August 29, 2019
HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry Almanac, 2020 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.
The manufacturing and robotics sectors have become tightly intertwined in recent years, thanks to the rapidly growing importance of factory automation. On factory floors ranging from relatively small machine shops to giant automobile plants and electronics factories, computer-driven equipment plays a vital role in manufacturing worldwide. The sophistication of the equipment ranges from simple computer-aided machinery that cuts fabric prior to it being sewn into final garments, to robots that make highly accurate and sophisticated welds in car factories, to robots that can rapidly assemble tiny electronics components and solder them in place with blazing speed and great accuracy.
Key Findings:
- Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 500 companies in the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry.
Available Formats:
- Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-544-8 (Available Now)
- E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-851-7 (Available Now)
- Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)
Key Features Include:
- Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
- Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
- Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
- In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
- Industry Glossary
- Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry
Pages: 694
Statistical Tables Provided: 30
Companies Profiled: 506
Geographic Focus: Global
Price: $379.99
Key Questions Answered Include:
- How is the industry evolving?
- How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
- How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
- What is the size of the market now and in the future?
- What are the financial results of the leading companies?
- What are the names and titles of top executives?
- What are the top companies and what are their revenues?
This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the manufacturing, automation & robotics business including:
- Introduction to the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry
- Industrial Robots and Factory Automation Advance Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Service Robots Are Applied in a Variety of Industries
- U.S. Automobile Sales Level Off/Consumers Want Pickup Trucks and Crossovers
- Global Growth in Manufacturing and Trade Requires Investment by Emerging Nations
- Introduction to the Outsourcing & Offshoring Industry
- Pros and Cons of Outsourcing & Offshoring
- Nearshoring and Reshoring Keep Operations Closer to Home
- Upswing in U.S. Apparel and Textile Jobs as Firms Reshore
- Wage Rise Slows in China/Vietnam and Other Countries Gain Manufacturing Market Share
- The Vast Majority of Shoes Sold in the U.S. Are Made Elsewhere
- 3-D Printing and Robotics Revolutionize Manufacture of Shoes and Fabrics
- Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) Adds Value to Contract Electronics Manufacturing
- Trends in Manufacturing, such as Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs), Lead to Collaboration and Consulting-Like Services
- 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing), Rapid Prototyping and Computer Aided Design
- 3PL Logistics Services and Supply Chain Management Services
- Manufacturers Focus on High Performance Plastics and Specialty Chemicals
- Refineries Along with Chemicals and Plastics Plants Invest Heavily in U.S./Take Advantage of Shale Natural Gas
- Telecom Equipment Makers Face Intense Competition from Manufacturers in China
- Boeing and Airbus Have Massive Aircraft Backlogs/Major Aircraft Market in China
- U.S. Auto Manufacturers Ford, Chrysler and GM Compete Head-On with Volkswagen, Toyota and Honda
- India Sees Automobile Export Growth
- Mexico Is a Leading Automotive Maker and Exporter
- Designers and Manufacturers Bypass the Middleman with Direct-to-Consumer Online
Business Models - Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
- The Internet of Things (IoT) in Factories, Robotics and Equipment
- Health Care Robotics
- Robotics in Retail
Manufacturing & Robotics Industry Statistics
- Overview of the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry
- Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
- Quarterly After-Tax Profits, U.S. Manufacturing Corporations: 2012-1st Quarter 2019
- Selected Financial Data, U.S. Manufacturing Corporations: 1st Quarter 2018-1st Quarter 2019
- Net Sales & Net Income After-Tax, U.S. Manufacturing Corporations: 2008-1st Quarter 2019
- Sales & Operating Profits, U.S. Manufacturing Corporations, by Industry: 1st Quarter 2018-1st Quarter 2019
- Output & Employment
- Value Added to U.S. Economy by Manufacturing Sector, as a Percentage of GDP: 1948-2018
- All Manufacturing Employees, U.S.: Monthly, January 1939-July 2019
- Employment in the U.S. Manufacturing Sector, as a Percentage of all Private Industry Employment: 1948-2018
- Employment in the U.S. Manufacturing Sector, by Industry: 2013-June 2019
- Manufacturing Output vs. Employment, U.S.: 1980-2019
- Gross Output in the Wood & Nonmetallic Mineral Products Manufacturing Industries:
Selected Years, 2012-2017 - Gross Output in the Primary Metals & Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2012-2017
- Gross Output in the Machinery Manufacturing Industry, U.S.: Selected Years, 2012-2017
- Gross Output in the Computer & Electronic Product Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2012-2017
- Gross Output in the Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2012-2017
- Gross Output in the Motor Vehicles & Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2012-2017
- Gross Output in the Food, Beverage & Tobacco Product Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2012-2017
- Gross Output in the Textile & Apparel Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2012-2017
- Gross Output in the Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2012-2017
- Shipments
- Value of Manufacturers' Shipments for All Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Monthly,
January 1992-June 2019 - Annual Value of Manufacturers' Shipments for Industry Groups, U.S.: 2012-2018
- Monthly Value of Manufacturers' Shipments for Industry Groups, U.S.: 2018-2019
- Exports
- Value of Exports of All Manufactured Goods, U.S.: 2013-2nd Quarter 2019
- Exports of Durable & Nondurable Manufactured Goods, U.S.: 2013-2nd Quarter 2019
- Value of Exports of U.S. Vehicles: 2013-2nd Quarter 2019
- Exports, Imports & Trade Balance of Computers & Electronic Products, U.S.: 2013-2nd Quarter 2019
- Exports, Imports & Trade Balance of Chemicals, U.S.: 2013-2nd Quarter 2019
- Top 50 Destinations of U.S. Textiles & Apparel Exports: 2017-2018
- Top Ten Suppliers & Destinations of U.S. Computers & Electronic Products: 2013-2nd Quarter 2019
Companies Mentioned Include:
- 3M Company
- AutoAlliance International Inc
- Molson Coors Brewing Company
- ArthroCare Corporation
- Agfa-Gevaert NV
- Automobili Lamborghini Holding SpA
- Clayton Homes Inc
- Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc
- Benchmark Electronics Inc
- Vericel Corporation
