Automation Market Research Reports

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. 01 Aug 2025  |  Global  |  Technology Research

    Growth Opportunities in Humanoid Robots, Inkjet Printing, Additive Manufacturing, Autonomous Mobile Robots, and Laser Welding

    Advanced Manufacturing Technology Opportunity Engine

    The Advanced Manufacturing Technology Opportunity Engine provides profiles of innovations related to Biocompatible Inkjet Printing, Centrifugal Layerless Printing, Wire Arc Manufacturing, Affordable Humanoid Robot, Dual-method Gauging System, Manual Laser Welding for Precision Metal Joining Applications.

    The Advanced Manufacturing TOE covers...

    $950.00
  2. 31 Jul 2025  |  Global  |  Market Outlook

    Global Compressors Market Outlook, 2025

    Modular Designs Are In—Regional Partnerships That Meet Local Requirements Are Vital to the Market

    This study provides an understanding of the global compressors market, encompassing both air and process gas. The forecast period ranges from 2025 to 2029. The study examines the key trends and challenges affecting the industry, as well as major predictions over the decade. Companies in the industrial compressors domain are constantly looking to in...

    $4,950.00
  3. 09 Jul 2025  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Industrial Services Market, Global, 2025–2029

    Transformational Growth is due to Increasing Customer Expectations, Digital Transformation, and the Rise of Advanced Services Offerings

    Industrial services ensure maximum performance of equipment and processes. Spare parts replacement, calibration, repairs, predictive maintenance, advanced services, and training improve productivity, minimize cost, and extend the useful life of products and systems, and give customers in process, hybrid, and discrete industries a faster return on t...

    $4,950.00
  4. 04 Jul 2025  |  Global  |  Technology Research

    Growth Opportunities in Humanoid Robots, 3D Modeling Printing, Precision Printing, Hybrid Laser Powder Bed Fusion, CNC Machining and Soft Robotic Gripper

    Advanced Manufacturing Technology Opportunity Engine

    The Advanced Manufacturing Technology Opportunity Engine provides profiles of innovations related to cognitively intelligent humanoid for safe human-robot collaboration, high-payload shelf robot for space-optimized industrial automation, dual-layered ai and ultra-wideband safety solution for industrial workplaces, rapid 3d modeling and precision pr...

    $950.00
  5. 06 Jun 2025  |  Global  |  Technology Research

    Growth Opportunities in Metal Additive Manufacturing, AI Based 3D Printing Software, 3D-Printers, Mobile Manipulator Robot, Soft Robots

    Advanced Manufacturing Technology Opportunity Engine

    The Advanced Manufacturing Technology Opportunity Engine provides profiles of innovations related to Extrusion Based 3D Printer for Large-scale Additive Manufacturing, AI/ML Based System for Optimized Ceramic 3D Printing, AI Enabled High Precision Robot, Advanced Autonomous Mobile Robot for Efficient Material Handling, Phase Transition Actuation Ba...

    $950.00
  6. 02 May 2025  |  Global  |  Frost Radar

    Frost Radar™: Electronic Computer-Aided Design, 2025

    A Benchmarking System to Spark Companies to Action - Innovation That Fuels New Deal Flow and Growth Pipelines

    The Frost Radar™ on electronic computer-aided design (ECAD) offers a competitive benchmark analysis derived from Frost & Sullivan’s CAD Growth Opportunities report. It ranks nine companies on their growth potential and ability to innovate.

    Product design has become more complex in recent years, and manufacturing companies are demanding n...

    $4,950.00
  7. 29 Apr 2025  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Global Open Automation Growth Opportunities, 2025

    Internal Challenges in Manufacturing Drive Industrial Automation Toward Openness and Interoperability

    End users and vendors are making headway in open automation by releasing new standards, developing new products, and completing Open Process Automation (OPA) initiatives. Given the current trends arising in the industry, it is necessary to see how open automation relates to them and how it can benefit manufacturers.

    This report provides an o...

    $2,450.00
  8. 28 Apr 2025  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Industrial Inspection Robotics, Global, 2024–2029

    Driving Large-scale Adoption of Industrial Inspection Robots Through Automated Inspections and Worker Safety

    This study explores the potential growth opportunities for global industrial inspection robotics. The emphasis on workforce safety and customers' growing interest in automation are significant drivers for adopting robots for inspection services, which are being deployed across several industries, including oil and gas, utility, chemicals, railways,...

    $2,450.00
  9. 08 Apr 2025  |  Global  |  Technology Research

    Technological Advances in Photonic Sensing Impacting the Healthcare and Manufacturing Sectors

    Harnessing the Power of Light: Photonic Sensing for Advanced Healthcare and Manufacturing Solutions

    Photonic sensing has become a disruptive force in a few sectors, most notably industry and healthcare. Photonic sensors provide groundbreaking advances that enhance precision, performance, and reliability in critical applications by utilizing the unique properties of light for detection, measurement, and imaging. Photonic sensing is revolutionizing...

    $4,950.00
  10. 24 Jan 2025  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Growth Opportunities in the Industrial AI Market

    AI's Industrial Revolution: Igniting a New Era of Disruptive Innovation and Unprecedented Efficiency

    Industrial artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in manufacturing and process industries, revolutionizing traditional approaches to automation, process optimization, and decision-making. The technology's impact spans 3 core application domains: Product Innovation, enabling value creation through AI-enhanced products and...

    $2,450.00