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Robot Orders Increase in Q2 as Automation Demand Broadens Across Industries
Robot orders are increasing in Q2 as automation demand broadens across industries. New A3 data shows second-quarter growth across semiconductors/electronics, automotive components, food and consumer goods, metals and life sciences. -
2026 Metalworking Machinery Orders Set Half-Year Record
The first half of 2026 was the strongest half-year for the value of metalworking machinery orders since USMTO began collecting data in 1998. -
Sandvik Coromant to Highlight End-to-End Machining Solutions and Expertise at IMTS 2026
Sandvik Coromant will focus on solving real-world production problems, featuring interactive technologies and a full roster of industry experts across the entire manufacturing value chain. -
ABB Highlights Commitment to Future-Proofing Metals Operations at AISTech 2026
ABB showcases products and services that address challenges such as rising energy costs and skills shortages in the steel industry. -
Momentum of Late-2025 Machinery Demand Carries Into Q1 of 2026
The total value of 2026 orders through February has reached $930.5 million, 26% above the first two months of 2025. -
From Variability to Value: Implementing Profitable Target Shifts on Continuous Sheet Processes
Operating mean targets can be shifted after variability has been reduced or stabilized to increase cost savings and production. This article explains how. -
Choosing the Right Metal Shaping Method in 2026
What are the main differences between chemical etching and other metal shaping methods? -
Metalwork Machinery Orders Predictably Decline in January After Historic December
New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $441.4 million in January 2026. -
Hirebotics Promotes Co-Founder Matthew Bush to CEO
Bush succeeds Rob Goldiez, who retires after 10+ years leading the metal fabrication-focused collaborative robot company. -
Yokogawa and ANYbotics to Integrate OpreX Robot Management Core Software With ANYmal Robotic Inspection Solutions
The two companies aim to develop new opportunities in the oil & gas, power and metals industries. -
Purdue University Programs Partner With METAL to Advance Workforce Training in Metalworking and Manufacturing
The Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL) program, led by IACMI – The Composites Institute, is proud to announce a new partnership with Purdue University engineering programs. -
KUKA México to Celebrate 30th Anniversary in 2026
2026 will mark a significant milestone for KUKA México, a prominent leader in advanced automation solutions. -
After a Better-Than-Usual November, 2025 Metalwork Machinery Orders Beat 2024 in 11 Months
New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report, totaled $437.9 million in November 2025. -
Metalformers Report Decline in Shipments in December 2025, Expect Improvement in Economic Conditions
PMA’s December report shows that 26% of manufacturers surveyed anticipate an increase in general economic activity in the next three months. -
US Metalworking Machinery Orders Surge 40% Year-Over-Year in October
New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report, totaled $538.9 million in October 2025. -
Metalformers' Outlook for Economic Activity Remains Steady, Shipping Levels Dip Slightly
Metalformers forecast an increase in incoming orders in the next three months. -
Ensuring High Reliability in Aerospace Materials and Electronics With SAM
Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (SAM) has become a critical non-destructive testing method for confirming high reliability in aerospace and defense applications by detecting hidden flaws and validating material integrity. -
Machinery Orders Show Resilience in August Despite Mounting Headwinds
New orders of metalworking machinery totaled $529.4 million in August 2025. -
February 2023 Manufacturing Technology Orders Nearly 50% Above Average Orders for February
New orders of manufacturing technology totaled $467.8 million in February 2023, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT–The Association For Manufacturing Technology. -
Manufacturing Technology Orders Soften in May 2022 But Remain at Elevated Pace
Orders of manufacturing technology dipped slightly in May 2022 to $441.2 million, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT–The Association For Manufacturing Technology.
