Your Input Needed on Smart Manufacturing Survey

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Key Summary

• Auburn University’s ICAMS is conducting a DoD-backed survey on smart manufacturing challenges
• Goal is to identify barriers and develop solutions that support U.S. manufacturers
• Survey is anonymous and takes about 10 minutes to complete
• No sensitive or company-identifying information is requested
• Participants can receive the final report once published
• Insights collected will guide future industry support and technology initiatives


The Interdisciplinary Center for Advanced Manufacturing Systems (ICAMS) at Auburn University is conducting its annual study on behalf of the Department of Defense to understand the issues and hurdles manufacturers face when adopting smart manufacturing technologies. That information then helps inform development of solutions to overcome those challenges and help manufacturers become more successful. (You can read last year’s results here: ENG---ICAMS-SMART Report_2023_020624.pdf

The survey should not take more than 10 minutes of your time. We will not be asking for any sensitive information, and your name and company’s name will not be associated with any information provided. Your insights will help us better understand several overarching industry issues. If you would like, we will provide you with this year’s resulting publication once it is completed. 

We hope that you are willing to help with this project. If so, please begin the survey by clicking on the following link: https://auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_77JLrDPwSfGDvBc?Source=I.

Thank you!

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What is the purpose of the ICAMS smart manufacturing survey?
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The survey aims to understand the challenges manufacturers face when adopting smart manufacturing technologies. The Department of Defense uses the findings to help shape solutions that strengthen U.S. manufacturing competitiveness.
 

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How long does the ICAMS smart manufacturing survey take to complete?
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Most respondents finish in about 10 minutes, making it a quick way to contribute valuable insights to national manufacturing research.
 

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Who benefits from the results of this ICAMS study?
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Manufacturers benefit directly, as the findings guide programs, tools, and support services designed to reduce adoption barriers and improve smart manufacturing success.
 

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Can I receive a copy of the final ICAMS report?
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Yes. Participants can request the resulting publication and will receive it once ICAMS completes this year’s analysis.