The First Consortium of Additive Manufacturing in Mexico is in Queretaro

A consortium for additive manufacturing in Mexico, also known as 3-D printing, has been formed with a capital investment of US $13.5 million in the South-Central state of Queretaro.   This marks the first time that Mexican manufacturers will have access to machines that will allow them to perform an operation known as “electron beam melting.”  […]

Mexico: Manufacturing PMIs show mixed results in October but conditions remain subdued

The seasonally-adjusted manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) produced by the Mexican Institute of Financial Executives (IMEF) dipped from 48.1 points in September to 46.7 points in October, marking the lowest reading since April 2017. Thus, the index fell further below the 50.0-point threshold, signaling a sharper contraction in the manufacturing sector compared to September. Notably, […]

Business Opportunities in Mexico Increase for US Companies As China Costs Escalate

Originally published on the NAPS Blog In recent years, manufacturing within Mexico has been an increasingly more viable and cost-effective alternative to production in Asia. Businesses not only derive benefits from close proximity to the states but can also find competitive advantage thanks to favorable trade deals and a skilled low-cost workforce. Below, we’ll dive […]