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Industrial Automation Technology

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Labyrinthine supply-chains, disruptive technologies and markets that are challenged by commoditization. Success in this climate requires rich intelligence to light the way forward.

Robotics & Warehouse Automation

Labour shortages, aging populations and the shift towards low-margin, high volume models like ecommerce are all fuelling the need to automate. Act now to stay ahead in this fast-moving sector.

Commercial Vehicles Intelligence

Existing forecasts based on models of seasonality and economic growth are too simplistic to add any value. We consider the complex broader inputs as the world charges towards electrification.

LATEST INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION INSIGHTS

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Industrial Automation

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

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

US manufacturing stimulus likely to generate steady not seismic growth

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

Key Themes Coming Out of an Evolving Hannover Messe

17 May 2023
Over the years, Hannover Messe has evolved to include an ever-broadening range of products and…
Industrial Automation

Can the collaborative robot market experience a second growth surge in the post-pandemic era?

11 May 2023
The market for collaborative robots is forecast to show strong growth over the coming years,…
Industrial Automation

Opportunities and challenges for the booming battery energy storage market in China

4 May 2023
According to data from CNESA (China Energy Storage Alliance), total energy storage installation (excluding pumped…
Industrial Automation

Mobile Robots will become the #1 Industry for Planetary Precision Gear Products by 2026

16 March 2023
The market for planetary precision gearboxes is forecast to expand significantly, driven by high levels…
Industrial Automation

Can India really challenge China as the world’s factory?

14 March 2023
India has made no secret of its desire to become a manufacturing powerhouse to rival…
Industrial Automation
Industrial Automation

Precision Gears Market Grows By 17% in 2022

6 March 2023
New research from Interact Analysis shows the precision gear products market enjoyed exceptional growth throughout…
li-ion battery
Commercial VehiclesIndustrial Automation

Global Li-ion battery market sees strong APAC overseas expansion

2 March 2023
In 2022, Li-ion battery production capacity in the APAC region accounted for 81.1% of the…
Commercial VehiclesIndustrial Automation

How will the US Inflation Reduction Act affect China’s Li-ion battery and EV industry?

28 February 2023
On August 16, US President Joe Biden signed the landmark US $750 billion Inflation Reduction…
Key Trends
Industrial Automation

Key Trends & Takeaways: Industrial & Collaborative Robots

25 January 2023
New market insight by Interact Analysis outlines some key takeaways from 2022 for the industrial…
Industrial Automation

New Entrants to shake up the Smart Conveyance Technology Market

16 January 2023
Smart Conveyance technology is a multi-carrier transport technology in the form of either Linear or…
LATEST ROBOTICS & WAREHOUSE AUTOMATION INSIGHTS

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Robotics & Warehouse Automation

Latest Forecast Updates for Warehouse Construction, Automation and Mobile Robots

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

26% of Warehouses to be Automated by 2027

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

The Automation Industry Sentiment – A Tale of Two Halves

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

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

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

When will the Mobile Robot Vendor Base Consolidate?

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

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

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

De-Mystifying the Warehouse Execution System Market

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

Mobile robot shipments grow by 53% in 2022

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

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

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

Key Takeaways for Warehouse Automation Vendors from GroceryShop 2022

27 September 2022
Known for its casinos and lavish hotels, Las Vegas attracts between 30 to 40 million…
metal cutting machinery
Robotics & Warehouse Automation

Motion Controls: New Market Opportunities Emerging

30 August 2022
Our last insight into the motion control sector looked at prospects for overall market growth…
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Robotics & Warehouse Automation

Automated MFCs: Doom and Gloom or Market Waiting to Explode?

30 August 2022
Since publishing our 2022 Micro-Fulfillment Center (MFC) report at the start of the year, there…
LATEST COMMERCIAL VEHICLES INSIGHTS

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Commercial EVs offer challenges and opportunities for global fuel and lubricant sector

2 June 2023
Significant change is forecast for the global fuel and lubricant industry as the move towards…
Commercial Vehicles

Trucks drive 1,000 fuel cell commercial vehicle registrations in China to April 2023

31 May 2023
The first four months of 2023 saw almost 1,000 (973) fuel cell commercial vehicles registered…
Commercial Vehicles

China’s CV exports soar 30% to 153k units in Q1 as Russia becomes lead destination

27 April 2023
China's commercial vehicle exports have returned to growth since September 2020, achieving 31 consecutive months…
Commercial Vehicles

Electric Compact Construction Equipment Market to See Rapid Growth

27 April 2023
Electric Compact Construction Equipment Market to See Rapid Growth Compact construction equipment* is leading the…
Commercial Vehicles

The Top 10 Electric Truck Brands in 2022

5 April 2023
Medium and heavy-duty battery electric trucks  are starting to take off in various places of…
Commercial Vehicles

Toyota topped fuel cell system installation for commercial vehicles in China in February 2023

3 April 2023
Sales of new energy commercial vehicles in China returned to growth in February, with registrations…
Commercial Vehicles

Registration of new energy buses and trucks in China suffers first decline in 23 months

2 March 2023
Registrations of new energy commercial vehicles in China slumped to 6,389 units in January 2023,…
li-ion battery
Commercial VehiclesIndustrial Automation

Global Li-ion battery market sees strong APAC overseas expansion

2 March 2023
In 2022, Li-ion battery production capacity in the APAC region accounted for 81.1% of the…
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Commercial Vehicles

Under Pressure: Forklift market struggles through delivery time and pricing pinch

28 February 2023
Global forklift sales volumes exceeded 2 million in 2022, consistent with the forecast we made…
Commercial VehiclesIndustrial Automation

How will the US Inflation Reduction Act affect China’s Li-ion battery and EV industry?

28 February 2023
On August 16, US President Joe Biden signed the landmark US $750 billion Inflation Reduction…
Commercial Vehicles

Should Hydrogen Engine Manufacturers Target Off-Road or On-Road?

20 February 2023
Hydrogen ICE has many possible target markets. But none of these are going to see…
Commercial Vehicles

In 2030, over 45000 heavy trucks will run on hydrogen in Europe

9 February 2023
While China leads the market, Europe is another region with fast-growing adoption of hydrogen in…