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Connected manufacturing unlocks the value of AI

Manufacturers are accelerating digital factory transformation by connecting data and workflows across their operations. Read the State of Design & Make 2026 AI Pulse Report to see how leading organizations are scaling AI to drive measurable business value. 

The foundation for AI

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Fragmented data and disconnected workflows continue to limit productivity, operational visibility, and the ability to scale AI across manufacturing operations. Leading manufacturers are building connected digital foundations that enable AI to move beyond experimentation and deliver measurable business outcomes. 
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The State of Design & Make 2026 AI Pulse Report reveals how digitally mature organizations are scaling AI to improve decision making, strengthen operational resilience, reduce downtime, and accelerate digital transformation.  

What’s inside

Scaling AI from exploration to impact

Learn how top manufacturers move beyond basic tool usage to deploy high-value AI solutions across entire workflows.

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Overcoming the critical barriers to adoption

Identify and resolve key obstacles like legacy software integration, security concerns, and the widening talent gap.

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Unlocking the power of connected data

Discover why structured data and common data environments are essential for generating accurate, trusted AI outputs.

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Deploying agentic AI for workflow automation

Explore how leading firms use autonomous AI agents to coordinate complex processes and free up creative capacity.

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Insights from industry leaders

want to accelerate digital transformation to be more competitive


are using or expect to use agentic AI within the next year 


say integrating AI into existing systems is their biggest implementation challenge 


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A connected foundation for successful AI

Whether you’re modernizing the digital factory, connecting enterprise workflows, or scaling AI across the business, building a connected foundation is key to long-term success. 

Plan

Create a connected foundation that aligns engineering, manufacturing, and operational goals. 

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Design

Improve collaboration with connected data and integrated workflows across teams. 

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Build

Increase efficiency through coordinated planning, improved visibility, and reduced rework. 

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Operate

Turn connected data into insights that improve performance, reduce downtime, and strengthen resilience. 

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