Industrial standards and the digital thread are essential for manufacturing productivity as they provide a foundation for efficiency, innovation, quality, compliance, and collaborative integration across the entire manufacturing value chain. They help create a more agile, connected, and optimized manufacturing environment in today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape.
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Could reshoring reduce the risk of retaliatory tariffs from China and mitigate geopolitical risks? Explore how U.S. manufacturers can enhance supply chain resilience, safeguard against global conflicts, and capitalize on new business opportunities.
Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders report published by AMT, totaled $448.8 million in November 2024. These orders for metalworking machinery increased 16.8% from October 2024 and 12.4% from November 2023.
European markets face another challenging forecast due to uncertainties in trade with the United States and ongoing fiscal tightening. Will the region manage to avoid a recession? It seems likely. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
