Tech Tide Report

The Forrester Tech Tide™: Smart Manufacturing, Q2 2025

Twenty Technologies Underpin Smart Manufacturing

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May 28, 2025

Summary

Smart manufacturing is increasingly critical to manufacturers’ ability to win, serve, and retain their customers. To accelerate their performance in smart manufacturing, organizations are evaluating and adopting a range of contributing technologies. This Forrester Tech Tide™ report presents an analysis of the maturity and business value of 20 technology categories that support smart manufacturing. Business and technology leaders should read this report to shape their company’s investment approach to these technologies.

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