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ORBITAL DOWNLINK — field notes for die and press shops. Every past issue, newest first.

Orbital Downlink — Issue 1: Bakkies lift exports, costs lift faster

Exports turn up on bakkies, the PMI creeps toward 50 while input prices jump, US coil keeps climbing, a one-sided double-sheet sensor, and what shops can do to keep artisans.

5 Nov 2026 · 6 min read

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