The Next Shift: How Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and Human Ingenuity Are Transforming Manufacturing
Language: English
Published by Independently published, 2026
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- Title
- The Next Shift: How Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and Human Ingenuity Are Transforming Manufacturing
- Author
- Hughes, Blake
- Publisher
- Independently published
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
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- Soft cover
- Language
- English
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- 9798188777289
The future of manufacturing isn't coming—it's already here. The question is: Will you be ready?
Artificial intelligence. Robotics. Smart factories. Automation. Digital twins. Predictive maintenance.
These technologies are rapidly transforming manufacturing, but separating real opportunities from industry hype can be overwhelming.
In The Next Shift, manufacturing professional Blake Hughes takes readers inside the modern factory to explain how artificial intelligence and automation are changing the way products are made—and why people remain the most important part of the equation.
Drawing on years of experience working with manufacturers across North America, Hughes delivers a practical, jargon-free guide for understanding the technologies reshaping the industry. Rather than focusing on science fiction or distant predictions, he explores the real-world applications already improving productivity, quality, safety, and competitiveness in today's manufacturing facilities.
Inside you'll discover:
• How artificial intelligence is transforming manufacturing today—not decades from now
• The truth about automation, robotics, and the future of work
• Why the most successful manufacturers combine advanced technology with skilled people
• How digital transformation is changing maintenance, quality, supply chains, and production
• Practical insights for manufacturers of every size—from small job shops to global enterprises
Whether you're a manufacturing executive, engineer, operations leader, maintenance professional, business owner, student, or simply curious about the future of industry, The Next Shift provides the knowledge and perspective you need to navigate one of the most significant technological transformations in manufacturing history.
Technology will continue to evolve.
The companies—and the people—who learn, adapt, and embrace change will lead the next generation of manufacturing.
The next shift has already begun.
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