Abstract
A digital divide is emerging in industry between large defense and commercial manufacturers, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and the Small and Medium-sized Manufacturers (SMMs) that make up a majority of the industrial supply base. Industry interviews, and other research conducted and reviewed during this study, revealed insights into the lack of readiness of SMMs to implement digital capabilities. The research identified a deficiency in SMM awareness of what “Digital Manufacturing” means. Related research review found similar results around the world which seems to provide evidence of a Digital Manufacturing awareness issue resulting in a lack of adoption by SMMs.
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