Issue: № 5, 2026
Doi: https://doi.org/10.37634/efp.2026.5.5e
The paper examines the impact of digital transformation on the development of Ukrainian machine building enterprises within the context of global technological shifts. International reports by KPMG and OECD, as well as national analytical sources, indicate that modern industrial competitiveness is increasingly determined by the level of digital maturity and the integration of advanced technologies. The purpose of the paper is to identify the key directions of digital transformation and assess their influence on the technical and technological base of machine building enterprises in Ukraine. The research summarizes data from UkraineInvest, KPMG Global Tech Reports 2023 and 2026, CSIS, and academic studies, demonstrating that the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies leads to measurable improvements in operational performance. Ukrainian enterprises experience a 30–50% reduction in downtime, a 15–30% increase in productivity, up to 40% lower energy consumption, and up to 85% higher forecasting accuracy. The analysis highlights the gap between Ukrainian and EU enterprises in automation, data management, and the use of CAD/CAM/CAE systems. The study also incorporates visualized indicators showing growth in productivity, product quality, production speed, and reductions in cost and failure rates. Digital transformation is shown to be a critical driver of modernization and competitiveness in the machine building sector. It enables the transition from a passive to an adaptive production system, strengthens technological resilience, and supports Ukraine’s integration into the European digital space. The findings confirm that digitalization generates a multiplier effect for the national economy and should become a core component of post war industrial recovery.
Keywords : digital transformation, machine building industry, Industry 4.0, technological modernization, efficiency
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