Industrial Roboverse Growth Opportunities in the F&B and Pharmaceutical Industries
Driving Agile Manufacturing While Maximizing Quality, Efficiency, and Compliance Augments Robotic Adoption
13-Jun-2024
Global
Market Research
This study explores the potential growth opportunities presented by industrial robotics in the food and beverage (F&B) and pharmaceutical industries. The inclination toward robotic automation is increasing in both sectors as workforce scarcity remains a significant issue. Robots are being deployed across various applications within the F&B and pharma value chains. The benefits of adopting robots include improved efficiency, consistency, and compliance. Additionally, maintaining high sanitation standards is mandatory in both industries, further driving robot adoption.
The study outlines the factors driving and restraining the adoption of industrial robotics in the F&B and pharmaceutical industries and their anticipated impact throughout the forecast period. Technology enablers such as artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and advanced vision sensors will augment robots' operational and decision-making capabilities. Industrial robotics enable flexible manufacturing, contributing to the larger context of sustainability.
Geographically, the study covers the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the rest of the world.
Author: Ram Ravi
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Industrial Roboverse Industry
Disruptive Technologies
WHY:
- Artificial intelligence (AI) is providing the means to achieve levels of efficiency and precision that were previously unattainable.
- Ushering in a new era of precision and efficiency, AI is revolutionizing the food and beverage (F&B) and pharmaceutical industries by optimizing supply chains, managing inventory, streamlining distribution, and overseeing clinical trials.
- Frost Perspective:
- Despite the challenges posed by the lack of standardized and high-quality data, AI will become an integral part of robotic solutions and a competitive differentiator.
- Generative AI, a subset of AI, will enable more natural collaboration between humans and robots. As a result, robots will become more versatile and adaptable to changing environments.
Transformative Megatrends
WHY:
- F&B and pharmaceutical companies are considering robotic automation to address issues related to production, efficiency, and serialization.
- In addition, labor shortages, stringent regulatory environments, and supply chain disruptions are driving the adoption of robotic automation in these industries.
- Frost Perspective:
- The need for enhanced object-handling capabilities will drive the demand for advanced sensors, grippers, and computer vision.
- Robotic automation in the F&B and pharmaceutical industries will manage repetitive tasks, enabling workers to focus on more important responsibilities.
Internal Challenges
WHY:
- Job insecurity remains a key concern for robotic adoption across industries, as this fear causes internal resistance to change.
- Lack of expertise in operating and managing robots will deter adoption.
- Integration with legacy systems causes friction, hindering robotic adoption levels.
- Frost Perspective:
- Familiarization through employee training and education will foster the understanding that robots augment the human workforce, offering upskilling career opportunities for existing employees.
- Vendors are likely to offer easy-to-use robots that require minimal training.
Growth Drivers
Labor shortages in the F&B and pharmaceutical industries are key drivers for robotic automation. Robots are equipped to operate 24/7 and address pain points such as variable demand, the need for specialized workforce knowledge, and high labor costs.
- Emphasis on quality assurance and consistency augurs well for robotics in the F&B and pharmaceutical industries. Accurate handling of materials enables robots to deliver precise and consistent output while performing repetitive tasks.
- Enhanced operational efficiency accelerates robotic adoption in the F&B and pharmaceutical industries. Data-driven decisions enable accurate identification of process optimization and improvement. Robotic automation across the supply chain reduces lead times.
- Stringent pharmaceutical regulations and food safety compliance bolster robotic adoption. The automation of manufacturing processes in these industries minimizes human intervention, reducing the chances of contamination and ensuring product integrity.
Growth Restraints
- Resistance to change and lack of awareness among employees remain a key restraint to robotic automation. Robotic automation will alter worker responsibilities and require new skills. Lack of control over the processes results in resistance to change. Repetitive tasks are often automated, and the perception among employees that robots will render their jobs redundant will act as a roadblock to adoption.
- Integration of robotics with legacy systems and processes remains a key hindrance to adoption. Legacy systems and processes are optimized to cater to customers’ unique business requirements. Adding robots to this process will require redesign, re-engineering, and testing to ensure seamlessness. Additionally, variability in data formats used by legacy and modern robots needs to be addressed. These factors are complex and time consuming, hindering robotic adoption.
- High initial costs deter robotic adoption, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The cost of acquiring and integrating robots requires significant upfront investments, which could strain the financial capacity of SMEs. Instead of investing in underutilized robot capabilities, SMEs prefer to deploy robots for multiple operations to maximize their benefits.
Key Market Trends
Turnkey Solutions
• Robots are used to address demand and labor-related challenges in the F&B industry
• Customers prefer turnkey solutions as they offer faster deployment times
Advanced Technologies
• Sensor and optics advancements, along with AI and machine learning (ML), help in object handling
• The natural variability of food raw materials, forms, and shapes improves robot dexterity
Lab Automation
• Lab automation continues to drive the demand for robotics
• Robotic automation helps with repetitive tasks and improves efficiency
Food Safety
• The IP69K rating provides the highest protection against dust and washdowns
• Adherence to the IP69K rating is essential in cleanrooms and hygienic environments
Cleanroom Robotics
• Contamination control is a key challenge in cleanroom environments
• Robotic automation ensures environmental and contamination control
Quality Control
• Robotic systems are equipped with vision systems for quality control and inspection of pharmaceutical products
• Defect identification ensures quality compliance
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The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Industrial Roboverse Industry
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraints
Market Challenges
Key Market Trends
Market Snapshot
Technology Trends
Growth Opportunity 1: Collaborative Robots
Growth Opportunity 1: Collaborative Robots (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2: Warehouse Automation
Growth Opportunity 2: Warehouse Automation (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3: AI-driven Robots
Growth Opportunity 3: AI-driven Robots (continued)
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- Industrial Roboverse—Growth Opportunities in the F&B and Pharmaceutical Industries: Growth Drivers, Global, 2024–2028
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- Industrial Roboverse—Growth Opportunities in the F&B and Pharmaceutical Industries: Market Challenges, 2024
- Industrial Roboverse—Growth Opportunities in the F&B and Pharmaceutical Industries: Key Trends, 2024
- Industrial Roboverse—Growth Opportunities in the F&B and Pharmaceutical Industries: Technology Trends, 2023
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Deliverable Type | Market Research |
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Author | Ram Ravi |
Industries | Industrial Automation |
No Index | No |
Is Prebook | No |
Keyword 1 | Industrial Roboverse |
Keyword 2 | Pharmaceutical Industry |
Keyword 3 | Pharma Roboverse Trends |
List of Charts and Figures | Industrial Roboverse—Growth Opportunities in the F&B and Pharmaceutical Industries: Growth Drivers, Global, 2024–2028~ Industrial Roboverse—Growth Opportunities in the F&B and Pharmaceutical Industries: Growth Restraints, Global, 2024–2028~ Industrial Roboverse—Growth Opportunities in the F&B and Pharmaceutical Industries: Market Challenges, 2024~ Industrial Roboverse—Growth Opportunities in the F&B and Pharmaceutical Industries: Key Trends, 2024~ Industrial Roboverse—Growth Opportunities in the F&B and Pharmaceutical Industries: Technology Trends, 2023~ |
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WIP Number | MH3F-01-00-00-00 |