By 2026, manufacturers will increasingly adopt AI and automation to optimize operations, with over 40% upgrading production scheduling systems to AI. This shift will involve software-defined factories, AI-driven design, and federated data architectures, requiring manufacturers to address challenges like data unification and security concerns. Additionally, AI will reshape workforces through human-robot collaboration and personalized training, and enhance cybersecurity through AI-powered defenses.
Tech Trends 2026: How AI, Data and Security Are Reshaping Manufacturing
