AI and Agility Top the List of Critical Trends that Will Define Manufacturing Competitiveness in 2026
Xometry (NASDAQ:XMTR), the AI-powered manufacturing marketplace, has released its first Manufacturing Outlook report highlighting critical trends for 2026. The report, based on research with executives across the U.S., U.K., and Europe, identifies four key trends:
Key findings include:
- 82% of executives consider AI a core growth driver, with half reporting significant ROI
- 74% of executives are pursuing reshoring initiatives
- 54% of executives cite increasing quality demands
- 76% of manufacturers plan price increases in 2026
The report emphasizes the importance of AI adoption, operational agility, meeting rising customer expectations, and implementing market-driven pricing strategies to maintain competitiveness.
Xometry (NASDAQ:XMTR), il marketplace manifatturiero potenziato dall'IA, ha pubblicato il suo primo Manufacturing Outlook con i trend chiave per il 2026. Basato su ricerche condotte con dirigenti negli Stati Uniti, nel Regno Unito e in Europa, il report individua quattro tendenze principali:
Risultati principali:
- 82% dei dirigenti considera l'IA un motore di crescita fondamentale, con la met脿 che segnala un ROI significativo
- 74% dei dirigenti sta avviando iniziative di reshoring
- 54% dei dirigenti segnala un aumento delle richieste di qualit脿
- 76% dei produttori prevede aumenti di prezzo nel 2026
Il documento sottolinea l'importanza di adottare l'IA, di aumentare l'agilit脿 operativa, di soddisfare aspettative cliente pi霉 elevate e di implementare strategie di prezzo guidate dal mercato per restare competitivi.
Xometry (NASDAQ:XMTR), el mercado de manufactura potenciado por IA, ha publicado su primer Manufacturing Outlook destacando las tendencias cr铆ticas para 2026. El informe, basado en investigaciones con ejecutivos de EE.聽UU., Reino Unido y Europa, identifica cuatro tendencias clave:
Conclusiones principales:
- 82% de los ejecutivos considera la IA un motor de crecimiento central, y la mitad reporta un ROI significativo
- 74% de los ejecutivos est谩 impulsando iniciativas de reshoring
- 54% de los ejecutivos se帽ala demandas de calidad en aumento
- 76% de los fabricantes planea subir precios en 2026
El informe enfatiza la importancia de adoptar la IA, de la agilidad operativa, de cumplir con las crecientes expectativas de los clientes y de aplicar estrategias de precios orientadas al mercado para mantener la competitividad.
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- 54% des dirigeants constatent une augmentation des exigences de qualit茅
- 76% des fabricants pr茅voient des hausses de prix en 2026
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- 76% der Hersteller plant Preissteigerungen f眉r 2026
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- 82% of executives report AI as a core growth driver with significant ROI
- Strong focus on operational agility through reshoring and digital workflows
- Strategic shift towards market-driven pricing and supplier diversification
- 76% of manufacturers planning price increases in 2026
- Increasing cost pressures and operational challenges
- Rising customer demands for quality and faster delivery adding pressure on manufacturers
Xometry unveils its inaugural global Manufacturing Outlook, highlighting key trends and strategies for manufacturers
NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ:XMTR), the global AI-powered marketplace connecting buyers with suppliers of manufacturing services, unveiled its inaugural , a forward-looking analysis of the forces shaping the manufacturing industry for 2026.
Drawing on proprietary research with manufacturing executives across the U.S., U.K. and Europe, along with insights from Xometry and external subject matter experts, the Manufacturing Outlook provides a global perspective on strategies and capabilities that will define success in the year ahead. It is designed as a resource for decision-makers across the manufacturing industry, offering practical insights to help them navigate rising expectations, accelerating technology, and persistent cost pressures.
The report identifies four trends that will shape global manufacturing in 2026:
- AI as a Competitive Necessity 鈥�
82% of executives view AI as a core growth driver, with nearly half already reporting significant ROI. AI has moved beyond the hype to become a business-critical tool for manufacturing, and adoption is expanding into critical areas such as supply chain, procurement and quality control鈥攁reas that will set the pace for industry innovation. - Agility as the New Currency 鈥�
74% of executives are reshoring or planning to reshore operations, underscoring the need for resilient digital workflows. The most successful companies will be those that proactively architect systems for speed, resilience and adaptability. Integrating digital workflows and strengthening supplier networks will help manufacturers reduce overhead, move faster and empower teams to focus on high-value tasks. - Rising Customer Expectations 鈥�
54% of executives cite higher quality demands, with faster delivery and greater transparency also among the most striking shifts in customer demands. In response, manufacturers are embracing market-driven pricing strategies and forming strategic partnerships that extend beyond traditional cost, quality and speed considerations. - Sourcing for Stability 鈥� With
76% planning price increases in 2026, manufacturers are rethinking their pricing models and supply chains to stay competitive. In response, there is a notable shift toward market-driven pricing emerging. Instead of rigid formulas, many companies are embracing new strategies including forming strategic partnerships and diversifying suppliers across regions.
鈥淢anufacturers are under intense pressure to do more with less and to meet growing customer expectations, even as costs are rising and global disruptions persist,鈥� said 鈥淭his report reflects the conversations we鈥檙e having every day with manufacturers about the challenges and opportunities ahead. The Manufacturing Outlook is intended to serve as a barometer for where the industry is headed and how companies can prepare.鈥�
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The 2026 Manufacturing Outlook is available now, with insights tailored for the and .
Methodology
All data points are sourced from Xometry, Thomas, and a joint survey conducted by Xometry and . The survey was conducted in August 2025 and had a total of 300 respondents.
About Xometry
(NASDAQ: XMTR) , popular 庐 industrial sourcing platform and suite of cloud-based services are rapidly digitizing the manufacturing industry. Xometry provides manufacturers the critical resources they need to grow their business and streamlines the procurement process for buyers through real-time pricing and lead time data. Learn more at and .
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