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In 2020, digital transformation in the manufacturing industry was valued at $263.9 billion. This figure is anticipated to reach $767.8 billion by 2026.
Supply chain automation, minimised costs, green efficiencies and reduction of human injury – there’s no question that technology is reimagining manufacturing.
If you have a vision to evolve the sector, want to showcase innovative new tech, or to connect with leaders and grow your business, contact our team to find out how you can exhibit or sponsor.
Manufacturing in numbers
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30%
Predictive maintenance can reduce maintenance costs by up to 30%, downtime by 70%, and increase equipment lifetime by 20%.
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$371.7B
Cloud manufacturing market estimated to reach $371.7 billion by 2026, driven by the need for digital transformation.
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91%
91% of manufacturing executives believe that AR/VR will be important for their company’s future success.
Meet the biggest players in manufacturing
In 2024, we saw our largest attendee audience from non-telco industries, with adjacent verticals making up 59% of the audience - MWC continues to be the place where the ecosystem's most influential organisations come to get business done.
“Advancements in mobile networking fueled by an ecosystem of innovators will accelerate transformation in both business and society. MWC is one of the most important events not only to demonstrate NTT Data’s capabilities and the momentum we’re seeing with our connective solutions, especially edge, and private 5G, but also to network with our clients, partners and some of the biggest influencers in the industry. I have no doubt we’ll see some exciting developments from the latest technologies at the edge that will be the next catalysts for innovation and growth from across the industry – all in one fantastic location.”
Executive Vice President: New Ventures and Innovation, NTT Data
Manufacturing thought leadership from across the GSMA
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GSMA Whitepaper
A brownfield evolution framework exemplifying how to assess and embark on the digital transformation journey to enable Industry 4.0 outcomes.Read the framework
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Mobile-enabled industrial transformation: a spotlight on China
Watch experts from CAICT (China Academy of Information and Communications Technology), three major mobile operators and the electronics manufacturer, Foxconn, as they share the latest developments and perspectives on 5G networks in our webinar.Watch Now
Get Involved with Manufacturing @MWC
This is the place for Manufacturing mavens to showcase your vision and ambition to industry leaders and help shape the future of smart factories – as well as your business. Join us as we reconnect, reimagine, and reinvent.
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