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. 25 Nov 2025  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Growth Opportunities in AGVs and AMRs for Manufacturing, Global, 2024–2029

    Enabling Agile Operations and Navigating Workforce Challenges will Drive Transformational Growth in AGV and AMRs

    This study explores the potential growth opportunities for AGVs and AMRs in discrete manufacturing industries. The emphasis on improving operational efficiencies is driving customers to increasingly adopt Industry 4.0 technologies. Moreover, there is a trend toward mass customization in industries such as automotive, electronics, and semiconductors...

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  2. 17 Oct 2025  |  Global  |  Market Research

    The Future of Process Automation, 2025

    Symbiotic Intelligence and Autonomous Operations Herald Transformational Growth in Process Industries

    This study examines the future of the process automation market, analyzing the shift from traditional hardware-centric systems to software-defined, AI-driven autonomous operations within process and hybrid industries. The research employs ISA-95 technology layer segmentation to assess market evolution and competitive dynamics across oil & gas, chem...

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  3. 07 Oct 2025  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Industrial Hybrid AI Market, Global, 2024–2029

    Industrial Hybrid AI Market is Experiencing Transformational Growth due to the Urgency for Adaptive Intelligence in Critical Decision-Making

    Hybrid AI is an integrative approach reshaping how AI is applied to mission-critical applications. Its potential lies in addressing the critical limitations of current AI solutions, with key market drivers including enhanced interpretability and explainability, greater application flexibility, and improved scalability and efficiency. Strong growth ...

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  4. 24 Sep 2025  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Growth Opportunities in the Global Cobot Market, 2025–2029

    Industry 4.0 and AI Fueling Cobot Market Expansion Across Industries

    This study examines potential growth opportunities for the collaborative robot (cobot) market across various global industries. Cobots are used in applications wherein they complement the work carried out by human workers rather than replace them. The growing shift toward flexible automation in multiple industries is driving widespread adoption of ...

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  5. 09 Sep 2025  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Agricultural Robots, Growth Opportunities, 2024–2029

    Accelerating Precision Agriculture through AI-Driven Robotic Automation

    This study explores potential growth opportunities for robots in the agriculture industry. Driven by advancements in AI/ML, machine vision, and autonomous navigation, agricultural robots are executing tasks such as planting, weeding, harvesting, spraying, and crop monitoring with greater precision and efficiency. Designed for workforce augmentation...

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  6. 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...

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  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 overview ...

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  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,...

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  9. 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...

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  10. 08 Oct 2024  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Condition Monitoring Equipment Market, Global, 2024–2028

    The Integration of Internet of Things and Data Analytics in Asset Monitoring Drives Transformational Growth

    The Frost & Sullivan analysis of the global condition monitoring equipment market provides a comprehensive view of the industry's growth, focusing on the three major techniques: vibration analysis, lubricating oil analysis, and thermography. The report delves into the market size of each of these three types and provides a detailed breakdown by key...

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