[197 Pages Report] The evolution of IIoT and increasing demand for smart automation solutions, growing emphasis on regulatory compliances, and increasing need for efficient monitoring in manufacturing plants are some of the key factors driving the growth of the PC-based automation market. The market was valued at USD 28.36 Billion in 2017 and is expected to reach USD 38.01 Billion by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 4.9% between 2018 and 2023. The base year considered for the study is 2017, and the forecast period is between 2018 and 2023. The objective of the report is to provide a detailed analysis of the market on the basis of offering, component, sales channel, industry, and geography. The report provides detailed information regarding the major factors (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges) influencing the growth of the market. It also provides a detailed overview of the value chain pertaining to the market.

The research methodology used to estimate and forecast the market size begins with capturing data on the revenues of key vendors through secondary research. Vendor offerings have also been taken into consideration to determine the market segmentation. The bottom-up procedure has 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 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 market breakdown and data triangulation procedures have been employed to complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics for all segments and subsegments. The breakdown of the profiles of primaries has been depicted in the below figure.

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The PC-based automation market ecosystem comprises raw material suppliers, component manufacturers, system integrators, and distributors. ABB (Switzerland), Advantech (Japan), Beckhoff Automation (Germany), Emerson Electric (US), General Electric (US), Honeywell (US), IDEC (japan), Kontron S&T (Germany), Mitsubishi Electric (Japan), OMRON (Japan), Robert Bosch (Germany), Rockwell Automation (US), Schneider Electric (France), Siemens (Germany), and Yokogawa Electric (Japan) are some of the key players operating in the market.

Key Target 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

�This study answers several questions for the stakeholders, primarily which market segments to focus on in the next 2�5 years for prioritizing efforts and investments.�

Scope of the Report

In this research report, the PC-based automation market has been segmented on the basis of offering, component, sales channel, industry, and geography.

PC-Based Automation Market, by Offering

Hardware

Software

PC-Based Automation Market, by Component

IPCs

HMIs

PLCs

SCADA

PC-Based Automation Market, by Sales Channel

Direct Sales

Indirect Sales

PC-Based Automation Market, by Industry

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 Market, by Geography

North America

Europe

Asia Pacific (APAC)

Rest of the World (RoW)

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The PC-based automation market is expected to be valued at USD 29.92 Billion in 2018 and is likely to reach USD 38.01 Billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 4.9% between 2018 and 2023. The growth of this market can be attributed to the evolution of IIoT and increasing demand for smart automation solutions, growing emphasis on regulatory compliances, and increasing need for efficient monitoring in manufacturing plants.

Among all components, PLCs are expected to hold the largest share of the overall PC-based automation market in 2018. PLCs are widely used in almost all industrial applications to control the automation of industrial processes. Furthermore, PLCs are evolving continuously to include advanced features such as greater programming flexibility and ease, scalability, high memory, compactness, and high speed. These advanced features make PLCs the best option for a variety of industrial automation applications. This is driving the growth of the market for PLCs.

The PC-based automation market for software is expected to grow at a higher rate during the forecast period. Key market players such as Siemens, General Electric, Rockwell, and Mitsubishi Electric are releasing updated versions of software to offer advanced solutions to end users. Software upgrades are necessary for the proper functioning of PC-based automation systems. This upgraded software comes with advanced features and functionalities, which improve the overall performance of manufacturing processes. These factors are contributing to the growth of the market for software.

Among all process industries, food & beverages industry is expected to hold the largest share of the overall PC-based automation market during the forecast period. 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 manufacturing processes of companies in the food & beverages. To overcome all these obstacles, PC-based automation solutions are adopted to enhance safety and productivity; this helps in reducing installation costs, providing flexibility by connecting with different devices, and improving data flow between devices. Thus, the demand for PC-based automation systems is high in the food & beverages industry.

North America held the largest share of the overall PC-based automation market in 2017. It is an early adopter of advanced manufacturing technologies. Further, favorable government policies and initiatives in countries such as the US and Canada have encouraged the growth of the market in this region. The US government has started �Manufacturing USA� initiatives to bring together industry, academia, and government partners within a growing network of advanced manufacturing institutes to increase manufacturing competitiveness in the US. Further, in Canada, the government has started the �SMART Advanced Technologies for Global Growth� program in partnership with Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) to encourage investments in advanced manufacturing technologies. All these initiatives are boosting the demand for PC-based automation systems in North America. However, the PC-based automation market in APAC is expected to surpass the growth of the market in North America market by 2023. The market in APAC is expected to grow at the highest rate between 2018 and 2023 owing to rapid industrialization in countries such India and China and high adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies in Japan. Further, in APAC, the spending on the manufacturing sector is growing continuously. Government support in countries such as China and India is contributing to the growth of the manufacturing sector in APAC, which is further encouraging the adoption of automation technologies in the region.

However, high investments for the implementation of PC-based automation systems are restraining the growth of the PC-based automation market. Key market players, including ABB (Switzerland), Advantech (Japan), Beckhoff Automation (Germany), Emerson Electric (US), General Electric (US), Honeywell (US), IDEC (japan), Kontron S&T (Germany), Mitsubishi Electric (Japan), OMRON (Japan), Robert Bosch (Germany), Rockwell Automation (US), Schneider Electric (France), Siemens (Germany), and Yokogawa Electric (Japan), have adopted strategies such as product launches and developments, contracts, collaborations, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, and expansions to enhance their geographic presence and expand their businesses.

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