2026 Tech Report

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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