Day one of MTForecast 2025 continued with non-stop content from insightful industry speakers, preparing us for the upcoming year. After lunch, the first breakout session was led by Alastair Hayfield of Interact Analysis, who presented the latest outlook for construction,

Day two of MTForecast 2025 finished with a powerful combination of interesting, insightful, and actionable information for manufacturing businesses in 2026. As AMT President, Doug Woods, said in today's opening remarks, “ there is no better time to be in US manufacturing.” To

With a new week comes a new #membermonday! This week, we welcome The Scylla Group as one of the newest members of AMT. They are a full-service digital agency that helps manufacturers and industrial companies modernize, connect, and grow through meaningful digital experiences

Whether you are just getting started with MTConnect Institute or have been using it for years, this free MTConnect Bootcamp will provide valuable insights from the experts who use it every day. The three-day, six-session boot camp will begin with an overview of MTConnect and cover various

This is your FINAL chance to guarantee your hotel room for the Distribution Summit at the group rate. Secure your room at the Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel before Monday, Oct. 27. Register and book your room now! bit.ly/3LlMNBQ

🚨 Big News! The Manufacturing Technology Series SOUTHWEST is heading to Dallas, the #1 metro for manufacturing in the U.S. 🇺🇸 From semiconductors to aerospace, energy, and automotive, Dallas is driving the future of American industry. ⚙️✨ 👉 Register today and see innovation

The 2025 Distribution Summit is less than a month away. Our powerhouse lineup of speakers will share how the latest technologies, best sales practices, and industry data can drive real results. This short, two-day event will immediately benefit your operations. Learn more and

Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report, totaled $210.6 million in August 2025, decreasing 2.7% from July 2025 and 1.8% from August 2024. Year-to-date shipments totaled $1.66 billion, representing a 2.7% decrease from the same period in 2024.

There is less than a week before the MTConnect Virtual Bootcamp, so make sure you register for the sessions of your choice today! Whether you are starting as a user of the MTConnect Standard or have been using it for years, there is a session tailored to your needs. The free

In a move widely telegraphed since the last meeting, the Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate for the second consecutive meeting, landing at a target range of 3.75% to 4.00%. Read more about the decision: bit.ly/4on0qj6

New orders of metalworking machinery totaled $493.1 million in September 2025, a 7.2% decline from August 2025 but an 11% increase from September 2024. Orders through September totaled $3.93 billion, a 17.3% increase over the first three quarters of 2024. Read the full report

The Distribution Summit is back! With over 160 people from 25 states registered, the first day of the event yesterday was filled with attendees eager to hear about what is next for distributors. The day kicked off with a factory tour at Olson Custom Designs and after a networking lunch, Al

Day 2 of the Distribution Summit was packed with key insights and powerful moments! Following opening remarks from AMT's CRO, Travis Egan, a panel discussion was held on harnessing data for sales planning, exploring how companies with varying resource levels can effectively

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. Read the full report:

New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $538.9 million in October 2025. Read the full report here: bit.ly/4iPa24f

After ploughing through an extended drought of official statistics because of the government shutdown, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point for the third consecutive meeting, landing at a target range of 3.5% to 3.75%. Read more about the latest cut from the

Register now for AMT's annual Winter Economic Forum! Join us virtually, or live in Cincinnati for expert analysis and actionable intelligence to stay ahead of the curve as we begin 2026. Get the latest industry insights from Oxford Economics, GE Aerospace, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and more!

New orders of metalworking machinery totaled $437.9 million in November 2025. This represented a 19.6% decrease from October and nearly equaled the orders in November 2024. Orders through November 2025 have increased 17.8% over the first 11 months of 2024. Read the full report:

Join us tonight for the first AMT Meetup of the year in Cincinnati! Brought to you by UNITED GRINDING, enjoy a drink on us and get a chance to network before tomorrow’s Winter Economic Forum. We look forward to seeing you! bit.ly/4reFqvM

The MFG Meeting has attracted industry leaders representing every corner of manufacturing and every link in the supply chain since 2011. This isn’t a sales event or educational deep dive. Instead, we connect executives from around the country to compare notes and discuss