Berlin, February 12, 2025 – The AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement started the new year with a change in management. Since January 1, 2025, Philipp Gutmann has been leading the association as its new managing director, succeeding Thomas Simmons, who shaped the AMA Association for over 17 years. During a transition period, he will support Philipp Gutmann in an advisory capacity to ensure the continuity of the association's activities before he retires.

Philipp Gutmann has extensive experience in the fields of marketing and communications. In recent years, he has primarily supported medium-sized companies and worked in various industries, including automotive, electronics and healthcare. He has worked for companies such as Mercedes-Benz, Siemens, Infineon, Airbus Defence & Space, MAN and Pfeiffer Vacuum. In doing so, he gained extensive insights into the challenges and opportunities of the industry and specialized in strategic communication concepts, brand management and technology transfer. He also has experience in working with start-ups and in promoting innovation projects. Through his many years of working with small and medium-sized companies, he has a deep understanding of their requirements and developments.

“For over 40 years, the AMA Association has been promoting the exchange between industry, science and politics in the field of sensor and measuring technology. I look forward to continuing this work together with our members and setting impulses for the future of this key technology,” says Philipp Gutmann.

AMA Association reports industry figures for the 3rd quarter of 2024

The sensor and measuring technology industry recorded no change in sales in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter. However, compared to the third quarter of 2023, sales fell by ten percent. Incoming orders fell slightly and were two percent below the level of the previous quarter.

Berlin, January 27, 2025 – The AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement (AMA) has published the results of its quarterly survey of the approximately 450 member companies. In the third quarter of 2024, the industry was unable to generate any growth in sales compared to the second quarter. Compared to the same quarter of the previous year, the industry recorded a decline in sales of ten percent.

Incoming orders declined slightly, falling by two percent compared to the previous quarter. The book-to-bill ratio of 1.0 indicates that the economic situation has stabilized at a low level. This ratio between incoming orders and sales shows that the industry was able to balance demand despite economic challenges.

“The results of the third quarter of 2024 reflect the tense economic situation in some of our customer industries,” comments Thomas Simmons, managing director of the AMA Association, on the figures. “The stagnating sales and the slightly declining incoming orders show that the industry is holding firm under the difficult conditions. The stable book-to-bill ratio indicates that sensor and measurement technology continues to be a reliable partner for the user industries, even though they are currently struggling with uncertainties.”

The members of the AMA Association look ahead to the coming quarter with cautious optimism. In the preview of 2023 for 2024, the industry still hoped that the economic situation would improve again by the end of 2024, as the inventories built up during the pandemic would have been significantly reduced again. The figures now show in the analysis that we are dealing with a lasting weakness in sales.

“Despite the declines compared to the previous year, there are positive signals that show that the industry's innovative strength continues to be appreciated,” explains Simmons. “Our focus on efficiency, precision and sustainability strengthens our position as a key industry in the long term. Trends such as artificial intelligence, automation and new technologies in areas such as alternative energy sources will further increase demand for innovative sensor technology. However, with an export share of around 48%, the sensor and measuring technology industry remains dependent on stable economic and political conditions.”

The industry is cautious in the face of economic uncertainties but remains optimistic that momentum will return in the medium term.