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Industrial Automation

Will Chile become the second-largest new energy storage market in the Americas?

The United States has long been the largest energy storage market in the Americas, and…
September 2023
Industrial Automation

Geared Motors and Industrial Gears Market: Localization and Energy-saving Continue Despite Demand Fluctuations

From 2022 to 2023, the global geared motors and industrial gears market is expected to…
September 2023
Industrial Automation

2023 to see projects exceeding 10GW energy storage deployed in the US

The US energy storage market started early and has developed rapidly, becoming one of the…
September 2023
Industrial Automation

Semiconductors sales slump strikes South Korea and Taiwan

Global demand for semiconductors has plummeted this year, hitting the heavily specialized manufacturing economies of…
August 2023
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Industrial Automation

Why are <60V Motor and Drive Architectures Gaining so Much Attention?

Why are ultra low voltage motor & drive architectures gaining so much attention? We explore…
July 2023
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Industrial Automation

Rapid growth sparks innovation and expansion in global battery manufacturing

Battery and equipment manufacturers are exploring and innovating with new technological adaptations that are lowering…
June 2023
Industrial Automation

Analysis of energy storage policies in key countries – China: Multi-level, multi-scenario policies driving the market

According to public industry data, newly installed capacity of energy storage projects in China soared…
June 2023
Industrial Automation

35% of the value of industrial robots come from servo motors, servo drives and gearboxes

The sales of servo motors, servo drives, and precision gearboxes used in industrial robots equalled…
June 2023
Industrial Automation

US manufacturing stimulus likely to generate steady not seismic growth

Big-name companies are choosing to invest in US manufacturing as a result of the billions…
May 2023
Industrial Automation

Key Themes Coming Out of an Evolving Hannover Messe

Over the years, Hannover Messe has evolved to include an ever-broadening range of products and…
May 2023
LATEST ROBOTICS & WAREHOUSE AUTOMATION INSIGHTS

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Robotics & Warehouse Automation

Maximizing Margins: 5 Strategies for Boosting Warehouse Automation Software Profitability

To maintain high margins software is becoming increasingly important, but in order for warehouse automation…
August 2023
Robotics & Warehouse Automation

Warehouse Construction and Automation Spend: Light at the end of the Tunnel?

We are seeing the first shoots of recovery for warehouse construction and investment in warehouse…
July 2023
Robotics & Warehouse Automation

Latest Forecast Updates for Warehouse Construction, Automation and Mobile Robots

We are excited to announce our mid-year forecast updates for warehouse construction, warehouse automation and…
May 2023
Robotics & Warehouse Automation

26% of Warehouses to be Automated by 2027

More than a quarter (26%) of warehouses are expected to be automated by 2027, from…
May 2023
Robotics & Warehouse Automation

The Automation Industry Sentiment – A Tale of Two Halves

The industry sentiment for material handling and logistic over the course of 2023 looks to…
April 2023
Robotics & Warehouse Automation

150k Picking Robots to be Installed by 2030… And We’re Only Scratching the Surface

Substantial and accelerating growth is predicted for the robotic picking sector over the coming years,…
April 2023
Robotics & Warehouse Automation

When will the Mobile Robot Vendor Base Consolidate?

Despite numerous acquisitions the mobile robot market is in fact not consolidating.
February 2023
Robotics & Warehouse Automation

AMR Multi-Fleet Orchestration Software: The Emerging Segment Growing 138% Annually

The need for multi-fleet orchestration is growing in popularity with more and more vendors looking…
January 2023
Robotics & Warehouse Automation

De-Mystifying the Warehouse Execution System Market

Warehouse automation software is used to control, execute, and manage the operations of automated warehouses.
January 2023
Mobile Robotics
Robotics & Warehouse Automation

Mobile robot shipments grow by 53% in 2022

The mobile robot market (AGVs and AMRs) has enjoyed strong growth in 2022, driven by…
December 2022
Warehouse Automation Market
Robotics & Warehouse Automation

Warehouse Automation Market Grew 28% in 2021 but Will the Good Times Last?

Following the publication of our Warehouse Automation – 2022 report, we’ve produced this insight to…
December 2022
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Robotics & Warehouse Automation

Key Takeaways for Warehouse Automation Vendors from GroceryShop 2022

Known for its casinos and lavish hotels, Las Vegas attracts between 30 to 40 million…
September 2022
LATEST COMMERCIAL VEHICLES INSIGHTS

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Slowdown in 2024 forecast for European Construction Equipment Market

After recovering from Covid-19, suffering the impacts of the Ukraine conflict and experiencing supply chain…
September 2023
Commercial Vehicles

China becomes Mexico’s largest source of light-duty truck imports

Mexico was the top market for light-duty commercial vehicle exports in China during July 2023,…
September 2023
Commercial Vehicles

Analysis of China’s New Energy Commercial Vehicle Battery Installation Market

China’s new energy bus and truck market saw sales grow by more than two-thirds year-on-year…
September 2023
Commercial Vehicles

Chinese Truck Sales Surge in Russia Due to Ukraine Conflict

China has seen truck sales to Russia soar as it becomes the largest export market…
August 2023
Commercial Vehicles

1H 2023 Summary: China’s commercial vehicle exports reach 16.8% of CV sales

The export market for commercial vehicles in China remained robust in the first half of…
August 2023
Commercial Vehicles

1H 2023 Summary: Light-duty commercial vehicles lead growth of China’s new energy commercial vehicle market

Driven by factors such as policies, application scenarios and business models, China's new energy commercial…
July 2023
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Commercial Vehicles

Wacker Neuson 2030 Strategy Review – is it ambitious enough?

Recently, Wacker Neuson (WN) updated its corporate strategy with a series of 10 goals –…
July 2023
Commercial Vehicles

Are lubricant manufacturers ready for seismic impact of zero emission transport?

Massive changes are set to take place over the next decade that will rock the…
July 2023
Commercial Vehicles

How Off-Road Powertrain Electrification Differs from On-Road

On a broad level there are many similarities between off-road & on-road powertrains. But dig…
July 2023
Commercial Vehicles

Is there any point electrifying tractors?

With all the pressures that modern farmers face, and the fact that most agricultural emissions…
July 2023
Commercial Vehicles

Hydraulics and electrification offers future opportunities for lubricant companies

Hydraulics and electrification are providing a range of future opportunities and challenges for companies producing…
July 2023
Commercial Vehicles

Light commercials drive rapid EV growth in China

In May, total registration of new energy commercial vehicles in China reached 21,308 units, an…
July 2023