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Manufacturing PMI® at 49.2%; April 2024 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

Suppliers continue to have capacity but work to improve lead times, due to their raw material supply chain disruptions. ” [Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products] “Some small indications of market improvement in China for our instruments and technology. Order rates are expected to remain stable through August.”

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Manufacturing PMI® at 49%; September 2023 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

Manufacturing supplier lead times continue to decrease, but at a slow pace. “Of the six biggest manufacturing industries, two — Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; and Petroleum & Coal Products — registered growth in September. ’ ” [Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products] “Markets remain soft.

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Manufacturing PMI® at 46.7%; November 2023 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

Manufacturing supplier lead times continue to decrease, a positive for future economic activity. “Of the six biggest manufacturing industries, two — Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; and Transportation Equipment — registered growth in November. ” [Machinery] “Automotive sales still impacted by UAW strike.

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Benefits of modular enclosures in manufacturing applications

Control Engineering

Whether it’s combating supply chain instability, labor shortages, lead times, or seamless integration, the right industrial enclosure solution is the heart of your automation system, and manufacturers need industrial cabinets that help them overcome these challenges. subhead] Modular enclosures helps maximize factory floor space.

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Celebrating a decade of additive manufacturing excellence

Manufacturer's Monthly

This capability has become increasingly important, especially in times of supply chain disruptions, as it reduces lead times and ensures uninterrupted production. In the early iterations of Sentinel, most small components were made of aluminium, and many were sourced as ready made items.