A critical issue slowing down industrial production

The manufacturing sector is undergoing an unprecedented technological shift, driven by automation, digitalization and the adoption of advanced materials. Yet, this transition is being held back by a structural challenge: the shortage of qualified labor.

According to Deloitte’s Manufacturing Industry Outlook 2024, more than 60% of manufacturing companies report major difficulties in finding specialized operators and technicians with the right skills. This gap has a direct impact on productivity, time-to-market and competitiveness.

The issue is made worse by a weak generational turnover, outdated perceptions of manufacturing work among younger generations and training programs that often don’t reflect the real needs of the industrial world. The result? Underutilized machines, slower processes and stalled innovation.

A concrete response: the Roboze model for Education

In this scenario, training the next generation and reskilling today’s workforce becomes a strategic priority. Roboze, with its technology ecosystem focused on advanced manufacturing using high-performance materials, has developed a concrete response to this challenge: the Roboze Digital AM Lab.

These are turnkey labs designed to transfer both practical and theoretical know-how across the entire production workflow, from part design to final production. Already deployed in technical institutes and training centers in Italy and abroad, this solution is making a measurable impact: a 75% reduction in the skills gap, thanks to an immersive approach based on real industrial use cases and hands-on technology.

From training to productivity

Integrating labs like the Roboze Digital AM Lab into educational and professional programs is not just an academic initiative: it’s an industrial investment. Companies partnering with training centers equipped with Roboze technology benefit from:

• A workforce already trained on advanced additive processes

• Shorter onboarding times

• Greater productivity in innovation and prototyping departments

• Stronger talent retention through engaging and tech-driven environments

When well-structured, education becomes a true competitive driver. At Roboze, we believe that modern manufacturing must go hand in hand with the development of new skills and a shared culture of transformation among companies, schools and institutions.

Bridging the gap between the supply and demand of technical skills in manufacturing is not just a workforce challenge, it is a critical enabler of industrial growth. In a market where speed and process reliability are key, human capital becomes the core of competitive advantage.

Whether you’re a training organization, a company or a policymaker, discover how Roboze can support you in developing tomorrow’s skilled technicians: Visit the Roboze Education page.