Manufacturing is digitally modernizing fast. Is your facility keeping up?

Smart manufacturing—the use of digital technologies and connected data systems to drive more efficient, higher-quality production—is no longer a future ambition.
July 1, 2026

U.S. manufacturers are accelerating investments in AI, cloud infrastructure, robotics, and smart factory technologies to improve efficiency, agility, and resilience. But as digital transformation expands, so does cybersecurity risk. Integris’ 2026 manufacturing technology and cybersecurity report reveals that 60% of manufacturers experienced an email-based security breach in the past year, despite widespread investments in training and security tools.

Based on surveys of 411 manufacturing executives and 600 consumers, this report explores how Industry 4.0 adoption is reshaping operations, exposing new vulnerabilities, and influencing customer trust.

Download the report to discover the trends, risks, and strategies shaping adaptive manufacturing in 2026.