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Economic Momentum and ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Advances Build Excitement for IMTS 2026

The foundations for a stronger business climate, the latest advances in manufacturing technology, and the accelerated growth of industrial AI, automation, additive, software, and digital technologies are converging to build excitement for IMTS 2026. Read full article.

Manufacturing ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Series SOUTHEAST Highlights Industry Growth

Manufacturing ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Series SOUTHEAST will bring together manufacturing decision-makers and leaders to experience cutting-edge innovations and connect with peers in Greenville, South Carolina, from Oct. 21-23, 2025. Read full article.

• Despite ongoing trade tensions, India’s strong manufacturing PMI and industrial production growth indicate robust manufacturing output and increased opportunities.

• The Federal Reserve to a target range of 4%-4.25% as projections for GDP growth increased to 1.6% and unemployment and inflation remained at 4.5% and 3%, respectively.

• With 407 product categories of steel and aluminum derivatives now subject to Section 232 tariffs, your finished machining center’s duty rate, even if it's typically modest, .

• QuesTek and industry leaders are designing a . It hopes to future-proof production and offer new agility in propulsion, power, and advanced equipment sectors.

In 2021, after years of declining investment, manufacturers of agricultural equipment began to increase their orders of metalworking machinery. In 2024, order values continued to rise, but the number of units flattened. Through July of this year, investments declined dramatically. Could planned investments from major OEMs reverse the trend in 2026?

Learn about the outlook for agricultural equipment and capital equipment purchases at , which will be held Oct. 15-17 in Schaumburg, Illinois.

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From awards at the ARM Institute, ECI Software Solutions, and Kennametal to growth initiatives at Kitamura Machinery, DN Solutions, and Ellison Technologies, this edition is packed with member news. Also inside: leadership changes at Mate Precision Technologies and Kyzen, $10.8 million in new America Makes projects, and NCMS’ smart manufacturing white paper. Catch/get/read the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ member roundup

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