How to Spot Tech Trends (.PDF Download)

Jan. 11, 2016

It’s that time of year when everyone, Machine Design included, is going to tell you what can expect to happen over the next year or later. It may be hard to differentiate the hype from that which is based on sound advice, though. Often times, incremental products or innovations are difficult to track, and sometimes end up being more marketing than truth. Whether you plan on investing, trying to stay competitive, or are simply interested in what’s next, determining an accurate technology forecast is possible if you focus on several key factors discussed here...

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