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. 13 Dec 2013  |  Asia Pacific

    Analysis of the SE Asia and ANZ Automation & Software Solutions Market for the Chemical & Petrochemical Industry

    The MAC Concept is Gaining Momentum among Automation Manufacturers

    This research service provides an insight into the automation and software solutions market for the chemical and petrochemical industry in Southeast Asia and Australia-New Zealand. It discusses the drivers and restraints affecting these technologies. The study also provides a competitive analysis of the major industrial automation providers in thes...

    $4,950.00
  2. 11 Dec 2013  |  Global

    Analysis of the Global Smart Plants Market

    Five Key Building Blocks Structure the Future of Manufacturing and Production

    The manufacturing and production industry is set for radical transformation spurred by 5 key forces (the cloud, Big Data, analytics, virtualization, and the Internet of Things). These technologies will sustain the future manufacturing community and ensure sustainable growth and profitability. This study investigates the impact of these forces on pr...

    $15,000.00
  3. 15 Oct 2013  |  Africa

    Analysis of the Automation and Control Solutions Market within Sub-Saharan Africa's Beverages Industry

    Analysis of the Sub-region's Top 3 Countries

    This research service provides an analysis of the automation and control solutions market for the beverages industry within Sub-Saharan Africa for 2009 to 2019. Three Southern African countriesNigeria, Angola, and Mozambiquewere selected for in-depth analysis based on their beverages production capacity and market growth rates. In addition, these...

    $6,950.00
  4. 15 Oct 2013  |  Africa

    Sub-Saharan Africa's Automation and Control Solutions Market in the Mining Industry: An Analysis of the Top 3 Countries

    An Exploratory Review of the Region's Top 3 High Growth Mining Countries

    This research service provides an exploratory analysis of the automation and control solutions (ACS) market within Sub-Saharan Africa's mining industry. The analysis has been done for the period 20092019. Three Sub-Saharan Africa countriesGhana, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe were selected based on growth and development of these countries' mining indust...

    $6,950.00
  5. 23 Sep 2013  |  Asia Pacific

    ANZ SCADA Market

    Water and Mining Industries will Fuel Competition Among Automation Vendors

    This study provides information on the SCADA market across Australia and New Zealand. It discusses the major end users, the main participants who define the SCADA market and the trends influencing the industry (Drivers and Restraints). It also attempts to forecast the revenue by each end user until 2018 besides providing information on the latest d...

    $10,000.00
  6. 06 Sep 2013  |  North America

    Automation Opportunities in the United States for the Upstream Tight Oil Market

    The Key to Sustain the Shale Boom is through Optimized Production

    The United States is at the cusp of an energy revolution triggered first by the shale gas boom and now intensified by the tight oil boom. Increased production of tight oil in the US attracts more investments. In turn, as operators position themselves regarding focus, geography, land acquisitions, first oil, and compliance to regulations, they progr...

    $15,000.00
  7. 28 Aug 2013  |  Africa

    Southern African Cement Industry Production and Investment Forecasts

    Exploration of the Sub-region's Top 3 Country Markets

    This research service provides the production and investment forecasts for the cement industry within Southern Africa for the years 2009 to 2018. Three Southern African countriesSouth Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwewere selected for in-depth analysis based on their cement production capacity. The above mentioned countries have announced plans to spe...

    $6,950.00
  8. 01 Aug 2013  |  Africa

    Automation and Control Solutions Market in Sub-Saharan Africa's Power Sector - An Analysis of the Top 3 Countries

    Capital Expansion Projects in the Power Sector will Drive Growth

    The research service provides a composite analysis of the sub-Saharan Africas (SSA's) automation and control solutions (ACS) market for the period of 2009 to 2019, focussing on the top 3 countries. Nigeria, Kenya, and Mozambique have been identified as key countries of interest. The research service presents a discussion of market drivers and rest...

    $6,950.00
  9. 17 Jul 2013  |  North America

    North America Automation Security Trends

    The Evolving World of Automation Security Due to Advanced Persistent Threats

    The study analyzes the automation security trends in North America and the changing landscape of various technologies and strategies in the market. Key go-to-market strategies followed by various solution providers are critically examined. A security strategy model is developed to provide insights for security and automation solution providers. Apa...

    $15,000.00
  10. 28 Jun 2013  |  Africa

    Analysis of the Automation and Control Solutions Market within Sub-Saharan Africas Water and Wastewater Industry

    Exploration of the Sub-region's Top 4 Country Markets

    This research service provides an exploratory analysis of the automation and control solutions (ACS) market within sub-Saharan Africas water and wastewater industry for the years 2009 to 2019. Eight sub-Saharan Africa countriesSouth Africa, Ghana, Namibia, Botswana, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, and Uganda were selected base...

    $4,950.00