Plunkett’s Industry Almanacs in Printed and eBook Formats

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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

• Statistical Tables
  
  

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.

Plunkett Research Provides Unique Analysis of the Following Major Trends Affecting the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry

1. Major Trends Affecting the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry

2. Introduction to the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry

3. Industrial Robots and Factory Automation Advance Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)

4. Service Robots/Cobots Are Boosting Efficiencies in Warehouses and More

5. China Dominates Race to Develop Humanoid Robots

6. Tariffs Impact Manufacturing of All Types/Imports from the EU, China, Mexico and India Affected

7. U.S. Electric Vehicle (EV) Subsidies Expire in 2025/U.S. Auto Manufacturers Change Strategies

8. Global Growth in Manufacturing and Trade Require Investment by Emerging Nations

9. Introduction to the Outsourcing & Offshoring Industry

10. Pros and Cons of Outsourcing & Offshoring

11. Nearshoring and Reshoring Keep Operations Closer to Home

12. U.S. Apparel and Textile Jobs Reshore to Some Extent

13. Vietnam, India and Other Countries Gain Manufacturing Market Share/Tariffs Alter Market Significantly

14. The Vast Majority of Shoes Sold in the U.S. Are Made Elsewhere

15. 3-D Printing and Robotics Revolutionize Manufacture of Shoes and Fabrics

16. Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) Adds Value to Contract Electronics Manufacturing

17. Trends in Manufacturing, such as Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs), Lead to Collaboration and Consulting-Like Services

18. 3PL Logistics Services and Supply Chain Management Services Evolve and Consolidate

19. Manufacturers Focus on High Performance Plastics and Specialty Chemicals

20. Refineries Along with Chemicals and Plastics Plants Expand in the U.S.

21. Telecom Equipment Makers Face Intense Competition from Manufacturers in China

22. Boeing and Airbus Compete for New Orders

23. U.S. Auto Manufacturers Ford, Stellantis and GM Compete Head-On with Foreign Manufacturers

24. India Has a Significant Automobile Market, with Great Long-Term Potential

25. Mexico Is a Leading Automotive Maker and Exporter

26. Designers and Manufacturers Bypass the Middleman with Direct-to-Consumer Online Business Models

27. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics

28. The Internet of Things (IoT) in Factories, Robotics and Equipment

29. Health Care Robotics

30. Robotics in Retailing and Ecommerce Fulfillment

31. Chips Built with Low Nanometer, High Density Design/Faster Chips Power Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Processor Development Booms

Plunkett Research Provides In-Depth Tables for the Following Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry Statistics

1. 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: 2015- 2nd Quarter 2026

   3. Sales & Operating Profits, U.S. Manufacturing Corporations, by Industry: 4th Quarter 2025- 2nd Quarter 2026

2. Output & Employment

   1. Value Added to U.S. Economy by Manufacturing Sector, as a Percentage of GDP: 1997-2025

   2. Employment in the U.S. Manufacturing Sector, as a Percentage of all Private Industry Employment: 1950 - July 2026

   3. Employment in the U.S. Manufacturing Sector, by Industry: 2020 - July 2026

   4. Manufacturing Output vs. Employment, U.S.: 1980- August 2026

   5. Gross Output in the Wood & Nonmetallic Mineral Products Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2019-2024

   6. Gross Output in the Primary Metals & Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2019-2024

   7. Gross Output in the Machinery Manufacturing Industry, U.S.:Selected Years, 2019-2024

   8. Gross Output in the Computer & Electronic Product Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2019-2024

   9. Gross Output in the Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2019-2024

   10. Gross Output in the Motor Vehicles & Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2019-2024

   11. Gross Output in the Food, Beverage & Tobacco Product Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2019-2024

   12. Gross Output in the Textile & Apparel Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2019-2024

   13. Gross Output in the Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2019-2024

3. Shipments

   1. Annual Value of Manufacturers' Shipments for Industry Groups, U.S.: 2019-2025

4. Exports

   1. Value of Exports of All Manufactured Goods, U.S.: 2019 - 2025

   2. Exports of Durable & Nondurable Manufactured Goods, U.S.: 2019 - 2025

   3. Value of Exports of U.S. Vehicles: 2020-2025

   4. Exports, Imports & Trade Balance of Computers & Electronic Products, U.S.: 2019-2025

   5. Exports, Imports & Trade Balance of Chemicals, U.S.: 2019 - 2025

   6. Top 50 Destinations of U.S. Textiles & Apparel Exports: 2024-2025

   7. Top Ten Suppliers & Destinations of U.S. Computers & Electronic Products: 2019 - 2025