We're asking a simple question in our latest poll: Is AI taking all the oxygen out of the room at your manufacturing company when it comes to money and workforce investment?
Based on 2024 and 2025 reports from a variety of sources, adoption in U.S. manufacturing is widespread and accelerating, moving from experimental pilot projects to full-scale, strategic implementation.
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While the rate of adoption varies by industry and company size, AI has become a competitive necessity for improving efficiency, quality, and decision-making.
Recent reports indicate that a majority of manufacturers are actively investing in and applying AI to some extent. By mid-2025, over 52% of U.S. manufacturers were reported to have adopted AI at some level.
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The AI in manufacturing market is growing rapidly. From 2024 to 2034, the global market is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of over 44%. This follows a significant increase in priority for AI among North American manufacturers since 2022.
So, please take our poll. We'll report on the results down the road.
