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Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept—engineers worldwide are embedding it into the products and solutions that power everyday life. The 2026 Avnet Insights Whitepaper shows how AI is moving from experimentation to real-world impact, revealing both opportunities and operational challenges.
From process automation to predictive maintenance, AI adoption is accelerating. Over half of all engineers surveyed (56%) globally are already shipping products with AI, while many are combining Edge AI and machine learning in multi-modal solutions to maximize functionality and value.
Adopting AI comes with real challenges. Engineers cite data quality, tool integration, continuous learning, and sustainability as top operational priorities. Addressing these challenges is essential to building practical, scalable, and sustainable AI solutions.
Key Insights from the 2026 Whitepaper:
- Global Outlook: 77% of engineers feel market conditions are improving, though uncertainty remains over the next 12 months.
- AI Integration is Mainstream: 56% of engineers are shipping AI-enabled products, up 33% from last year.
- Operational Challenges Matter: Continuous learning (54%) and sustainability (43%) top the list.
- Multi-Modal AI Leads: 64% are combining Edge AI and ML to deliver smarter solutions.
With these insights, companies can align strategy, technology, and resources to scale AI effectively.
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