Facing enormous pressure to stay competitive, manufacturers are turning to technology to digitize and automate operations. We take a look at the evolution of manufacturing and where technology is bringing it next, from human-powered exosuits to collaborative robots and beyond.
Origen: The Future of Manufacturing Technology • CB Insights
Demand side
Global competition drives demand for new solutions
Reshoring increases among high-cost nations
Labor costs and shortages are common around the world
Sustainability initiatives are front and center
Supply side
Design software & digital twins
Software speeds up product design
Digital twins help reduce costly design iterations
Automation & robotics
Modular production enables customization
Robotics take over the factory and warehouse
Computer vision handles quality inspection
3D printing
3d printing speeds up development across verticals
Enabling mass customization and new geometries
Wearables
AR and VR are digitizing the instruction manual
Exosuits are becoming standard for difficult jobs
Factory digitization
From reactive to predictive
New architecture at the edge
Cybersecurity is a priority