New Research Report: How AI and Analytics Are Transforming Manufacturing

In an era defined by workforce shortages, supply chain disruptions, and rising pressure to do more with less, manufacturing leaders are increasingly turning to AI manufacturing solutions and manufacturing analytics to drive better decisions, stronger outcomes, and long-term resilience.
This in-depth research report—sponsored by GE Vernova and conducted by independent analysts at Tech-Clarity and MESA International—reveals how over 400 manufacturers are applying AI and analytics in manufacturing operations, and what sets the top performers apart. Backed by data and insights from real manufacturing leaders, the report explores how companies are aligning their analytics strategies with business goals, overcoming common manufacturing challenges, and gaining value across operations.

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Whether you're exploring your first manufacturing analytics project or scaling AI manufacturing software across the enterprise, this whitepaper provides practical benchmarks and strategic guidance for manufacturing decision-makers. You'll learn:

Grounded in fresh manufacturing data and actionable insights, this report helps you identify the next step in your journey toward data-driven operations and AI-enabled manufacturing solutions.

This report goes beyond buzzwords to provide actionable guidance for real-world manufacturing environments. Inside, you’ll discover:

At Höganäs, one of the world's leading metal powder manufacturers, AI and manufacturing analytics are more than just buzzwords—they’re driving measurable change.
With support from GE Vernova’s Proficy Historian and Proficy CSense, the team at Höganäs:

While not covered in the directly in the research paper, their story—shared during the accompanying webinar—reinforces the report’s key findings: that with the right data foundation and business-aligned use cases, manufacturers can turn AI and analytics into real business value.

This research report covers the journey of adopting AI and analytics in manufacturing—from strategic drivers to proven benefits and common challenges. Explore the full list of topics included in the report below:

This report is especially valuable for:

Whether you're in the early stages of your AI in manufacturing journey or scaling insights across your organization, this report offers practical frameworks, real-world data points, and insights from industry leaders to help you take the next step.

GE Vernova’s Proficy Portfolio helps manufacturers connect, contextualize, and act on manufacturing data to drive smarter decisions and better outcomes. With decades of experience powering smart manufacturing across industries, we deliver trusted tools that provide timely operational visibility, AI-driven insights, and scalable data management capabilities tailored to the unique needs of industrial environments.

Our technologies—including Proficy Historian, Proficy CSense, and the upcoming Proficy Data Hub—support manufacturers on their journey to more intelligent, efficient, and sustainable operations. Whether you're optimizing product quality, reducing emissions, improving equipment utilization, or scaling analytics across sites, Proficy Software & Services are designed to help teams act with confidence and agility.

As a sponsor of this research, GE Vernova is proud to support industry-wide learning and help advance the conversation around how manufacturers can realize real value from manufacturing analytics and AI.

Ready to turn data into impact?
This exclusive research report provides a roadmap to help you deploy AI manufacturing software and analytics where it matters most—on the plant floor, across systems, and in support of your business goals.