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Machine vision, automation streamline logistics and warehousing operations

Control Engineering

Due to staffing shortages and major supply chain issues, manufacturers are willing to emphasize automation more to meet surging demand. By 2026, that number is expected to more than double, accelerated by a global pandemic and growing e-commerce industry. This approach will take us to the next step in this journey.”.

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Global manufacturing industry growth reached 3.8% in 2022

Control Engineering

Machinery sectors have performed better than the manufacturing sector overall, and despite current challenges the next global downturn for manufacturing is not expected until late 2025 or early 2026. The next manufacturing downturn is expected in 2026, but to a lesser extent than in 2020. in 2022, compared to 3.3%