Global Factory Automation Market - 2023-2030

Market Overview

Factory automation is the inclusion of automation from end-to-end production processes. In manufacturing environments, automation leverages technologies, such as hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems and robotic arms, to offer more consistency, reduce wastage, increase productivity, better quality and safer working conditions.

The increasing adoption of components, smart systems, machinery and equipment for improving manufacturing processes through automation has boosted the demand for smart factories for supply chain logistics, planning and product development. Factory automation has been adopted in various end-user industries, including automotive, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, mining & minerals, oil and gas, energy & power, paper & pulp and others.

As per the research report by DataM Intelligence, the global factory automation market was valued at US$ XX million in 2022; it is projected to reach US$ XX million by 2030, with growth at a CAGR of 8.1% over the forecast period 2023-2030.

Market Dynamics

The growing use of automation in industries is a major driver for the global factory automation market:

Modern-day manufacturing practices demand greater efficiency, speed and cost controls to maximize profits and revenues. Automation greatly increases production speed, especially in conveyor belt-type systems, while delivering efficiency and reducing downtime. The production lines can be run 24/7 with minimal human intervention. The significant benefits offered by automation have led to its widespread adoption by industries across various sectors, such as automotive, food processing, beverages and pharmaceuticals. The growing use of automation in various industries will be a major driver for the global market during the forecast period.

High capital investment associated with automation is expected to restrain the global factory automation market:

Over the forecast period, the high capital investment associated with automation is expected to prevent the growth of the global factory automation market. Factory automation is a capital-intensive process that involves high expenditure. The robotic machinery is high-tech and, therefore, very expensive. The cost of complex machinery runs into several hundred thousand or millions of dollars. Therefore, automating a factory incurs very high costs. The high costs involved mean factory automation is limited to multinational companies and large enterprises and deprives smaller companies of the advantages of automation.

The adoption of unified design architecture to generate new opportunities for the global factory automation market:

The automated machinery currently in use is designed and manufactured by various companies that use their proprietary design architecture. It prevents interoperability and hinders the growth of automation. The adoption of a single unified design architecture can enhance interoperability and provide a boost to the wider adoption of automation. Therefore, the adoption of unified design architecture is expected to create new opportunities for the global factory automation market during the forecast period.

The lack of a skilled workforce is expected to present challenges for the global factory automation market:

Automated machinery demands the usage of a highly skilled workforce that is well-versed in operation and maintenance of the machinery. Technical diploma-level education is required to grasp the fundamentals of automation. The lack of a skilled workforce hurts the factories since being understaffed; they cannot scale up production to meet the ever-growing demand for their goods. It ultimately prevents the wider adoption of automation in industry. The lack of a skilled workforce is expected to be a major challenge for the growth of the global factory automation market.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a decline in the global factory automation market. The pandemic lockdowns disrupted various end-user industries. Many industries had to scale back, suspend or postpone capital investments due to the effects of the pandemic. Despite the short-term challenges, the pandemic is expected to positively impact the long-term outlook of the global factory automation market. The pandemic will lead to greater adoption of smart technologies such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence and their integration into factory robotics as companies are looking to boost factory efficiency with minimal human resources.

Recent Developments in the Industry:

• 1. In October 2021, Techman Robot Inc., a Taiwanese collaborative robot company, received an investment from OMRON Corporation. With its investment in Techman, the firm hopes to collaborate on novel robot solutions that integrate its industrial automation technology with Techman's collaborative robots.

• 2. In January 2022, KUKA, a German manufacturer of industrial robots, signed an agreement with Ford Otosan, the Turkish subsidiary of Ford, to supply 700 robots for Ford's new EV production facility in Kocaeli, Turkey.

Market Segmentation:

The scope of the report covers segmentation based on type, component, solutions, end-user and region. The global factory automation market is segmented by type into fixed automation, programmable automation, flexible automation, integrated automation and others. The global factory automation market is segmented by component into vision machines, industrial robots, control valves, field instruments, human-machine interface, industrial PC, sensors and others. The global factory automation market is segmented by solutions into supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), programmable logic controllers (PLC), distributed control systems (DCS), manufacturing execution systems (MES), product lifecycle management (PLM), functional safety, product lifecycle management (PLM) and others. The global factory automation market is segmented by end-user into oil & gas, chemicals, pulp & paper, pharmaceuticals, mining & metals, food & beverages, energy & power and automotive. The global factory automation market is segmented by region into North America, South America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa.

• 1. Fixed Automation: Fixed automation, sometimes known as "hard automation," refers to an automated manufacturing facility where the equipment setup determines the order of processing processes. In effect, the machine's programmed commands are stored in cams, gears, wires and other hardware that is difficult to modify from one product style to the next.

• 2. Programmable Automation: Programmable automation is a type of automation used to produce things in batches. The goods are manufactured in batches ranging from a few dozen to several thousand units. The production equipment must be reprogrammed and switched over for each new batch to accommodate the new product style.

• 3. Flexible Automation: Flexible automation is a manufacturing method that adapts and responds quickly to changes in production requirements, such as product kind and quantity. Flexible automation systems can produce many parts with minimal downtime during changeovers.

• 4. Integrated Automation: It is a complete manufacturing system integrated into a computer-controlled, digitally processed and coordinated system with integrated automation systems. A common production system database controls robotic bin-picking automation with conveyors-integrated automation systems. Its central automation control point integrates industrial and non-industrial processes and robot integration through automated production technologies.

• 5. Others: Numerically controlled machines, computer-aided manufacturing, industrial robots, automated production lines and automated assembly are other factory automation systems.

Regional Classification:

According to the DataM Intelligence market research report, the global factory automation market is divided into North America, South America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa.

North America is known for the early adoption of the latest technology and growing investments to save energy by adopting new technologies have led to the growth of factory automation in the region. The presence of key high-technology industries and a culture of innovation are expected to favor the growth of the North American factory automation market. Manufacturing units in Europe are compelled to implement newer technical advances and digital transformation solutions to make their business processes as effective as possible due to a rapid increase in competition and increasing end-user requirements. The increased use of robots and automation in the European automobile industry is predicted to bolster the European factory automation market. In addition, strict manufacturing and control regulations have made food and beverage manufacturers hesitant to adopt new technologies in Europe. Asia-Pacific holds the largest global factory automation market share, with China becoming the largest consumer. China is gradually building itself as one of the major automation markets in production and consumption.

Competitive Analysis:

The global factory automation market is slightly fragmented, with major players accounting for a significant market share. Technology launches, new projects, awards, acquisitions and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the factory automation market. The companies compete based on price, product specifications, technologies and market presence.

Major Companies:

Some key companies contributing to the global factory automation market growth include ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi Electric, General Electric, Honeywell, Rockwell Automation, Yokogawa Electric Corporation, HP and Omron Corporation, among others.

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• By Type: Fixed Automation, Programmable Automation, Flexible Automation, Integrated Automation and Others

• By Component: Vision Machines, Industrial Robots, Control Valves, Field Instruments, Human-Machine Interface, Industrial Pc, Sensors and Others

• By Solutions: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Functional Safety, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Others

• By End-User: Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Pulp & Paper, Pharmaceuticals, Mining & Metals, Food & Beverages, Energy & Power and Automotive

• By Region: North America, South America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa

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