Manufacturing Technology Orders Surge 36% Amid Sector Resilience
U.S. manufacturing technology orders demonstrated remarkable strength in August 2025, surging 36.2% from July levels according to the latest industry data. The metalworking machinery sector recorded $529.4 million in new orders, marking one of the strongest monthly performances in decades despite mounting economic uncertainties.
Manufacturing Technology Orders Show Robust Growth
New orders for metalworking machinery reached $529.4 million in August 2025, representing a substantial 36.2% increase from July 2025 and nearly 45% growth compared to August 2024, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology. The report states that total machinery orders through the first eight months of 2025 reached $3.44 billion, an 18.3% increase over the same period in 2024.
