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U. S. Machine Tool Consumption Up 15.3% vs 2007

September 2nd, 2008 at 02:53pm Bob Trojan

Who says manufacturing is dying?  Take a look at this report and the chart that shows that we are investing in manufacturing technologies right here in the U. S. A.  and it’s up over 15% over 2007.  Industry analysts expect continued growth into the third quarter as manufacturers invest in the latest and greatest manufacturing technology at IMTS 2008.

http://www.imts.com/media/usmtc.pdf

Entry Filed under: Productivity, Technology, Economy

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