The twin transition will significantly reshape the metal industry by transforming production technologies, work organization, and employee responsibilities.

Companies are expected to invest in:

• automated manufacturing systems; 
• smart factories; 
• predictive maintenance technologies; 
• renewable energy solutions; 
• energy-efficient machinery; 
• digital monitoring and quality control systems. 

These changes will affect almost every occupation within the sector.

Production workers will increasingly work alongside automated equipment, while maintenance personnel will require digital diagnostic skills. Engineers will rely more on data analysis and digital modelling, and managers will make decisions based on real-time production data. Sustainability specialists and digital transformation experts will become increasingly important within companies.

Although some traditional tasks may become automated, the transition is expected to create new jobs related to digital technologies, environmental management, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing.