AMT's United States Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) Report shows $430.06 million total for May. With year-to-date total of $2,085.14 million, 2013 is down 6.9% compared with 2012. AMT's Patrick W. McGibbon commented that "New technologies are creating change in automotive production, while many aerospace manufacturers are making shifts within their supply chains." McGibbon also attributed growth to cost advantages of manufacturing within USA and foreign direct investment.
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