Manufacturing Today Issue 210 Issue 210 March 2023 | Page 17

Advanced technology

The key ingredients

Top three manufacturing technology trends
By Vaibhav Vohra

The manufacturing industry has proved itself to be extremely robust and agile over the last few years as it faced a barrage of complex business challenges , including ongoing supply chain disruptions , skills shortages , global logistic backlogs , and rising inflation combined with a surge in energy costs . With no sign of these issues disappearing any time soon , the sector ’ s resilience will remain tested as it continues to navigate this period of uncertainty .

However , what this has highlighted for manufacturers is the need to streamline processes and be more efficient . One sure route to achieving this has been to invest in new technology – which according to Digital Catapult Manufacturing ’ s most recent Leaders Poll is set to increase this year , despite economic headwinds . The report reveals that appetite for deploying more advanced digital solutions , such as cloud computing , across the manufacturing sector is key to gaining a competitive edge . Here are the three top technology trends I believe will have the biggest impact on manufacturers in 2023 :
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