Evolving a Legacy Industry: Iowa’s Approach to Manufacturing 4.0
June 8, 2022
By Jill Lippincott, Iowa Economic Development Authority
Iowa’s history of supplying global markets with an array of goods – from food products to aerospace electronics – has positioned the state as a national leader in advanced manufacturing, generating more than $16 billion worth of exported goods and accounting for 17 percent of the state’s GDP.
Research led by Iowa’s public and private sector leaders revealed the need for a shift to continue the industry’s momentum. Findings concluded that Iowa’s advanced manufacturing busines...
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