What drives innovation and transformation in manufacturing? Artificial intelligence (AI), knowledge, belief in know-how, and fostering a workforce with new expertise have been among the many solutions given by leaders from the non-public and public sectors throughout a Caixin-hosted dialogue on the annual World Economic Forum assembly.

“It’s all about digitalization,” mentioned Michael Suess, government chairman of OC Oerlikon Corp. AG, a Switzerland-based tech firm whose companies vary from materials science to 3D printing. Developing new supplies with AI can shorten the event time from years to months, he mentioned.