Top Technologies in Advanced Manufacturing and Automation, 2017

Top Technologies in Advanced Manufacturing and
Automation, 2017
Metal 3D Printing and Robotics Drive Opportunities in

Multiple Industries
TechVision Group at Frost & Sullivan
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April 2017
"Supporting our clients on their journey to visionary innovation and transformational growth"
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Contents
Section Slide Number

1.0 Executive Summary 6
1.1 Research Scope 7
1.2 Top 50 Technologies – Selection Methodology 8
1.3 Trends in the Manufacturing Industry 9
1.4 Key Findings 10
2.0 Technology Deep Dive--Robotic Exoskeletons 12
2.1 R&D Efforts are Geared toward Integrating Artificial and Human Intelligence with Exoskeletons 13
2.2 Improvements in Functionality, Physical Strength, and Integration Drive Innovations 14
2.3 Military, Healthcare, and Manufacturing are Key Attractive Markets 15
2.4 Key Innovators 16
3.0 Metal 3D Printing 17
3.1 Developments in Inks, Materials, and Equipment Can Propel Adoption 18
3.2 China Leads in Patent Publications Followed by the US 19
3.3 Increased Growth with Developments in Aerospace and Healthcare Markets 20
3.4 Key Innovators 21
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4.0 Computer Integrated Manufacturing 22
4.1 North America Continues to Lead the CIM Market, Followed by European Region with the Potential to Gain
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Market Share
4.2 US Emerges as a Hotspot for CIM and Majority of the Funding is Focused Toward Developing User-friendly
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Software Platforms
4.3 Automotive, Aerospace, and Industrial are High Impact Sectors 25
4.4 Companies to Watch 26
5.0 Nano 3D Printing 27
5.1 Nano 3D Printing Enables Miniaturization and Reduces Scrap Rate 28
5.2 High Funding Observed in Europe with Nanomaterials and Nanostructures as Key Focus Areas 29
5.3 Consumer Electronics is a Major Market Driving Growth 30
6.0 Collaborative Industrial Robots 32
6.1 Safety, Collaboration, and Economical Factors Drive the Developments in Cobots 33
6.2 North America Leads the Patent Filing Trend 34
6.3 Healthcare and Aerospace Will Become Promising Markets in the Future 35
6.4 Companies to Action 36
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7.0 Friction Stir Welding 37
7.1 Improved Functionalities and Eco-friendly attribute Driving Growth Opportunities 38
7.2 High Investments are attributed to Welding Institutes 39
7.3 Automotive, Aerospace, Railways, and Ship Building are Key Trending Markets 40
7.4 Companies to Watch in the FSW Space 41
8.0 Magnetic Levitation 42
8.1 Reduced Carbon Footprint, Enhanced Efficiency, and Improved Reliability are key attractive aspects 43
8.2 Government Funding in APAC Region is Very High 44
8.3 Transportation is the Main Market for Maglev 45
8.4 Companies to Action 46
9.0 Multi Material 3D Printing 47
9.1 Multi-material 3D Printing Reduces Operational Costs 48
9.2 Increased Funding Observed from the Public Sector and Government 49
9.3 High Impact on Industrial and Electronics Sectors 50
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10.0 Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing 52
10.1 Low Manufacturing Cost and Continuous Mass Production of Flexible Devices Drive Market Growth 53
10.2 North America Leads in IP Trends and Funding Support from Government Encourages Technology
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Development
10.3 Need for Rapid Production Drives Adoption in the Consumer Electronics, Automotive, and Energy Sectors 55
10.4 Research University and Companies to Watch 56
11.0 Agile Robots 57
11.1 Improved Efficiency and Reduced Downtime Favoring Advancement 58
11.2 US Leads the World in Advancements of Agile Robots 59
11.3 Military and Defense and Homeland Security are High Impact Sectors 60
11.4 Research Institutes across the Globe Exploring the Potential of Agile Robots 61
12.0 The Frost & Sullivan Story 62
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1.0 Executive Summary
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1.1 Research Scope
• The technology and innovation research report covers the top 10 Advanced Manufacturing
and Automation technologies that will have highest impact in the near-to medium-term.
• Key technologies in the Advanced Manufacturing and Automation cluster were evaluated to
arrive at the top 10 technologies for 2017.
• The technologies were selected after critical evaluation of an exhaustive list of technologies
using TechVision's proprietary selection methodology.
• The research service assesses technologies from various aspects such as nature of disruption,
key technology drivers, market potential, patents, funding, applications and megatrends
impacted.
• The top 10 technologies covered in this research service are Robotic Exoskeletons, Metal 3D
printing, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Nano 3D printing, Collaborative Industrial
Robots, Friction Stir Welding/Solid State Joining, Magnetic Levitation (Maglev), Composite 3D
printing, Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing and Agile Robots.
Source: Frost & Sullivan
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1.2 Top 50 Technologies – Selection Methodology
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4

Scan Technology Pool Formulate Sub-Constructs Evaluate Constructs Select Technologies
IP Activity Innovation
Index Score
Funding
Intensity of Impact
GLOBAL Market Potential
TRACKING
Megatrend Impact
100’S OF
TECHNOLOGIES Regional Adoption Potential
Top 50
Year of Impact
Sectors of Economic Impact Technologies
ACROSS 9
TECHNOLOGY
CLUSTERS
Technology Disruptiveness Index of Disruption
Technology Cluster Index of Cluster

Evolution Evolution
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1.3 Trends in the Manufacturing Industry
Sustainable Manufacturing Data and Cyber Security

Manufacturers across the globe are resorting to replace Traditional manufacturers have not been worried
fossil-fuel based manufacturing techniques. Although the about cyber problems as their data was handled
cost associated with sustainable manufacturing can be
high, manufacturers are actively scouting for sustainable 6 manually. With the disruption of Industry 4.0 and
IIoT, manufacturers are investing on cyber security
and renewable sources of energy for manufacturing.
Sustainable
1 platforms as their devices and machines are
connected and data breach could lead to malicious
activities which would impact the business.
Reliance on predictive analytics Manufacturing
Data and
Industrial automation has Cyber Adoption of 3D Printing
encouraged the reliance on data for
decision making. Predictive analytics security Although 3D printing has been in the
limelight of the manufacturing industry
in particular will continue to have a
Reliance on for the last few years, it still continues to
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high impact in the manufacturing
industry as it aids in providing predictive Trends in the have a high impact in the industry. New
materials and new methods of additive
valuable information and status of analytics
the manufacturing process. This
Manufacturing Adoption manufacturing are still encouraging
advancement. Facilities are realizing the
Industry of
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leads to increasing efficiency and
true potential of the technology and are
reducing downtime. 3D investing on it to manufacture critical
Printing components.
Advanced
Advanced Material Developments
Material Inclusion of
Newer materials with superior properties have
development Inclusion of collaborative robots
always played a key role in the manufacturing collaborative Robotics has witness multiple advancements in the
industry. Materials enables the manufacturers to robots previous year. Although various forms of robots
invest in solutions which could offer unique
functionalities. New forms of materials are 4 have an impact in the manufacturing sector,
collaborative robots are expected to have the
encouraging development of new manufacturing
processes. Light weight materials are finding 3 highest impact. Various manufacturers are investing
on the technology to create an automated and safe
increased adoption which aids in the reduction
human-machine interaction facility.
of weight and thereby improving performance.
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1.4 Key Findings
Computer Integrated manufacturing (CIM) Robotic exoskeleton is a wearable robotic

offers the end-users with the capability to device which has the potential to be
visualize consequences and benefits of various leveraged in healthcare, military, industrial
machines, labor alignments, improve machine sectors. Development in advanced sensor
productivity and increase worker safety. technologies electromyography and
Advancement in CIM accounts to development electroencephalogram are bolstering
in flexible manufacturing system, automated Nano 3D advancement in this space. The US leads Metal 3D
Collaborative
storage and retrieval system and robotics. CIM Printing the world in the number of patents Printing
Industrial
Robots is expected to have a high impact in industries published in the robotic exoskeleton
such as manufacturing, automotive and space. Various companies and research
aerospace sectors. US leads the world in the institutes are working on the development
development of CIM technology development of a more robust, user-friendly, light
due to the presence of various industrial and weight robotic exoskeleton which would
automotive hubs in this region. be suitable for multiple applications.
Nano 3D printing is a form of Nano

Collaborative robots work alongside 3D printing materials, metal inks,
manufacturing technique which offers
humans and their ability to ensure printing techniques, and equipment
the ability to produce Nano scale parts.
worker safety and integrate with design have encouraged the
The technology is expected to find
existing environment are enabling them development of metal 3D printing.
immense opportunities within the
to gain industry attraction. China leads the world in patent
healthcare, and aerospace industries. The
Automotive, aerospace, logistics and publication followed by the US.
distinct capability of the technology to
warehousing, healthcare, and Computer Further advancements which can
reduce scrap rates and manufacture
consumer electronics are some of the Integrated Robotic enhance the capability of metal 3D
miniaturized products, are encouraging Exoskeletons
key attractive markets. R&D efforts on Manufacturing printers to print high strength light
R&D in this space. Immense amount of
improving the level of interactivity and weight prototypes and parts at a
funding have been received from the
the customization feature will enhance minimized costs would encourage
government agencies across the globe to
the adoption of collaborative robots in development and adoption of the
develop advanced Nano-material and
the medium term. technology within aerospace, and
Nano-inks which in turn would
automotive sectors.
encourage advancement in Nano 3D
printing. .
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1.4 Key Findings (continued)
Roll-to-Roll process is a manufacturing The growing interest towards 3D

process that aid in producing rolls of printing technologies has lead to the
finished materials at high production development of multi material 3D
rates and in mass quantities. printing technique. Multi material 3D
The R2R processing supports in printing enables production of objects
Friction
developing flexible and large-area made from various materials (can be Magnetic
Stir
Agile Robots electronics devices, flexible batteries, metals or non-metals). Levitation
Welding
flexible photovoltaic panels, sheet and Technology developments have been
metal foil manufacturing supported by public and government
Consumer Electronics, automotive, agencies.
healthcare and energy are high impact Electronics, automotive, healthcare and
sectors. manufacturing are key trending markets.
Agile robots are smart robots which Friction stir welding is a form of solid Magnetic Levitation is a technology
offer enhanced agility, increased state joining that is used to join which uses magnetic field for
efficiency and reduced downtime in difficult to weld material such as levitation of vehicles.
applications they are employed. Aluminum. APAC region have been found to be
Government agencies are encouraging The technology is witnessing an the leading adopters of magnetic
the development of agile robots due to increased growth and finds application levitation technology.
its capability in military and defense. in aerospace, automotive, railway, and Majority of the funding and research
With respect to R&D initiatives, US Roll-to-Roll Multi Material towards this technology is
shipbuilding.
Manufacturing 3D printing
leads the world in the number of patents The unique capability of the technique supported by government agencies.
published in this space. to produce high quality products with Transportation industry that
The key sectors of impact include minimal distortion, encourages includes railway, automotive,
military and defense, homeland security, government agencies and welding aerospace, are some of the sectors
industrial automation, IIoT and space institutes to advance research that are highly impacted by this
exploration. activities. technology.
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2.0 Technology Deep Dive
Robotic Exoskeletons
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2.1 R&D Efforts are Geared toward Integrating Artificial and Human
Intelligence with Exoskeletons
Robotic Exoskeleton Market, Revenue

Forecast, Global,
2016 and 2021
Revenue in USD Millions
1200
Robotic exoskeletons are wearable robots that function as alternatives for human
1000
CAGR = 49.8% limbs and enhance the user’s functionality. They are bionic mechanical suits that
800 work in conjunction with the wearer‘s movements. According to a Frost & Sullivan
600 analysis, the robotic exoskeleton market is expected to grow at a compound annual
1100 growth rate (CAGR) of 49.8% to reach $1100 million by 2021. The increasing growth
400 in the market will be due to technology competencies such as the ability to enhance
200 the physical conditions of the user and features such as light weight and portability.
146.09
0 There will be a significant increase in market potential in future years, with various
2016 2021 applications in the healthcare, industrial, military, and defense sectors.
Years
Advanced Capabilities to High Investment Cost and Innovation Type

Improve Day-to-day Functioning Increased R&D Efforts
~ Incremental
o The high investment costs and need for
o The ability of the wearable device
enhanced research and development (R&D)
Rehabilitation: Robotic exoskeletons aid patients
to provide users with enhanced facing physical challenges in walking.
features including the ability to lift activities can be a potential technology adoption
barrier.
heavy objects in a quicker manner Lightweight: Easy-to-wear and lightweight
will result in improved overall o The technologies used in robotic exoskeletons
materials are used for production of robotic wearable
productivity compared to a worker are emerging and investment is needed to devices. They possess high strength and a robust design.
performing similar functions. integrate the technologies into a unified system.
o Lack of awareness and high costs can hinder Easily powered: The robotic device is powered
o Improved physical strength adoption and acceptance. using hydraulic, electrical motors, and pneumatics. This
o Increased efficiency and o There is a high threat of misuse of technology by saves energy and eliminates the need for external power
performance antisocial elements. sources, such as batteries and chargers.
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2.2 Improvements in Functionality, Physical Strength, and Integration
Drive Innovations
Top Patent Jurisdictions

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o Patents have been registered covering working
42
mechanisms, technology convergence, and control 12
systems related to robotic exoskeletons. Interestingly, 82
patents have been filed by a larger number of universities
and start ups. 1
2 2
20
o The majority of patent publications were related to the 17
development of lightweight components, sensor Patent Applications 1

technologies, and new user-friendly exoskeleton designs.
Granted Patents
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o Increasing interest from the healthcare and military
sectors is a driving factor for the growth of the robotic Top Patent Owners: Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC, Microsoft
exoskeleton market. Corporation, Harris Corporation, Rex Bionics Limited, and Ekso Bionics Inc.,
Harvard University, University of Maryland, and University of Texas.
Funding Trends • In 2016, Sarcos built a body exoskeleton that has the capability to boost
the energy and power of an individual. The company raised $10.5 million
Government support for Integration with advanced
from Microsoft, General Electric, Caterpillar, and others to develop
development of metal technologies will continue to
human-operated robots for dangerous industrial tasks.
robotic exoskeletons be one of the R&D focus areas.
• The European Union‘s Horizon 2020 has funded about US $179 million
Funding
in robotics through private-public partnerships. A team of researchers is
Focus Areas developing a robotic exoskeleton that can be used for minimally invasive
surgery.
Exoskeletons that are lighter, stronger, and faster are
the key funding focus areas
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2.3 Military, Healthcare, and Manufacturing are Key Attractive Markets
Impact on Key Mega Trends

Connectivity and Convergence:
Health,Wellness, and Wellbeing:
Developments in smart devices and smart hospitals have led to Future wearable devices like robotic exoskeletons will be
innovative smart wearable devices that can be used by handicapped connected and accessible from anywhere irrespective of
patients, providing them enhanced assistance. the location. The embedded sensors will have the ability to
Smart is the New Green: share information such as location of the device and
possess the ability to control wearable robots through
Environment-friendly products will be replaced by smarter devices with
connected smart devices.
advanced sensor technologies that can be embedded within those devices.
Impact on Key Sectors

Military
Wearable robotics or robotic exoskeletons can safeguard users and at the same time allow the user to move swiftly and lift
heavy loads. Thus, they function as personal protective equipment. Exoskeleton adoption in the military still remains
somewhat unclear but several countries such as the US, China, Russia, UK, and Australia are field testing the advantages of
the robotic exoskeleton.
Healthcare
In rehabilitation centers, for individuals who cannot walk or control the movement of arms, the robotic
Key Sectors exoskeleton provides users with assistance for walking while building confidence. It also improves internal
body functionality, enabling the user to work and function normally. Children‘s Healthcare of Atlanta was the
Impacted first pediatric hospital in the US to have adopted a robotic exoskeleton for enhanced neurorehabilitation.
Manufacturing
Robotic exoskeletons provide support to workers who work for long hours. These robotic exoskeletons have the ability to be
connected with other smart devices to easily access data. Ekso Works, FORTIS, and Robo-Mate, are devices from key robotic
exoskeleton manufacturers and these are developed to assist industrial workers.
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2.4 Key Innovators
Ekso Bionics, US Sarcos Corp, US

Ekso Bionics is a key exoskeleton company that provides Sarcos develops dexterous robotic wearables that
various solutions to medically impaired individuals as can be used in a variety of surfaces. The company has
well as aid workers at job sites. The exoskeletons developed several products that enable humans to
provide additional human abilities to the users through operate and deal with difficult and tedious tasks. The
enhanced features that are intended to carry and offload company is expecting to commercialize its product,
heavyweight items, and enhance human mechanical the Guardian XO exoskeleton robot, in the near
strength. future. This product can open up opportunities in
fields including manufacturing, construction, oil and
gas, healthcare, defense, and so on.
Companies
GOGOA Mobility Robots, Spain to Watch Parker Hannifin Corporation, US
GOGOA drives advanced innovations with the ability to Parker Hannifin Corporation offers ―Indego‖, a
respond based on brain activities. The company offers powered robotic exoskeleton wearable device that is
two solutions the Robotic neurorehabilitation and the lightweight, and it consists of a modular design that is
Robotic neuro-mobility. The products are designed to be compatible with smart devices. It can be operated
connected to devices which provide instructions, such as wirelessly, and it has long lasting power of up to 4
stand, walk, and so on. Apart from this, the robotic hours (working per charge) for users who cannot
wearable exoskeleton consists of accelerometer sensors, walk.
and Electromyography (EMG) and electroencephalogram
(EEG) signal detectors that provide signals from the
neural regions of the brain to the wearable device to
initiate muscle movements.
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3.0 Metal 3D Printing
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3.1 Developments in Inks, Materials, and Equipment Can Propel
Adoption
Metal 3D Printing Market, Revenue

Forecast, Global,
Three-dimensional (3D) metal printing technologies are additive manufacturing processes
2016 and 2021
Revenue in USD Millions

that use metal materials for producing complex 3D structures. Electron Beam 1000
Melting (EBM) and Selective Laser Melting (SLM) are key metal printing technologies
that are envisioning continuous growth. The EBM process uses electron beams to melt 800 CAGR = 30.7%
the material layer by layer to produce 3D parts, whereas the SLM process uses laser 600
($)
techniques for welding of metal powders together to print a 3D part. According to
analysis by Frost & Sullivan, the metal 3D printer market was about $266.83 million in 400 1017.7
2016. Frost & Sullivan projects the market to grow at a compound annual growth rate
200 266.83
(CAGR) of about 30.7% to generate about $1017.7 million by 2021. Increase in growth is
attributed to the considerable research for lightweight yet complex part production at a 0
comparatively faster rate. Aerospace and healthcare are considered to be the fastest 2016 2021
growing segments. Years
Efficient and Complex Part Future Advancements in Innovation Type

Production ~ Game Changing Innovation
Metal Materials
o The process of additive manufacturing o There is a need for standardized data o Reduced costs: 3D printing techniques will minimize
will have the capability to produce sheets or procedures to provide the number of machinery required for carrying out
parts with complex structures in a components with the required secondary processing. Thus, cost savings can be achieved.
single step without the need for physical strength and chemical
secondary processing when compared properties.
to traditional metal processing o Lightweighting: Part production through 3D printing
techniques. o There is also a need for techniques can produce lightweight unique structures
improvements in 3D printing metal with similar complexity, rigidity, and strength as those
o 3D printing will provide users with the materials, such as less deviation in offered by traditional techniques. With advancements in
liberty to produce customized particle size and less propensity to the 3D printing materials sector, the 3D printing
products to meet their unique degradation as in the case of powered technique will be able to accommodate and print
requirements. metals. materials with unique properties.
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3.2 China Leads in Patent Publications Followed by the US
Metal 3D Printing: Metal 3D Printing: Patent Publication Trends,

o China envisioned the highest number of patent Top Patent Jurisdictions, Region Wise, Global, 2014-2016
applications on metal 3D printing devices and 2014-2016
50 44
Number of Patents Published

technologies between January 2014 and EPO
2 40
December 2016. Key organizations include
South China University of Technology, Foshan Korea 30
1 20
Nanhai Zhongnan Machinery Co. Ltd., and 20 13
Wang Limin.
Countries
Australia 10
o Apple Inc., ConforMIS Inc., and Applied 1
Materials Inc., are major applicants. 0
China 2014 2015 2016
51
o The majority of the patent applications filed
pertained to improvements in additive Year
USA
technologies, such as electron beam melting, 10
laser incorporated printing techniques, direct Apple Inc., ConforMIS Inc., Applied Materials Inc., US
0 20 40 60
metal printing, and selective laser melting Army, and Caterpillar Inc., South China University of
techniques. No. of patents Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and
Technology, and Beijing University of Technology.
Source: Frost & Sullivan/Lens.org; Patent search range: 2014-2016
Funding Trends Key Recent Funding Deal

Governmental provides Venture capitalists will
• Desktop Metal is developing a new metal 3D printer that can produce
support for developing continue to be one of the
complex products in a fast, easy, and cost-effective manner. The
metal 3D printing major contributors for
startups. company has plans to launch the printer during the later part of 2017.
techniques.
Funding The company obtained series C funding of $45 million in 2017. With the
recent round of funding, the company has successfully raised $97 million
Focus Areas
since its inception. The new investors include GV (formerly Google
Commercialization is one of the key funding focus Ventures), BMW i Ventures, and Lowe's Ventures.
areas in metal 3D printing. Source: Frost & Sullivan
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3.3 Increased Growth with Developments in Aerospace and Healthcare
Markets

Health,Wellness, and Wellbeing: Connectivity and Convergence:
Customized medical devices and implants can be produced to Connected machines/printers will improve data
meet the needs of patients and hospitals. sharing and this will result in easy access to data.
Smart is the New Green:

Environmentally safe materials and advanced manufacturing techniques
will facilitate a greener environment.

Automotive
Automotive manufacturers are among the key adopters of metal 3D printing. This technique facilitates the development of
customized parts/components. German manufacturer BMW is working on direct metal laser sintering and electronic beam
additive manufacturing to provide spare parts or customized components to enhance vehicle production.
Aerospace and Defense

Lightweight components that are complex and critical can be produced with advanced additive metal
Key Sectors of manufacturing technologies. Such technologies will reduce spare part stock in the inventory and thus lead to
saving in storage costs. Moreover, 3D printing technology will reduce traditional aerospace and defense
Impact component manufacturing costs. Norsk Titanium has developed a rapid plasma deposition technique for
production of metal 3D parts with potential applications in the aerospace sector.
Healthcare
With further advancements in printing strong bionic components and prosthetics through reformed manufacturing
technologies, companies in the healthcare sector will be launching highly innovative products. Sculpteo is exploring new
techniques and materials that can be used to produce bones to repair fractures and injuries in the human body.
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3.4 Key Innovators
Markforged,US TRUMPF, Germany

The company introduced the Metal X 3D printer in TRUMPF is one of the key companies that pioneers
2017, which is an atomic diffusion additive manufacturing the use of laser technology for manufacturing metal
(ADAM) technology. ADAM consists of a plastic components. The recently developed technologies
container that holds the metal powder to be used for incorporate the ability to combine laser and additive
printing. The binder is a removable container. The manufacturing technologies. The latter involves layer
process is carried out through layer-by-layer printing of by layer metal fusion and laser bed deposition
the metal powder on the material bed. The part is then processes for processing highly complex structures.
sintered which then leads to increase in component
strength. The process is considered to be distinctive due
to its fast production capacity and its ability to produce
closed honeycomb infill. Vader Systems, US
Companies
XJet, US to Watch Vader, an innovative metal 3D printer company, is
seeking to disrupt the market with the introduction of
XJet Inc., an Israel-based 3D printer company, has an affordable and high technology 3D printer. Vader‘s
developed a metal 3D printer with its patented
Mk1 follows the MagnetoJet technology, where liquid
NanoParticle Jetting Technology. The technology uses a metal is altered through magnetism. The magnetic
proprietary metal ink for printing purposes. This material effect is carried out by placing an aluminium wire onto
is ejected layer by layer onto the print bed for a ceramic chamber, where the material is converted
production. The inkjet printers‘ build bed that is to the molten state. This is further
maintained under high temperature causes evaporation electromagnetically pulsed and is released from a
of the liquid around the metal. This will result in a metal
specially designed nozzle. The printer is expected to
product that has comparatively similar physical be released within the next 1 to 2 years and is
properties as metal produced through traditional anticipated to possess significant features, reducing
processes. The removal of supports from the finished the time and cost of metal 3D printing, thus
product is made easy to ensure minimal human significantly impacting various industries.
intervention. Source: Frost & Sullivan
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4.0 Computer Integrated Manufacturing
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4.1 North America Continues to Lead the CIM Market, Followed by
European Region with the Potential to Gain Market Share
CIM Market: Revenue Forecast, Global,

US 6.59 Billion Opportunity by 2021 2016 and 2021
Computer integrated manufacturing (CIM), which has evolved to digital manufacturing, has the
Revenue ($ Billion)
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potential to transform and disrupt the industrial automation sector. It is a convergence of
6
concepts/platforms such as lean manufacturing and flexible manufacturing. The ability of CIM to
provide quick solutions and connectivity reduces cost and enhances profit. According to Frost & 5
Sullivan analysis, computer integrated manufacturing that is a part of digital manufacturing, is 4
expected to grow at the rate of 7.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to reach about $6.59 3 6.59
billion in 2021. In the future, advanced hardware platforms, simulation tools, and techniques such as 2 4.67
computer-aided design, computer aided manufacturing, project lifecycle management, and similar
1
technology solutions that can be used for predesign structures and preplan manufacturing processes
to forecast errors will drive market growth. The market for the simulation design and project 0
management tools that are part of CIM technology will continue to grow for the next 2 to 5 years. 2016 Year 2021
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Regional Impact Impact Indicator High Low Medium
Nature of Disruption – Incremental
   • Flexible manufacturing system: Designing a shop floor in
a most competent way possible to ensure smooth workflow
and improve performance.
The North American region holds large Germany is considered to be APAC region is
manufacturing hub with • Automated storage and retrieval system: Incorporation
number of patent publications and filings. flooded with
significant number of of automation system to improve work productivity.
It is also well supported by grants and numerous auto
government incentives to drive automotive firms, and electronic • Automated guided vehicle: Quicker movement around
technology development and adoption. In manufacturing tooling manufacturing the shop floor.
2014, the US Department of Defense industries, and sensors and hubs and thus it is
electronics manufacturers. • Automated conveyance and robotic systems: Faster
awarded $70 million to the Digital considered to be
New ideas for production, pick and place functionalities, and keeps track of work
Manufacturing and Design Innovation a market for
sales, shop floor and through robotic automation and connectivity platforms.
Institute (DMDII) (part of the US National increased
Network for Manufacturing Innovation) production maintenance, and adoption of digital • Error-free zone: Improved efficiency, better layout,
for enhancing the digital design and human ergonomics have manufacturing incorporation of robots, and automation will lead to
manufacturing techniques. In autumn improved revenues of technologies. optimized error-free environment.
2015, DMDII was awarded over $7 European manufacturing
markets by enabling savings of • Smart and green processing: Evolution of smart and
million in research contracts to develop
about $100 million per new greener processes leveraging computer simulation and results
new digital manufacturing technologies.
car launched. prior to implementation. Source: Frost & Sullivan
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4.2 US Emerges as a Hotspot for CIM and Majority of the Funding is
Focused Toward Developing User-friendly Software Platforms
CIM Market: Patent Publication Trends, Global, 2014–2016

FUNDING TRENDS
250
200 207
No. of Patents
159
145
150
100
50
0
Collaboration and Funding is focused on Majority of the CIM
2014 partnerships among improving the technology investments
2015 original equipment functionalities that is have been demonstrated
511 patents 2016 manufacturers
(OEMs) and software
provided by computer-
aided simulation software
by the aerospace
industry by companies
Published In WIPO solution providers technology. such as Boeing, Airbus,
(2014-2016) have been Further funding and BAE Systems. North
instrumental in advancements are focused America and Europe are
• Majority of the patents publications have been toward improvement of new driving the industrial toward developing user- backed by both venture
design, factory layout simulation, and project/process/part design software digital friendly software solutions capital (VC) funding and
transformation. that can be leveraged public investments.
solutions.
without any training.
• Patent trend has been on the rise and patents were published with respect to
digital manufacturing concepts between January 2014 and December 2016.
• A significant number of patents have been published in 2014, with a vast
majority from United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This shows RECENT FUNDING DEAL
that the US region has been focusing on developments and advancements
pertaining to digitization to transform automation and drive digitization trend.
• Stratasys Inc., 3Shape A/S, BAE Systems PLC, Dassault Systemes, Xerox Corp., The European manufacturing sector holds about 2 million growing
enterprises, and majority of the revenues are dependent on them. In
Ricoh Co. Ltd., Boeing Co., and General Electric are few of the majority patent
accordance with the European Commission‘s Digital Single Market
applicants. Initiative launched in 2016, €50 billion (about $54 million at the current
• There is increased interest from aerospace and automotive industries to drive exchange rate) from public and private investment are expected to be
the growth of CIM market because of the capability of these technologies to generated for supporting industrial digitization initiatives.
reduce the initial investment costs, thereby increasing overall revenue. Source: Frost & Sullivan
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Megatrends Impact
Connectivity and convergence will have a huge impact on CIM technology. Connectivity
feature will enable convergence of software technologies such as CAD, CAM with
factory machinery to process the product design. With the research and development
efforts focusing on enhancing the manufacturing techniques of high-quality products,
Future Infrastructure Development, Smart is the New Green, and Bricks and Clicks will
Connectivity and Future Infrastructure Smart is the Bricks and also have a high impact on the CIM related technology platforms.
Convergence Development New Green Clicks

 Sectors of Impact

Impact Indicator:2017-2021 High Low Medium
  


Automotive Aerospace Industrial Healthcare Electronics
Impact of CIM in the The aerospace industry is Managing and ensuring highly Digitization is increasingly Incorporation of production
automotive industry will be focusing on developing efficient projects with digital adopted in the healthcare and design tools at the
considerably high. The ability optimized solutions that aim at manufacturing technologies industry. Technologies such as product development level
of CIM technology to reducing production-related will be very helpful in 3D printers and robotics have will decrease production
considerably improve errors. Simulation and organizing projects in a timely been adopted by several costs. CIM technology will
company revenues will software planning tools will manner. Planning the factory regions. They provide a wide have a low impact in the
increase the adoption rate of help in building meticulous layout, setting up the range of solutions for electronics industry. This is
this technology in the planning initiatives, improving machinery, and checking for surgeons and patients. Due to due to the requirement for
automotive sector. Adoption work efficiency, and reducing optimized machine settings to its ability to manage and tools for use with CIM
of digital solutions will costs. Expenses incurred for obtain maximum output and schedule projects, the CIM technology for managing
increase the flexibility of manufacturing of complex productivity are potential technology adoption rate is large scale projects.
production, resulting in faster aerospace components can be benefits that industrialists will low in the healthcare sector
and more improved assembly reduced with the adoption of experience with adoption of and thereby will have a
lines. CIM. CIM platforms. medium impact.
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4.4 Companies to Watch
Autodesk PTC Inc.

Autodesk is a key design and simulation software PTC Inc., is a technology solution provider with the ability
provider. With the ability to design and alter structure to optimize business functions, manufacturing facilities, and
of components, the machine software suite provided supply chains. The company has developed parametric
by Autodesk opens opportunities to industry segments computer-aided modeling software and an Internet-based
including factory owners, engineers, ship builders, and PLM product.
automanufacturers. Companies such as Suretank have
implemented Autodesk‘s PLM platform into their
supply chain system to improve productivity.
Dassault Systems
Mentor Graphics
Dassault Systemes, a France-based software solution
Mentor Graphics, an electronics software simulation
company, uses 3DEXPERIENCE platform. The 3D
company, is focusing on providing solutions including
Experience platform provides product development
3D integrated chip (IC) design and test, fabless/foundry Companies
solutions that can be used to create new ideas and visualize
ecosystem solutions, and accelerating ARM to Watch
these prior to manufacturing. The company is a major
(Advanced reduced instruction set
provider of design software, product lifecycle management,
computer Machines)-based design solutions. Its
and simulation tools. The company serves a wide range of
FloTHERM® tool provides virtual simulation solutions
clients including aerospace, defence, consumer product
for thermal analysis and testing electrical equipment
manufacturers, retail, transportation, and industrial
designs, thus reducing manufacturing costs and
equipment producers.
production errors.
Cisco Systems Siemens AG
Cisco is a very well-established key developer and Siemens has a PLM software solution suite that can provide
provider of networking hardware, telecom equipment, solutions starting from the Research and Design stage upto
networking software, automation software, IoT, and production phase. It allows designers to change and alter
digital transformation solutions. The company also the part design as per their requirements. The company
focuses on improving and safe guarding private and also provides various computer numerical control (CNC)
confidential information of a company with their programs for optimized CNC production.
security features. Source: Frost & Sullivan
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5.0 Nano 3D Printing
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5.1 Nano 3D Printing Enables Miniaturization and Reduces Scrap Rate
US $13.38 Billion Nano Materials Market, Revenue

Opportunity by 2021 Forecast, Global,
2016 and 2021
Revenue in USD Billions

Global Nano Materials Market Size (2016-2021) 15
CAGR= 18%
According to various industry sources and the US Department of Defense, the nano
printing market includes developments within nano materials, nano-electronics, nano- 10
($)
pharmaceuticals, and nano-inks. The nano materials market is expected to support the
13.38
development of nano 3D printing. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18% to reach 5
$13.38 Billion by 2021. The limitations of traditional nano manufacturing processes, lack
5.84
of advanced equipment and tools to produce complex parts and solutions will lead to
advanced research on nano printing and manufacturing techniques. As nano 3D printing 0
is an emerging technology, it is currently a niche segment of the nano manufacturing 2016 Years 2021
market and is expected to grow in the future.
New technologies enable advancements

I
Innovation Type - ncremental
• Ability to produce smaller parts through a single-step manufacturing process
• Development of advanced electronic structures for various markets • Nano-scale printing produces components that can print
• Introduction of stronger and more durable materials miniaturized components. It has the capability to
produce components of about 10 nanometers, which are
required for printing a vast majority of electronic
Global Footprint components.
• Providers in the APAC region are • The North American region also has • The printing technology is considered environmentally
focused on delivering innovative nano significant patent filings and publications
friendly, considering the material properties of the substrate
3D printers with the majority of the and it is considered to be one of the
used.
funds provided by government growing markets.
agencies.
• Reduced scrap rate: Production through single-stage
• The National Nanotechnology Initiative
printing technology reduces the processing stages, thus
• With growing interest, the APAC (NNI) aims to foster developments in
limiting the amount of scrap produced.
region is anticipated to continue to nanoscale technologies and has been
focus on innovation. funding various research initiatives. Source: Frost & Sullivan
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5.2 High Funding Observed in Europe with Nanomaterials and
Nanostructures as Key Focus Areas
• Major focus areas include the development of new and Funding Trends
reformed particle size materials that possess unique and high-
• Research institutes are focused on developing nanomaterials for printers. In
strength characteristics as well as coatings that are much more
2016, the School of Physics, Trinity College Dublin was awarded about Euro 2.2
durable and effective.
million (about US$2.4 million at the current exchange rate) by the European
• Developments include techniques to print nano-batteries, nano-
Research Council for research on nano-materials and nano-structures.
scale structures, nano-scale bioskins, microbots, and nano-
lenses with embedded electronics to enable various applications
• Government funding is aimed at developing more eco-friendly and advanced
including virtual reality and augmented reality based ones. Other
materials for nano 3D printing techniques.
developments revolve around applications in the consumer
electronics and healthcare markets.
• In 2016, the Irish Government announced a plan to grant euro 28 million (about
• Major applicants in Europe include Complete Genomics Inc., Ricoh
$30 million) to focus on building research centres with the necessary equipment
Co Ltd., Callida Genomics Inc., and Commissariat a l‘Énergie
for developments and advancements in nano additive manufacturing technologies.
Atomique Et Aux Énergies Alternatives.
• Callida Genomics Inc., a US-based company has the maximum
patent publications related to 3D printing of nano materials.
Nano Dimension is one of the key companies involved in

manufacturing nano-scale dielectric and conductive
Nano 3D printing Market: Patent Israel products. The company has received funding of about
Publication Trends, , Global, 2014–2016 $ 11 million from public and private investors to propel
R&D.
80
57
43
Though patent fillings in the APAC region are less compared
to other jurisdictions, a Taiwan-based company XYZprinting
Taiwan
has developed a plug and play, cost-effective nano 3D printer
2014 2015 2016 that can serve the consumer and other business markets.
Year
Source: Frost & Sullivan/Lens.org; Patents search range: 2014-2016
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5.3 Consumer Electronics is a Major Market Driving Growth
Megatrends
o “Smart” is the new Green: With the introduction o Connectivity and Convergence: Advancements in
of new additive manufacturing materials and techniques, Big Data and concepts such as Internet-of-Things will
production processes will be more environment-friendly allow industrialists to access and monitor data from any
and safe. part of the world.
o Innovating to Zero: Zero errors in production will o Health, Wellness, and Wellbeing: With the ability
improve revenues and production accuracy. to print nano-scale products, nano 3D printers can be used
for creating miniaturized healthcare implants.
Automotive
Electronics Healthcare
• With the increase in interest toward electronics, such • Reduction in device and component size in
as flexible electronics, structural electronics, • Printing of nano particles that can be used for automobiles, including electric car
wearable devices, micro-optics, optical human implants is a potential application; tiny components, will drive the need for
instruments, and mechanical microstructures, there medical devices can be built for targeted drug advanced printing techniques.
will be a growing need for production technologies delivery applications. 3D printing of small-scale nano • Sensors to ensure driver safety and
that enable miniaturized parts for integration with structures will be very helpful in customizing electric-powered automobiles to improve
advanced sensing technologies. Advanced imaging products and parts to meet individual patient vehicle efficiency are some of the
systems can be developed using 3D doublet lenses. requirements. 3D templates can be developed for developments observed in the automotive
cell migration and stem cell studies. Applications can sector.
also include micro machines for the life sciences
• Nano Dimension, an Israeli company, has initiated sector. • A Czech researcher, Jan Prochazka, has
the printing of electronic PCBs that can be Impact Indicator: 2017-2021 developed a 3D Nano printed battery to
incorporated into electronics and instrument parts. be used in the automotive sector.
High Medium Low Source: Frost & Sullivan
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iBox Printers, USA Nanoscribe GmbH, Germany

The iBox 3D printer is one of the smallest Nanoscribe is a spin-off from Karlsruhe Institute of
additive manufacturing printers developed to date. Technology. The company deals with nanofabrication,
The printer is cost effective, produces minimal bio material fabrication, macrobiotics, and micro fluids.
noise during printing, and is powered by a battery The material has the ability to build nano scale
and targets the consumer market. The technology components. The Nanoscribe 3D printer is developed
overcomes high costs involved using the digital to manipulate materials through its nano fabrication
light processing (DLP) printing process. The iBox technique. Nanoscribe uses direct laser writing for
printer uses a UV LED light source, which printing 3D nanoscale products. The technology uses a
increases the product lifecycle and at the same photo-sensitive resin that gets polymerized when
time increases productivity per day. Another exposed to UV light. The 3D printing solution offered
important challenge that the iBox printers by the company provides polymer material production
have overcome is the excess noise that is that can have micron to millimeter dimensions. The
produced through laser-based printing or
Key
ability to produce structures with dimensions as small
DLP from the cooling fans. The iBox printer Innovators as microns allows production of complex and
eliminates this by using minimal power and results customized products.
in almost no heat exhaust during printing.
NanoScale Systems GmbH,
Nano Dimension, Israel Germany
Nano Dimension has developed the DragonFly NanoScale Systems GmbH produces innovative nano-
2020, which uses the inkjet deposition scale pressure sensors using the electron beam
technique with nano-inks and advanced software technique. The company has a proprietary and
technologies for printing 3D printed circuit patented nano3DSense™ platform for use by the
boards. In-house production of electronic medical and other research sectors. The technology is
prototypes is enabled with this printer. The developed using traditional manufacturing techniques
Dragonfly 2020 device allows for complex part intended for semiconductor devices. The company
production, ensuring safety of confidential data in aims to serve medical applications as well as the
a cost-effective manner and also at a rapid pace. electronics field. Source: Frost & Sullivan
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6.0 Collaborative Industrial Robots
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6.1 Safety, Collaboration, and Economical Factors Drive the
Developments in Cobots
$1.2 Billion Opportunity by 2021 Collaborative Industrial Robots Market,

Collaborative robots or cobots are robots that can work alongside humans to enhance work Revenue Forecast, Global
Revenue ($ Million)
efficiency. Such robots are expected to revolutionize industrial automation and consumer 2016 and 2021
1400
markets. Component technologies include vision-based systems (2D and 3D sensors), force and
torque sensors, tactile sensors, obstacle detection sensors, actuators, end effectors, and 1200
simulation and programming platforms. Tactile electronic skin provides enhanced sense of touch. 1000
The cobots market is a very niche market. Established participants such as KUKA and Fanuc have
800
introduced proprietary versions of human assistive robots that are widely adopted in
manufacturing industries. Sensor manufacturers are playing a key role in propelling adoption of 600 1200
cobots. According to Frost & Sullivan analysis, the cobots market is expected to grow at a CAGR 400
of about 41.9% to reach about nearly $1.2 billion by the end of 2021. The automotive, healthcare, 200
and industrial sectors are increasingly adopting cobots to improve work efficiency and quality. 208.2
0
Regional Impact Impact Indicator: 2016
Years
2021
High Medium Low
The North American region has seen a 10% rise in the robotic market. Holding Nature of Disruption – Incremental
a larger patent base, this region is considered to be the second largest market
for manufacturing and adoption of collaborative robots. The trend will continue Safety: Cobots are capable of handling difficult and
to remain the same in the future. monotonous work situations. Certain activities within the
industrial environment that can cause fatigue and injury to
humans are programmed to be monitored by cobots to
Collaborative robotic technologies are witnessing rapid growth in the
European market. Considering the future market needs, Europe has begun to ensure the health and safety of workers.
manufacture and invest in research on human-robot interface segments.
Collaboration: Cobots can easily record and monitor
machine and activity status and transfer them onto other
The APAC region has the highest number of manufacturing centres compared smart devices through which data can be easily accessed.
to other regions. This had led this market to be much more advanced in
terms of technology adoption. China is developing a plan to revolutionize its Economical: Incorporation and integration of robots with
manufacturing line to create a lean factory environment through the adoption several functions will increase overall profit via increased
of automated machinery and technologies. The APAC region, which is one of
productivity.
the major automation manufacturing hubs, is set to become the fastest
growing market in the future. Source: Frost & Sullivan
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6.2 North America Leads the Patent Filing Trend
Collaborative Industrial Robots: Patent

Funding Trends

Publication Trends, Global, 2014–2016
51
• The National Science Foundation along with the
National Institutes of Health, US Department of 26
Defense, and other organizations provide research 14
funds for development of robotic canes to help
physically impaired humans.
• An increasing number of venture capitalists are avidly 2014 Year 2015 2016
funding robotic automation startups to introduce Source: Frost & Sullivan/Lens.org, Patents search range: 2014-2016
automated solutions that are advanced and can be
incorporated within existing work environments.
Total number of patents filed by cobot companies and
universities until December 2016 = 91
• Patent filings have been on the rise with respect to collaborative robots
• Interactivity, customization, scalability, and between January 2014 and December 2016.
infrastructure are key focus areas driving innovations. • Patent filings between 2014 and 2016 pertain to introduction of mobile
• Advances in actuation systems, energy and power collaborative robots, assistive collaborative robots, and collaborative robots
systems, fabrication and materials technology, micro for quality inspection purposes.
and nanotechnology, human-robot interfaces, • The USPTO holds the maximum number of patent publications. The
communications and networking, planning and control, majority of patent applications are from Fanuc Corporation, University of
robustness and reliability, machine learning, and Johns Hopkins, Commisariat Energie Automique, InVia Robotics LLC.
perception technologies will impact development of • This is followed by patent fillings by WIPO, with the Harvard University,
cobots. Soft robotics and artificial intelligence are the ABB Technology AG, and Guder Firat being the top patent applicants.
other focus areas. • Multi-arm robots have garnered interest from established participants in the
market.
• Key improvement areas can include high-performance actuators, perception
technologies, architecture, control and learning, robust high-fidelity sensors,
Circa January 2017, Rethink Robotics received series E human-robot interface, learning, adaptation, simulation, modeling, and
Recent funding of about $18 million for the development of analysis tools.
Funding cost-effective, user friendly collaborative robots. While
Fanuc Corporation holds the highest number
Adveq, a private equity firm, was the main investor,
Deal others include Bezos Expeditions, CRV, Highland Top of patents during the year 2014 to 2016. This is
Patent followed by the University of Johns Hopkins,
Capital Partners, and GE Ventures.
Holders Commisariat Energie Automique, Airbus
Group SAS, and KUKA Laboratories GmbH.
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6.3 Healthcare and Aerospace Will Become Promising Markets in the
Future
Cobots assist existing human

workers with pick and place Incorporation of robots,
functionality in order to attain especially to manage and track
high efficiency and better quality huge projects within the
end products. Their ability to aerospace and defense sectors, is
Consumer
improve productivity will result Aerospace & considered to be a value addition
Automotive Electronics in these sectors. Cobots will
in a high impact on the Defense
automotive sector. have medium impact within this
sector.
The continuous requirement for
Impact Indicator: 2017-2021 bespoke and innovative
High Medium Low products will require advanced Cobots will add to the productivity
Cobots will be capable of performing equipment capable of adapting and output of the medical industry,
quicker pick and place activities in the to the changes. Collaborative by assisting in surgeries and playing
warehousing and logistics domain. This robots with their advanced a crucial role in hospital
will result in faster assortment of management activities. The ability
features will potentially be able Healthcare
Logistics & inbound orders and placement of of automated devices to provide
inventory. Quick and responsive to meet the high demand assistance to humans leads to a
Warehousing
features of robots will potentially have requirements of the consumer high impact within this sector.
a high impact on the industrial sectors. electronics market.
• Bricks & Clicks - E-commerce retail will require fast and quick services. With the incorporation of cobot services within the
logistics and industrial environment, customer satisfaction can be increased.
Megatrends
Impact • Connectivity & Convergence - Advancements in. Internet-of-things will result in the increase of connected devices and
machines. Automated technologies such as robots will have access to data and information.
• Health Wellness & Well-Being - Healthcare related services will leverage smart robots that have user friendly systems and
provide instant services.
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6.4 Companies to Action
KUKA offers highly skilled human collaborative robots

KUKA offers a wide range of industrial robotic solutions that can meet the
needs of a variety of market segments. KUKA robots have the capability to
withstand harsh environmental conditions, and also the ability to provide
welding assistance at high accuracy.
F&P Robotics AG provides collaborative robots for

industrial and personal use applications
The cobots provide a very flexible solution for use within the electronics,
industrial, and other markets. They can optimize working conditions and
behave as safe automation machines.
Rethink Robotics’ Baxter
Rethink developed an industrial collaborative robot ‗Baxter‘ for
increasing productivity and work efficiency. The smart robot can be
used for kitting, packaging, loading and unloading, machine tending,
and material handling tasks.
Universal Robots A/S collaborative robots to function

like a human arm
The company has a variety of collaborative robotic arms that are developed
with six axis articulation points and have the ability to mimic the functions and
actions of a human arm.
ABB Group develops Collaborative Robots for

Human Assistance
ABB provides YuMi, a collaborative robot assistant. The dual arm
cobot can be leveraged for applications in the industrial and
medical sectors.
Fanuc Corporation’s green, safe cobot
Fanuc has developed a robot that can work alongside humans without the
need for fencing it. The cobot has the ability to handle materials weighing 4 kg
to 35 kg. With features including the ability to stop functioning in case of
human contact, this is one of the safest cobots in the market.
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7.0 Friction Stir Welding
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7.1 Improved Functionalities and Eco-friendly attribute Driving Growth
Opportunities
FSW Market: Revenue Forecast,

Global, 2016 and 2021
• Friction stir welding (FSW) is a solid state joining technique which joins two objects 700
below its critical temperature. FSW has emerged as the new form of joining technique 600
($ Million)
which has the capability to replace traditional joining methodologies. FSW is an CAGR = 8.7%
Revenue
500
environmental friendly solid-state joining technique as it does not involve external
400
techniques for heat. Since the heat is generated using internal friction, this joining
technique unlike the conventional fusion welding techniques eliminates the emission of 300 588
toxic welding fumes and gases. 200 387
100
• According to Frost & Sullivan analysis, FSW market is expected to grow steadily at a 0
compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7% due to its increased adoption in the 2016 2021
automotive, aerospace, and transportation industries. Year
Regional Analysis Innovation Type – Incremental

APAC region has the highest number of shipment and revenue in terms of FSW market. The • Solid phase process: FSW joining technique
high demand for FSW equipment in this region is due to the presence of various automotive does not face hurdles associated with hot cracking and
and manufacturing industries. This region is expected to witness a steady growth in future porosity.
with China being the largest market.
• Improved functionality over
The FSW market has reached maturity phase in Europe. The technique finds application in
conventional joining techniques: FSW
various sectors including construction, automotive, and process industries. The increasing has the capability to offer reduced distortion. It does not
investments in automotive and manufacturing sectors are bound to increase the growth of require the use of any filler wire or shielding gas, which is
FSW market in Europe. required with conventional forms of arc welding processes.
• Environmental friendly: FSW is a joining
technique which does not emit any fumes and toxic gases,
The adoption of FSW in automotive and maritime industries for welding process is garnering and UV radiation and spatter, which makes it an
interest in other applications as well. environmentally friendly welding process.
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7.2 High Investments are attributed to Welding Institutes
Friction Stir Welding: Friction Stir Welding: Patent Publication

Funding Trends Top Patent Jurisdictions, Region Wise, Trends, Global, 2014-2016
2014-2016
Japan 800 711

Government agencies Research institutes heavily 229 686
700
No. of patents published

support extensively exploring the capabilities of EP 600
the development of FSW for reducing the 123 469
500
automated FSW weight and developing WO
Countries
machinery. economical and efficient 114 400
manufacturing process. 300
Korea
132 200
Funding US
243
100
Focus Areas 0
China 2014 2015 2016
819 Year
Adaptability of FSW technique in automotive and
0 500 1000
aerospace applications is a key funding focus area in Top Patent Applicants: Honda Motor Co. Ltd.,
No. of patents the Boeing Company, Airbus Operations GmbH,
the FSW space.
Source: Frost & Sullivan/Lens.org Fluor Technologies Corporation, and Sumitomo
Patent search range: 2014-2016 Electric Industries.
Key Funding Deal
• Patent publication trends on FSW joining technique indicates active research and
• In March 2017, European Commission granted funding to development (R&D) in this space. China leads the world with the highest number of
support research on Optimization of Friction Stir Welding patents published in the FSW space. Almost 44% of the patents published globally
(FSW) and Laser Beam Welding (LBW) for assembly of between 2014 and 2016 are from China.
structural aircraft parts. • Key R&D focus areas in the FSW space include advancement in friction churning,
stir friction, friction stirring-joining, penetrating frictional agitation joining,
• In 2015, the Alabama Innovation Fund awarded nearly and friction mixing joining. Controlling of FSW and self-guiding techniques
$200K to the University of Alabama to focus on the are the other areas of research in the FSW space.
advancement of FSW.
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7.3 Automotive, Aerospace, Railways, and Ship Building are Key
Trending Markets
Megatrends
Connectivity and convergence will have a huge impact on
FSW technology. The ability of the technology to create FSW technique will aid in the manufacturing of
automated welding solutions will encourage connectivity lightweight solutions. Low emissions will encourage
with other machinery and smart devices. The technology the adoption of the manufacturing technique for
can be expected to have a high impact in the industrial developing parts suitable for lightweight and
automation and industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Connectivity & Future Infrastructure durable components suitable for infrastructure
segments. Convergence Development development in the future.
Impact Indicator: 2017-2021
High Low  Medium  Key Sectors of Impact
Automotive FSW technology will significantly benefit Aerospace FSW has wide range of opportunities in the
automotive component joining. The elimination aerospace industry. Aerospace companies such
of consumables in joining process improves as Delta, Atlas, Boeing, and Airbus have currently
production of lightweight materials. The adopted this technology. Similar to automotive,
growing need for lightweight strong materials need for lightweight materials will be high and
 will result in high impact within this sector.  thus this technology will have an high impact.
Shipbuilding Shipbuilding activities include building of freezer Railways The strong bonding capability of FSW makes it
panels for freezing fishes, welding of deck, and very suitable for joining thin aluminum sheets
wall panels within ships, and also building of that are used as top panels. FSW will be used in
honeycomb and corrosion-resistant panels. The the production of high strength materials, which
ability to strengthen small-scale and large-scale will be used for applications in the railway
parts within ship building will enhance adoption. sector.
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7.4 Companies to Watch in the FSW Space
Beijing FSW Technology Co. Ltd.,

China FOOKE, Germany
Beijing FSW Technology Co. Ltd. is a member

FOOKE, a German-based cutting machine company,
of TWI (a research and development entity
has developed a hybrid FSW machine. The machine is
focused on the advancement of materials
highly rigid and has the ability to withstand high
joining and engineering processes) has been
pressure that is formed during the welding processes.
developing several tools and components such
The machine has 5-axis, with weld depth and speed of
as retractable FSW tool pin and aluminum pin
up to 20 mm and 3 mm/min. The 5-axis allows the
for standard FSW tooling.
machine to perform three-dimensional (3D) welding
on parts.
Key
Innovators
Hitachi, Japan
Hitachi Ltd., a part of the TWI Institute, has Gatwick Technologies, UK

developed a machine that has the capability to
process large aluminum sheet with a length of up
to 25 m. The Hitachi-developed ultrafine grinded Gatwick Technologies, based in UK, produces high-
steel tool can withstand about 1000 degrees end CNC machines that can perform welding tasks.
Celsius. The technique and tool developed have The company has developed machines that can
the ability to increase the strength of the material perform vertical welding on objects.
with their joining technique.
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8.0 Magnetic Levitation
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8.1 Reduced Carbon Footprint, Enhanced Efficiency, and Improved
Reliability are key attractive aspects
Monorail Market: Revenue Forecast,

Revenue in USD Billion

5.6
Magnetic Levitation (MagLev) technology is expected to have a high impact in the
transportation sector (particularly within the monorail mode of railway sector). MagLev 5.4
technology exploits the phenomenon of magnetic fields being excluded from 5.2 CAGR = 2.8%
superconductors. If a magnet is placed near a superconductor, it will be repelled, as 5
induced supercurrents (eddy currents) will generate mirror images of each pole. A small, 4.8 5.36
permanent magnetic placed above a superconductor can be levitated by this repulsive 4.6
force. MagLev has significant applications in energy storage and superconductivity. 4.68
4.4
According to Frost & Sullivan analysis, the total monorail transportation system is
expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.8% from $4.68 billion 4.2
in 2016 to $5.36 billion opportunity by end of 2021. The growth in this sector can be 2016 Year 2021
expected to surge due to the increased adoption of MagLev technology. The technology
will lead to the reduction of carbon footprint, enhanced efficiency, and improved
reliability. Innovation Type
GLOBAL FOOTPRINT ~ Incremental
o North America and European region witness MagLev development and growth where there are o Easy to maintain: The unique parts and
several on-going projects focusing on implementation of the MagLev technology in improving the components that are used by the technology
speed of vehicles. Recently, MagLev has been successfully used for three-dimensional (3D) printing reduce the cost associated with maintenance
by the Boeing Company. China leads the Asia-Pacific region with respect to R&D initiatives in the and repair.
MagLev space. o The technology can easily be integrated and
adopted as it does not require any
o The MagLev market seems to be the most active sector within the APAC region. Japan and China modification to the existing infrastructure.
are found to be the early adopters of the technology, who have currently developed the fastest o Environment-friendly: Owing to the use of
MagLev trains in the world. Emerging countries such as India are showing interest in the adoption magnetic fields for movement, there is almost
of the technology into their railway sector to offer high speed and comfortable connectivity for end no friction or emission of exhaust gases from
users. vehicles.
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8.2 Government Funding in APAC Region is Very High
Magnetic Levitation: Magnetic Levitation: Patent Publication

Funding Trends Top Patent Jurisdictions, Region Wise, Trends, Global, 2014-2016
2014-2016
600
Japan 580
73
No. of patents published

580
Government agencies Research institutes heavily EP 562
support extensively for 76 560
exploring the capabilities of
technology MagLev for the development WO
Countries
82 540
development. of energy-efficient and high-
520 514
speed transportation Korea
162
solutions. 500
US
Funding 172
480
Focus Areas China 2014 2015 2016
939 Year
Integration of MagLev in transportation to reduce cost
0 500 1000 Top Patent Applicants: TC1 LLC, Thoratec
and travel time is the key funding focus area in the
No. of patents LLC, IBM, and Lawrence Livermore National
MagLev space.
Source: Frost & Sullivan/Lens.org Security LLC.
Patent search range: 2014-2016
Funded Company • Patent publication trends on MagLev indicate active research and development (R&D)
in this space. China leads the world with the highest number of patents published in
In 2016, Maryland's Maglev, headquartered in US has funded a the MagLev technology space. Almost 57% of the patents published globally
sum of almost $28 million by the U.S. Department of between 2014 and 2016 are from China.
Transportation. The funding was focused on creating • Key R&D focus areas in the MagLev space include advancement in drive
awareness about maglev, so that manufacturers and market apparatus, engine design, development of sensorless vacuum pump,
leaders consider adopting this technology and reap its magnetic bearings, flywheel levitation, melting levitation, levitating doors,
advantages. and window panels.
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8.3 Transportation is the Main Market for Maglev
Reduction in noise and zero pollution are some the key advantages
Mega Trends associated with the adoption of the Maglev technology. With the world
moving toward connected and smart living, MagLev can be expected to
urbanize cities by creating futuristic infrastructure for transportation.
MagLev with magnetic properties consists of smart features that allow
the entire system to be controlled and connected at all times with
minimal human interference. This new form of technology will generate
Smart Is the New Future Infrastructure Future of Urbanization—City high impact within the transportation sector.
Green Development Mobility as a Customer
Monorail form of railways are expected to adopt Power MagLev can be used in wind turbines for power
Transportation the technology on a high scale. The other
applications include magnetically levitated cars
Generation generation in home, offices, or for industrial
purposes to meet the growing need of
and other vehicles. MagLev Hyperloop prototypes environment-friendly techniques. The ability to
 have been already tested for transportation produce energy-efficient results will have medium

applications. impact within this sector.
The concept of levitating an object will be virtually Researchers are exploring levitation for melting
Consumer goods appealing and enhance the aesthetics of everyday Manufacturing metals and other materials. MagLev can also be
consumer goods. MagLev can be used in the used as magnetic bearing, which can be
development of fans with enhanced performance incorporated within machinery for improved
and low noise. MagLev fans find application in production efficiency. This will be a driving factor

computers, laptops, projectors, and stereo

 and result in high impact within this sector.
systems.
The applications include magnetic levitated lifts, The aerospace industry has also shown keen
Construction & Civil fans, heat pumps, and motors. Working of Aerospace interest toward adoption of MagLev technology.
majority of the appliances using this technology A magnetic levitation track is available at NASA.
will result in applications performing better and  NASA aims in utilizing the technology for
having a longer life thereby saving energy and launching rockets and other space vehicles.

reducing cost of ownership.



Impact Indicator 2017-2021 High Low Medium
 Source: Frost & Sullivan
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8.4 Companies to Action
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US

American Maglev, US
American Maglev is a US-based company that The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, based in
focuses on developing MagLev technology. The US, developed a MagLev technique that has the
MagLev is controlled by proprietary control panels ability to link and integrate with other machines.
that are used to maintain the air gap and guidance. The low cost technology opens up wide range of
opportunities and markets within the vehicular
sector.
Key
Innovators
Hangzhou Hikvision Digital
Technology Co. Ltd., China
University of Texas, US
Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co. Ltd.,
based in China, was the first company to
commercialize the MagLev concept. The high speed, University of Texas and Rice University have
low energy features of the technology have been few initiated the concept of integrating this technology in
of the reasons for the developments and adoption of other markets such as healthcare. The technology
this technology for commercial purposes such as was initially decided to be used for studying human
public transportation. cells in three dimension.
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9.0 Multi Material 3D Printing
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9.1 Multi-material 3D Printing Reduces Operational Costs
US $43.59 Billion by 2021

3D Printing Market: Revenue Forecast,
Global 3D Printing Market Size (2016-2021) Global, 2016 and 2021
Revenue ($ Billion)
The 3D printing market comprises manufacturing of multi-material, composite materials, 50
ceramics, wood, and other non-metal materials leveraging various manufacturing processes. CAGR= 72.8%
40
These include scanning SL microfabrication process, Laminated Object Manufacturing, Multi-
material Mask-Image-Projection-based Stereolithography (MIP-SL), inkjet printing, PolyJet 30
printing (PJP), direct-write assembly, Fused Deposition of Multi-materials, Solvent-based 20 43.59
extrusion, BioExtruder and Shape Deposition. According to various industry sources, multi-
10
material 3D printing is expected to bolster the development and adoption of 3D printing 2.83
across various industries. The multi-materials market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 0
72.8% to reach $43.59 Billion by 2021. 2016 Years 2021
New technology advancements

• The technology has the ability to produce components at a much larger scale compared to other
3D printing techniques.
Innovation Type- ncrementalI
• Multi-material 3D printing enables the production of colored components without the need for • Multiple resin usage in single print:
external paints and processes associated with coloring of components. Multi-material 3D printing enables the use
of two or more resins in a single 3D
Global Footprint printing process. The concentration and
• North America leads the world in the adoption of microstructures of the resins can be varied
• Various research institutes and universities are to develop digital materials with advanced
multi-material 3D printing. The usage of 3D printing
focused on the development of manufacturing capabilities.
materials in applications, such as automotive and
techniques enabling multi-material 3D printing. • Expanding the scope of 3D printing:
healthcare are driving market opportunities.
• Government agencies in the European region Multi-material 3D printing aids in the
• With the capability to eliminate the need for human
are heavily funding advancements in this space. acceleration of 3D printed product
labour and improve the efficiency of work,
With the presence of major automotive and development. It finds application in the 3D
countries like Japan and China are seeking to create
aerospace companies in this region, adoption printing of complex and delicate prototype
a lean manufacturing environment by investing on
of the technology is expected to be high. models.
multi-material 3D printing techniques.
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9.2 Increased Funding Observed from the Public Sector and
Government
• Multi-material 3D printing has been an active research area in the Funding Trends
advanced manufacturing space which is evident by the number of
• An increasing number of research institutes are acquiring 3D printers for
patents published in recent years. The patents published between
education and teaching purposes. Union College, USA was awarded about $3
2014-2016 under multi-material 3D printing include composite 3D
million by Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) to harness the various benefits
printing, tools and equipment, techniques and sensors.
of multi-material 3D printing technology for R&D initiatives. Incorporation of an
• The key innovation focus area maps to development of multi-
advanced technology solution would provide students and researchers a
material 3D printing techniques for printing prosthetics,
platform to acquire detailed knowledge of diverse fields.
customized implants, and dental composites. Other areas
• Several government agencies have funded 3D printing projects that aim to
include composite/multi material development suitable for printing
provide users the ability to mass produce multi-material components through
of consumer goods, household items, and electronics.
additive manufacturing techniques.
• APAC leads the world in patent publication follwed by US. Some
• In 2015, the UK Government announced a plan to grant GBP 4.6 million (about
of the applications in China include Chengdu New Keli Chemical
US$ 5.8 million) to Aircelle a company based in Burnley. The grant was awarded
Science Co., Taicang Biqi New Materials Research & Development
for the development of research centers to further provide advanced composite
Co Ltd.
3D printing solutions to strengthen the UK manufacturing and supply chain
• Northwestern University and Texas Tech University are the US-
markets.
based universities that have the maximum patent publications
AREVO, USA is one of the key technology, material and
related to 3D printing of composites/multi materials. software solution provider of 3D composite material
AREVO printing. The company received about $7million through
Multi-material 3D printing: Patent Inc. series A funding. In 2016, it developed a hardware and
Publication Trends, Global, 2014–2016 software system that converges seamlessly to develop
various 3D printed solutions.
478
Voxel8 has developed the world‘s first multi-material 3D
277
printer technology. In 2015, the company received funding
119 Voxel8 of about $12 million through series A funding. This funding
will enable the company to develop techniques for mass
production of electronic components.
2014 2015 2016
Year
Source: Frost & Sullivan/Lens.org; Patents search range: 2014-2016 Source: Frost & Sullivan
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Megatrends
Health, Wellness, Future of Mobility

―Smart‖ is the Innovating to Zero
and Wellbeing
new green
Adoption of multi-material 3D printing will lead to newer and smarter work environments. With the need for a green and safe environment, manufacturing
industries are expected to harness the capabilities of multi-material 3D printing techniques. The impact of this technology will be very high in the electronics,
healthcare, and automotive sectors.
Automotive
Electronics Manufacturing Healthcare
3D composite and multi-material Multi-material 3D printers can Composite/multi material 3D printing can The stringent rules in the
manufacturing techniques can be used for be used to print products, such be used for production of patient implants, automotive industry require
printing of two or more components, using a as pumps, valves, consumer functional bio compatible parts and so on. vehicles to have a low carbon
single device. Glass epoxy or fiber a variant goods, and nuclear reactors. They are used for printing of small-scale footprint. Consequently, high
of composite material along with conductive components, large-scale prosthetic demand for thin, lightweight
This will result in high adoption
ink can be used for printing electronics. 3D composites, ceramics, metals and a vehicles with high strength is
and impact in the
multi material printing techniques are also combination of other materials. Materials expected. This need will result in
manufacturing sector.
applicable for manufacture of thin film used for 3D printing are bio compatible and the adoption of various forms of
displays for wearables, robotic arms, and can be used for printing functional tissues multi-material techniques, such as
flexible electronics. This technology is thus Impact Indicator: 2017-2021 or cells. The ability of the technology to poly-jet, which provides high
expected to have a high impact on the print critical complex components will precision and quality.
electronics market. High Medium Low have a high impact on the healthcare sector.
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Cosine Additive, USA EnvisionTEC, Germany
The AM1 printer developed by Cosine Additive has EnvisionTEC is a Germany-based company which has
the ability to manufacture carbon fiber-reinforced commercialized several 3D printing machines. The
thermoplastic for use as machine tools, as strong jigs company has developed various 3D printing technologies
or fixtures. The machine has the capability to to serve a wide range of market segments, including
process at a very high speed and deliver high-quality healthcare, automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods.
results. The company is partnering with other The company has filed more than 100 patents and has
research teams to improve the speed of production developed more than 70 proprietary materials. A patent
of composite materials. This is done to enhance the for its proprietary Selective Lamination Composite Object
existing characteristics of the AM1 device. Manufacturing process was filed recently to support the
Key manufacturing of composite materials. The company aims
Innovators to develop printers that can meet industrial requirements
3Dynamic Systems Ltd. , UK
by providing printers that can support mass production as
well as provide high-quality solutions.
3Dynamic Systems Ltd., based in UK, develops
innovative materials for a wide range of applications. Stratasys, US
The company uses a ceramic matrix composite
technology that is based on the conventional fused Stratasys has developed 3D printers that can print
deposition modeling technique at a higher multi-color, multi-material structures. The PolyJet
temperature of about 315 degrees C. The material technology by the company reduces the post
that is used for printing is extracted in a unique processing and secondary stages required after
manner in order to obtain a highly precise part for printing parts. This reduces operational costs and
use in the aerospace or healthcare sectors. speeds up the production process.
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10.1 Low Manufacturing Cost and Continuous Mass Production of
Flexible Devices Drive Market Growth
Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing Market, Revenue Forecast,

US $30.14 Billion Global, 2016 and 2021
Opportunity by 2021 30.14
Revenues in USD Billion

Roll-to-roll (R2R) is a low-cost, continuous manufacturing process that is used to
generate materials ranging from flexible electronic circuits to polymer-based
photovoltaic cells. The R2R market has witnessed strong growth in the recent past.
16.64
According to Frost and Sullivan analysis, R2R market is expected to reach $30.14
billion in 2021 from $16.64 billion in 2016 at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate)
of 12.6%. Growing interest in flexible electronic devices for applications can drive
opportunities in R2R manufacturing.
2016 2021
Regional Impact Impact Indicator: Year
High Medium Low
• The North American region is the largest market for R2R Innovation Type – Incremental
manufacturing technology.
• It is driven by increased research and development (R&D) activity. • High Production Rates and Yields
Technology development and large-scale adoption are very high in this R2R printing can act as an agent, which stimulates and enables
region. large area flexible electronics. Reduction in manufacturing cost
through economies of scale.
• Medium adoption has been observed in this region.
• Owing to the tremendous growth of consumer, flexible, and printable • Achievement of Continuous Production
electronics, this region is anticipated to gradually grow in the near With advanced web-tension controls and in-line hot air drying,
future. mass quantities of flexible devices can be fabricated continuously.
• The APAC region has the next largest market for R2R manufacturing • Reduced Overall Cycle Time
after North America. This region has adopted R2R processing Production through R2R manufacturing technology minimizes
techniques for patterning, rapid prototyping, and packaging. processing stages, thus reducing the processing timeline and
• As a hub for consumer electronics, energy, and automotive sectors, this eliminating the raw material wastage through atomic layer and
region has adopted R2R manufacturing technology for various direct deposition methodologies.
applications.
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10.2 North America Leads in IP Trends and Funding Support from
Government Encourages Technology Development
Roll to Roll Manufacturing, Patent Publication Trends,

Global (2014–2016) Source: Frost & Sullivan/Lens.org FUNDING FOCUS AREAS
Patents search range: 2014–2016
2016 Majority of the funding are towards research
2014
institutes for developing energy-saving products
251 250 that are mostly produced through R2R
manufacturing processes.
2014
2015
Investments in large area flexible display manufacturing
2016 facilities by Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), the Army
287 Research Laboratory (ARL), the Naval Research Laboratory
(NRL), and consumer electronics conglomerates.
2015
Majority of the patent focus is on

manufacturing flexible displays, Other research focus areas have been toward
microelectromechanical systems, and developing flexible copper-indium-gallium-
semiconductor thin films. selenide (CIGS) photovoltaic products.
• Between January 2014 and December 2016, a total of 788 patents have
been filed with regard to R2R manufacturing technologies. The US Patent RECENT FUNDING DEALS
and Trademark Office (USPTO) has registered the maximum number of
patents (292), followed by World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) • In September 2016, Heliatek received a series funding of about $90
registering 129 patents and the European Patent Office (EPO) registering million, which indicates market interest toward development of organic
59 patents in the given time frame. solar cells developed through its patented R2R manufacturing process.
• In the APAC region, the major contributors are South Korea with 98
patents, followed by China registering 79 patents and Taiwan with 53 • In September 2015, the European Commission, CORDIS, funded the
registrations in the January 2014-to-December 2016 time frame. ―GRAFOL‖ project where the grant supports the development of
• Many multinational companies, such as Nitto Denko, 3M Innovative graphene material strip on a flexible substrate through R2R manufacturing
Properties Co., LG Chem Ltd., and Samsung Display Co. Ltd., have filed technology.
higher number of patents pertaining to the usage of R2R manufacturing
technologies for different applications. Source: Frost & Sullivan
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10.3 Need for Rapid Production Drives Adoption in the Consumer
Electronics, Automotive, and Energy Sectors
Mega Trends Impacted

• Mega trends such as smart cities demanding enhanced connectivity and
development of environmentally friendly products are driving the demand for the
flexible, energy-efficient devices.
Connectivity Innovating Urbanization

Smart Is the Future of • With the advent of the Internet of Things (IoT) and proliferation of smart and
and to Zero —City as a
New Green Energy connected devices, the future is sure to witness high growth in manufacturing
Convergence Customer
devices and its related process.
Consumer electronics is a major sector, where The automotive industry is currently focusing
Impact Indicator: 2017-2021
the R2R manufacturing can be integrated to add on speeding up the designing and
High Medium Low
value to the end users. The thin conductive film manufacturing process by utilizing lightweight
manufactured through R2R enables new materials which in turn reduces the overall
generation of flexible electronic devices. The weight of vehicles and increases fuel efficiency.
technology also has high potential in the smart Consumer Automotive To achieve the above requirements, R2R
wearables industry owing to its ability to Electronics processing techniques could pave way for
produce transparent displays even onto an continuous production of vehicle parts in
asymmetrical surface. mass quantities.
Sectors
Silicon photovoltaic wafers can be processed in a Impacted Healthcare industry can be benefited through
continuous R2R fashion, where atomic layer R2R manufacturing technology with flexible
deposition technique can produce a flexible, implants, medical devices, and surgical
scalable, large area thin film photovoltaics. Energy Healthcare
equipment. R2R manufacturing allows
manufacturers to utilize different materials
for creating flexible, portable wearable
devices.
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10.4 Research University and Companies to Watch
UniPixel Heliatek GmbH

California-based UniPixel has developed and patented its
German-based Heliatek has developed proprietary
R2R manufacturing process that provides high
organic molecule-based photovoltaic solar film,
productivity and high yields. The manufacturing process
HeliaFilm. HeliaFilm is a thin film of multilayer organic
leverages creation of complex microstructures that have
solar cell with doped transport layer. The thin film is
been a drawback in the traditional glass and Indium tin
produced through a series of patented R2R processes
oxide ITO film manufacturing process. UniPixel‘s R2R
using proprietary materials and offers high throughput
manufacturing process aid in the development of flexible
and high yield.
printed electronics.
INNOVATORS
TO WATCH
VTT Technical Research Centre

Graphene Frontiers of Finland
Researchers from the VTT Technical Research Centre
US-based Graphene Frontiers, developer of graphene
(Finland) developed flexible in-molded light-emitting
materials, has its proprietary method of R2R manufacturing
diode (LED) foils that have gone through complete
of graphene materials, which is an etch-free transfer
manufacturing phases in a single R2R process. This
process, cost effective, and allows manufacturers to
technique enables semiconductor components to be
consume reduced substrate materials.
directly printed on an elastomeric foil or plastic material.
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11.0 Agile Robots
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11.1 Improved Efficiency and Reduced Downtime Favoring
Advancement
Agile Robot Market, Revenue Forecast,

Revenue ($ Billion)
10
Agile Robot Market Size (2016-2021)
8 CAGR = 19%
According to industrial sources, the agile robots or the smart robots market was 6
about $3.91 billion in 2016. Frost & Sullivan projects the market to grow at a CAGR 9.34
4
of about 19% to generate about $9.34 billion by 2021. Increase in growth is
2 3.91
attributed to the considerable research for robotics to be agile and perform their
tasks in a swift and efficient manner. Military and defense and manufacturing sectors 0
are encouraging advancements in this space. 2016 2021
Years
Enabling Human- Long-term Adoption Nature of Disruption

machine interaction
~ Incremental Innovation
o Agile robots are smart robots with With the advent of industrial automation o Enhanced agility: Robots with increased agility
artificial intelligence capabilities. They and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), opens avenues for opportunities in applications where
can work in tandem with humans currently, robotics is revolutionizing speed of operation is essential.
without any interference. manufacturing industries. However, the o Increase efficiency: Agile robots have the
true potential of the technology by capability to perform tasks in an efficient manner without
o Their agility and motion capability lead offering agility and movement in any any duplication of task. This leads to increase in efficiency
to their acceptance in applications manner can be expected to be realized in of the task performed.
where human intervention is risky and the medium-term, thereby creating a stir o Reduced downtime: With advancement in
unsafe (space exploration, surveillance, in the robotics industry. industrial automation, agile robots can communicate with
and military) each other leading to reduction in downtime.
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11.2 US Leads the World in Advancements of Agile Robots
Agile Robots: Agile Robots: Patent Publication Trends,

o US leads the world in the development of technologies Top Patent Jurisdictions, Region Global, 2014-2016
enabling agile robots, which is evident by the highest Wise, 2014-2016
number of patents published between January 2014 and 600 581

EPO 580 563
December 2016. 96 560
540
Countries
WO 520 506
o Following the US, the other patent offices with high 315
patent publications in the agile robots space include 500
World Patent office and European Patent office. 480
Australia 460
147
2014 2015 2016
o Most of the research focus areas in which patents have
USA Year
been published include the programming of multiple 1091
interacting robots, locomotion, leg configuration, haptic
training, mobile robots for agriculture, cleaning, 0 500 1000 1500 Top Patent Publishers: All Purpose Networks LLC,
National Instruments Corporation, Kymab Limited,
technologies for localization, positioning and navigation No.of patents
President and Fellows of Harvard College, Circuit
systems for agile and mobile robots. Source: Frost & Sullivan/Lens.org
Patent search range: 2014-2016 Therapeutics Inc., Nestec, Danisco US Inc.
Funding Trends Key Recent Funding Initiative

Government encourages Research institutes heavily
In December 2016, European Commission funded 17 Robotic projects under
development exploring the capabilities of
agile robots the New Horizon 2020 program. Robotic technologies across multiple
domains will be investigated by various research institutes. Project ROPOD,
Funding for instance focuses on the development of automated guided vehicles for
logistic and human friendly applications in a cost-effective manner. These
Focus Areas
project would result in a better robotics ecosystem in the European region
Agility and connectivity are the key funding focus with innovations in industrial robots, drones, autonomous vehicles,
areas for agile robots development. healthcare, software, and entertainment.
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11.3 Military and Defense and Homeland Security are High Impact
Sectors

Health,Wellness, and Wellbeing: Connectivity and Convergence:
Agile robots will lead to the creation of swift medical robots Connectivity aids in sharing of data, which can be utilized to
suitable for medical and clinic staffing and precise surgery perform tasks based on the end-user requirement. It also
purposes. supports IIoT.
Bricks & Clicks: New Business Models:

Implementation of cloud-based technologies for robotics can Agile robots facilitates ‗robots-as-a-service‘ business model,
provide access to robots from anywhere in the world. making it suitable for household and retail applications.

Homeland Security
Military and Defense
Agile robots can be a potential solution for
Agile robots will be widely adopted for homeland security and surveillance. It has
military and defense applications. high impact as a first responder solution
The agility offered can enable its for disaster management, environmental
acceptance in war fields and restricted sensing, and many other applications.
access areas.
Industrial Automation and IIoT Space Exploration

Agile robots can compliment advancements Agile robots can be used for space
in factory automation. Inclusion of robots in exploration due to their autonomous
industries enable connectivity leading to maneuverability and agility. Their dexterity,
IIoT. It aids in reducing downtime and motion, and work capabilities can make
maximizing efficiency. them a potential replacement to astronauts.
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11.4 Research Institutes across the Globe Exploring the Potential of
Agile Robots
Boston Dynamics, US University of Twente,The Netherlands

Boston Dynamics, a subsidiary of Google works on the Researchers from University of Twente, The
development of advanced robotics technologies. The Netherlands, have developed a cheetah robot, which
company predominantly develops agile robots for the US imitates the movement of the animal cheetah.
military and is supported by DARPA. Recently, Boston Researchers are inspired by the agility and speed at
Dynamics unveiled a new agile robot named Handle. which the animal moves, which has encouraged them
Handle is a four legged hybrid robot with two wheels. to develop such a robot. Since the backbone and
The company has opted for the two-wheel approach in spine are the reasons offering agility to the animal,
order to achieve a simplistic design, which could reach the cheetah robot includes a spring, which functions
high speeds. The legs in the front can be utilised for similar to the backbone and spine of the robot,
carrying loads. thereby resulting in a agile robot.
Companies/
University of California, Universities
Berkeley, US
to Watch University of Stuttgart, Germany
Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, Researchers from the University of Stuttgart,
have worked on the development of an agile robot, Germany, have developed a wall climbing mini robot
named Salto (for saltatorial locomotion on terrain using carbon fibers. Researchers have used carbon
obstacles), which can offer enhanced robotic vertical fiber fabrication method for the development of the
jumping agility. Researchers have been inspired by the mini-robot. The fabrication system can be expected
capability of the animal, galago in performing high vertical to have a high potential in the long-term and would
agile jumps. The robot has the capability to jump into the lead to the development of agile robots, which would
air, jump off a wall and also to perform multiple jumping. have been impossible to develop thus far.
The agile robot once commercialized will have a high
impact in safety and rescue missions.
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Section Slide Number

1.1 Research Scope 7

1.2 Top 50 Technologies – Selection Methodology 8

1.3 Trends in the Manufacturing Industry 9

1.4 Key Findings 10

2.0 Technology Deep Dive--Robotic Exoskeletons 12

2.2 Improvements in Functionality, Physical Strength, and Integration Drive Innovations 14

2.3 Military, Healthcare, and Manufacturing are Key Attractive Markets 15

2.4 Key Innovators 16

3.0 Metal 3D Printing 17

3.1 Developments in Inks, Materials, and Equipment Can Propel Adoption 18

3.2 China Leads in Patent Publications Followed by the US 19

3.3 Increased Growth with Developments in Aerospace and Healthcare Markets 20

3.4 Key Innovators 21

Section Slide Number

Section Slide Number

7.1 Improved Functionalities and Eco-friendly attribute Driving Growth Opportunities 38

7.2 High Investments are attributed to Welding Institutes 39

7.4 Companies to Watch in the FSW Space 41

8.0 Magnetic Levitation 42

8.2 Government Funding in APAC Region is Very High 44

8.3 Transportation is the Main Market for Maglev 45

8.4 Companies to Action 46

9.0 Multi Material 3D Printing 47

9.1 Multi-material 3D Printing Reduces Operational Costs 48

9.3 High Impact on Industrial and Electronics Sectors 50

9.4 Companies to Watch 51

Section Slide Number

10.4 Research University and Companies to Watch 56

11.0 Agile Robots 57

11.1 Improved Efficiency and Reduced Downtime Favoring Advancement 58

11.2 US Leads the World in Advancements of Agile Robots 59

12.0 The Frost & Sullivan Story 62

STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4

Technology Cluster Index of Cluster

Sustainable Manufacturing Data and Cyber Security

Computer Integrated manufacturing (CIM) Robotic exoskeleton is a wearable robotic

Nano 3D printing is a form of Nano

Roll-to-Roll process is a manufacturing The growing interest towards 3D

Robotic Exoskeleton Market, Revenue

Advanced Capabilities to High Investment Cost and Innovation Type

Top Patent Jurisdictions

development of lightweight components, sensor Patent Applications 1

Impact on Key Mega Trends

Impact on Key Sectors

Ekso Bionics, US Sarcos Corp, US

Source: Frost & Sullivan

Metal 3D Printing Market, Revenue

Revenue in USD Millions

Efficient and Complex Part Future Advancements in Innovation Type

Source: Frost & Sullivan

Metal 3D Printing: Metal 3D Printing: Patent Publication Trends,

Number of Patents Published

Funding Trends Key Recent Funding Deal

Impact on Key Mega Trends

Smart is the New Green:

Impact on Key Sectors

Aerospace and Defense

Markforged,US TRUMPF, Germany

CIM Market: Revenue Forecast, Global,