Market Trends of Germany FA and ICS
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Germany Factory Automation & Industrial Controls Market according to our research experts:
Electric Motors Segment is Observing Significant Increase
- Rising industrialization and the growing proliferation of automation across various industries are propelling the demand for electric motors in the North American region. Therefore, large and energy-efficient motors are required to minimize the additional cost of production.
- The number of motors in process plants is increasing owing to the wide adoption in critical industrial operations. The management and monitoring of such assets are essential to preventing core process errors such as the proper mixing of ingredients.
- The integration of motor control, automation, and energy management help reduce costs while increasing production. Furthermore, intelligent motor control provides energy consumption data for each motor, and data from the devices can be captured by energy monitoring systems offered by companies such as Schneider Electric.
- Recently, in May 2021, Schneider Electric and Allied Electronics & Automation collaborated to create a limited-feature set of high-quality motor control and protection devices at a price point that is appropriate for smaller panel builders, OEMs, systems integrators, industrial contractors, and others.
- Based on Schneider's full-featured TeSys line, the TeSys product line provides an easy, simple solution with short-circuit ratings up to 35kA at 480V. It is conveniently accessible through Allied's e-commerce site. In the country, such distributor and vendor alliances generate market growth potential. During the projection period, such factors will contribute to the expansion of electric motors in the region.
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Automotive and Transportation is Observing a Significant Increase
- The growing adoption of automation in manufacturing processes and digitization and AI involvement are primary factors driving industrial robots' demand in the automotive sector of the country.
- For instance, large industrial robots with a higher payload and extended arms capabilities handle spot welding on heavy body panels. Smaller robots weld lighter parts such as mounts and brackets. Robotic tungsten inert gas and metal inert gas welders can position the torch in exactly the same orientation for every cycle. Also, preserving high welding standards in every fabrication is now doable and feasible due to the repeatable arc and speed gap.
- BMW's smart factory in Regensburg, Germany, announced that technology-enabled the reduction of its quality issues by 5% in 2020. It was also able to cut the time needed to deploy new applications by 80%. Automotive and aerospace manufacturers in Germany are seeking support from engineering services providers as they adopt emerging technologies like 5G, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things to improve both products and processes.
- Germany was a at the forefront in the shift to zero-emission automobiles and EV manufacturing plants. Henkel established a unique cloud-based system that connected more than 30 facilities and 10 distribution hubs as one of several manufacturers at the forefront of the transformation. Another industry player, Allis-Gleaner Corp. (AGCO), used similar technology to combine digital solutions with intelligent line design, producing nine different tractor series on a single assembly line.
- Germany is one of the world's largest vehicle manufacturers, with Audi, BMW, Porsche, Volkswagen, and Mercedes-Benz. It is also a major manufacturer of electric and self-driving vehicles. According to figures from European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), in the second quarter of 2020, electrically-chargeable vehicle market share increased to 7.2% of total European car sales, compared to 2.4% share during the same period in 2019.
