Industrial Wireless Systems for Monitoring and Control

Table of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Scope and Methodology

• Scope of the Research Service
• Research Methodology

Key Findings

• Technology Snapshot
• Key Findings and Innovations

2. INDUSTRIAL WIRELESS--ASSESSMENT OF TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS

Technology Primer and Wireless Standards

• Wireless Mesh Sensor Networks
• Radio Frequency Identification and Real-Time Location Systems
• Zigbee (IEEE 802.15.14) and Bluetooth (IEEE 802.15.1)
• The WLAN Standard IEEE 802.11 (WiFi)

Application Analysis for Industrial Wireless Systems

• Industrial Wireless Sensor Mesh Networks
• Wireless Networks for Automatic Meter Reading
• Active RFID and Real Time Location Systems (RTLS)
• Machine to Machine (M2M) Technology

Technology Trends for Industrial Wireless Systems

• Developments in Bluetooth and Zigbee Wireless Systems
• High-Data Rate Wireless Networking Systems
• Wireless Fieldbus Networks
• RFID for Industrial Automation and Manufacturing
• Energy Harvesting Technologies for Sensor Networks

Industrial Wireless Standardization Initiatives and Developments

• Sensor Networks for Wireless HART
• Wireless Systems using Ultrawideband Technology
• Developments in Zigbee and Bluetooth Standards
• ISA-SP100 Standard Initiative

3. TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS

Analysis of Technology Drivers

• Maintenance Management and Plant Reliability Requirements
• Tracking and Safety of Plant Personnel
• Cost Reduction and Performance in Harsh Environments
• Wireless Mesh Network Performance Requirements
• Enhanced Collection of Environmental Data

Analysis of Technology Challenges

• Reliability of Wireless Systems for Mission Critical Applications
• Wireless Standardization Issues

4. INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENTS IN INDUSTRIAL WIRELESS SYSTEMS

Developments and Product Innovations by Manufacturers

• Management of Industrial Lighting Using Zigbee
• WiFi For Industrial Wireless Sensor Networks
• Innovative Dynamic Tracking of Varying Box Contents
• Wireless HART Device Based on New Specification
• Solar Energy for Wireless Sensors

Research & Development

• Wireless Technology Extends for Safety of Miners
• Battery Life Extension Technique for Sensor Networks
• Wireless Intelligent Maintenance Systems
• Monitoring of Rotating Equipment with MEMS Sensors

5. INDUSTRIAL WIRELESS SYSTEMS--TECHNOLOGY FORESIGHT

Assessment of Industrial Wireless Systems

• Analyst Insights
• Industry and Academic Research Trends

Technology and Applications Foresight

• Technology Roadmap
• Evolution of Applications

6. KEY PATENTS AND KEY INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS

Selected Patents

• Patents from North America
• Patents from Other Regions

Key Industry Participants

• Corporate Sector
• Academic Research

7. DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

Database Tables

• Total Number of Manufacturing Establishments--World (2002 to 2012)
• Total Number of Enterprises--World (2002 to 2012)
• PCB Sales--World (2002 to 2012)
• Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment Market--World (2002 to 2012)
• Military R&D Expenditure--World (2002-2012)