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By AMTDec 03, 2024

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.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikNov 25, 2024

Manufacturing Technology Orders and a Rare Soft Landing

In much the same way that the Fed was able to reduce interest rates in 1995 to allow the economy to continue expanding for the remainder of the decade, today’s Fed may be engineering a so-called “soft landing,".

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikJul 08, 2024

Manufacturing Technology Orders Grow in May 2024 Despite Sustained High Interest Rates

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.

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Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaJun 14, 2024

AMT Tech Report: Issue #311

Kinky metal. April 2024 USMTO summary. GM vs. AM. AI in human English. #GenZ #BlueCollar.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikJun 10, 2024

April 2024 Manufacturing Technology Orders Slow Decline, Remain Above Historical Average

Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, reached $317.9 million in April 2024.

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