(Hexagon: Cobham, England) -- Manufacturers that fail to get their data in order risk being left behind their rivals, a new report from Hexagon reveals. The global survey of more than 500 manufacturing leaders, conducted by Forrester Consulting and commissioned by Hexagon, found that 98% of manufacturers report at least one issue with data within their organization. Leaders are considering real-time collaboration, AI, and automation, but persistent data challenges stifle innovation and impede the rollout of such advanced manufacturing technologies.

Key findings:
• Major challenges with data availability and quality are impeding the rollout of advanced technology such as digital twins, automation, and AI in manufacturing.
• It is compounding issues with workplace collaboration, affecting productivity and time to market.
• Nearly 40% of manufacturers are automation laggards and risk being left behind rivals that are prioritizing data-driven productivity and automation.

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