{"id":129631,"date":"2025-03-27T07:05:06","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T12:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.controleng.com\/?p=129631"},"modified":"2025-04-24T10:56:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T15:56:15","slug":"think-again-about-the-state-of-industrial-automation-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.controleng.com\/think-again-about-the-state-of-industrial-automation-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Think again about the state of industrial automation in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">State of Industrial Automation 2025 report insights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand that the \u2018State of Industrial Automation,\u201d spring 2025, report provides a fresh look at industrial automation industry trends and outlook. Link to the full report.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn about industrial automation technologies investments, motivations and barriers to industrial automation investments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore how industrial automation helps shifting workforce demographics and the research methods and demographics for State of Industrial Automation report.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The State of Industrial Automation report, spring 2025, analyzes how this dynamic sector is reshaping industries worldwide. This report offers <em>Control Engineering<\/em> survey results and data analysis, with actionable insights for manufacturers, technology vendors and policymakers striving to thrive in an era of rapid technological change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The automation industry continues to be defined by innovation and pragmatism. Below, see research methods, demographics for State of Industrial Automation report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"246\" src=\"https:\/\/www.controleng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CTL2504_WEB_ThinkAgain_RES-StateOfIndustrialAutomation-Investments-1024x246.jpg\" alt=\"More automation information, analysis and graphics are available in the full report at https:\/\/www.controleng.com\/research. Courtesy: Control Engineering, State of Industrial Automation 2025 report\" class=\"wp-image-129632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.controleng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CTL2504_WEB_ThinkAgain_RES-StateOfIndustrialAutomation-Investments-1024x246.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.controleng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CTL2504_WEB_ThinkAgain_RES-StateOfIndustrialAutomation-Investments-300x72.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.controleng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CTL2504_WEB_ThinkAgain_RES-StateOfIndustrialAutomation-Investments-768x185.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.controleng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CTL2504_WEB_ThinkAgain_RES-StateOfIndustrialAutomation-Investments.jpg 1114w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">More automation information, analysis and graphics are available in the full report at https:\/\/www.controleng.com\/research. Courtesy: Control Engineering, State of Industrial Automation 2025 report<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Automation technologies investments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Investments in foundational technologies like sensors and control systems dominate priorities with 52% of survey respondents investing in each as organizations seek operational reliability and real-time data insights. Fewer than 35% of those surveyed are investing in motion control systems, robotics, edge computing, embedded components or mobile devices, at present, perhaps reflecting concerns over return on investment (ROI) and system integration challenges. Vendors can address these hesitations by demonstrating cost-effectiveness and seamless interoperability with existing systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than half of respondents (60%) choose moderate, steady adoption of \u201cnew automation technologies\u201d with an ROI focus. The 28% characterizing themselves as conservative automation adopters (risk averse, minimal adoption) may see budget constraints and perceived complexity as barriers (see barriers, below). However, the 12% of survey respondents who identify as aggressive early adopters of leading-edge automation demonstrate willingness to accept some risk to achieve competitive advantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.controleng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/stateofindustrialautomationinfographic-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Courtesy: Control Engineering\" class=\"wp-image-129633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.controleng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/stateofindustrialautomationinfographic-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.controleng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/stateofindustrialautomationinfographic-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.controleng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/stateofindustrialautomationinfographic-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.controleng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/stateofindustrialautomationinfographic-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.controleng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/stateofindustrialautomationinfographic.jpg 1728w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Courtesy: Control Engineering<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why invest in automation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The key drivers (respondents could select up to three) behind automation investments highlight operational efficiency and cost reduction (69%), alongside priorities like product quality and consistency improvements (45%) and safety enhancements (37%). Standards for digitalization, efficiency, interoperability and regulatory compliance (17%) are motivators, along with environmental sustainability (12%) and supply chain resilience (4%), indicating positive business benefits of global climate commitments and the need for robust, responsive operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overcoming barriers to automation investments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>However, barriers, such as high implementation costs (55%), legacy system integration (44%) and workforce skill gaps (35%), remain significant. Addressing these challenges will require innovative pricing models, robust support structures and training programs to prepare the workforce for advanced systems. With a large lead (about 25 percentage points), the most significant technologies with the most significant impact on workforce productivity and emerging technologies seen most critical to future success are advanced process control and control system optimization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adoption of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven predictive models, autonomous robotics and edge computing is transforming manufacturing operations, available to improve real-time decision-making, autonomous workflows and increased levels of operational visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, these innovations remain underused, reflecting opportunities for vendors to drive awareness and adoption through targeted education and pilot programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Automation helps shifting workforce demographics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The workforce is undergoing profound shifts, with 44% of respondents highlighting the creation of high-skill roles and 35% emphasizing the need for remote monitoring capabilities. As automation reduces low-skill labor demand, industries must address the growing skills gap through upskilling and cross-functional training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The industrial automation sector stands at a pivotal juncture. To capitalize on opportunities, industry leaders must embrace strategies that drive adoption, tackle workforce challenges and align with sustainability goals. For manufacturers, staying ahead means turning barriers into steppingstones and leveraging innovation to achieve operational resilience, quality and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research methods, demographics for State of Industrial Automation report<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the January email survey of <em>Control Engineering <\/em>subscribers, 122 responses were received, including 104 complete responses for a margin of error of plus or minus 8.9%. Respondents include 45% end-user engineers or system integrators, and more than three-quarters were from locations with fewer than 250 people. Chat GPT assisted in shaping this report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark T. Hoske is editor-in-chief, <em>Control Engineering, <\/em>WTWH Media<em>,<\/em> mhoske@wtwhmedia.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ONLINE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more from the <em>Control Engineering<\/em> \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.controleng.com\/research\">The State of Industrial Automation<\/a>\u201d 2025 report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-control-engineering wp-block-embed-control-engineering\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"a5uRuEAEi4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.controleng.com\/research-hot-topics-in-control-engineering-for-2024\/\">Research: Hot topics in Control Engineering for 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Research: Hot topics in Control Engineering for 2024&#8221; &#8212; Control Engineering\" src=\"https:\/\/www.controleng.com\/research-hot-topics-in-control-engineering-for-2024\/embed\/#?secret=SKvTex4xhF#?secret=a5uRuEAEi4\" data-secret=\"a5uRuEAEi4\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>State of Industrial Automation 2025 report insights The State of Industrial Automation report, spring 2025, analyzes how this dynamic sector is reshaping industries worldwide. This report offers Control Engineering survey results and data analysis, with actionable insights for manufacturers, technology vendors and policymakers striving to thrive in an era of rapid technological change. 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