The ABI Research report, The State of Technology in the Manufacturing Industry, reveals that 87% of manufacturers expect more tech change in the next 5 years than in the past 10. Top priorities are cloud computing, private 5G, AI, and industrial metaverse. Generative AI is valued most for root cause analysis, and 74% say private cellular enhances reliability. Key challenges include data loss from cyberattacks, lack of IT/OT collaboration (only 39% collaborate), and workforce gaps—69% cite expertise as a digitalization barrier. Quality, QMS, MES, and ERP are top investment areas for productivity and resilience.

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