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Capturing value in the new manufacturing domain of growth
How we make
Manufacturing remade
AI, robotics, IoT and 3D printing are revolutionising how we make things—and this is just the start.
Manufacturing is undergoing a major change. Powered by technology, players are collaborating to unlock innovative ways of working and new opportunities. Replacing traditional industry silos, this new domain of growth is the future of manufacturing.
PwC is ready to help you get ahead.
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How to win in the Make domain
Our focus | Your priority
Smarter processes, smarter products
AI, robotics, additive manufacturing, material science and clean energy are unlocking new levels of efficiency, productivity and value creation.
Manufacturers are joining forces with robotics firms to build faster, more agile assembly lines. AI-driven insights are optimising maintenance and forecasting demand with unprecedented accuracy. The future isn’t approaching—it’s here.
We look a decade ahead so you can create value today
A reconfiguration of the global economy means the value of the Make domain could reach up to US$36.8 trillion in 2035. We’ve mapped the value in motion from now to 2035, so you can build a future-ready business to capture it.
See the shifts. Seize the value. Stay ahead.
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