FutureMaking - May 2025 Edition is Here!
Welcome to the May 2025 edition of FutureMaking, your gateway to the cutting edge of innovation, customer experience & insights in the manufacturing industry.
Our mission is to empower & inspire you on your journey in this ever-evolving sector. We hope each issue not only informs but also enriches your path forward, fuelling your passion and driving success.
Heavy Equipment Manufacturing News:
Komatsu expects a $140M reduction in tariff costs thanks to a U.S.-China trade truce aiding equipment imports.
Trumpf receives $2.5M Connecticut grant to expand its metal fabrication facility & boost U.S. manufacturing.
Caterpillar partners with CRH to deliver electric construction trucks & charging systems in U.S. market.
Volvo CE expands its electric lineup with the EC230 & L120 electric machines aimed at U.S. job sites.
Bobcat unveils a next-gen electric compact track loader at Equip Expo 2024 to target sustainable builds.
Case Construction launches new electric backhoe (580EV) & loader (12EV) for North American markets.
U.S. core capital goods orders drop 1.3% in April 2025, indicating cautious investment in new heavy equipment.
Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Trends:
Electrification is accelerating in construction machinery, with OEMs launching hybrid & fully electric models.
Predictive maintenance using AI & sensors is helping manufacturers reduce unplanned downtime.
How Manufacturers are Crafting Personalized Customer Experiences in 2025?
Automation & robotics are growing rapidly, boosting efficiency & reducing labor dependency in operations.
Telematics & remote diagnostics are being adopted widely to improve fleet management & equipment uptime.
Top 25 CX Trends in 2025 Shaping the Future.
3D printing and on-demand spare parts manufacturing are enhancing supply chain resilience.
Heavy equipment UX is improving with enhanced operator cabins, AR dashboards, and digital controls.
Smart construction sites are using connected equipment and IoT to enable data-driven project execution.
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Ashok