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
• For a full, detailed list, view our report
Market challenge
• Lack of product differentiation
• For a full, detailed list, view our report
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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List Of Exhibits
Exhibit 1: PLC market in US by end-user segmentation
Exhibit 2: Market research methodology
Exhibit 3: Basic structure of PLC
Exhibit 4: Hardware of PLC
Exhibit 5: Comparison of PLC with other control systems
Exhibit 6: Product segmentation
Exhibit 7: PLC market in US 2014-2019 ($ million)
Exhibit 8: PLC market in US by end-users 2014 and 2019
Exhibit 9: PLC market in US in automotive industry 2014-2019 ($ million)
Exhibit 10: PLC market in US in pulp and paper industry 2014-2019 ($ million)
Exhibit 11: PLC market in US in power industry 2014-2019 ($ million)
Exhibit 12: PLC market in US in F&B industry 2014-2019 ($ million)
Exhibit 13: PLC market in US in oil and gas industry 2014-2019 ($ million)
Exhibit 14: PLC market in US by end-users 2014-2019
Exhibit 15: Automotive industry
Exhibit 16: Pulp and paper industry
Exhibit 17: Power industry
Exhibit 18: F&B industry
Exhibit 19: Oil and gas industry
Exhibit 20: PLC market in US: drivers
Exhibit 21: PLC market in US: challenges
Exhibit 22: PLC market in US: trends
Exhibit 23: ABB: business segmentation by revenue 2013
Exhibit 24: ABB: business segmentation by revenue 2011-2013 ($ billion)
Exhibit 25: ABB: geographical segmentation by revenue 2013
Exhibit 26: GE: business segmentation by revenue 2013
Exhibit 27: GE: business segmentation by revenue 2012 and 2013 ($ billion)
Exhibit 28: GE: geographical segmentation by revenue 2013
Exhibit 29: Mitsubishi Electric: business segmentation by revenue 2013
Exhibit 30: Mitsubishi Electric: business segmentation by revenue 2012 and 2013 (US$ billion)
Exhibit 31: Mitsubishi Electric: geographical segmentation by revenue 2013
Exhibit 32: Rockwell Automation: business segmentation by revenue 2013
Exhibit 33: Rockwell Automation: business segmentation by revenue 2012 and 2013 ($ million)
Exhibit 34: Rockwell Automation: geographical segmentation by revenue 2013
Exhibit 35: Schneider Electric: business segmentation by revenue 2013
Exhibit 36: Schneider Electric : business segmentation by revenue 2012 and 2013 ($ million)
Exhibit 37: Schneider Electric: geographical segmentation by revenue 2013
Exhibit 38: Siemens: business segmentation 2013
Exhibit 39: Siemens: revenue by business segmentation 2013
Exhibit 40: Siemens: revenue by business segmentation 2012 and 2013 ($ billion)
Exhibit 41: Siemens: revenue by geographical segmentation 2013
