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4 weeks ago | amtonline.org | Christopher Chidzik |Bonnie Gurney |Kristin Bartschi

Today, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released their first estimate of GDP for the first quarter of 2025. According to the estimate, GDP contracted 0.3% at an annualized rate. Mclean, Va. (April 30, 2025) — Today, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released their first estimate of GDP for the first quarter of 2025. According to the estimate, GDP contracted 0.3% at an annualized rate.

4 weeks ago | amtonline.org | Catherine Ross |Bonnie Gurney |Harry Moser

Building Better Leaders Companies have no control over unpredictable tariffs and geopolitics. As manufacturing leaders navigate the best approach to responding to new global trade developments, workforce training stands out as a clear, fully controllable competitive advantage. A strong, skilled workforce is key to reshoring and manufacturing growth as well as being responsive and competitive enough to minimize the impact of global change.

4 weeks ago | amtonline.org | Catherine Ross |Bonnie Gurney |Benjamin Moses |Stephen LaMarca

Corn-fed smartphone. Robot arms — in space! Sandvik acquires Verisurf. The harmony of art and technology. Fox 3… D “I usually solve problems by letting them devour me.” – Franz Kafka This is a published version of the AMT Tech Report newsletter. You can sign up to get the Tech Report in your inbox here. 1. Corn-Fed SmartphoneThe Liberty Phone, made by Purism, is a rare “Made in the USA” smartphone – and it costs $2,000.

1 month ago | amtonline.org | Bonnie Gurney |Christopher Chidzik |Benjamin Moses |Catherine Ross

The definitive source for updates on major promotions, new appointments, facility inaugurations, and other noteworthy developments within the manufacturing technology community. Stay informed and join us in recognizing the achievements of your fellow members. Festo Celebrates Its Centenary – 100 Years in Motion!Esslingen, Germany — Festo is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025.

1 month ago | amtonline.org | Bonnie Gurney |Christopher Chidzik

New orders of metalworking machinery totaled $389.9 million in February 2025, a 9.9% increase from January and a 12.5% increase from January 2025. McLean, Va. (April 14, 2025) – New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $389.9 million in February 2025, a 9.9% increase from January and a 12.5% increase from January 2025.