The question was phrased by the source as follows: "In which of the following manufacturing technologies will you be devoting a significant amount of investment in R&D funds over the next 12 to 24 months?"
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Global manufacturing technology R&D investment as of 2016, by technology
The statistic reveals global plans for manufacturing technology research and development investment in the 12 to 24 months following early 2016, by technology. As of that time, ** percent of respondents surveyed indicated they would be investing in robotics in the next 12 to 24 months.
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KPMG. (May 24, 2016). Research and development investment plans for manufacturing technologies, as of early 2016, by technology [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 27, 2026, from /statistics/672505/worldwide-manufacturing-survey-technology-investment-plans/
KPMG. "Research and development investment plans for manufacturing technologies, as of early 2016, by technology." Chart. May 24, 2016. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 27, 2026. /statistics/672505/worldwide-manufacturing-survey-technology-investment-plans/
KPMG. (2016). Research and development investment plans for manufacturing technologies, as of early 2016, by technology. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 27, 2026. /statistics/672505/worldwide-manufacturing-survey-technology-investment-plans/
KPMG. "Research and Development Investment Plans for Manufacturing Technologies, as of Early 2016, by Technology." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 24 May 2016, /statistics/672505/worldwide-manufacturing-survey-technology-investment-plans/
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Research and development investment plans for manufacturing technologies, as of early 2016, by technology [Graph], KPMG, May 24, 2016. [Online]. Available: /statistics/672505/worldwide-manufacturing-survey-technology-investment-plans/