities for manufacturers to play in a market trending up. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.

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Intelligence
By Catherine “Cat” RossAug 06, 2024

AMT Member News

ANCA turns 50. Acu-Rite rebrands. Veterans-turned-machinists graduate from Workshops for Warriors. EOS’ new training center addresses industrial additive education. Edge Technologies, Haimer, Methods Machine Tools, and MMT welcome new hires and promotions.

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