Digital manufacturing is no longer optional—it’s the new industry standard.
In this report, produced by Engineering.com and sponsored by Siemens, aerospace and defense manufacturers reveal how they’re adopting intelligent digital solutions to improve efficiency, quality, and responsiveness across the production lifecycle.
Extensive Adoption: 54% of respondents have implemented digital manufacturing extensively, while 45% have moderate implementation.
High-performing Tools: Additive manufacturing and automation lead adoption at 66% each, followed closely by quality control and data analytics.
Integration Matters: 69% of organizations use API integration to connect software systems and enable real-time data flow.