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E. Lights-out operations

30% of manufacturers plan to invest in lights-out operations, enhancing high-value activities like electronic assembly through advanced machining and process control.

D. Generative automation

47% of manufacturers are set to invest in generative automation, employing AI to innovate and refine processes to accelerate creativity and efficiency.

C. Predictive automation

48% of manufacturers intend to invest in predictive automation for forecasting operational
challenges, such as maintenance needs, fostering a proactive, data-driven approach.

B. Automated quality control

53% of manufacturers aim to invest in automated quality control, transferring routine quality checks to machines and enabling staff to focus on innovation and enhancing standards.

A. Workflow automation

57% of manufacturers plan to invest in workflow automation to streamline repetitive tasks, allowing employees to concentrate on strategy, creativity and process improvement.

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B. Automated quality control

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