The Association for Manufacturing Technology reported manufacturing technology year-to-date orders were 13.8% lower than the first three quarters of 2022.
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“Though 2023 orders are down, activity is still above long-term historical averages, indicating relative health overall,” said Douglas K. Woods, president of AMT. “We are still seeing strength in key industries, with contract machine shops, medical, and automotive continuing to invest heavily in manufacturing technology.”