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was perhaps the least understood by respondents. About 38 percent said they were still trying to un- derstand the technology and concept, 20 percent said they have no plans to adopt a manufacturing metaverse approach and 15 percent said they didn’t know how to respond to the question. “Manufacturers are finding more use cases and business benefits for increasing their use of digital technology, and the pace of adoption is accelerat- ing,” said MLC Co-Founder and Vice President and Executive Director David R. Brousell. “The research confirms that manufacturing is headed for an agile, connected and collaborative future driven by tech- nology and fueled by innovation.” Contact Achieves ‘Zero Waste To Landfill’ Status Packaging origination and flexographic plate manufacturer Contact Originators, Dukinfield, En- gland, has reportedly reached ‘zero waste to land- fill’ status. Partnering with waste recovery specialist B&M Waste Services, the company now sends 100 per- cent of its site waste to be either reused, recy- cled or recovered at a dedicated ‘waste-to-energy’ plant.
cent) and improving quality (30 percent). Top near-future trends : Digital-twin modeling and simulation software, augmented and virtual reality, high-performance computing and further investments in supply chain management software will lead the next wave of investments during the coming year or two. Not of interest : The survey found that quantum computing and blockchain technology are current- ly of the least interest to manufacturers. The role of AI and ML : Artificial intelligence and machine learning usage continues to grow among manufacturers. Nearly 50 percent of respondents indicated that their companies have implemented AI, either on a single-project basis (40 percent) or in all factories (9 percent). About 75 percent said they are applying AI and ML to reduce costs and improve productivity and processes. Approximately 60 percent indicated they had used AI and ML for preventative/predictive maintenance or quality improvement. Misunderstood metaverse : A new topic covered by this year’s survey, the manufacturing metaverse,
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