Discover the Trends Shaping the Future of Manufacturing

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The manufacturing industry has shown remarkable growth and innovation, fueled by advancements in technology, a commitment to sustainability, and significant workforce development efforts. With this in mind, we commissioned a survey of Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ), product lifecycle management (PLM), and engineering modeling or simulation software professionals in the United States and Germany to learn their priorities in 2025.

Read on for insightful results!?

Key Takeaways from the Survey?

Not surprisingly, manufacturing organizations want to embrace technology that helps them increase automation and efficiency, create more accurate plans, reduce the number of revisions and returns, and boost productivity.

Product Innovations Driving Growth

Technological innovations play a pivotal role in manufacturing's ongoing transformation. The report highlights several industry-leading software solutions from Revalize that help companies adapt to evolving demands and seize new opportunities:

• Configure One Cloud: Accelerate the sales process with dynamic product configuration and real-time quoting capabilities to empower teams to respond faster to customer needs and reduce errors.

• PRO.FILE: Streamline complex product lifecycles in discrete manufacturing with efficient data management tools. Its intuitive interface and powerful capabilities support better decision-making across product development stages.

• SpecPage: Tailor solutions for the food and beverage industry address regulatory compliance, recipe management, and digital traceability for improved product quality and safety.

• PIPE-FLO: Enhance fluid system simulations with advanced analytics for optimized system performance to help manufacturers improve efficiency and minimize costs through data-driven insights.

• Lighting Analysts: Provide precise illumination modeling to support energy-efficient lighting design and ensure optimal lighting performance in various applications.?

These solutions are essential in an environment where manufacturers must balance the demands of customization, efficiency, and data security. The adoption of smart factory technologies and Industry 5.0 innovations is transforming traditional production lines into intelligent, interconnected ecosystems.?

Emerging Trends and Challenges

While the future looks promising, manufacturing organizations continue to face challenges. Data security and privacy concerns rank high, with 32% of professionals citing them as a primary obstacle. Software platform integration (30%) and managing the high costs associated with automation and robotics (30%) also present ongoing challenges. The demand for advanced skills in data analysis (34%) and cybersecurity (33%) further underscores the need for robust training and development programs.?

Looking ahead, the industry is expected to experience continued growth driven by increased adoption of AI (28%), expanded automation and robotics on the production floor (23%), and cloud-based manufacturing solutions (29%), such as Configure One Cloud. Organizations investing in these areas are likely to gain a competitive edge, optimizing their operations while addressing challenges related to labor shortages and environmental impacts.?

Summing it up

The manufacturing landscape is rapidly evolving, with technology adoption, sustainability efforts, and workforce development shaping the industry's future. Companies that embrace these changes and invest in innovative software solutions like Configure One Cloud, PRO.FILE, SpecPage, PIPE-FLO, and Lighting Analysts are poised to lead the way.?

Stay ahead of industry changes. Read the full report today!