"The EMEA market for automation components with embedded PLC hardware is in
the relatively early stages of development. It is only really now that a
significant number of companies are starting to offer products with embedded
PLC functionality, and that users are becoming aware of their associated
advantages."
The report provides companies with the following information:
In-depth analysis of users' opinions on the EMEA market for automation
components with embedded PLC functionality.
User attitudes to these products as well as current & future requirements
are identified.
Detailed revenue and unit shipment analysis of operator interfaces and
electric drives with embedded PLC functionality.
Market share estimates for the leading suppliers of operator interfaces
and electric drives with embedded PLC functionality.
The report is highly numerical in nature containing in excess of 20 tables
and 40 figures.
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Chapter 1 - Introduction, Scope & Methodology
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Scope & Content
1.2 Research Methodology
1.3 Economic Forecast Assumptions
1.4 Exchange Rates
Chapter 2 - Results from the End-User Survey
2.0 Introduction
2.0.1 Sample Size
2.0.2 Design of the End-User Questionnaire
2.1 Breakdown of Responses by Geographic Region
2.2 Breakdown of Responses by Company Type
2.2 Breakdown of Responses by Industry
2.3 Awareness of Automation Products Being Sold with Embedded PLC
Functionality
2.4 Awareness of Product Types that Incorporate Embedded PLC Functionality
2.5 Awareness of Companies that Currently Offer Embedded PLC Products
2.6 Respondents Current & Planned Purchasing of Automation Components with
Embedded PLC Functionality
2.7 Applications Using Embedded PLCs
2.8 Perceived Good Applications for Embedded PLCs
2.9 Agreement with Statements Regarding Embedded PLC Hardware
2.9.1 Comparative Analysis of Results from European Machine Builders
(OEMs) and Manufacturing Companies (End-Users)
2.10 Advantages of Embedded PLCs
2.11 Disadvantages of Embedded PLCs
2.12 Embedded PLC Communication Protocol Requirements
2.13 Embedded PLC Programming System Requirements
2.14 Embedded PLC Programming Language Requirements
2.15 Importance of Compliance with Programming Standards
2.16 Requirement for Application Programming / Support by the PLC
Manufacturer
2.17 Importance of Embedded PLC Communication Features
2.17.1Comparative Analysis of Results from European Machine Builders
(OEMs) & Manufacturing Companies (End-Users)
2.18 Importance of Embedded PLC Commissioning & Maintenance Features
2.19 Importance of Embedded PLC Programming Features
2.20 Embedded PLC I/O Requirements
2.21 Types of Automation Components with Embedded PLC Functionality
Purchased by Respondents
2.22 Types of Operator Interfaces with Embedded PLC Functionality
Purchases by Respondents
2.23 Acceptable Price Premium for Variable Speed Drives with Embedded PLC
Functionality
2.23.1 Comparative Analysis of Results from European Machine Builders
(OEMs) & Manufacturing Companies (End-Users)
2.24 Other Devices Respondents Would Like to Incorporate Embedded PLC
Functionality
2.25 Respondents Reasons for Not Using Embedded PLCs
2.26 Respondents Likelihood of Using Embedded PLCs
2.27 Factors that Must Change for Respondents to Use Embedded PLCs
2.28 Perceived Advantages of Using Automation Components with Embedded PLCs
Chapter 3 - Market Statistics & Trends
3.0 Introduction
3.1 EMEA Economic Perspective
3.2 Trends Influencing the Market for Automation Components with Embedded
PLC Hardware
3.2.1 Advantages & Disadvantages of Embedding PLC Functionality
3.3 The EMEA Market for Operator Interfaces with Embedded PLC Hardware
3.4 The EMEA Market for Operator Interfaces with Embedded PLC Hardware by
Geographic Region
3.5 Major Industries for Operator Interfaces with Embedded PLCs within EMEA
3.6 The EMEA Market for Operator Interfaces with Embedded PLC Hardware by
Sales Channel
3.7 The EMEA Market for Electric Devices with Embedded PLC Hardware
3.8 The EMEA Market for Electric Drives with Embedded PLC Hardware by
Geographic Region
3.9 Major Industries for Electric Drives with Embedded PLC Hardware within
EMEA
3.10 The EMEA Market for Electric Drives with Embedded PLC Hardware by
Sales Channel
3.11 Market Share Estimates for Suppliers of Automation Components with
Embedded PLC Hardware
3.11.1 Market Share Estimates for Suppliers of Operator interfaces with
Embedded PLC Hardware
3.11.2 Market Share Estimates for Suppliers of Electric Drives with
Embedded PLC Hardware
Appendix 1 - Sample of End-User Questionnaire
Appendix 2 - Open Responses Received from End-User Survey
Appendix 3 - Product Matrix
List of Figures
2.1 Breakdown of Responses by Geographic Region
2.2 Breakdown of Responses by Company Type
2.3 Breakdown of Responses by Industry Sector
2.4 Awareness of Automation Products Being Sold with Embedded PLC
Functionality
2.5 Awareness of Product Types that Incorporate Embedded PLC Functionality
2.6 Awareness of Companies that Currently Offer Embedded PLC Products
2.7 Respondents Current & Planned Purchasing of Automation Components with
Embedded PLC Functionality
2.8 Level of Agreement with Statements Regarding Embedded PLC Hardware
2.9 (i) Embedded PLC Communication Protocol Requirements
2.9 (ii) Embedded PLC Communication Protocol Requirements
2.9 (iii)Embedded PLC Communication Protocol Requirements
2.10 Embedded PLC Programming System Requirements
2.11 (i)Embedded PLC Programming Language Requirements
2.11 (ii)Embedded PLC Programming Language Requirements
2.12 Importance of Compliance with Programming Standards
2.13 Requirements for Application Programming / Support by the PLC
Manufacturer
2.14 Importance of Embedded PLC Communication Features
2.15 Importance of Embedded PLC Commissioning & Maintenance Features
2.16 (i) Importance of Embedded PLC Programming Features
2.16 (ii) Importance of the Following Programming Features with Embedded
PLCs
2.17 Embedded PLC I/O Requirements
2.18 Types of Automation Components with Embedded PLC Functionality
Purchased by Respondents
2.19 Types of Operator Interfaces with Embedded PLC Functionality Purchased
2.20 Acceptable Price Premium for Variable Speed Drives with Embedded PLCs
2.21Other Devices Respondents Would Like to Incorporate Embedded PLC
Functionality
3.1 EMEA Real GDP vs. IP vs. Manufacturing (1998 to 2010); Relative GDP
Contributions to EMEA Economy (2005)
3.2 The Projected Development of the EMEA Market for Operator Interfaces
with Embedded PLC Hardware from 2005 to 2010
3.3 The EMEA Market for Operator Interfaces with Embedded PLC Hardware by
Geographic Region in 2005 & 2010 (Millions of Euros)
3.4 Relative Size of the EMEA Market for Operator Interfaces with Embedded
PLC Hardware by Sales Channel in 2005
3.5 The Projected Development of the EMEA Market for Electric Drives with
Embedded PLC Hardware from 2005 to 2010
3.6 The EMEA Market for Electric Drives with Embedded PLC Hardware by
Geographic Region in 2005 to 2010 (Millions of Euros)
3.7 Relative Size of the EMEA Market for Electric Drives with Embedded PLC
Hardware by Sales Channel in 2005
List of Tables
ES.1 The EMEA Market for Operator Interfaces with Embedded PLC Hardware
from 2005 to 2010
ES.2 The EMEA Market for Electric Drives with Embedded PLC Hardware from
2005 to 2010
ES.3 EMEA Market Share Estimates for Suppliers of Operator Interfaces with
Embedded PLC Hardware in 2005 (By Revenue)
ES.4 EMEA Market Share Estimates for Suppliers of Electric Drives with
Embedded PLC Hardware in 2005 (By Revenue)
1.1.1Exchange Rates Used
3.1 EMEA Gross Domestic Product Forecasts by Country / Region
3.2 EMEA Industrial Production Forecasts by Country / Region
3.3 EMEA Manufacturing Forecasts by Country / Region
3.4 The EMEA Market for Operator Interfaces with Embedded PLC Hardware
from 2005 to 2010
3.5 The EMEA Market for Operator Interfaces with Embedded PLC Hardware by
Geographic Region from 2005to 2010 (Euro Millions)
3.6 The EMEA Market for Operator Interfaces with Embedded PLC Hardware by
Sales Channel in 2005 (Euro Millions)
3.7 The EMEA Market for Electric Drives with Embedded PLC Hardware from
2005 to 2010
3.8 The EMEA Market for Electric Drives with Embedded PLC Hardware by
Geographic Region from 2005 to 2010 (Euro Millions)
3.9 The EMEA Market for Electric Drives with Embedded PLC Hardware by
Sales Channel in 2005 (Euro Millions)
3.10 EMEA Market Share Estimates for Suppliers of Operator Interfaces with
Embedded PLC Hardware in 2005 (by Revenue)
3.11 EMEA Market Share Estimates for Suppliers of Electric Drives with
Embedded PLC Hardware in 2005 (by Revenue)
