2018 has been an exceptional year for investment in the manufacturing sector. From advances in internet of things (IoT) and augmented reality (AR) to growth in virtual reality (VR), 2018 has offered plenty of opportunities for manufacturers to digitally transform their operations. These technology innovations, which bring greater insights and mobility, were at the top of business wish lists. Indeed, the surge in automation solutions has seen the global enterprise application integration market rise to nearly $5bn in 2017 and is expected to reach over $11bn by 2023.
