Four in five industrial firms face skills shortages, yet views of AI are mixed
A recent study finds that half of Hungarian manufacturers expect industry growth in the coming year. According to a Siemens survey, most industrial companies struggle with skilled-labour shortages, and views of AI are mixed (15–16 October 2026).
Who is affected and how
- plant manager
- The skills shortage is the main context for AI adoption: it makes sense to automate the tasks where the shortage is greatest.
- skilled worker
- Companies' uncertainty about AI suggests that adoption requires training and clearly defined roles.
- SME owner
- The survey gives a benchmark for comparing your own attitude to AI and your plan for filling labour gaps.
Sources
- Four in five industrial companies struggle with a skills shortage, yet they are not happy about the rise of AInövekedés.hu · Oct 16, 2026 · magyar
- GyártásTrend - Survey: four in five industrial players struggle with a skills shortage, yet not everyone is happy about the rise of AIgyartastrend.hu · Oct 16, 2026 · magyar
- Store Insider - Industrial players struggle with skills shortages, yet are not happy about AIstoreinsider.hu · Oct 15, 2026 · magyar
- Siemens survey: most industrial companies struggle with a skills shortage, views on AI are mixedtheintelligent.hu · Oct 16, 2026 · magyar
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