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Although manufacturing technology orders fell in March and April, the market continued to show signs of recovery. Every month in 2025 was superior in the same month in 2024.
McLean, VA – July 14, 2025 – New orders for metalworking machinery measured in the US Manufacturing Technology Orders Report issued by AMT – The Manufacturing Technology Association totaled $392.7 million in May 2025. 2024.
Although manufacturing technology orders fell in March and April, the market continued to show signs of recovery as they surpassed the same month each month in 2025. Looking at the number of units ordered, the data shows much flatter growth. Until May 2025, the number of units ordered was 4.7% higher than the first five months of 2024, which is the highest growth rate since 2021.
Manufacturing technology orders remained relatively strong in April and May 2025. The recently passed tax and expenditure policy package provides some degree of certainty for all businesses, includes significant incentives for manufacturers, and could lead to additional mechanical investments in the second half of 2025.
AMT’s upcoming summer economic webinar explores how these developments will affect demand for manufacturing technology for the remainder of the year.
About usmto
The US Manufacturing Technology Order (USMTO) report is based on the total amount of actual data reported by companies participating in the USMTO program. Compiled by AMT, the Manufacturing Technology Association, this report provides regional and national US order data for domestic and imported machine tools and related equipment. Analyzing manufacturing orders provides key economic indicators that are reliable as the manufacturing industry invests in capital metalworking equipment to improve capacity and productivity.
About amt
The AMT-Manufacturing Technology Association represents US-based providers of manufacturing technology. This is an advanced machinery, device and digital device that makes American manufacturing productive, innovative and competitive. Located in McLean, Virginia and near the country’s capital, AMT will serve as the industry’s voice for accelerating the pace of innovation, increasing global competitiveness and developing a sophisticated manufacturing workforce. To fully complement our extensive expertise in industry data and market intelligence, as well as international business operations, AMT offers unparalleled levels of support to its members. AMT also produces the IMTS -The International Manufacturing Technology Show, the premier manufacturing technology event in North America.
About IMTS
IMTS – International Manufacturing Technology Show is where manufacturing technology creators, builders, sellers and drivers come to connect and get inspiration. Participants will discover advanced manufacturing solutions including CNC machining, automation, robotics, additives, software, testing, and innovations in transformative digital technology that will advance the future. Equipped with AMT – IMTS, the Manufacturing Technology Association, is the largest manufacturing technology show and market in the Western Hemisphere. With over 1.2 million square feet of exhibition space, the show has attracted visitors from over 110 countries. IMTS 2024 had 89,020 subscribers, featuring 1,737 exhibitors and a student summit featuring 14,713 visitors. This will be the changes to IMTS 2026 from September 14th to 20th, 2026.
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