2026 State of the Industry Report
What you'll get in the report:
- AI in real workflows: Where AI/ML is being applied across validation, test, and manufacturing
- Faster validation cycles: How complexity and electrification are driving new test requirements
- Procurement priorities shifting: Reliability, speed to deployment, and total cost of ownership
Find the insights that match your role:
Design + Test Engineering
See how teams are using AI and adapting validation to move faster under rising complexity and supply constraints.
Production + Maintenance + Repair
Track where production and support are headed—automation, electrification, and the handoff friction that threatens stable throughput.
Purchasing + Procurement
Compare 2026 sourcing priorities and how teams are balancing cost, risk, resilience, and traceability amid supply uncertainty.
Cross-functional Leaders
Use a lifecycle view to pinpoint where handoffs break and align teams around consistent signals as cycles accelerate and pressure rises.
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Based on insights from 1,500 electronics professionals across engineering, production, and procurement.
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