As 2026 Approaches, U.S. Manufacturers Call Automation Critical: Yet Most Still Lag in Adoption, New Report Finds

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An Industry Week survey of 214 U.S. manufacturers reveals a substantial gap between automation's perceived importance and actual adoption

MONTREAL, Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Vention and Industry Week collaborated in a new State of the Market report revealing a significant conclusion: while 92% of manufacturers agree automation is essential for long-term competitiveness, only 37% report having significant or full automation in place. Despite these hurdles, the industry's commitment to automation remains robust, with 73% of companies planning to increase investments in the next three years—and nearly half (46%) specifically targeting robotics and automation. The gap persists not because manufacturers lack interest, but because traditional automation does not meet today's market requirements.

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