2024 State of Smart

Manufacturing Report

 

Benchmark your technology usage, explore best practices, and uncover 2024 trends. 

 

Discover how over 1,500 manufacturers from around the world are adopting smart manufacturing technologies in Rockwell Automation’s 9th annual report. 

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Hear from manufacturers across the globe 

Manufacturers are harnessing emergent technology to maximise workforce potential, reduce risk, increase quality, and deliver sustainable growth. 

95%

are using or evaluating smart manufacturing technology 

ROI

Cloud/SaaS topped the list for technology that drives the greatest ROI 

GenAI was #1

in the top ten new investment areas over the next 12 months

98%

have a sustainability/ESG policy in place 

“We are pleased to share these results with you and hope that this global benchmark report provides a guide for successful decision-making throughout 2024"

Blake Moret, CEO of Rockwell Automation 

Highlights

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The GenAI Revolution

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) rocketed up the technology priority list over the last twelve months, creating fierce demand for industrial applications embedded with this transformative technology. 

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Combatting Cyber Threats 

The lines between OT and IT continue to blur, increasing the connectivity between digital and physical operations. This elevates the need for cybersecurity awareness and action to mitigate the risk of a breach or attack. 

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Empowering Workforce 

Looking to supplement and amplify the workforce, cobots, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and wearables all ranked prominently in new areas for technology investment in 2024.