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The manufacturing sector is no stranger to automation. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), the global factory robot workforce has more than doubled in the last decade.

Yet, a recent UK Business Data Survey from 2026 reveals a startling gap: while many manufacturers are adopting artificial intelligence, only 12% have it fully integrated into their existing business systems.

This figure pales in comparison to the Information & Communication sector, where 39% of AI adopters have achieved full integration.

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