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. 30 Sep 2025  |  Global  |  Technology Research

    Impact of Digital Thread on the Future of Connected Manufacturing

    Transforming Manufacturing Through Real-Time Insights and Digital Integration

    The Digital Thread is not a single technology but an entire ecosystem that links various enabling technologies to ensure smooth, continuous data flow. It integrates diverse tools and systems to maintain an uninterrupted stream of information across the manufacturing lifecycle. Industrial IoT sensors gather real-time data from machines, while cloud ...

    $4,950.00
  2. 05 Sep 2025  |  Global  |  Technology Research

    Growth Opportunities in Humanoid Robots, Laser Metal Sintering, Additive Manufacturing, and Collaborative Robots

    Advanced Manufacturing Technology Opportunity Engine

    The Advanced Manufacturing Technology Opportunity Engine provides profiles of innovations related to Humanoid Robotics Controller, AI & Sensor Enabled 3D Printer for Enhanced Multi-Material Printing, Advanced Motor Drive Test Platform for Enhanced Robot Control, High-temperature Industrial 3D Printing, Advanced Integrated Laser Metal Sintering and ...

    $950.00
  3. 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 global ...

    $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  |  Technology Research

    Growth Opportunities in Metal Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printing Software, Autonomous Robots, Solar-Powered Robots and Soft Robots

    Advanced Manufacturing Technology Opportunity Engine

    The Advanced Manufacturing Technology Opportunity Engine provides profiles of innovations related to Metal Component Production System with Concurrent Laser Processing and Powder Recoating, Integrated Robotics Software Platform, Non-Destructive Metrology Solution, AI-Driven Design Optimization Platform, Low-Cost 3D-printable Robotic Arm.The Advance...

    $950.00
  7. 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
  8. The Advanced Manufacturing Technology Opportunity Engine focusses on innovations related to industrial robotics, 3d printing software, semi-humanoid robots, remote inspection robot, porous metal 3d printing, robotic automation, integrated manufacturing systems, multi-material 3d printing, soft robot hand and liquid soft robot.The Advanced Manufactu...

    $950.00
  9. 07 Mar 2025  |  Global  |  Technology Research

    Growth Opportunities in Additive Manufacturing, Bioprinting, Autonomous Robots, Welding Guns, and Servo Actuators

    Innovations in Advanced Manufacturing

    The Advanced Manufacturing Technology Opportunity Engine provides profiles of innovations related to Rapid Tomographic Bioprinting, Digital Light Processing 3D Printing, Large-format AM with Thermoplastic Pellets, Autonomous Agricultural Robot System, Laser-wire Directed Energy Deposition Solution and Advanced Linear Servo Actuator.The Advanced Man...

    $950.00
  10. 31 Jan 2025  |  Global  |  Technology Research

    Growth Opportunities in SLA Printing, 3D Printing, Sustainable Printing, Mobile Modular Robot, Humanoid Robot, Advanced Tool Setter and Soft Robots

    Advanced Manufacturing Technology Opportunity Engine

    The Advanced Manufacturing Technology Opportunity Engine provides profiles of innovations related to Selective Laser Sintering 3D Printing Platform, Modular Mobile Robot Platform, Data-driven Humanoid Robot Platform, Autonomous Agricultural Robot System, and Precision 3D Printing Materials.The Advanced Manufacturing TOE covers global innovations an...

    $950.00