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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

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…
Industrial Automation

The Details and Strategy Behind Siemens’ €3bn Motor & Drive Split-out

3 January 2023
During mid-November, Siemens announced its intention to separate out a three-billion euro motor and drives…
Industrial Automation

Global Geared Motors and Heavy-duty Gears Market reached $12bn in 2021

7 December 2022
Interact Analysis have recently released the 3rd edition of the Geared Motors and Industrial (Heavy-Duty)…
Smart Conveyance Market
Industrial Automation

Smart Conveyance Market Outlook Remains Positive with 36% Growth Expected in 2022

29 November 2022
New research from Interact Analysis on the market for smart conveyance technology, shows that its…
Industrial Automation

Energy topics are impacting the market for industrial gearboxes

6 October 2022
Energy is becoming one of the most prevailing topics to consider when we talk about…
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Industrial Automation

Chinese Manufacturing: It’s Not All Doom and Gloom

4 October 2022
In this new insight, we interview our senior analyst Maya Xiao to discuss her new…
LATEST ROBOTICS & WAREHOUSE AUTOMATION INSIGHTS

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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…
warehouse automation
Robotics & Warehouse Automation

4 Potential Risks Warehouse Automation Vendors Face

16 August 2022
Over the past 8 months, we’ve been worked hard to revise our forecasts. Turbulent times…
Robotics & Warehouse Automation

50,000 New Warehouses Of >50,000 ft2 In Next Six Years

19 July 2022
Rueben Scriven, senior analyst at Interact Analysis, discusses the findings of the upcoming version of…
Controlled Environment Agriculture: A Fertile Landscape for Robot Suppliers
Robotics & Warehouse Automation

Controlled Environment Agriculture: A Fertile Landscape for Robot Suppliers

7 July 2022
Interact Analysis attended the Greentech conference in Amsterdam a few weeks ago. The Greentech conference…
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A3’s Jeff Burnstein Speaks From Detroit’s Automate Show

16 June 2022
Earlier this month we put a few guys on the ground at the Automate trade…
LATEST COMMERCIAL VEHICLES INSIGHTS

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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,…
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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…
Commercial Vehicles

Will Changing Policies Hamper China’s New Energy Bus and Trucks Markets in 2023?

3 February 2023
Amid a sluggish period for the truck and bus market in China, new energy vehicles…
Commercial Vehicles

Chinese OEMs Look for Export Opportunities amid Sluggish Domestic Demand

17 January 2023
The Chinese domestic commercial vehicle market is experiencing a period of stagnant growth.
Global Forklift Growth
Commercial Vehicles

Global Forklift Growth Cools in 2022

3 January 2023
Interact Analysis has recently released the 3rd edition of its Global Forklift Market report. The…
Commercial Vehicles

APAC electrified truck and bus eAxle adoption to ramp up by 2030

12 December 2022
In order to deliver higher efficiency rates and drive down costs in the powertrain component…
Commercial Vehicles

200,000 Hydrogen Engine Vehicles to Be Sold In 2035

17 November 2022
According to newly published research by Interact Analysis, hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2 ICE) are…
Commercial Vehicles

Over 100 OEMs are competing in the new energy bus and truck market in China

14 November 2022
Despite overall stagnant sales of buses and trucks, new energy commercial vehicles have maintained their…