Complete Guide to the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry From Plunkett Research 2021

September 9, 2019

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry Almanac, 2021 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 978-1-62831-582-0 (Available Now)
  • E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-889-0 (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: 684

Statistical Tables Provided: 29

Companies Profiled: 499

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:

  1. Introduction to the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry
  2. The Coronavirus’ Effect on the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry
  3. Industrial Robots and Factory Automation Advance Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  4. Service Robots Are Applied in a Variety of Industries
  5. U.S. Automobile Sales Show That Consumers Want Pickup Trucks and Crossovers
  6. Global Markets in Manufacturing and Trade Require Investment by Emerging Nations
  7. Introduction to the Outsourcing & Offshoring Industry
  8. Pros and Cons of Outsourcing & Offshoring
  9. Nearshoring and Reshoring Keep Operations Closer to Home
  10. Upswing in U.S. Apparel and Textile Jobs as Firms Reshore
  11. Wage Rise Slows in China/Vietnam and Other Countries Gain Manufacturing Market Share
  12. The Vast Majority of Shoes Sold in the U.S. Are Made Elsewhere
  13. 3-D Printing and Robotics Revolutionize Manufacture of Shoes and Fabrics
  14. Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) Adds Value to Contract Electronics Manufacturing
  15. Trends in Manufacturing, such as Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs), Lead to Collaboration and Consulting-Like Services
  16. 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing), Rapid Prototyping and Computer Aided Design
  17. 3PL Logistics Services and Supply Chain Management Services
  18. Manufacturers Focus on High Performance Plastics and Specialty Chemicals
  19. Refineries Along with Chemicals and Plastics Plants Delay Expansion Projects in U.S.
  20. Telecom Equipment Makers Face Intense Competition from Manufacturers in China/Huawei Faces Controversy
  21. Boeing and Airbus Lose Orders
  22. U.S. Auto Manufacturers Ford, Chrysler and GM Compete Head-On with Volkswagen, Toyota and Honda
  23. India Sees Automobile Export Growth
  24. Mexico Is a Leading Automotive Maker and Exporter
  25. Designers and Manufacturers Bypass the Middleman with Direct-to-Consumer Online Business Models
  26. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
  27. The Internet of Things (IoT) in Factories, Robotics and Equipment
  28. Health Care Robotics
  29. Robotics in Retai

Manufacturing & Robotics Industry Statistics

  1. Overview of the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry

Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview

Quarterly After-Tax Profits, U.S. Manufacturing Corporations: 2013-1st Quarter 2020

Selected Financial Data, U.S. Manufacturing Corporations: 1st Quarter 2019-1st Quarter 2020

Net Sales & Net Income After-Tax, U.S. Manufacturing Corporations: 2009-1st Quarter 2020

Sales & Operating Profits, U.S. Manufacturing Corporations, by Industry:
1st Quarter 2019-1st Quarter 2020

  1. Output & Employment

Value Added to U.S. Economy by Manufacturing Sector, as a Percentage of GDP: 1950-2019

All Manufacturing Employees, U.S.: Monthly, January 1940-July 2020

Employment in the U.S. Manufacturing Sector, as a Percentage of all Private Industry
Employment: 1950-2020

Employment in the U.S. Manufacturing Sector, by Industry: 2014-June 2020

Manufacturing Output vs. Employment, U.S.: 1985-2020

Gross Output in the Wood & Nonmetallic Mineral Products Manufacturing Industries:
Selected Years, 2013-2018

Gross Output in the Primary Metals & Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing Industries:
Selected Years, 2013-2018

Gross Output in the Machinery Manufacturing Industry, U.S.: Selected Years, 2013-2018

Gross Output in the Computer & Electronic Product Manufacturing Industries:
Selected Years, 2013-2018

Gross Output in the Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2013-2018

Gross Output in the Motor Vehicles & Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Industries:
Selected Years, 2013-2018

Gross Output in the Food, Beverage & Tobacco Product Manufacturing Industries, U.S.:
Selected Years, 2013-2018

Gross Output in the Textile & Apparel Manufacturing Industries, U.S.:
Selected Years, 2013-2018

Gross Output in the Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.:
Selected Years, 2013-2018

  1. Shipments

Value of Manufacturers’ Shipments for All Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Monthly,
January 1995-June 202

Annual Value of Manufacturers’ Shipments for Industry Groups, U.S.: 2013-2019

Monthly Value of Manufacturers’ Shipments for Industry Groups, U.S.: 2019-2020

  1. Exports

Value of Exports of All Manufactured Goods, U.S.: 2014-2nd Quarter 2020

Exports of Durable & Nondurable Manufactured Goods, U.S.: 2014-2nd Quarter 2020

Value of Exports of U.S. Vehicles: 2014-2nd Quarter 2020

Exports, Imports & Trade Balance of Computers & Electronic Products, U.S.:
2014-2nd Quarter 2020

Exports, Imports & Trade Balance of Chemicals, U.S.: 2014-2nd Quarter 2020

Top 50 Destinations of U.S. Textiles & Apparel Exports: 2018-2019

Top Ten Suppliers & Destinations of U.S. Computers & Electronic Products:
2014-2nd Quarter 2020

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