The manufacturing sector will expand by 3.5% in 2030.

This expansion will be fueled by artificial intelligence and automation.

Manufacturers will make great efforts for consistency.

With more automation and data-driven decision making, Industry 4.0 will be the norm.

The cost and flexibility of 3D printing will increase.

For manufacturers to keep pace with changing market conditions, they will need to be more adaptable and agile.

In order to utilize and maintain new technology, the manufacturing workforce will require new skills.

Manufacturers will need to work more closely with their partners, customers and suppliers.

To stay ahead of the competition, manufacturers will have to do something new.

Manufacturers will be very concerned about cyber security.