Looking Into the Crystal Ball for Manufacturing Tech

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.