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# 2026 State of Manufacturing Technology Survey

# 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

**Download it today and get the full insights!**

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