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. 31 Dec 2014  |  North America

    Solution Strategies to Win in the Midstream Oil and Gas Market

    Automated Pipeline Interventions to Ensure Preventive Maintenance

    This Micro Boom evaluates short term (20142016) opportunities across the midstream oil and gas value chain in North America (i.e., Canada and the United States) organized by business, growth, and profit opportunities. Key focal points of the research include investment climate for transportation and storage infrastructure and its impact for automa...

    $15,000.00
  2. 19 Dec 2014  |  Global

    Accelerating US ManufacturingTop 50 Game Changers Impacting the Manufacturing and Production Sector

    Strategic Analysis of the Top Manufacturing Software Game Changers

    The top 50 game changers in manufacturing and production analysis identifies companies that are driving next-generation manufacturing best practices. Frost & Sullivan has scrutinized more than 100 companies, products, technologies, solutions, and services in the manufacturing software category with a focus on which of them would have the greatest i...

    $2,450.00
  3. 25 Nov 2014  |  

    Analysis of the Global Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Market

    Forecast Trend and Market Analysis for 2009–2020

    In this research service, analysis is provided for future trends in the global distributed control systems (DCS) market. The study covers revenue forecasts for key global regions, revenue types, industry verticals, system sizes, and distribution channels till 2020. Also analyzed is the market share evolution for leading companies (2009 to 2013). M...

    $4,950.00
  4. 29 Oct 2014  |  Asia Pacific

    The Indonesian Automation and Control Market

    Greenfield Oil and Gas Projects Will Drive the Growth of the Automation Industry

    This research service discusses the revenue generated by various automation and safety systems suppliers in the Indonesian automation and control market. The companies involved in this study are all major vendors, and the objective has been to identify the major end users, the distribution channel for each product, and the major projects using auto...

    $10,000.00
  5. 27 Oct 2014  |  North America

    Mobility and Its Impact on Industrial Environments

    Domestic Growth and Demand for Process Innovation in NA Stimulates Growth of Mobility Market

    This Micro Boom study focuses on the emerging and growing impact of mobility in industrial environments. Integration and constant development of the networking, processing, and software application technologies is crucial for growth of the industrial smart devices market. The study analyzes how the growth of embedded modules will drive the smart mo...

    $10,000.00
  6. 06 Oct 2014  |  Asia Pacific

    Automation and Control Market in Thailand

    Critical Industries, such as Oil and Gas and Chemicals, not likely to be Impacted by Political Turmoil

    This study analyses the Thai automation industry and the opportunities for automation vendors. It discusses the revenue generated by automation and safety system suppliers and the drivers, restraints impacting the adoption of automation technologies. The objective is to identify major end users, the distribution channel for each product and the maj...

    $10,000.00
  7. 30 Sep 2014  |  Global

    Dynamics of Wireless Standards in the Global Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) Market

    ISA 100 vs. WirelessHART: Convergence or Encapsulation?

    Wireless sensors are scalable and offer easy integration into planned networks for process diagnostics and optimization. However, the ecosystem is highly influenced by communication protocol developers in the industrial market segment. This study covers the global wireless sensor networks market including challenges, drivers and restraints, and for...

    $1,500.00
  8. 29 Sep 2014  |  Global

    Global Welding Robotics Fact Book

    Automation Fairs and Workshops Increase the Adoption of Welding Robots in the Industrial Sector

    This research service is a detailed factbook that analyses the current trends in the global welding robotics market. Market estimates in terms of revenue and unit shipment for each end user in each geography and product segment are provided. In addition, revenue and unit shipment forecasts for the same have been provided upto 2020. An analysis of m...

    $4,950.00
  9. 25 Sep 2014  |  Africa

    East African Cement Industry Production and Investment Forecast

    Rapidly Expanding Production and Rising Imports will Bridge the Gap Between Demand and Supply

    This research service provides an informed analysis of the East African cement industry for the period 2009 to 2018. The analysis comprises key industry drivers and restraints, demand and production trends, and forecasts for the total East African cement industry. In addition, a detailed analysis of the 6 top cement-producing countries in East Afri...

    $4,950.00
  10. 25 Sep 2014  |  Global

    Global Welding Factbook

    Demand for Welding Equipment and Consumables in BRIC Nations Likely to Bolster Growth

    This research service is a detailed factbook that analyses the current trends and challenges in the the global welding. It provides key factors driving or restrainiting the market in each region for product and end users. Market estimates in terms of revenue and unit shipment for each end-user in each region and product segments are provided in thi...

    $4,950.00