What's moving in U.S. manufacturing.

Indicators derived from the MNFG.org directory, updated monthly.

Verified shops (YoY)

+18.4%

More U.S. operators are joining the directory.

Avg. CNC lead time

3.2 wk

Down from 4.1 weeks a year ago.

AS9100 capacity index

112

Aerospace-credentialed capacity above 2024 baseline.

Reshoring announcements

+27%

New U.S. contract wins reported by members.

ITAR-registered shops

1,840

Defense-eligible roster continues to grow.

Offshore RFQ share

−9%

Buyers are sourcing fewer parts overseas.

Signals from the directory

Sheet metal demand surging in TX/OH
Driven by data-center build-out and EV plants coming online in 2026.
Precision Swiss machining capacity tight
Medical device shops report 90-day backlogs; new entrants are scarce.
AWS-certified welders in short supply
Heavy fabrication wage growth +11% YoY across the Midwest.
Additive (DMLS/SLS) crossing into production
Verified AM shops doubled since 2024, mostly in CA, MI, and PA.

Want the underlying data? It ships in the quarterly reports.