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PC Based Automation Market Analysis

ID: MRFR//4262-HCR | 100 Pages | Author: Aarti Dhapte| May 2024

The PC-based automation market is undergoing dynamic changes, driven by the increasing demand for flexible and scalable automation solutions across industries. PC-based automation refers to the integration of personal computers (PCs) as the core control and processing units in industrial automation systems. The higher need for advanced computing, real-time control and flawless integration of automation components with other PC based automation systems are the key drivers that influence the market dynamics.

The complexity of industrial processes is another crucial factor impacting the development of PC-based automation market. PC-based automation solutions exploit the processing power of personal computers in order to solve elaborate algorithms, data manipulation and realtime decision making. But their affordability makes them flexible and versatile in a variety of applications including manufacturing, control systems of processes as well as robotics or machine vision.

PC-based automation market dynamics are very much dependent on technological advancements. With the advancement in computing technologies, PC-based automation enjoys processing power upgrades and memory enhancement along with new communication protocols. High-performance components, as well as open-source software frameworks enable increased functionalities and flexibility of PC based automation systems.

Thus, the market forces of PC-based automation are closely associated with the development of IIoT. PC-based automation serves as the basis for IIoT by providing necessary infrastructure to detect and gather data from sensors, actuators, and other smart devices present on a factory floor.

PC-based automation market dynamics are influenced by the demand for modular and scalable solutions in terms of setup. The modularity and scalability of PC-based controllers ensure that businesses can simply scale up or redesign their automation systems as necessary. This adaptability is critical for industries experiencing changes in production levels, product lines or operations. The modularity of PC-based automation reduces the cost and facilitates its adjustment to changes in modern industrial conditions.

PC-based automation market dynamics are largely affected by the convergence of information technology (IT) and operational PC-based automation solutions fill the gap between conventional industrial control systems and IT structures, thus optimizing business information.

Security concerns however are providing a vital role in influencing the market environment of PC-based automation. The rise of industrial systems connectivity has led to a growing concern with cybersecurity that aims at safeguarding vital infrastructure against possible risks. In order to prevent cyberattacks and unauthorized intrusions, PC-based automation solutions providers are integrating powerful security systems as well as encryption protocols together with access controls. The emphasis on secure automation systems is crucial for maintaining the integrity and reliability of industrial processes.

PC-Based Automation Market Overview


Globally, the Size of PC-Based Automation Market is set to grow at a CAGR of 5% to hit USD 36 Billion by 2027 driven by the demand for PC-based automation systems is likely to be soaring high in the food & beverages industry.


The implementation of advanced technologies like IIOT and the increased adoption of smart, automated solutions with regulatory compliances is accelerating the market's demand. The higher need for effective monitoring in industries' manufacturing plants drives the market's growth.


There are many propelling market drivers and rising opportunities enhancing the market's growth. The market is receiving huge opportunities from the food and beverages industry. These systems have wide applications in open-loop and closed-loop control in the food and beverage industry. It is used for measuring and testing in the automotive sector, while these systems are essential for data processing and communication in the electronics and semiconductor sector. Therefore, the industrial verticals are accelerating the market's growth.


The introduction of sensor gateways with the high-speed sensor status, diagnostics data, and parameters are accompanied by cloud-based systems, which permits the introduction of the Internet of Things (IoT) in manufacturing. These factors are boosting the PC-Based Automation Market.


The PC-based automation solutions can enhance safety and productivity rate. The system also helps reduce installation costs and improves flexibility by connecting with various devices. Due to all these growth factors, the PC-Based Automation Market is receiving huge demand at the global level.


COVID 19 Analysis


The novel coronavirus pandemic has been a major cause of concern for the functions that are related to the PC based automation market size during the ongoing forecast period that will be ending in 2027. Since the imposition of the lockdown followed by the rising concerns related to the lifestyle and health changes are pushing the global target audience towards the presence of alternate changes and hence, the market has challenges on its way of expansion during the ongoing forecast period that will be ending in 2027.


There has been a rising need for the global PC based automation market share and hence, it is likely to propel during the ongoing forecast period. The global market is expanding its funding and investment that will help the market go for better prospects that help in recognizing and meeting the needs of the global target audience. The market players are opting for mergers that will help the global PC based automation market.


PC Based Automation Market Dynamics




  • Market Drivers




Among all process industries that are demanding the PC based automation market opportunities, the food & beverages industry is expected to hold the largest share of the overall PC-based automation market during the forecast period that will be ending in 2027. The market expenditures like Installation costs, networking, and connectivity between processing systems and the operator’s control room, and safety at work are some of the major concerns related to the end-users manufacturing processes of companies in the food & beverages. Hence, to overcome all these mentioned obstacles, PC-based automation solutions are being adopted to enhance safety and productivity. This helps in reducing installation costs, and further, helps in providing flexibility by connecting with different devices, and improving data flow between devices. Thus, the demand for PC-based automation systems is likely to be soaring high in the food & beverages industry.




  • Market Restraints




The global PC based automation market share is witnessing the emergence of market factors like the lack of funding followed by reduced awareness that will hamper the growth goals of the market that have been set by the industry experts for the ongoing forecast period that will be ending in 2028. Also, the PC based automation market is witnessing the increased prices of raw materials and the hampered degree of affordability for the market players during the forecast period.




  • Technology Analysis




However, the PC-based automation market in the APAC region is expected to surpass the growth of the market in the North American market by the end of the current forecast period in 2027. The market in the APAC market is expected to grow at the highest CAGR rate during the ongoing forecast period that ends in 2028 owing to rapid industrialization in countries such as India and China and the high adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies in major participating regions like Japan. Further, in the APAC region, the spending capacity on the manufacturing sector is growing continuously. Rising government support in countries such as China and India is contributing to the growth of the manufacturing sector in the APAC region, which is further encouraging the adoption of automation technologies in the region for the period that ends in 2027.


PC-Based Automation Market Segment Overview


PC Based Automation Market has been able to function in various parts across the globe and meet the rising needs of the global target audience for the ongoing forecast period ending in 2028. The functioning is based on the market segments that are mentioned as follows:


PC Based Automation Offering Outlook



  • Hardware

  • Software


PC Based Automation Component Outlook



  • IPCs

  • HMIs

  • PLCs

  • SCADA


PC Based Automation Sales Channel Outlook



  • Direct Sales

  • Indirect Sales


PC Based Automation Industry Outlook



  • Process Industries


    • Oil & Gas

    • Chemicals

    • Pharmaceuticals

    • Mining & Metals

    • Food & Beverages

    • Energy & Power

    • Others


  • Discrete Industries


    • Automotive

    • Semiconductor & Electronics

    • Aerospace & Defense

    • Medical Devices

    • Machine Manufacturing

    • Others



PC Based Automation Geography Outlook



  • North America

  • Europe

  • Asia Pacific (APAC)

  • Rest of the World (RoW)


Regional Analysis



  • The North American market had held the largest share of the overall PC-based automation market in 2019. It is likely to be emerging as an early adopter of advanced manufacturing technologies. Further, there are favorable government policies and initiatives in countries such as the US and Canada have encouraged the growth of the market in the North American region. The US government has started “Manufacturing USA” initiatives with a motive to bring together industry, academia, and government partners within a growing network of advanced manufacturing institutes to increase manufacturing competitiveness in the regional US market. Further, in the Canadian region, the government has started the “SMART Advanced Technologies for Global Growth” program in partnership with Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) to encourage funding and investments in advanced manufacturing technologies. All these prominent market initiatives are boosting the demand for PC-based automation systems Market in North America.


PC-Based Automation Market Key Player & Competitive Landscape



 The global PC based automation market companies are mentioned as follows:



  • ABB (Switzerland)

  • Yokogawa Electric (Japan)

  • Advantech (Japan)

  • Siemens (Germany)

  • Beckhoff Automation (Germany)

  • Schneider Electric (France)

  • Emerson Electric (US)

  • Rockwell Automation (US)

  • General Electric (US)

  • Robert Bosch (Germany)

  • Honeywell (US)

  • OMRON (Japan)

  • IDEC (Japan)

  • Mitsubishi Electric (Japan)

  • Kontron S&T (Germany)


PC-Based Automation Industry Developments

ABB:



  • October 26, 2023: Launched the new AC800M controller, aimed at providing high performance and scalability for complex automation applications. 

  • November 9, 2023: Partnered with Microsoft to develop digital solutions for the mining industry using Azure cloud platform. 

  • January 18, 2024: Announced collaboration with AVEVA to offer integrated solutions for process and discrete industries. 


Yokogawa Electric:



  • November 16, 2023: Unveiled the Stardom G7 platform, featuring enhanced cybersecurity and edge computing capabilities. 

  • December 12, 2023: Partnered with NTT Data to provide AI-based solutions for manufacturing optimization. 

  • January 23, 2024: Announced participation in a consortium developing next-generation automation technologies for smart factories. 


Intended Audience



  • Manufacturing Associations and Industrial Bodies

  • Component Suppliers and Distributors

  • End-Users Of PC-Based Automation Solutions Across Industries

  • Government Bodies, Such As Regulatory Authorities And Policymakers

  • Industrial Automation Equipment Providers

  • Market Research and Consulting Firms

  • Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)

  • Semiconductor Product Designers And Fabricators


PC Based Automation Market Report Overview


The research methodology for the PC based automation market used to estimate and forecast the market size begins with capturing data on the revenues of key vendors through secondary research. Global vendor offerings have also been taken into consideration for the reports’ preparation to determine the market segmentation. The bottom-up procedure has further, been employed to arrive at the overall size of the market from the revenues of the key players. After arriving at the overall market size, the total market size of the global market during the period has been split into several segments and subsegments, which have then been verified through primary research by conducting extensive interviews with key experts such as CEOs, VPs, directors, and executives. The global market breakdown and data triangulation procedures have been employed to complete the overall market engineering processes and functions, and hence, arrive at the exact statistics for all segments and subsegments.

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