Research Report

10th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing

Benchmark your digital strategy, explore global best practices, and uncover 2025 investment trends

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The Future is Now

More manufacturers are scaling smart manufacturing—driving real results with AI, cybersecurity investments, and digital transformation strategies.

Tackling Real-World Challenges

Manufacturing leaders are facing high-stakes disruption. Resistance to change remains their top obstacle, with teams trying to keep pace with rapid technological changes.

Upskilling the Workforce

Digital transformation doesn’t mean downsizing. Manufacturers agree: upskilling current employees is vital for success, and hiring continues for technical skillsets.

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Hear from manufacturers
across the globe

Learn how manufacturing leaders are making decisions that put technology and talent at the core of their competitive strategy.

56%

are piloting smart manufacturing, 20% are using it at scale, and 20% are planning to invest

Cybersecurity

is now the #2 external business risk—rising fast year over year

95%

have either invested or plan to invest in AI/ML, Gen AI, or causal AI in the next five years

Upskilling existing talent

is as vital to mitigating internal obstacles and driving transformation

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The insights included in this report are designed to help inform your decisions in this evolving landscape—and help us all realize the vision of a world where technology helps people reach their highest potential.

Blake Moret - CEO of Rockwell Automation

10th Annual
State of Smart Manufacturing Report

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