(Octave: Huntsville, AL) -- The third annual Pulse of Quality in Manufacturing survey has been released by Octave, a global leader in software for the world’s most critical facilities and infrastructure. This year’s survey reveals that the overwhelming majority of manufacturers are either using AI today or plan to use it within the next two years. It also indicates that quality is rapidly emerging as a core business driver, with 71% of organizations planning to increase quality investment in 2026.

The study indicates that manufacturers in the U.S., U.K., and Germany are elevating quality from a functional discipline to a strategic priority amid rising product recalls, escalating regulatory pressures, and a persistent skills shortage affecting 85% of product quality outcomes.

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