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Taiyou Research Releases New Report on Global Industrial Automation

Jan 9 2014

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Industrial Automation" report to their offering.

The Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary defines automation as the technique of making an apparatus, a process, or a system operate automatically.

Virtually all industries are now using some or the other sort of automation processes in order to increase the overall output and also reduce labor costs.

Industrial automation, meanwhile, makes use of robotic devices to complete manufacturing tasks. Industrial automation has a very important role to play in the manufacturing industry. Some of the advantages of industrial automation include stricter quality control, higher waste reduction, and increased integration with business systems, amongst others. However, one of the biggest disadvantages of industrial automation remains the high initial costs to get the process set up along with an increased cost for maintenance of the equipment.

In recent year China has emerged as a major force in the industrial automation industry, with most automation companies having direct exposure to the Chinese markets. Most automation companies now have a major presence in China. For example, according to Siemens, China accounts for more than almost 50% of all its CPU/PLC units sold worldwide.

This report analyzes the Global Industrial Automation Industry in its latest research offering. The report includes the following:

An introduction to automation and industrial automation through definitions and a look at the benefits of industrial automation.
A thorough analysis of the global industrial automation industry makes up a significant chunk of this report. We analyze the industry through industry statistics, a look at discrete versus process automation, industry developments by geography, the growing penetration of automation worldwide along with the growing focus on embedded control. We also look at the role of energy efficiency in automation.

Taiyou Research's report Global Industrial Automation is a thorough analysis of this industry with the inclusion of over 150 figures & tables to demonstrate the happenings in the industry.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. Introduction to Industrial Automation

3. Global Industrial Automation

4. Analysis of Major End Markets

5. Industry Drivers

6. Analysis of Major Players

7. Glossary

List of Figures

List of Tables

Companies Mentioned