USD
GBP 
CNY 
EUR 
INR 
JPY 
MYR 
ZAR 
KRW 
THB 
Mega Trends and Their Impact on Advanced Manufacturing
The Convergence of Global Mega Forces to Diversify the Opportunity Roadmap for Manufacturing End Users
08-Apr-2015
Global
Market Research
NF5F-01-00-00-00
IA00171-GL-MR_02322
$2,450.00
Special Price $1,837.50 save 25 %
Using Frost & Sullivan’s Visi-MAP 2.0 framework, this strategic insight looks to distill key macro forces into 8 converging themes, namely, collaborative manufacturing, control-on-the-go, e-convergence, expert systems, frugal engineering and manufacturing, knowledge management systems, risk management, and service delivery innovation, further analyzing their impact on the future of the manufacturing industry. Each converging theme is segmented by current challenges, future outlook, relevant case studies of market best practices, and vertical market impact and penetration.
Key Findings
Research Objective and Methodology
Visi-MAP 2.0—Convergence of Mega Forces
Scenario Analysis—Dependence to Inter-dependence
Present-day Challenges and Possible Scenarios
Collaborative Manufacturing: What are Leaders Doing in Developed Markets?
Collaborative Manufacturing: What are Leaders Doing in Emerging Markets?
End-user Impact
Scenario Analysis—On-demand to On-the-Go
Present-day Challenges and Possible Scenarios
Control-on-the-Go: What are Leaders Doing in Developed Markets?
Control-on-the-Go: What are Leaders Doing in Emerging Markets?
End-user Impact
Scenario Analysis—Dependence to Inter-dependence
Present-day Challenges and Possible Scenarios
E-Convergence: What are Leaders Doing in Developed Markets?
E-Convergence: What are Leaders Doing in Emerging Markets?
End-user Impact
Scenario Analysis—Historical Data to Real-time Intelligence
Present-day Challenges and Possible Scenarios
Expert Systems: What are Leaders Doing in Developed Markets?
Expert Systems: What are Leaders Doing in Emerging Markets?
End-user Impact
Scenario Analysis—Traditional Manufacturing to 3D Printing for Personalized Customization
Present-day Challenges and Possible Scenarios
Frugal Engineering and Manufacturing: What are Leaders Doing in Developed Markets?
Frugal Engineering and Manufacturing: What are Leaders Doing in Emerging Markets?
End-user Impact
Scenario Analysis—Manual-driven to Simulation-driven
Present-day Challenges and Possible Scenarios
Knowledge Management Systems: What are Leaders Doing in Developed Markets?
Knowledge Management Systems: What are Leaders Doing in Emerging Markets?
End-user Impact
Scenario Analysis—Siloed to Integrated Security Approach
Present-day Challenges and Possible Scenarios
Risk Management: What are Leaders Doing in Developed Markets?
Risk Management: What are Leaders Doing in Emerging Markets?
End-user Impact
Scenario Analysis—Traditional Service Model to Managed Services Model
Present-day Challenges and Possible Scenarios
Service Delivery Innovation: What are Leaders Doing in Developed Markets?
Service Delivery Innovation: What are Leaders Doing in Emerging Markets?
End-user Impact
Legal Disclaimer
The Frost & Sullivan Story
Value Proposition: Future of Your Company & Career
Global Perspective
Industry Convergence
360º Research Perspective
Implementation Excellence
Our Blue Ocean Strategy
Speak directly with our analytics experts for tailored recommendations.
Recent related Automation research
05 Aug 2026 | Global | Frost Radar
Frost Radar™: Shop Floor-Centric Augmented Connected Worker Platforms, 2026
Manufacturers are confronting a skilled labor shortage. As they try to find a solution, augmented connected worker (ACW) platforms can become a key ally in training the new workforce and strengthening employee retention through comprehensive upskilling capabilities, skills management tools, and assi...
01 Aug 2026 | Global | Technology Research
Growth Opportunities in Cobot Gripping, Metal Depowdering, Home Robotics, Warehouse Execution Software, Fulfillment Software, and Machine-Tending Cobots
The Advanced Manufacturing Technology Opportunity Engine provides profiles of innovations related to cobot-enabled vacuum gripping technology supporting flexible pick-and-place automation across dynamic manufacturing environments; automated build-job depowdering systems improving metal additive manu...
28 Jul 2026 | Global | Technology Research
Heterogeneous Computing Architectures in Automotive and Robotics Applications
This study focuses on heterogeneous computing architectures for automotive and robotics applications, examining how centralized and zonal compute architectures, heterogeneous SoCs integrating CPUs, GPUs, NPUs, DSPs, FPGAs, and dedicated safety islands, as well as robotics edge-AI controllers and mix...
27 Jul 2026 | Global | Technology Research
Advancements in Wide-Bandgap Materials (GaN, SiC, Ga₂O₃) for Power and RF Electronics
This study examines the technology landscape, commercialization progress, and future growth opportunities of wide-bandgap (WBG) semiconductor materials, with a primary focus on silicon carbide (SiC), gallium nitride (GaN), and gallium oxide (Ga₂O₃) for power and RF electronics. It evaluates how ...
23 Jul 2026 | Global | Frost Radar
Frost Radar™: Industrial Connectivity Software, 2026
As manufacturers and industrial operators try to make operational data more accessible, interoperable, secure, and usable across enterprise environments, organizations are investing in industrial connectivity software that can connect heterogeneous OT assets, bridge legacy protocols, support edge-to...
Purchase includes:
- Report download
- Growth Dialog™ with our experts
Growth Dialog™
A tailored session with you where we identify the:- Strategic Imperatives
- Growth Opportunities
- Best Practices
- Companies to Action
Impacting your company's future growth potential.
| Deliverable Type | Market Research |
|---|---|
| No Index | No |
| Podcast | No |
| Author | Rahul Vijayaraghavan |
| Industries | Industrial Automation |
| WIP Number | NF5F-01-00-00-00 |
| Is Prebook | No |