MT Magazine November/December 2024

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How Capital Will Influence the Future of Manufacturing

The growth of the manufacturing market is constrained by the availability of capital to fund technologies and scale the companies implementing them. Investors face challenges such as geopolitical concerns, fluctuating interest rates, and the need for adaptable funding models to address these evolving issues. Learn more about these complexities – and how to overcome them – in this IMTS+ Main Stage presentation from IMTS 2024. IMTS.com/Capital-Influence

September 2024 Manufacturing Technology Orders Jump as IMTS Returns Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders report published by AMT, totaled $450.6 million in September 2024, an increase of 24% from August 2024 and 14.6% over September 2023 orders. Year-to-date orders reached $3.35 billion, a decline of 7.7% compared to the first three quarters of 2023. Further interest rate cuts and September's IMTS have positioned the industry to end the year strong. AMTonline.org/article/USMTO-0924

The Music of Manufacturing Manufacturing workforce development hit a high note with rock band Metallica's All Within My Hands foundation, which launched their sixth year supporting colleges across the country. This IMTS+ Main Stage session showcased the efforts of colleges to quickly and affordably train industry-relevant talent to meet emerging manufacturing needs. They are making heavy metal every day. IMTS.com/Music-of-Manufacturing

Tech Trends From girl scout cookies and furry friends to material science and technology innovations, the “Tech Trends” podcast team blends an enthusiasm for manufacturing and technology with a genuine rapport that keeps audiences engaged and entertained. Tune in to learn a little and laugh a lot. We guarantee you’ve never seen manufacturing news covered like this. AMTonline.org/products/techtrends-podcast