Key Challenges in Modern Manufacturing
#1
The manufacturing sector is the topmost attacked industry.1
95%
of manufacturing companies are expected to increase their Al investments by 2030.2
≈ 75%
of manufacturers identified skilled labor shortage as biggest business challenge.3
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The future of manufacturing is here, driven by AI. From predictive maintenance and optimized production lines to streamlined operations and data-driven decision-making, AI is unlocking new levels of efficiency and precision in manufacturing. Explore our webinars, blogs, and podcasts to learn how AI can transform your business.
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Discover why top-performing manufacturers outperform the market, and find a checklist of practical actions taken by manufacturing companies seeking to start or accelerate industrial transformation initiatives, and affect key business outcomes like revenue, margin, and productivity.
The Evolution and Future of AI in Manufacturing
Join Connection experts Jamal Khan, Chief Growth and Innovation Officer and Head of the CNXN Helix Center for Applied AI and Robotics, and Ryan Spurr, Manufacturing Strategy Director, for a discussion about how AI is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry. You’ll learn the realities of AI in manufacturing, adoption strategies, and examples of real-world use cases.
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AI + Vision in Manufacturing: Smarter Facilities. Safer Workers. Leaner Operations.
Manufacturers today must balance production uptime, worker safety, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency—often with leaner teams and aging infrastructure. Traditional monitoring systems aren’t enough. They’re reactive, fragmented, and offer limited insight. That’s where AI-powered vision systems come in.
A Pulse on the State of Cybersecurity in Manufacturing
In 2024, the manufacturing industry was the most targeted industry by cybercriminals, facing threats like ransomware, malware, and data breaches. Through the use of AI-driven sophistication, these growing threats affect manufacturing on a global scale—leading to costly downtime. Download our infographic to see the statistics on attacks in manufacturing and learn how to reduce risk for your organization.
Top Trends in Manufacturing Factory Modernization for 2025
Manufacturers are facing rising pressure to increase efficiency, reduce risk, and embrace digital transformation. However, modernization isn’t a one-time upgrade—it’s a long-term strategy for staying competitive. Check out this infographic for a list of areas your organization should be looking into.
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1 IBM, 2025, IBM X-Force 2025 Threat Intelligence Index
2 Manufacturing Leadership Council, 2023, The Future of Industrial AI in Manufacturing
3 SCWAI, 2024, Labor Shortage in Manufacturing: Statistics and Ways to Combat
*Deloitte, 2024, 2025 Manufacturing Industry Outlook
2 Manufacturing Leadership Council, 2023, The Future of Industrial AI in Manufacturing
3 SCWAI, 2024, Labor Shortage in Manufacturing: Statistics and Ways to Combat
*Deloitte, 2024, 2025 Manufacturing Industry Outlook
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