PLUNKETT’S MANUFACTURING, AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2023

September 12, 2022

Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based market research firm, has published a complete, new report on the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry.  (Plunkett’s Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry Almanac 2023, https://www.plunkettresearch.com/printed-book-ebook-plunkett-industry-almanac/?Industry=manufacturing-automation-robotics-market-research/).  It contains hundreds of pages of vital insights, including forecasts, market sizing, technologies analysis, trends analysis and statistical tables, as well as data on top global companies.

Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry.  Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:

  • Business trends analysis
  • In-depth industry overview
  • Technology trends analysis
  • Forecasts
  • Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
  • In-depth industry statistics and metrics
  • Industry employment numbers

Additional Key Features Include:

Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies

  • U.S. and Global Firms
  • Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
  • Executive Contacts
  • Revenues
  • For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries

Pages: 680

Statistical Tables Provided: 25

Companies Profiled: 500

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $399.99

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 report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry.


Major Trends Affecting the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry

  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 Manufacturers Drop Sedans and Deal with Supply Chain Issues/Retool for Electric Vehicles (EVs)
  6. Global Growth 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 the U.S. Apparel and Textile Sector as Firms Reshore
  11. Scarcity of Manufacturing Workers 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 Compete for New Orders
  22. U.S. Auto Manufacturers Ford, Chrysler and GM Compete Head-On with Volkswagen, Toyota and Honda
  1. India Has a Significant Automobile Market, with Great Long-Term Potential
  2. Mexico Is a Leading Automotive Maker and Exporter
  3. Designers and Manufacturers Bypass the Middleman with Direct-to-Consumer Online Business Models
  4. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
  5. The Internet of Things (IoT) in Factories, Robotics and Equipment
  6. Health Care Robotics
  7. Robotics in Retail

Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry Statistics

I. Overview of the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry

  1. Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
  2. Sales & Net Income After-Tax, U.S. Manufacturing Corporations: 2011-1st Quarter 2022
  3. Sales & Operating Profits, U.S. Manufacturing Corporations, by Industry: 1st Quarter 2021-1st Quarter 2022

II. Output & Employment

  1. Value Added to U.S. Economy by Manufacturing Sector, as a Percentage of GDP: 1950-2021
  2. Employment in the U.S. Manufacturing Sector, as a Percentage of all Private Industry Employment: 1950-2020
  3. Employment in the U.S. Manufacturing Sector, by Industry:  2016-June 2022
  4. Manufacturing Output vs. Employment, U.S.: 1985-2022
  5. Gross Output in the Wood & Nonmetallic Mineral Products Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2015-2020
  6. Gross Output in the Primary Metals & Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2015-2020
  7. Gross Output in the Machinery Manufacturing Industry, U.S.: Selected Years, 2015-2020
  8. Gross Output in the Computer & Electronic Product Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2015-2020
  9. Gross Output in the Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2015-2020
  10. Gross Output in the Motor Vehicles & Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2015-2020
  11. Gross Output in the Food, Beverage & Tobacco Product Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2015-2020
  12. Gross Output in the Textile & Apparel Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2015-2020
  13. Gross Output in the Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2015-2020

III. Shipments

  1. Annual Value of Manufacturers’ Shipments for Industry Groups, U.S.: 2015-2021

IV. Exports

  1. Value of Exports of All Manufactured Goods, U.S.: 2016-2nd Quarter 2022
  2. Exports of Durable & Nondurable Manufactured Goods, U.S.: 2015-2nd Quarter 2021
  3. Value of Exports of U.S. Vehicles: 2016-2nd Quarter 2022
  4. Exports, Imports & Trade Balance of Computers & Electronic Products, U.S.: 2015-2nd Quarter 2021
  5. Exports, Imports & Trade Balance of Chemicals, U.S.: 2016-2nd Quarter 2022
  6. Top 50 Destinations of U.S. Textiles & Apparel Exports: 2020-2021
  7. Top Ten Suppliers & Destinations of U.S. Computers & Electronic Products: 2016-2nd Quarter 2022