As the manufacturing industry continues to grapple with labor shortages, potential shifts in government policies could further intensify these challenges in 2025. This heightens the urgency for manufacturers to meet demand while navigating an unpredictable future.

One area where this is particularly critical is metrology—the backbone of quality control—which has long struggled with skill gaps and engineer shortages.

As the manufacturing industry continues to plan for 2025, digital twins—virtual replicas of physical systems powered by real-time data from the factory floor—are reshaping how small manufacturers approach precision and control, even more so in the face of workforce challenges.

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