This research service provides an assessment of opportunities for emerging technologies in high quality manufacturing. It focuses on various emerging technologies that enable reduction of defects of the manufactured products. This reduction in defects translates to decrease in waste and thus the manufacturing cost. The research service includes technology capability; emerging trends; potential applications; technology adoption factors; industry demands; emerging opportunities and technology roadmap. Technologies captured in this study relate to advances in ICT, printed electronics and lasers for quality assurance and control.