(Rockwell Automation: Milwaukee) -- Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has released findings from its 11th annual “State of Smart Manufacturing” report. The global study of more than 1,500 manufacturers across 17 countries shows a shift in industry focus: Manufacturers are no longer debating whether to adopt digital technologies, but how to execute, scale, and deliver measurable value from them.

The report reflects an inflection point for the industry as many manufacturers move beyond experimentation and toward broader deployment of digital capabilities. Fewer organizations are operating in pilot mode, while more report active use of smart manufacturing technologies to support day-to-day operations.

The study found that 90% of manufacturers now say digital transformation is essential to staying competitive, reflecting its evolution into a baseline business requirement.

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