How Automation and AI May Help Level the Playing Field for Women in Manufacturing

Growing adoption of automation and AI will create more opportunities for women in manufacturing.

View As Web Page How Automation and AI May Help Level the Playing Field for Women in Manufacturing Women make up about 29 percent of the manufacturing workforce despite filling 47 percent of the positions in the overall workforce, according to the Manufacturing Institute. The dynamic is mostly unchanged since 1970, when women held 27 percent of the manufacturing jobs. But many experts say the growing adoption of automation and artificial intelligence (AI), combined with the critical need for knowledge-based workers, will create more opportunities for women in manufacturing. Read More OTHER BLOG TOPICS The Defense Manufacturing Supply Chain The defense manufacturing supply chain is critical to both the U.S. economy and national security. Support is needed for emerging technologies such as directed-energy weapons, hypersonics and cybersecurity. Read More   High-Mix/Low-Volume Manufacturers Are a Sweet Spot for Collaborative Robots Collaborative robots are increasingly attractive to manufacturers who require flexible solutions for their growing product mix. Read More   How to Host a Virtual Manufacturing Day Event There may be opportunities with a virtual event to increase community engagement and collect data on visitors who are interested in a career in manufacturing. Read More Connect with us Received this email from a friend? Subscribe here. Privacy Policy Subscriber services: Manage Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help

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