2026 Manufacturing Outlook: Trends to Watch

A wave of defense and energy investment is driving a manufacturing renaissance across the U.S. Manufacturing demand is up 419% since 2020, but this growth isn’t without challenges.

Power grids can't keep up with demand, old buildings need full rebuilds and workers want better workplaces. While some companies are struggling with these realities, market leaders are pulling ahead.

They're moving to facilities that deliver three advantages: reliable power that’s now as critical as labor costs when choosing a location, AI-driven operations that reduce downtime and operating costs and workplaces that successfully attract and keep the best people.

Watch our panel of experts break down what's next in one of the biggest manufacturing booms in decades. You’ll discover which regions are winning the manufacturing race, how to make smarter facility decisions and what's driving today's unprecedented growth.

For more insights, download the full 2026 Manufacturing Trends to Watch report.