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Plunkett's Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry Almanac 2026: Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry Market Research, Statistics, Trends and Leading Companies

Publisher Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Published Sep 16, 2025
Length 685 Pages
SKU # PLK20411809

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PLUNKETT’S MANUFACTURING, AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2026

Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry. Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:
  • Business trends analysis
  • In-depth industry overview
  • Technology trends analysis
  • Forecasts
  • Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
  • In-depth industry statistics and metrics
  • Industry employment numbers
Additional Key Features Include:

Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies
  • U.S. and Global Firms
  • Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
  • Executive Contacts
  • Revenues
  • For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries
  • Statistical Tables
Key Questions Answered Include:
  • How is the industry evolving?
  • How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
  • How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
  • What is the size of the market now and in the future?
  • What are the financial results of the leading companies?
  • What are the names and titles of top executives?
  • What are the top companies and what are their revenues?
This feature-rich report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry.

Plunkett Research Provides Unique Analysis of the Following Major Trends Affecting the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry

1. Major Trends Affecting the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry
2. Introduction to the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry
3. Industrial Robots and Factory Automation Advance Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
4. Humanoid Robots/Service Robots Are Boosting Efficiencies in Warehouses and More
5. Tariffs Impact Manufacturing of All Types/Imports from the EU, China, Mexico and India Affected
6. U.S. Electric Vehicle (EV) Subsidies Expire in 2025/U.S. Auto Manufacturers Change Strategies
7. Global Growth in Manufacturing and Trade Require Investment by Emerging Nations
8. Introduction to the Outsourcing & Offshoring Industry
9. Pros and Cons of Outsourcing & Offshoring
10. Nearshoring and Reshoring Keep Operations Closer to Home
11. U.S. Apparel and Textile Jobs Reshore to Some Extent
12. Vietnam, India and Other Countries Gain Manufacturing Market Share/Tariffs Alter Market Significantly
13. The Vast Majority of Shoes Sold in the U.S. Are Made Elsewhere
14. 3-D Printing and Robotics Revolutionize Manufacture of Shoes and Fabrics
15. Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) Adds Value to Contract Electronics Manufacturing
16. Trends in Manufacturing, such as Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs), Lead to Collaboration and Consulting-Like Services
17. 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing), Rapid Prototyping and Computer Aided Design
18. 3PL Logistics Services and Supply Chain Management Services Evolve and Consolidate
19. Manufacturers Focus on High Performance Plastics and Specialty Chemicals
20. Refineries Along with Chemicals and Plastics Plants Expand in the U.S.
21. Telecom Equipment Makers Face Intense Competition from Manufacturers in China
22. Boeing and Airbus Compete for New Orders
23. U.S. Auto Manufacturers Ford, Stellantis and GM Compete Head-On with Foreign Manufacturers
24. India Has a Significant Automobile Market, with Great Long-Term Potential
25. Mexico Is a Leading Automotive Maker and Exporter
26. Designers and Manufacturers Bypass the Middleman with Direct-to-Consumer Online Business Models
27. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
28. The Internet of Things (IoT) in Factories, Robotics and Equipment
29. Health Care Robotics
30. Robotics in Retailing and Ecommerce Fulfillment

Plunkett Research Provides In-Depth Tables for the Following Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry Statistics

I. Overview of the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry

1. Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Sales & Net Income After-Tax, U.S. Manufacturing Corporations: 2014- 1st Quarter 2025
3. Sales & Operating Profits, U.S. Manufacturing Corporations, by Industry: 1st Quarter 2024- 1st Quarter 2025

II. Output & Employment

1. Value Added to U.S. Economy by Manufacturing Sector, as a Percentage of GDP: 1997-2024
2. Employment in the U.S. Manufacturing Sector, as a Percentage of all Private Industry Employment: 1950 - July 2025
3. Employment in the U.S. Manufacturing Sector, by Industry: 2019 - July 2025
4. Manufacturing Output vs. Employment, U.S.: 1980- June 2025
5. Gross Output in the Wood & Nonmetallic Mineral Products Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2018-2023
6. Gross Output in the Primary Metals & Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2018-2023
7. Gross Output in the Machinery Manufacturing Industry, U.S.: Selected Years, 2018-2023
8. Gross Output in the Computer & Electronic Product Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2018-2023
9. Gross Output in the Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2018-2023
10. Gross Output in the Motor Vehicles & Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2017-2023
11. Gross Output in the Food, Beverage & Tobacco Product Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2018-2023
12. Gross Output in the Textile & Apparel Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2018-2023
13. Gross Output in the Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2018-2023

III. Shipments

1. Annual Value of Manufacturers' Shipments for Industry Groups, U.S.: 2018-2024

IV. Exports

1. Value of Exports of All Manufactured Goods, U.S.: 2018 - 2024
2. Exports of Durable & Nondurable Manufactured Goods, U.S.: 2018 - 2024
3. Value of Exports of U.S. Vehicles: 2019-2024
4. Exports, Imports & Trade Balance of Computers & Electronic Products, U.S.: 2018-2024
5. Exports, Imports & Trade Balance of Chemicals, U.S.: 2018 - 2024
6. Top 50 Destinations of U.S. Textiles & Apparel Exports: 2023-2024
7. Top Ten Suppliers & Destinations of U.S. Computers & Electronic Products: 2018- 2024"

Table of Contents

685 Pages
Introduction
How to Use This Book
Chapter 1: Major Trends Affecting the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry
1) Major Trends Affecting the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry
2) Introduction to the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry
3) Industrial Robots and Factory Automation Advance Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
4) Humanoid Robots/Service Robots Are Boosting Efficiencies in Warehouses and More
5) Tariffs Impact Manufacturing of All Types/Imports from the EU, China, Mexico and India Affected
6) U.S. Electric Vehicle (EV) Subsidies Expire in 2025/U.S. Auto Manufacturers Change Strategies
7) Global Growth in Manufacturing and Trade Require Investment by Emerging Nations
8) Introduction to the Outsourcing & Offshoring Industry
9) Pros and Cons of Outsourcing & Offshoring
10) Nearshoring and Reshoring Keep Operations Closer to Home
11) U.S. Apparel and Textile Jobs Reshore to Some Extent
12) Vietnam, India and Other Countries Gain Manufacturing Market Share/Tariffs Alter Market Significantly
13) The Vast Majority of Shoes Sold in the U.S. Are Made Elsewhere
14) 3-D Printing and Robotics Revolutionize Manufacture of Shoes and Fabrics
15) Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) Adds Value to Contract Electronics Manufacturing
16) Trends in Manufacturing, such as Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs), Lead to Collaboration and Consulting-Like Services
17) 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing), Rapid Prototyping and Computer Aided Design
18) 3PL Logistics Services and Supply Chain Management Services Evolve and Consolidate
19) Manufacturers Focus on High Performance Plastics and Specialty Chemicals
20) Refineries Along with Chemicals and Plastics Plants Expand in the U.S.
21) Telecom Equipment Makers Face Intense Competition from Manufacturers in China
22) Boeing and Airbus Compete for New Orders
23) U.S. Auto Manufacturers Ford, Stellantis and GM Compete Head-On with Foreign Manufacturers
24) India Has a Significant Automobile Market, with Great Long-Term Potential
25) Mexico Is a Leading Automotive Maker and Exporter
26) Designers and Manufacturers Bypass the Middleman with Direct-to-Consumer Online Business Models
27) Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
28) The Internet of Things (IoT) in Factories, Robotics and Equipment
29) Health Care Robotics
30) Robotics in Retailing and Ecommerce Fulfillment
Chapter 2: Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry Statistics
I. Overview of the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry
Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
Sales & Net Income After-Tax, U.S. Manufacturing Corporations: 2014- 1st Quarter 2025
Sales & Operating Profits, U.S. Manufacturing Corporations, by Industry: 1st Quarter 2024- 1st Quarter 2025
II. Output & Employment
Value Added to U.S. Economy by Manufacturing Sector, as a Percentage of GDP: 1997-2024
Employment in the U.S. Manufacturing Sector, as a Percentage of all Private Industry Employment: 1950 - July 2025
Employment in the U.S. Manufacturing Sector, by Industry: 2019 - July 2025
Manufacturing Output vs. Employment, U.S.: 1980- June 2025
Gross Output in the Wood & Nonmetallic Mineral Products Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2018-2023
Gross Output in the Primary Metals & Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2018-2023
Gross Output in the Machinery Manufacturing Industry, U.S.: Selected Years, 2018-2023
Gross Output in the Computer & Electronic Product Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2018-2023
Gross Output in the Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2018-2023
Gross Output in the Motor Vehicles & Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2017-2023
Gross Output in the Food, Beverage & Tobacco Product Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2018-2023
Gross Output in the Textile & Apparel Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2018-2023
Gross Output in the Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2018-2023
III. Shipments
Annual Value of Manufacturers' Shipments for Industry Groups, U.S.: 2018-2024
IV. Exports
Value of Exports of All Manufactured Goods, U.S.: 2018 - 2024
Exports of Durable & Nondurable Manufactured Goods, U.S.: 2018 - 2024
Value of Exports of U.S. Vehicles: 2019-2024
Exports, Imports & Trade Balance of Computers & Electronic Products, U.S.: 2018-2024
Exports, Imports & Trade Balance of Chemicals, U.S.: 2018 - 2024
Top 50 Destinations of U.S. Textiles & Apparel Exports: 2023-2024
Top Ten Suppliers & Destinations of U.S. Computers & Electronic Products: 2018- 2024
Chapter 3: Important Manufacturing & Robotics Industry Contacts
(Addresses, Phone Numbers and Internet Sites)
Chapter 4: THE MANUFACTURING 500:
Who They Are and How They Were Chosen
Index of Companies Within Industry Groups
Alphabetical Index
Index of Headquarters Location by U.S. State
Index of Non-U.S. Headquarters Location by Country
Individual Data Profiles on Each of THE MANUFACTURING 500
Additional Indexes
Index of Hot Spots for Advancement for Women/Minorities
Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations
A Short Manufacturing & Robotics Industry Glossary

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