State of the Industry: Digital Transformation, AI & Cybersecurity. Welcome to 2024... where the road to digital manufacturing, cybersecurity and AI is paved with endless possibilities. There is a great deal of buzz about these issues, and the opportunities and available solutions to achieve success. How best can the metalworking industry cut through the noise and realize the advantages and benefits? We spoke with manufacturing experts from the metalworking sector who provided tips as to strong starting points when implementing these solutions. They discussed the safety of the cloud, and ways to manage the copious amounts of data that are generated about your manufacturing processes and machine health. Uncover the leading ways you can benefit from a smart(er) shop in this month's cover story. Read the January issue: fabmetalmag.com/jan2024