Ai Adoption

Four in five U.S. manufacturing facilities have zero automation — here's what's actually blocking AI adoption

Most U.S. plants run with no automation at all, yet executives plan AI expansion. The real barrier isn't budget — it's data hygiene and cybersecurity.

Behind every robot: why component supply chains are the real bottleneck in robotics scale-up

Automate 2026 spotlighted a hard truth: AI and software aren't the limiting factor in robotics adoption. Components and supply chains are.

AI and automation's adoption gap: why most manufacturers haven't crossed the line yet

80% of U.S. factories have zero automation. New hardware, software, and C-suite strategy are converging to close that gap.