Data, collaboration and automation are the greatest enablers of transformation, but where do you stand? See how your business stacks up and get the insights you need to accelerate.  

Hexagon's 2024 Advanced Manufacturing Report benchmarks manufacturing transformation, highlighting through real facts, where our sector needs to focus to unlock true smart manufacturing capabilities.

With a special focus on leveraging big data, enhancing collaboration and implementing automation, the report cuts through all the noise and future talk to provide insights that are rooted in real-world transformation and technology plans of manufacturers just like you. 

Data challenges are common, collaboration is a huge untapped opportunity and automation progress is being hindered by barriers – our report doesn’t just shed light on the problems, it reveals where manufacturers are finding real, impactful, repeatable solutions that span the value chain.  

Sick of solving problems as they occur? Tired of barriers slowing your transformation efforts? Get the insight you need to accelerate today. 

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Accelerate with insights from real manufacturers like you. Identify quick wins and strategic plays for long-term success.

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The Advanced Manufacturing Report at a glance

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  • Strategic industry insights from over 500 manufacturing leaders, including C-level executives across various sectors
     
  • Strategies for harnessing the power of abundant data, a cornerstone for driving innovation and securing an industry leading position   

  • Methods to bolster collaboration and productivity, essential for navigating today's rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape 

  • Insights into automation's impact on safety, efficiency and product quality 

  • A look at future investment trends poised to redefine the industry

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Advanced Manufacturing Report 2024

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The top 5 business issues are agility-related

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Advanced Manufacturing Report 2024

Strategy-defining insights on data, collaboration and automation for manufacturing leadership.

Achieve your smart manufacturing goals

Data, collaboration and automation are the greatest enablers of transformation, but where do you stand? See how your business stacks up and get the insights you need to accelerate.  

Hexagon's 2024 Advanced Manufacturing Report benchmarks manufacturing transformation, highlighting through real facts, where our sector needs to focus to unlock true smart manufacturing capabilities.

With a special focus on leveraging big data, enhancing collaboration and implementing automation, the report cuts through all the noise and future talk to provide insights that are rooted in real-world transformation and technology plans of manufacturers just like you.  

Data challenges are common, collaboration is a huge untapped opportunity and automation progress is being hindered by barriers – our report doesn’t just shed light on the problems, it reveals where manufacturers are finding real, impactful, repeatable solutions that span the value chain.  

Sick of solving problems as they occur? Tired of barriers slowing your transformation efforts? Get the insight you need to accelerate today.

The Advanced Manufacturing Report at a glance

conducted research

1,000

global manufacturing leaders

Why download this report?

Agility isn’t just an aspiration – it’s the ultimate prize for manufacturers who want to deliver better products, faster, at scale. But nobody ever developed agility by accident. Our report brings you the knowledge, perspective and real-world insight you need to shape success.

  • Strategic industry insights: Benefit from the real-world experience of over 1,000 global manufacturing leaders, including C-level executives across all major verticals.
  • Agility as your competitive edge: Discover approaches and technologies that increase your business-wide resilience. Spot new opportunities and go from survive to thrive
  • Technology meets strategy: Discover how transformative technologies can align with your goals to overcome hidden obstacles.
  • Methods to accelerate digitalisation: Spot the opportunity to close gaps, develop a connecting fabric and give your business the tools for success.
  • Quick wins and long-term opportunities: Build leaner, faster, more resilient operations with practical tips you can implement starting today.
  • Much much more: Gain insights into supply chain, collaboration, automation, quality, shift left and much more.

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The top 5 business issues are agility-related

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Insight from industry leaders like you

Backed by insights from 1,000 global manufacturing leaders, this report brings together real experiences from real manufacturing leaders. With a special focus on agility, quality and digitalisation, it is your fast-track to perspective, delivering actionable strategies to help you adapt, innovate and lead in turbulent times.
 
Accelerate operations, develop resilience across the shop floor and unlock the full potential of your business. Download the report today.  

Get your free Advanced Manufacturing Report

Gain strategic industry insights, conquer data challenges and get ahead with automation. Hexagon’s Advanced Manufacturing Report is a game changing resource for manufacturers that cuts through all the noise and future talk to provide actionable steps.  Download it now and accelerate your transformation.

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Download the report today!
A bar chart showing the top five business issues for manufacturers.

Why download this report? 

  • Here are the critical insights you will gain:

  • Strategic industry insights from over 500 manufacturing leaders, including C-level executives across various sectors

  • Strategies for harnessing the power of abundant data, a cornerstone for driving innovation and securing an industry leading position  

  • Methods to bolster collaboration and productivity, essential for navigating today's rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape

  • Insights into automation's impact on safety, efficiency and product quality

  • A look at future investment trends poised to redefine the industry