The World Market for Embedded PLCs - 2009 Edition

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Chapter 1 - Introduction, Scope and Methodology

• 1.0 Introduction
• 1.1 Scope
• 1.2 Methodology

Chapter 2 - Results from the Survey of Users

• 2.0 Introduction
• 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 With Embedded PLC Functionality
• 2.5 Awareness of Products that Include Embedded PLC Functions
• 2.6 Awareness of Companies that Offer Embedded PLC Products
• 2.7 Other Products Incorporating Embedded PLC Functionality
• 2.8 Current & Future Use of Embedded PLC Functionality
• 2.9 Applications Using Embedded PLCs
• 2.10 Perceived "Good Applications" for Embedded PLCs
• 2.11 Agreement with Statements Regarding Embedded PLCs
• 2.12 Advantages of Embedded PLCs
• 2.13 Disadvantages of Embedded PLCs
• 2.14 Embedded PLC Programming Environment Requirements
• 2.15 Embedded PLC Programming Language Preference
• 2.16 Importance of Compliance with Programming Standards
• 2.17 Importance of Embedded PLC Software Features
• 2.18 Importance of Other Integrated Embedded PLC Features
• 2.19 Embedded PLC I/O Requirements
• 2.20 Embedded PLC Communication Protocol Requirements
• 2.21 Features of Operator Terminals with Embedded PLCs
• 2.22 Environment of Operator Terminals with Embedded PLCs
• 2.23 Connection Types for Operator Terminals with Embedded PLCs
• 2.24 Axes Controlled By Operator Terminals with Embedded PLCs
• 2.25 Compatibility of Operator Terminals with Other Products
• 2.26 Onboard Intelligence Needs for Drives with Embedded PLCs
• 2.27 Connection Types for Drives with Embedded PLCs
• 2.28 Axes Controlled By Drives with Embedded PLCs
• 2.29 Compatibility of Drives with Other Products
• 2.30 Any Concerns Over Using Embedded PLC-Based Solutions?
• 2.31 Reasons for Not Using Embedded PLC Components
• 2.32 Changes Needed for Respondents to Use Embedded PLCs
• 2.33 Perceived Advantages of Using Embedded PLCs
• 2.34 Perceived Disadvantages of Using Embedded PLCs

Chapter 3 - The World Market for Operator Terminals with Embedded PLCs

• 3.0 Introduction
• 3.1 World Market for Operator Terminals with Embedded PLCs
• 3.1.1 Factors Affecting Operator Terminals with Embedded PLCs
• 3.2 EMEA Market for Operator Terminals with Embedded PLCs
• 3.3 Americas Market for Operator Terminals with Embedded PLCs
• 3.4 Asia Pacific Market for Operator Terminals with Embedded PLCs
• 3.5 Operator Terminals with Embedded PLCs by Industry Sector
• 3.6 Operator Terminals with Embedded PLCs by Sales Channel
• 3.7 Market Share Estimates

Chapter 4 - The World Market for Electric Drives with Embedded PLCs

• 4.0 Introduction
• 4.1 World Market for Electric Drives with Embedded PLCs
• 4.1.1 Factors Affecting Electric Drives with Embedded PLCs
• 4.2 EMEA Market for Electric Drives with Embedded PLCs
• 4.3 Americas Market for Electric Drives with Embedded PLCs
• 4.4 Asia Pacific Market for Electric Drives with Embedded PLCs
• 4.5 Electric Drives with Embedded PLCs by Industry Sector
• 4.6 Electric Drives with Embedded PLCs by Sales Channel
• 4.7 Market Share Estimates

Appendix 1 - Index of Manufacturers' Embedded PLC Product Families

Appendix 2 - Economic Assumptions

Appendix 3 - End-User Survey Questionnaire Sample

Appendix 4 - End-User Survey Open Responses

Appendix 5 - General Trends Impacting Embedded PLCs

Appendix 6 - List of Tables & Figures