Xometry 2027 outlook says manufacturers see biggest AI gains in upstream design, costing and quality control

• Xometry published its 2027 U.S. Manufacturing Outlook, arguing competitive advantage is shifting from owned assets to access to capacity, suppliers, AI intelligence.
• Manufacturers expect AI’s biggest impact upstream in manufacturability and costing at 51%, quality control at 47%, factory-floor execution at 32%.
• Significant AI returns reported by 57% of manufacturers, up from 44% a year earlier, with a shift toward AI grounded in manufacturing data.
• Smaller shops show more idle capacity: 44% of manufacturers under $50 million revenue run below 70% capacity, versus 16% above $100 million.
• Pricing pressure seen intensifying: 94% of manufacturers plan to raise prices in 2027, with about 20% reporting meaningful buyer pushback.

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