The Caixin China General Manufacturing PMI unexpectedly slowed to its lowest level in three months, coming in for December 2019 at 51.5, missing expectations and lower than November’s near three-year high of 51.8.  New orders growth slowed for the second month in a row. Analysts had expected the private manufacturing PMI to come in at 51.7 …

CNBC takes a quick look — 2:52 minutes — at the major disruptor companies in the manufacturing sector.  The 5 companies: 3D Robotics, Makerbot, Quirky, Shapeways, Rethink Robotics are redefining the business of manufacturing. Click here to view the video at CNBC

The South Korea Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index increased for the third successive month, rising to 50.1, from 49.4 in November. South Korea’s manufacturing sector ended 2019 strong,  The country’s latest PMI data showed output and new orders have now moved into expansion (PMI > 50) for the first time since October 2018.  Improving export demand …