How artificial intelligence is disrupting manufacturing

The following is an opinion piece from Filemon Schöffer, co-founder and CCO of 3D Hubs, a 3D printing and manufacturing company. Opinions are the author's own. Rather than constantly innovating over the last half century, parts manufacturing fell into complacency, sidestepping rather than moving forwards. As a result, the sector is struggling to keep up with the rapid pace of digital transformation. With the growth of Industry 4.0 technologies, sluggish and inefficient traditional manufacturers are feeling the pinch; innovate or risk becoming outdated.