From AI Adoption to Digital Transformation — How Manufacturers Are Navigating Continued Volatility in 2026

Manufacturing is at an inflection point: AI and digital transformation are widespread, but leaders are under pressure to drive continued growth amid economic uncertainty, trade volatility, and workforce constraints. The 2026 State of Manufacturing Technology Survey, conducted by Researchscape and commissioned by Rootstock Software, captures insights from 520 manufacturing leaders to reveal where technology adoption is accelerating, why progress gets stalled, and how manufacturers are investing to stay agile and resilient.

The survey covers:

• AI adoption & maturity: moving from experimentation to high-impact execution

• Digital transformation: where progress is being made and why some are falling behind

• Tech investments for 2026: how spending strategies are shifting

• ERP & platform strategy: consolidation, standardization, and simplification to reduce complexity

• Economic & trade pressures: how volatility in demand, tariffs, and supply chains are impacting operations

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