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US manufacturers are betting on AI. Not one says its network is ready.

Published

31 August 2026

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technology

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Industrial

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United States

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Read at manufacturingdive.com

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Fusion42 · 31 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

US manufacturers are investing heavily in AI and connected smart devices, yet none report their network infrastructure as ready to handle the demands, highlighting a critical gap in digital transformation readiness.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Industrial.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Your AI investments depend on network upgrades that most US manufacturers lack. Prioritise modernising connectivity now or your smart factory ambitions face major hold-ups.

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1 source · 31 Aug 2026

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