Capital Spending Survey Sees Machine Tool Buyers Seeking to Reduce Costs and Add Operational Flexibility
The 2021 Metalworking Capital Spending Survey from Gardner Intelligence shows overall purchasing declines but increased investment in higher-end machine tools such as turn-mill machines and five-axis machining centers.

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