Research Methodology on Factory Automation Market
1. Introduction
Factory Automation is gaining popularity in various industries such as food and beverages, automotive, electronics, and chemicals, among others. It involves the use of automatic equipment and machinery to increase the accuracy and speed of the production process. Factory automation makes the entire process faster and more efficient which leads to cost savings, reduced labour costs and improved quality. The global Factory Automation Market is growing at a fast pace due to the increasing need for increased efficiency and precision in production. According to a report by Market Research Future (MRFR), the global Factory Automation market is expected to grow at a healthy compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the forecast period of 2023 to 2030. The said published report provides an in-depth analysis of the current trends, drivers, and challenges in the global factory automation market.
2. Research Objectives
The objective of the published research report by MRFR is to get an in-depth understanding of the latest trends, drivers, and challenges in the global factory automation market and to provide an overview of the key players, products and technologies in the market. To achieve this, the following research objectives are set:
To analyze the current trends and opportunities in the global factory automation market.
To identify the key drivers and restraints of the factory automation market.
To gain insights into the competitive landscape of the market.
To study the key products and technologies used in the factory automation market.
3. Research Methodology
3.1 Research Design
The research design adopted for this study is a qualitative and quantitative approach. The qualitative approach is used to understand the current trends and opportunities in the global factory automation market. This includes studying the published literature, conducting interviews with industry experts, and analyzing the market research reports. The quantitative approach is used to understand market trends and to formulate market forecasts. This involves analyzing the primary and secondary data sources and forecasting the market size and market shares.
3.2 Data sources
Both primary and secondary data sources are used for this study. The primary sources include industry experts, market participants, key opinion leaders, and research experts. The secondary sources include whitepapers, press releases, industry publications, company publications, magazines, paid databases and internet sources. To validate the data collected, various methods such as triangulation and end-point cross-checking are used.
3.3 Research coverage
The research covered in this report studies the global factory automation market which includes a study of the current trends, opportunities, drivers, restraints, and challenges in the market. The report also includes a study of the key product types, technologies, and market players.
3.4 Market Size Estimation
The market size is estimated by collecting data from both primary and secondary sources. The data sources include industry experts, market participants, key opinion leaders, and research experts. The data collected from the primary sources is validated using techniques such as triangulation and end-point cross-checking. The market size is estimated using the bottom-up approach, wherein the market is divided into various product types and technologies. The market size is estimated by forecasting the revenues of the key players in the market.
3.5 Data Analysis
The collected data is analyzed using a variety of methods such as in-depth interviews, the Delphi technique, graphical analysis, PESTLE analysis, Porter’s five forces analysis and SWOT analysis. The data is further analyzed using statistical and econometric models for market forecasting.
3.6 Variable Identification
The following variables are identified and studied in this research: market size, market segmentation, competitive landscape, key product types, technologies, competitive strategies and forecast.
3.7 Market Forecasting
The market size is forecasted using econometric models such as regression analysis and extrapolation. The models are used to account for factors such as the macroeconomic environment, market dynamics, market trends, competition, and government regulations. The forecast is further validated using the Monte Carlo simulation and sensitivity analysis.
4. Conclusion
The research report by MRFR provides an in-depth understanding of the current trends, drivers, restraints and opportunities in the global factory automation market. The research provides an overview of the key product types, technologies, and market players. The research is conducted using a qualitative and quantitative approach, and the market size is forecasted using econometric models for the period from 2023 to 2030.