Industrial 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 market 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.

  • Factory Automation
  • Process Automation
  • MES & Advanced Process Control
  • 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.

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  2. 14 Sep 2022  |  Global

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  5. 06 Jul 2022  |  Global

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  6. 27 Jun 2022  |  North America

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  7. 16 May 2022  |  Global

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  8. 05 Apr 2022  |  Global

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  9. 18 Mar 2022  |  Global

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  10. 18 Mar 2022  |  Global

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