Plunkett's Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry Almanac 2024: Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry Market Research, Statistics, Trends and Leading Companies

PLUNKETT’S MANUFACTURING, AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2024


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: 682
Statistical Tables Provided: 25
Companies Profiled: 500
Geographic Focus: Global

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. Introduction to the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry
2. Industrial Robots and Factory Automation Advance Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
3. Service Robots Are Applied in a Variety of Industries/Rapid Growth in Robotics for Warehousing & Logistics
4. U.S. Automobile Manufacturers Drop Sedans and Deal with Supply Chain Issues/Retool for Electric Vehicles (EVs)
5. Global Growth in Manufacturing and Trade Require Investment by Emerging Nations
6. Introduction to the Outsourcing & Offshoring Industry
7. Pros and Cons of Outsourcing & Offshoring
8. Nearshoring and Reshoring Keep Operations Closer to Home
9. Upswing in the U.S. Apparel and Textile Sector as Firms Reshore
10. Scarcity of Manufacturing Workers in China/Vietnam, India and Other Countries Gain Manufacturing Market Share
11. The Vast Majority of Shoes Sold in the U.S. Are Made Elsewhere
12. 3-D Printing and Robotics Revolutionize Manufacture of Shoes and Fabrics
13. Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) Adds Value to Contract Electronics Manufacturing
14. Trends in Manufacturing, such as Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs), Lead to Collaboration and Consulting-Like Services
15. 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing), Rapid Prototyping and Computer Aided Design
16. 3PL Logistics Services and Supply Chain Management Services Soar
17. Manufacturers Focus on High Performance Plastics and Specialty Chemicals
18. Refineries Along with Chemicals and Plastics Plants Expand in the U.S.
19. Telecom Equipment Makers Face Intense Competition from Manufacturers in China
20. Boeing and Airbus Compete for New Orders
21. U.S. Auto Manufacturers Ford, Stellantis and GM Compete Head-On with Volkswagen, Toyota and Honda
22. India Has a Significant Automobile Market, with Great Long-Term Potential
23. Mexico Is a Leading Automotive Maker and Exporter
24. Designers and Manufacturers Bypass the Middleman with Direct-to-Consumer Online Business Models
25. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
26. The Internet of Things (IoT) in Factories, Robotics and Equipment
27. Health Care Robotics
28. Robotics in Retailing and Ecommerce Fulfillment

Plunkett Research Provides In-Depth Tables for the Following 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: 2012-2nd Quarter 2023
3. Sales & Operating Profits, U.S. Manufacturing Corporations, by Industry: 1st Quarter 2022-1st Quarter 2023

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: 2017-June 2023
4. Manufacturing Output vs. Employment, U.S.: 1980-2023
5. Gross Output in the Wood & Nonmetallic Mineral Products Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2016-2021
6. Gross Output in the Primary Metals & Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2016-2021
7. Gross Output in the Machinery Manufacturing Industry, U.S.: Selected Years, 2016-2021
8. Gross Output in the Computer & Electronic Product Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2016-2021
9. Gross Output in the Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2016-2021
10. Gross Output in the Motor Vehicles & Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2015-2021
11. Gross Output in the Food, Beverage & Tobacco Product Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2016-2021
12. Gross Output in the Textile & Apparel Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2016-2021
13. Gross Output in the Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2016-2021

III. Shipments

1. Annual Value of Manufacturers' Shipments for Industry Groups, U.S.: 2016-2022

IV. Exports

1. Value of Exports of All Manufactured Goods, U.S.: 2017-August 2023
2. Exports of Durable & Nondurable Manufactured Goods, U.S.: 2017-First Half 2023
3. Value of Exports of U.S. Vehicles: 2017-2022
4. Exports, Imports & Trade Balance of Computers & Electronic Products, U.S.: 2017-2022
5. Exports, Imports & Trade Balance of Chemicals, U.S.: 2017-First Half 2023
6. Top 50 Destinations of U.S. Textiles & Apparel Exports: 2021-2022
7. Top Ten Suppliers & Destinations of U.S. Computers & Electronic Products: 2017-First Half 2023


Introduction
How to Use This Book
Chapter 1: Major Trends Affecting the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry
1) Introduction to the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry
2) Industrial Robots and Factory Automation Advance Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
3) Service Robots Are Applied in a Variety of Industries/Rapid Growth in Robotics for Warehousing & Logistics
4) U.S. Automobile Manufacturers Drop Sedans and Deal with Supply Chain Issues/Retool for Electric Vehicles (EVs)
5) Global Growth in Manufacturing and Trade Require Investment by Emerging Nations
6) Introduction to the Outsourcing & Offshoring Industry
7) Pros and Cons of Outsourcing & Offshoring
8) Nearshoring and Reshoring Keep Operations Closer to Home
9) Upswing in the U.S. Apparel and Textile Sector as Firms Reshore
10) Scarcity of Manufacturing Workers in China/Vietnam, India and Other Countries Gain Manufacturing Market Share
11) The Vast Majority of Shoes Sold in the U.S. Are Made Elsewhere
12) 3-D Printing and Robotics Revolutionize Manufacture of Shoes and Fabrics
13) Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) Adds Value to Contract Electronics Manufacturing
14) Trends in Manufacturing, such as Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs), Lead to Collaboration and Consulting-Like Services
15) 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing), Rapid Prototyping and Computer Aided Design
16) 3PL Logistics Services and Supply Chain Management Services Soar
17) Manufacturers Focus on High Performance Plastics and Specialty Chemicals
18) Refineries Along with Chemicals and Plastics Plants Expand in the U.S.
19) Telecom Equipment Makers Face Intense Competition from Manufacturers in China
20) Boeing and Airbus Compete for New Orders
21) U.S. Auto Manufacturers Ford, Stellantis and GM Compete Head-On with Volkswagen, Toyota and Honda
22) India Has a Significant Automobile Market, with Great Long-Term Potential
23) Mexico Is a Leading Automotive Maker and Exporter
24) Designers and Manufacturers Bypass the Middleman with Direct-to-Consumer Online Business Models
25) Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
26) The Internet of Things (IoT) in Factories, Robotics and Equipment
27) Health Care Robotics
28) Robotics in Retailing and Ecommerce Fulfillment
Chapter 2: Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry Statistics
I. Overview of the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry
Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
Sales & Net Income After-Tax, U.S. Manufacturing Corporations: 2012-2nd Quarter 2023
Sales & Operating Profits, U.S. Manufacturing Corporations, by Industry: 1st Quarter 2022-1st Quarter 2023
II. Output & Employment
Value Added to U.S. Economy by Manufacturing Sector, as a Percentage of GDP: 1950-2021
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: 2017-June 2023
Manufacturing Output vs. Employment, U.S.: 1980-2023
Gross Output in the Wood & Nonmetallic Mineral Products Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2016-2021
Gross Output in the Primary Metals & Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2016-2021
Gross Output in the Machinery Manufacturing Industry, U.S.: Selected Years, 2016-2021
Gross Output in the Computer & Electronic Product Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2016-2021
Gross Output in the Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2016-2021
Gross Output in the Motor Vehicles & Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2015-2021
Gross Output in the Food, Beverage & Tobacco Product Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2016-2021
Gross Output in the Textile & Apparel Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2016-2021
Gross Output in the Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2016-2021
III. Shipments
Annual Value of Manufacturers' Shipments for Industry Groups, U.S.: 2016-2022
IV. Exports
Value of Exports of All Manufactured Goods, U.S.: 2017-August 2023
Exports of Durable & Nondurable Manufactured Goods, U.S.: 2017-First Half 2023
Value of Exports of U.S. Vehicles: 2017-2022
Exports, Imports & Trade Balance of Computers & Electronic Products, U.S.: 2017-2022
Exports, Imports & Trade Balance of Chemicals, U.S.: 2017-First Half 2023
Top 50 Destinations of U.S. Textiles & Apparel Exports: 2021-2022
Top Ten Suppliers & Destinations of U.S. Computers & Electronic Products: 2017-First Half 2023
Chapter 3: Important Manufacturing & Robotics Industry Contacts
(Addresses, Phone Numbers and Internet Sites)
Chapter 4: THE MANUFACTURING 500:
Who They Are and How They Were Chosen
Index of Companies Within Industry Groups
Alphabetical Index
Index of Headquarters Location by U.S. State
Index of Non-U.S. Headquarters Location by Country
Individual Data Profiles on Each of THE MANUFACTURING 500
Additional Indexes
Index of Hot Spots for Advancement for Women/Minorities
Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations
A Short Manufacturing & Robotics Industry Glossary

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