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Manufacturing PMI® at 50.3%; March 2024 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

“Of the six biggest manufacturing industries, four — Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; Fabricated Metal Products; Chemical Products; and Transportation Equipment, which account for a combined 54 percent of manufacturing gross domestic product (GDP) — registered growth in March. ’ Expectations are for a strong second quarter.

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Celebrating a decade of additive manufacturing excellence

Manufacturer's Monthly

Markforged’s journey has been marked by groundbreaking innovations that have strengthened manufacturing resiliency, enabled industrial production at the point of need, and empowered manufacturers worldwide to create strong, accurate parts in both metal and advanced composites.

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Manufacturing PMI® at 47.1%; April 2023 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

The April composite index reading reflects companies continuing to manage outputs to better match demand for the first half of 2023 and prepare for growth in the late summer/early fall period. . Supply chains are prepared and eager for growth, as panelists’ comments support reduced lead times for their more important purchases.