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08/28/2026

What’s ahead for the manufacturing technology marketplace?

Join us at MTForecast, Oct. 14-16, to look ahead at 2026 and beyond. Take away actionable insights to make smarter business decisions, navigate challenges, and uncover new opportunities.

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08/25/2026

For over 50 years, the industry’s top forecasters have come to MTForecast to share their insights on upcoming pitfalls and opportunities. And for more than 50 years, they’ve gotten it right.

What do they see coming next? Join us Oct. 14-16 as we bring the experts together once again to look ahead to 2026 and beyond. Click here to learn more:

MTForecast gives you the tools, sector outlooks, and market data insights to build the right solutions to prepare your business to succeed.

08/20/2026

Need a place to recharge after walking the show floor at IMTS? Stop by the AMT Member Lounge to get off your feet and get invaluable information on AMT membership and its benefits.

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08/18/2026

Total U.S. industrial production increased 0.2% in July 2026, a slight slowdown from the 0.3% growth in June. While the production of consumer goods contracted in July, it was offset by the rise in industrial equipment, space, and defense production.

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08/14/2026

As manufacturers prepare for the International Manufacturing Technology Show, leaders should carefully watch key economic indicators to inform spending, production, and market planning decisions for the remainder of the year.

Just a month after IMTS, MTForecast, held Oct. 14–16, gives manufacturing leaders the insights they need to determine their next steps, seize emerging opportunities, and translate economic momentum into growth.

Manufacturing momentum is building. Read the full article to learn more about MTForecast and the benefits of attending:

08/10/2026

New orders of metalworking machinery totaled $672.7 million in June 2026, increasing 15.6% from May 2026 and 56.8% from June 2025. In the first half of 2026, orders totaled $3.44 billion, the strongest half-year since USMTO began collecting data in 1998.

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08/05/2026

As manufacturers navigate stronger demand, AI adoption, and shifting investment across industries, knowing where growth is happening is more important than ever.

Join us at MTForecast 2026, Oct. 14-16 in Schaumburg, Illinois, for economic outlooks, industry forecasts, and insights on the trends shaping manufacturing.

Our latest article, featuring insights from AMT’s Summer Economic Forum, explores the forces driving the manufacturing outlook and the conversations ahead of MTForecast 2026.

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08/04/2026

AMT is proud to release the Automation Report, the second installment in the State of Manufacturing Pillar Reports series.

This report provides insights into how manufacturers at different stages of automation are leveraging technologies like cobots, modular automation, and AMRs to improve efficiency and profitability. It also explores what's needed to successfully scale automation beyond pilot projects, helping shop professionals make more informed, confident decisions about automation.

Download your free copy today to explore the strategies manufacturers are using to scale automation with confidence: https://bit.ly/4w5z5VG

07/31/2026

Real U.S. economic output increased at an annualized rate of 1.5% in the second quarter of 2026, according to the advanced estimate issued today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This was below expectations after the previous quarter grew at 2.1%.

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07/30/2026

The Federal Reserve announced today that interest rates will remain steady at a target range of 3.5% to 3.75%. An aggressive statement against inflation from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh in the prior meeting led markets to anticipate two rate increases in 2026.

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