Automation

Automation has been an intrinsic component for manufacturing ever since the launch of the first programmable logic controller in 1970. The market of automation has, since then, seen a number of new product introductions that has significantly altered the way end-users pursue product design, engineering, production and services.

Frost & Sullivan's automation research and consulting programs entails a dedicated approach to understand and foresee the future of diverse automation products across various geographies. Our market focus includes factory automation, process automation, industrial software, product lifecycle management, besides others. A list of key focus areas have been identified below.

1. Factory Automation

2. Process Automation

3. MES & Advanced Process Control

4. Industrial Services

Our work is founded on close and regular interactions with leading multi-nationals and emerging companies operating in the world of industrial automation. The objectives of our research involves from the most basic elements of market intelligence to advanced strategic work for new product introductions and Go-To market strategies, and advisory work for mergers and acquisitions.

  1. 19 Jun 2013  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Automated Next Generation Deep-Sea Services: Smart ROV's Create a Blue Ocean Market

    Integration of Technologies Poised to Open up a Billion Dollar Market

    The global oil demand has been increasing at a near constant rate and increasing deep-sea oil and gas finds are leading to more deep-sea rigs. A growing number of ROVs per rig has resulted in a nearly 33.0 percent increase in market size and opportunity. A skewed balance between supply and demand presents significant opportunities for new market pa...

    $15,000.00
  2. 11 Dec 2013  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Analysis of the Global Smart Plants Market

    Five Key Building Blocks Structure the Future of Manufacturing and Production

    The manufacturing and production industry is set for radical transformation spurred by 5 key forces (the cloud, Big Data, analytics, virtualization, and the Internet of Things). These technologies will sustain the future manufacturing community and ensure sustainable growth and profitability. This study investigates the impact of these forces on pr...

    $15,000.00
  3. 25 Mar 2014  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Global Programmable Logic Controllers Market

    Need for Process Optimisation Likely to Spur Demand in Emerging Economies

    This research service analyses future trends in the global Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) market. It determines the impact of maturing North American and European markets towards the growth dynamics of this market. Revenue forecasts for different geographic and end user segments have been provided till 2018. The study also analyses the market...

    $4,950.00
  4. 31 Mar 2014  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Analysis of the Global PLM Market in Discrete Industries

    Demand from New Geographies and Emergence of Niche Product Applications to Influence Market Growth

    This research service analyses future trends in the global product lifecycle management (PLM) market for discrete industries. Demand for advanced PLM applications is set to grow on account of growing end-user emphasis on improving efficiency and profitability. Revenue forecasts for different geographic and end-user segments have been provided till ...

    $4,950.00
  5. 19 Jun 2014  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Industry Scorecard for the Global Mining Industry

    Strategic Analysis of the Top Industry Trends and Evaluation of Key Growth Opportunities

    This industry scorecard for the global mining industry provides an overview of key trends and tectonic shifts that are expected to take place in the mining market. Key growth opportunities are also explored. The various mining segments have been considered (base metals, energy minerals, and precious metals). An outlined analysis of the next game-ch...

    $4,950.00
  6. 26 Aug 2014  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Internet of Things (IoT)—Challenges and Impediments

    Resolving Communication, Data Management, Networking, and Security Concerns to Drive Seamless IOT Implementation

    While the IoT is expected to transform the plant floor into a hyper-connected space and dissolve boundaries between individual business units within the organization, a number of challenges require attention to ensure the future of a connected enterprise. This strategic market insight provides value chain participants in the IoT ecosystem an overvi...

    $2,450.00
  7. 09 Sep 2014  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Strategic Analysis of the Global MES Market

    Regional Trends Stimulate Growth, with Sustainable Profits from Installed Base-related Services

    The pressing need to replicate manufacturing plants and facilities across global locations and the requirements to minimize costs associated with the downtime of production operations has resulted in end users looking for cost-effective, off-the-self manufacturing execution systems (MES) that are equipped to tackle complex environments and increase...

    $15,000.00
  8. 25 Sep 2014  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Global Welding Factbook

    Demand for Welding Equipment and Consumables in BRIC Nations Likely to Bolster Growth

    This research service is a detailed factbook that analyses the current trends and challenges in the the global welding. It provides key factors driving or restrainiting the market in each region for product and end users. Market estimates in terms of revenue and unit shipment for each end-user in each region and product segments are provided in thi...

    $4,950.00
  9. 29 Sep 2014  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Global Welding Robotics Fact Book

    Automation Fairs and Workshops Increase the Adoption of Welding Robots in the Industrial Sector

    This research service is a detailed factbook that analyses the current trends in the global welding robotics market. Market estimates in terms of revenue and unit shipment for each end user in each geography and product segment are provided. In addition, revenue and unit shipment forecasts for the same have been provided upto 2020. An analysis of m...

    $4,950.00
  10. 30 Jan 2015  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Statistical Analysis of the Global Arc Welding Equipment Market

    Abundant Labor Force in China, India, and Brazil Continues to Sustain Demand for Manual Arc Welding Equipment

    This research service analyses the current trends in the global arc welding market. It discusses the different types of welding such as shielded metallic arc welding (SMAW), gas metallic arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), and submerged arc welding (SAW). The market drivers and restraints, along with their impact over a time period, ...

    $4,950.00