How is the European industry landscape changing?
The Productivity Gap
Europe is falling behind the U.S. and Asia. The productivity gap remains one of the main factors contributing to the decline in competitiveness.
Time Is the New Currency
Reducing the time from decision to implementation is becoming a key KPI in the automotive and defense industries.
Security and Resilience
Geopolitics, regulations, and cyber threats are driving the need to build resilient supply chains and operations.
Data + AI = Competitive Advantage
Data, AI, and digital twins enable better decision-making, prediction, and real-time optimization.
Automation as a Foundation
Automation is no longer a one-off investment project. It is the foundation for scalability, quality, traceability, and operational predictability.
New Competencies
The industry needs engineers who can integrate technology, data, and processes.
This report addresses the industry’s key challenges

2030 Operating Model
How data, IT/OT integration, digital twins, and engineering expertise impact operational efficiency.

Automotive: ADAS and AI
Why the industry is shifting its focus from the distant vision of full autonomy to real-world ADAS systems, margins, and safety.

Defence: time and scale
Why time-to-field, industrialization, and mass production are becoming critical for the defense sector.

Expert Insights
Insights and conclusions from the automotive, defense, technology, and manufacturing sectors.


