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Integration of Connectivity With Industrial IoT Results in Intuitive Recycling Methods that Aid in Achieving Operational Efficiency and Building a Sustainable Environment
02-Aug-2018
Europe
Market Research
MDBF-01-00-00-00
IA01480-EU-MR_22164
The objective of this research is to analyse and evaluate the strategic opportunities in the waste recycling market to leverage on advanced automation solutions and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) based technologies that aid to fulfil Europe’s ambition to build a sustainable environment. This study offers a holistic analysis of the market challenges, drivers, and the current stage of automation adoption in the waste recycling market. Additionally, the study assesses the type of waste recycling equipment used across various waste streams and provides insights, such as modularisation, enhanced machine control, and improved equipment performance, on the scope of future advancements in equipment. Europe being the powerhouse for automation has a majority of automated recycling plants and its OEMs have a strong presence in the recycling waste market. They offer an extensive range of advanced automation equipment; their share in automation revenue is estimated to be 50. While assessing the key automation products used in the recycling waste market, controls, Human Machine Interface (HMI), motors, and drives are identified as widely adopted by end users. Increasing investments and stringent regulations in the WEEE and ELV waste streams are likely to lead to higher degree of automation in the recycling process, thereby creating a greater revenue opportunity for automation and recycling equipment vendors.
Research Scope
- Analysis of the key market drivers for the waste recycling market and the barriers that hamper their growth prospects
- Evaluation of end-user requirement from recycling equipment companies
- Analysis on the impact of IIoT technologies in the waste recycling market and movement towards service based models
- Assessment of the key growth opportunities that help waste recycling companies hold a competitive edge in this market
Research Highlights
With the emergence of digitalisation and IIoT, embracing these technologies across the recycling waste market will help achieve regulatory targets and create a sustainable environment. IIoT technologies, such as intelligent sensors, cloud computing, Big Data and analytics, and industrial mobility, to name a few, aid in smart monitoring, which helps reduce the cost and deliver high-quality services. Moreover, end users are gradually shifting to custom-made modular solutions that are embedded with intelligence. They perceive that modularisation offers the twin benefits of flexibility and cost effectiveness. This also helps to expand the market scope by extending the solution to small and medium enterprises (SMEs); it can also be used by diverse waste streams.
Key Issues Addressed
- What are the key trends and challenges in the European waste recycling equipment market?
- What are the present key requirements of customers? Are there any market gaps that remain unaddressed by OEMs?
- In the context of the changing regulatory environment in Europe, how is automation expected to aid end users to meet the legal norms?
- What are the new advancements in waste recycling equipment? How is the adoption rate likely to be?
- What are the various recycling equipment used across waste streams and what is the current scope of automation?
- How effectively can IIoT be leveraged on to achieve Europe’s ambitious goal?
Executive Summary
Executive Summary (continued)
Research Scope and Objective
Key Questions This Study Will Answer
IIoT—Emerging Themes in the Industrial Environment
IIoT—Key Attributes of a Smart Factory
Frost & Sullivan’s Value Proposition in IIoT
Frost & Sullivan’s Value Proposition in IIoT (continued)
Snapshot of the European Waste Recycling Market
Challenges in the European Waste Recycling Market
Growth Barriers in the European Waste Recycling Market
Growth Catalysts in the European Waste Recycling Market
Macroeconomic Trends in Europe
European Hotspots—Economic Outlook
European Waste Recycling Market—Assessment by Waste Stream
Adoption of Waste Recycling Equipment by Waste Streams
Adoption of Waste Recycling Equipment by Waste Streams (continued)
Adoption of Waste Recycling Equipment by Waste Streams (continued)
European Waste Recycling Market—Equipment Types
Demand Analysis of Waste Recycling Equipment in Europe
Demand Analysis of Waste Recycling Equipment in Europe (continued)
Demand Analysis of Waste Recycling Equipment in Europe (continued)
Demand Analysis of Waste Recycling Equipment in Europe (continued)
Demand Analysis of Waste Recycling Equipment in Europe (continued)
European Waste Recycling Market—Automation Trends
Role of Automation in the European Waste Recycling
Viewpoint on the Machine Builders in Europe
European Recycling Market—Machine Standardisation
European Waste Recycling Market—Machine Modularisation
Significance of Automation for Machine Builders
European Waste Recycling Market—Vendor Landscape
European Waste Recycling Market—Employment Trends
Future of Automation in European Waste Recycling Market
5 Major Growth Opportunities
Growth Opportunity 1—Intelligent Sensing
Growth Opportunity 2—Industrial Mobility
Growth Opportunity 3—Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth
Key Insights
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List of Exhibits
List of Exhibits (continued)
The Frost & Sullivan Story
Value Proposition—Future of Your Company & Career
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Research Scope
- Analysis of the key market drivers for the waste recycling market and the barriers that hamper their growth prospects
- Evaluation of end-user requirement from recycling equipment companies
- Analysis on the impact of IIoT technologies in the waste recycling market and movement towards service based models
- Assessment of the key growth opportunities that help waste recycling companies hold a competitive edge in this market
Research Highlights
| Deliverable Type | Market Research |
|---|---|
| No Index | No |
| Podcast | No |
| Author | Kiravani Emani |
| Industries | Industrial Automation |
| WIP Number | MDBF-01-00-00-00 |
| Is Prebook | No |
| GPS Codes | 9415-X1,9420,9593,9ADA-A5,9B07-C1 |
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