en.Wedoany.com Reported - Rockwell Automation's latest global smart manufacturing report reveals that manufacturing companies are accelerating the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence, automation, and connectivity technologies in their operations. 59% of manufacturers are actively using smart manufacturing technologies in their daily operations, with only 18% still in the pilot phase—a significant shift from previous years when most such initiatives remained in the experimental stage.
The study surveyed 1,560 manufacturing executives and managers across 17 countries, yielding these findings. The report shows that 90% of companies consider digital transformation critical to maintaining competitiveness, amid heightened pressures on costs, productivity, operational continuity, and supply chain resilience in the current environment.
The integration of artificial intelligence into industrial processes is one of the most notable focal points of technological progress. According to the report, 34% of manufacturing operations are currently AI-enhanced, particularly in quality control, process optimization, and cybersecurity. Companies expect this proportion to exceed 50% by 2030.
The study also warns that increasing operational digitization raises exposure to cyber risks. Nearly half of surveyed manufacturers (46%) admitted to experiencing at least one cybersecurity incident in the past year, as industrial systems become increasingly integrated with digital platforms.
Another finding concerns the use of industrial data. Despite the growing volume of operational information generated by companies, only 43% of data is effectively utilized, indicating that the primary challenge is no longer information capture but rather converting it into concrete operational decisions.
The report, co-authored by Sapio Research and Rockwell Automation, covers companies in industries including food and beverage, automotive, energy, semiconductors, biosciences, and consumer goods, with revenues ranging from $100 million to $30 billion.
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