Contract and OEM Manufacturing Industry Blogs

American Machinist

Medium: B2B trade publication (digital + newsletters). Covers metalworking technologies for contract manufacturers and job shops; topics include cutting, tooling, automation, quality, and shop operations. Readers figure reflects publication-reported monthly reach.

https://www.americanmachinist.com/ Readership: 55,080

ASSEMBLY Magazine

Medium: B2B trade publication (website + newsletters). Focuses on assembly processes and technologies in automotive, medical device, aerospace, appliances and other OEM environments. Readers figure reflects estimated monthly visits (Similarweb via Hypestat, latest available).

https://www.assemblymag.com/ Readership: 86,968

Contract Pharma

Medium: B2B magazine + website + events. Premier outlet linking CDMOs/CMOs and biopharma sponsors; covers outsourcing trends, manufacturing, packaging and services. Readers figure reflects publication-reported monthly reach.

https://www.contractpharma.com/ Readership: 150,000

EMSNow

Medium: Industry news site + newsletter + podcasts. Covers the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) sector, SMT equipment, materials, and global supply chains. Readers figure reflects publication-reported combined audience.

https://www.emsnow.com/ Readership: 20,000

Healthcare Packaging

Medium: Trade publication (print + digital + newsletters) from PMMI Media Group. Covers pharma/medtech packaging and logistics for OEMs and contract manufacturers. Readers figure reflects brand-reported total reach.

https://www.healthcarepackaging.com/ Readership: 67,000

I-Connect007

Medium: Industry news network (PCB, SMT, mil-aero, design). Serves electronics manufacturing pros with daily reporting and technical features. Readers figure reflects estimated monthly visits (Similarweb via Hypestat).

https://iconnect007.com/ Readership: 51,402

IndustryWeek

Medium: B2B trade publication (digital + newsletters + research). Broad U.S. manufacturing coverage: operations, leadership, technology, and supply chain. Readers figure reflects publication-reported monthly reach.

https://www.industryweek.com/ Readership: 286,000

Manufacturing Dive

Medium: Digital industry publication (news site + daily newsletter) from Informa TechTarget. Covers trends affecting U.S. manufacturers and OEMs. Readers figure reflects brand-reported total audience reach.

https://www.manufacturingdive.com/ Readership: 248,000

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Medium: Online trade magazine. Covers advanced manufacturing, factory automation and Industry 4.0 for OEMs and integrators. Readers figure reflects Similarweb-estimated total monthly visits (October 2024).

https://www.manufacturingtomorrow.com/ Readership: 26,000

Manufacturing.net

Medium: News site under Industrial Media. Covers production, product development and manufacturing technology across sectors. Readers figure reflects brand-listed monthly reach.

https://www.manufacturing.net/ Readership: 78,623

Medical Design & Outsourcing

Medium: B2B news site + print special issues (WTWH Media). Covers design, development, and contract manufacturing in medtech. Readers figure reflects Similarweb-estimated visits noted on a competitor page (Feb 2025).

https://www.medicaldesignandoutsourcing.com/ Readership: 45,100

MedTech Dive

Medium: Digital industry publication (news site + newsletters) from Informa TechTarget. Covers devices, diagnostics, digital health, and regulatory for medtech OEMs and contract manufacturers. Readers figure reflects brand-reported unique monthly visitors.

https://www.medtechdive.com/ Readership: 164,500

Modern Machine Shop

Medium: B2B trade brand (print + digital + newsletters + events) from Gardner Business Media. Covers CNC machining and metalworking across OEMs, contract shops and job shops. Readers figure reflects brand-listed monthly reach.

https://www.mmsonline.com/ Readership: 166,600

Outsourced Pharma

Medium: Digital community/publication (Life Science Connect). Focused on outsourcing in drug development and manufacturing (CDMOs/CMOs). Readers figure reflects Similarweb-estimated monthly visits cited on competitor overview (Oct 2024).

https://www.outsourcedpharma.com/ Readership: 20,500

Packaging Digest

Medium: B2B digital brand (Informa Markets — Engineering). Covers packaging operations for food, beverage, pharma, and medical device manufacturers and their OEM/contract partners. Readers figure reflects Similarweb-estimated monthly visits.

https://www.packagingdigest.com/ Readership: 69,800

Packaging World

Medium: B2B media brand (print + digital + events) by PMMI Media Group. Broad packaging coverage across CPG, pharma and medtech; frequently features OEMs and contract packagers. Readers figure reflects PMMI audience dashboard total reach (last 30 days).

https://www.packworld.com/ Readership: 343,703

Pharmaceutical Outsourcing

Medium: Peer-reviewed trade journal + website. Dedicated to pharma/biopharma outsourcing: contract manufacturing, packaging, testing and services. Readers figure reflects publication-stated readership.

https://www.pharmoutsourcing.com/ Readership: 20,000

Plastics News

Medium: B2B media brand (print + digital + events). Covers global plastics industry developments relevant to OEMs, molders and contract manufacturers. Readers figure reflects brand-listed monthly reach.

https://www.plasticsnews.com/ Readership: 100,000

Supply Chain Dive

Medium: Digital publication (news site + newsletters) from Informa TechTarget. Covers logistics, procurement, freight, operations, and resilience affecting OEM/contract manufacturing supply chains. Readers figure reflects brand-reported unique monthly visitors.

https://www.supplychaindive.com/ Readership: 272,500

Thomas Insights

Medium: Editorial insights hub of Thomas (Thomasnet). Offers manufacturing news, sourcing and supplier discovery content used by OEMs and contract manufacturers. Readers figure reflects Similarweb-estimated monthly visits (Nov 2024).

https://www.thomasnet.com/insights/ Readership: 716,400