MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
Manufacturing Technology Adoption
Manufacturers across the country are increasingly adopting and pioneering advanced technologies to improve competitiveness and efficiency to boost competitiveness, launch new products, and grow.
80% OF MANUFACTURING EXECUTIVES PLAN TO INVEST 20% OR MORE OF THEIR IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS INTO SMART MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES INCLUDING AUTOMATION, DATA ANALYTICS, AND IIOT.
According to a survey of 600 manufacturing executives conducted by Deloitte in 2025:
Source: Deloitte, “2025 Smart Manufacturing and Operations Survey.”
Since adopting smart manufacturing technologies, executives report improvements including: 10% - 20% PRODUCTION OUTPUT 7% - 20% EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY 10% - 15% UNLOCKED CAPACITY Source: Deloitte, “2025 Smart Manufacturing and Operations Survey.”
Orb Aerospace With the support of The Right Place, Lowell-based Orb Aerospace was able to purchase a 3D printer, allowing them to prototype components in-house, lessening their reliance on outsourcing and the impact of shipping delays. As a result, the investment increased Orb’s sales by securing market position, generating new product revenues, and allowing the company to make facility and equipment upgrades.
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