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. 16 Jan 2013  |  Europe  |  Market Research

    Analysis of the European Packaging Machinery Market

    Need for Operational Efficiency Drives Demand for Innovative, Flexible Packaging Solutions

    This study provides an analysis of the packaging machinery market in Europe. Despite being affected by the economic recession, the market has rebounded. This indicates growth opportunities over the forecast period. This study covers the drivers and restraints of the market and divides it into FCFC, FFS, grouping, wrapping, palletizing, and other pa...

    $4,950.00
  2. 06 Feb 2013  |  Africa  |  Market Research

    West African Cement Industry Production and Investment Forecast

    Boom Time for West Africa's Cement Industry

    This research service provides an informed analysis of West Africa's cement industry for the period 2008 to 2018. The research service begins with a detailed overview of West Africa's cement industry, including defining the country scope for the analysis. The second section discusses key market drivers and restraints of West Africa's cement industr...

    $6,950.00
  3. 15 Mar 2013  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Research

    Automation and Control Market for Emerging Sectors in SE Asia and ANZ

    Increasing Investment Opportunities Spur Demand for Automation

    The automation and control in emerging sectors in Southeast Asia and Australia New Zealand. Smart grids, alternate energy sources, and pharmaceuticals have been identified as emerging sectors in Southeast Asia and Australia New Zealand. Total automation and control market forecast by product is explained along with forecast assumptions. The end-use...

    $4,950.00
  4. 20 Mar 2013  |  South Asia, Middle East & North Africa  |  Market Research

    Analysis of the Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Market in India

    Renewed Investments in Key Sectors is Expected to Fuel Growth

    The consistent need to improve operational efficiency and resource utilization drives the demand for distributed control systems across process industries. This research service provides market segmentation by the type of end users in India. Market dynamics such as drivers and restraints have been discussed in this study, along with the total marke...

    $4,950.00
  5. 26 Mar 2013  |  Europe  |  Market Research

    Global Machine Tools and Cutting Tools Market

    Increased Investment in Infrastructure Development in China and India is Expected to Bolster Growth

    This RS analyses the trends in the global machine tools and cutting tools market, particularly the trend of increased investment in automobile, aerospace and defence, and civil construction sectors in Brazil, Russia, India, and China (BRIC). The driving forces, such as the exploration of new oil and gas fields and the expansion of the mining indust...

    $4,950.00
  6. 08 Apr 2013  |  Europe  |  Market Research

    European Substation Automation Market

    Aging Transmission Substation Retrofits and New Smart Grids Drive Demand for Substation Automation

    This research service assesses the trends in the European substation automation market. The economic recession of 2009 led to a shortage of investment funds in virtually all markets, so that most planned projects were either stalled or completely shelved. This study analyses and determines the impact of the economic recession on the substation auto...

    $4,950.00
  7. 13 Jun 2013  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Research

    Southeast Asia SCADA Market

    Automation Companies are Actively Looking to Develop Open Architecture to Ease Adoption

    This study discusses the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) market across Southeast Asia. It analyzes the current trends, drivers, restraints, and revenues for the region. It describes the major end users currently deploying SCADA systems and looks at newer users in the region. The study also covers the competitors and their market sh...

    $4,950.00
  8. 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
  9. 23 Sep 2013  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Research

    ANZ SCADA Market

    Water and Mining Industries will Fuel Competition Among Automation Vendors

    This study provides information on the SCADA market across Australia and New Zealand. It discusses the major end users, the main participants who define the SCADA market and the trends influencing the industry (Drivers and Restraints). It also attempts to forecast the revenue by each end user until 2018 besides providing information on the latest d...

    $10,000.00
  10. 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