Industrial Automation
Acquisitions by WEG and ABB Reveal Strategies Amongst Motor Suppliers
The top three suppliers of low voltage AC motors made waves in the motor and drives space with a string of acquisition announcements in...
In the hyper-competitive manufacturing sector, huge gains await those who can do more, faster, and with flexibility. But it’s no longer enough to squeeze more operating efficiency through conventional cost-cutting measures. To stay competitive, factories must build on a foundation of automation, and on a much larger scale.
Industry 4.0 describes the push towards the automation and digitalization of the shop floor. It’s complex stuff, with human activity being augmented by more sensors, robotics, smart connected machinery and the internet of things. These technologies enable manufacturing where devices on the factory floor can talk to each other, and the entire production process can be easily visualized, offering the potential for greater autonomy and lights-out manufacturing.
Smart Manufacturing is still in its infancy. But the proliferation of robotics and automation is inevitable. Insight into these technologies is critical when manufacturers are jockeying for position and no one is really certain over the depth and speed of the transformation or the technologies that stand to benefit.
Here at IA, we deliver both macro-level insights into next-gen manufacturing automation, alongside highly granular data on the technologies that will impact nearly every factory and production line i the world. Our reports combine top-tier quantitative data with on-the-ground intelligence gained from interviews and surveys. Competitors have no access to your data, giving you a strong competitive edge.
The top three suppliers of low voltage AC motors made waves in the motor and drives space with a string of acquisition announcements in...
China’s manufacturing sector has shown strong resilience to the unprecedented challenges it has faced. Whilst it has by no means emerged unscathed from the...
Motion control products are used in all industries, wherever precise, controlled movements are required. This diversity means that, while many industry sectors currently face...
If you’ve visited an industrial tradeshow in recent years, you will have surely seen the words IIoT, Industry 4.0, or industrial digitalization on nearly...
Industrial and commercial motor suppliers are at the helm of a major problem. Historically, vendors like ABB, WEG, Siemens, and Nidec have had minimal...
The industrial robot market is embarking on a new phase of development. Robot vendors are widening the scope of their offer, targeting new application...
As vehicle electrification continues to gain traction in the off-highway vehicle market, mobile hydraulic components and architectures will have to change to support electrified...
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