PLC Market in the US 2015-2019

Published: Apr 2015 Pages: 81 SKU: IRTNTR5842

About PLC
PLC is a product that regulates various automation and mechanical processes in manufacturing plants. It controls applications by maintaining connectivity via field devices such as sensors, transmitters, and actuators. A PLC receives commands and signals from field devices and other industrial systems through a control system communication protocol. It uses various programming languages such as ladder diagrams, functional block diagrams, and instruction lists to regulate processes.

Technavio's analysts forecast the PLC market in the US to grow at a CAGR of 5.84 percent over the period 2014-2019.

Covered in this report
This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the PLC market in the US for the period 2015-2019. To calculate the market size, the report covers the revenue generated from various end-user industries.

Technavio's report, the PLC market in the US, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. It presents the vendor landscape and a corresponding detailed analysis of the major vendors in the PLC market in the US. In addition, it discusses the major drivers that influence the growth of the market. It also outlines the challenges faced by vendors and the market at large, as well as the key trends that are emerging in the market.

Key vendors
• ABB
• GE
• Mitsubishi Electric
• Rockwell Automation
• Schneider Electric
• Siemens

Other prominent vendors
 • Beckhoff
• Bosch Rexroth
• Honeywell International
• Idec
• Keyence
• Koyo Electronics
• Omron
• Panasonic
• Toshiba
• Yokogawa Electric

Market driver
• Resurgence of automotive industry in the US
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Market challenge
• Lack of product differentiation
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Market trend
• Recovery of the economy in the US
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Key questions answered in this report
• What will the market size be in 2019 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the key market trends?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?

1 Executive Summary
2 List of Abbreviations
3 Scope of the Report
3.1 Market overview
3.2 Product offerings
4 Market Research Methodology
4.1 Market research process
4.2 Research methodology
5 Introduction
6 PLC Overview
6.1 Structure of PLC
6.2 Hardware of PLC
06.2.1 Comparison of PLC with other control systems
06.2.2 Product segmentation
06.2.3 Nano PLC
06.2.4 Small PLC
06.2.5 Medium PLC
06.2.6 Large PLC
7 Market Landscape
7.1 Market size and forecast
7.2 Five forces analysis
8 Market Segmentation by End-users
8.1 PLC market in US by end-users
8.2 PLC market in US in automotive industry
08.2.1 Market size and forecast
8.3 PLC market in US in pulp and paper industry
08.3.1 Market size and forecast
8.4 PLC market in US in power industry
08.4.1 Market size and forecast
8.5 PLC market in US in F&B industry
08.5.1 Market size and forecast
8.6 PLC market in US in oil and gas industry
08.6.1 Market size and forecast
9 Buying Criteria
9.1 Parameters
09.1.1 Reliability
09.1.2 Compatibility
09.1.3 Maintenance and support
09.1.4 Programmability
09.1.5 Total cost of ownership
10 Market Growth Drivers
11 Drivers and their Impact
12 Market Challenges
13 Impact of Drivers and Challenges
14 Market Trends
15 Trends and their Impact
16 Vendor Landscape
16.1 Competitive scenario
16.1.1 Key news
16.1.2 Mergers and acquisitions
16.2 Other prominent vendors
17 Key Vendor Analysis
17.1 ABB
17.1.1 Key facts
17.1.2 Business overview
17.1.3 Business segmentation by revenue 2013
17.1.4 Business segmentation by revenue 2011-2013
17.1.5 Geographical segmentation by revenue 2013
17.1.6 Business strategy
17.1.7 Key developments
17.1.8 SWOT analysis
17.2 GE
17.2.1 Key facts
17.2.2 Business overview
17.2.3 Business segmentation by revenue 2013
17.2.4 Business segmentation by revenue 2012 and 2013
17.2.5 Geographical segmentation by revenue 2013
17.2.6 Business strategy
17.2.7 Recent developments
17.2.8 SWOT analysis
17.3 Mitsubishi Electric
17.3.1 Key facts
17.3.2 Business overview
17.3.3 Business segmentation by revenue 2013
17.3.4 Business segmentation by revenue 2012 and 2013
17.3.5 Geographical segmentation by revenue 2013
17.3.6 Business strategy
17.3.7 Recent developments
17.3.8 SWOT analysis
17.4 Rockwell Automation
17.4.1 Key facts
17.4.2 Business overview
17.4.3 Business segmentation by revenue 2013
17.4.4 Business segmentation by revenue 2012 and 2013
17.4.5 Geographical segmentation by revenue 2013
17.4.6 Business strategy
17.4.7 Recent developments
17.4.8 SWOT analysis
17.5 Schneider Electric
17.5.1 Key facts
17.5.2 Business overview
17.5.3 Business segmentation by revenue 2013
17.5.4 Business segmentation by revenue 2012 and 2013
17.5.5 Geographical segmentation by revenue 2013
17.5.6 Business strategy
17.5.7 Recent developments
17.5.8 SWOT analysis
17.6 Siemens
17.6.1 Key facts
17.6.2 Business description
17.6.3 Business segmentation
17.6.4 Revenue by business segmentation
17.6.5 Revenue comparison by business segmentation 2012 and 2013
17.6.6 Sales by geography
17.6.7 Business strategy
17.6.8 Recent developments
17.6.9 SWOT analysis
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Research Framework

Technavio presents a detailed picture of the market by way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources. The analysts have presented the various facets of the market with a particular focus on identifying the key industry influencers. The data thus presented is comprehensive, reliable, and the result of extensive research, both primary and secondary.

INFORMATION SOURCES

Primary sources

  • Manufacturers and suppliers
  • Channel partners
  • Industry experts
  • Strategic decision makers

Secondary sources

  • Industry journals and periodicals
  • Government data
  • Financial reports of key industry players
  • Historical data
  • Press releases

DATA ANALYSIS

Data Synthesis

  • Collation of data
  • Estimation of key figures
  • Analysis of derived insights

Data Validation

  • Triangulation with data models
  • Reference against proprietary databases
  • Corroboration with industry experts

REPORT WRITING

Qualitative

  • Market drivers
  • Market challenges
  • Market trends
  • Five forces analysis

Quantitative

  • Market size and forecast
  • Market segmentation
  • Geographical insights
  • Competitive landscape

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