MFG 2025: 9 Strategic Takeaways for AMT Members
The MFG Meeting 2025 gathered manufacturing leaders, innovators, and policy experts to discuss the forces shaping the future of our industry. Here are nine key takeaways we hope will provide you with the latest business intelligence and insights.
International News From the Field: India
India remains strong as employment continues to rise, inflation eases, and GDP grows. From defense to EVs to semiconductors to automotive, the world’s fastest-growing economy sees a lot of activity. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
International News From the Field: Europe
Despite broader challenges and a downbeat outlook, the EU remains attractive, boasting some bright spots. Regardless of what comes next, business opportunities continually emerge across various sectors. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
Highlights From AMT’s 2025 Winter Economic Forum
New policies and bold predictions – what’s next for manufacturing in 2025? At AMT’s Winter Economic Forum, top economists and industry experts analyzed the economic outlook, policy shifts, and emerging trends shaping the industry’s future.
International News From the Field: Southeast Asia
Overall 2024 GDP growth for the ASEAN trading bloc was 4.5%. Growth is projected to continue in 2025, with the best target markets for the U.S. machine tool industry being Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
International News From the Field: India
With the global economy expected to remain relatively stagnant, India begins 2025 with robust GDP growth projections, high manufacturing and services PMIs, and significant new investments. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
Testbeds for Smarter Manufacturing
New technology is a growth engine for manufacturing, but change risks disruption and enormous costs. Incrementally rolling out new equipment and software using technology testbeds helps refine and optimize processes before production deployment.
International News From the Field: Europe
European markets face another challenging forecast due to uncertainties in trade with the United States and ongoing fiscal tightening. Will the region manage to avoid a recession? It seems likely. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
Manufacturing Matters
Check in for the highlights, headlines, and hijinks that matter to manufacturing. These lean news items keep you updated on the latest developments.
International News From the Field: India
Numerous economic reforms are driving India’s growth in smartphones, aerospace, automotive, medical, and more, accelerating output as new orders have increased at a rate not seen in nearly 20 years. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.