Technology and IIoT

Looking Into the Crystal Ball for Manufacturing Tech

Jan. 8, 2020

Thoughts, predictions and musings around where the leading tech innovations are headed in 2020.

In the new digital economy, technology touches every aspect of manufacturing from design, production, sales and service. And with each evolution or truly new innovation, manufacturers need to make strategic decision whether or not it is time to embrace what technology offers to remain competitive. As a result, manufacturers need to constantly keep their fingers on the pulse of technology -- even if the immediate goal is to make a determination between a real trend and hype.

Read on for the latest predictions from industry insiders about some of the technologies with the potential to impact manufacturers in the year ahead.

About the Author

Peter Fretty | Technology Editor

As a highly experienced journalist, Peter Fretty regularly covers advances in manufacturing, information technology, and software. He has written thousands of feature articles, cover stories, and white papers for an assortment of trade journals, business publications, and consumer magazines.