The Future of Manufacturing: Groundbreaking ASME & Autodesk Study Forecasts Future Tech and Talent Needs

The recently enacted CHIPS and Science Act will spur federal investments in a variety of high-tech fields, including measures to boost the STEM workforce. Just in time, a new report from ASME and software company Autodesk delves into the future workflows and skills needed for mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, and machinist roles over the next decade.
 
According to the report, “industry voices have been calling out large gaps between the job skills required and candidates’ skill sets. These gaps only increase as manufacturing firms accelerate their digital transformation to Industry 4.0.” The report includes recommendations and adoption guidelines for educators and manufacturers on system-level approaches to reduce “time to talent” and achieve Industry 4.0 business outcomes. It also advocates for collaboration between government, industry, and academia in creating tomorrow’s manufacturing workforce.
 
The survey drew from existing literature from nearly 80 academic, government, and industry sources in the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union; 30 interviews with academics and industry leaders; and surveying more than 300 manufacturing professionals in the U.S., U.K., and Canada.
 
ASME’s Global Public Affairs team has shared the report with U.S. Government officials and will continue to advocate for engineering education and workforce development.
 
For more information, visit here for a video overview and to download the full report.