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3 days ago | 
amtonline.org | Harry Moser |Christopher Chidzik
McLean, Va. (May 12, 2025) — New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $515.8 million in March 2025, the highest monthly value since March 2023. March 2025 orders increased 33.8% from February 2025 and were up 20.5% from March 2024. Through the first quarter of the year, orders totaled $1.26 billion, a 12.4% increase over the first quarter of 2024.
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1 week ago | 
amtonline.org | Harry Moser |Benjamin Moses
“Unlike the objective of far too many companies, manufacturing is not about a quick 'exit.' It is centered on long-term value creation.” – Hamdi Ulukaya 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. Will CMMC Fix Everything? No, but it can open doors for new business in the defense industrial base. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is an assessment used to manage security and data risks.
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1 week ago | 
amtonline.org | Harry Moser |Fred Qian |Mike Lauer |Achilles Arbex
Europe shows resilience amid global pressures and declining export demand from China and elsewhere. Will interest rate cuts and strong private consumption improve the 2025 forecast for modest growth? For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on. The European metalworking and mechanical engineering industries are entering 2025 facing a dual reality: a cautious recovery in domestic markets alongside ongoing pressure from global economic challenges.
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1 week ago | 
amtonline.org | Benjamin Moses |Stephen LaMarca |Harry Moser
A tariff is a tax levied on imported or, occasionally, exported goods, designed to regulate international trade and safeguard domestic industries. President Donald Trump’s administration intends to use tariffs for these purposes, as well as to support border security initiatives and compensate for revenue losses from proposed tax cuts. As I contemplate this column, unexpected shifts, rapid deployment, and swift tariff alterations make writing challenging.
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2 weeks ago | 
amtonline.org | Harry Moser |Kristin Bartschi |Fred Qian |Jacob D. Horne
As a subcontractor in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), you’ve undoubtedly heard about critical updates in the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), designed to safeguard sensitive federal information. Understanding and implementing these cybersecurity requirements may seem daunting, but the effort is worth it. In this guide, I’ll break down the key changes and help you navigate the path forward.
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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.
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Feb 1, 2025 | 
qualitymag.com | Harry Moser |Michelle Bangert |Dale Norwood |Greg Cenker
Flawed sourcing decisions have led to millions of U.S. job losses, shuttered factories, a shrinking middle-class, an over-dependence on imports, inadequate defense industrial capability and a loss of innovation, intellectual capital, and competitiveness. In short, by offshoring critical tasks in the name of cost-cutting, U.S. companies undermined their ability to develop and sustain core competencies — both within their organizations and across the broader U.S. economy.
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Jan 26, 2025 | 
amtonline.org | Douglas Woods |Kristin Bartschi |Harry Moser
The number one legislative priority of the Reshoring Initiative has long been strengthening our skilled workforce. The biggest obstacle has been our country’s and our government’s obsession with “a college degree for everyone.” We strongly prefer “a good career for everyone.” In this series we advance our advocacy by demonstrating that an apprenticeship is an excellent basis for achieving the career success normally associated with obtaining only university degrees.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
amtonline.org | Christopher Chidzik |Harry Moser |Conchi Aranguren
READ FULL PRESS RELEASEMcLean, Va. (January 22, 2025) — Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled in a collaboration between AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI), totaled $183.1 million in November 2024. Orders decreased 13.8% from October 2024 and were down 9.7% from November 2023. Year-to-date shipments totaled $2.25 billion, down 0.3% from shipments made between January and November of 2023.
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Dec 17, 2024 | 
amtonline.org | Catherine Ross |Harry Moser |Bill Herman
You can tell a lot about a person by the company they keep — and you will find no better company than at the MFG 2025 Meeting, a unique event curated for manufacturing executives and future leaders who want to exchange insights with their peers and drive company growth. Created by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology in collaboration with NTMA, MFG Meeting 2025 will be held from February 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio.
