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The Xometry Small Manufacturing Index
Taking the pulse of manufacturers from across the country
What is the Small Manufacturing Index?
Xometry’s Small Manufacturing Index, which takes the pulse of small- to mid-sized manufacturing shops every quarter, surveys manufacturers both inside and outside our partner network on whether they expect to see growth in business and hiring compared to previous quarters and years. These small- to mid-sized manufacturers represent more than 190,000 companies in an over $50 billion market.
80% of Small Manufacturers Impacted by COVID-19
Xometry today released its Q1 Small Manufacturing Index report. The report showed that just 25% of manufacturers are optimistic about anticipated future business, vs. 45% in the 2H’19 report.
Read the Full Case Study2019 SMI Reports
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Xometry Manufacturing Partners Optimistic about Growth in Q4 2019
By William Krueger
3 min read
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60% of Small Manufacturers Unlikely to Hire in Upcoming Quarter Citing Difficulty in Finding Skilled Employees
By William Krueger
3 min read
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43% of Small Manufacturers Likely to Hire in 2019 as Business Confidence Remains Steady
By William Krueger
3 min read
2018 SMI Reports
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Small Manufacturing Index, Q1 2018, shows high business confidence and an increase in hiring
By Team Xometry
2 min read
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Xometry’s Q2 2018 Small Manufacturing Index Finds Shops Confident About Business Growth, Hiring
By Team Xometry
2 min read
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Xometry's Q3 Small Manufacturing Index Find 44% of Manufacturers Likely to Hire in the Coming Year
By William Krueger
3 min read
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