The document discusses the state of the automation market and provides outlooks and opportunities across various industries and technologies. It notes that while the market experienced double digit growth for three years, orders have recently declined. However, there are signs the recovery has begun. It identifies various business drivers and regional opportunities. The services sector and emerging technologies like production management software are areas that offer suppliers good growth opportunities.

1. Automation Markets Overview Craig Resnick David Clayton Larry O’Brien

6. Regional Market Overview The Middle East, China, & India Offer Suppliers the Greatest Opportunities for Growth

7. Revenue Category Overview Services Offer Suppliers the Greatest Opportunities for Growth

8. Process Industry Market Outlook Automation Expenditures will Return to Growth Across all the Major Process Industries Over the Next 5 Years

9. Process Industry Market Opportunities The Electric Power, Upstream Oil & Gas, & Chemical Markets Provide Suppliers the Greatest Opportunites Over the Next 5 Years

10. Hybrid Industry Market Outlook Automation Expenditures will Return to Growth Across all the Hybrid Industries Over the Next 5 Years

11. Hybrid Industry Market Opportunities The Food & Beverage and Life Sciences Markets Both Provide Suppliers Significant Opportunities Over the Next 5 Years

12. Discrete Industry Market Outlook Automation Expenditures will Return to Growth Across all the Major Discrete Industries Over the Next 5 Years

13. Discrete Industry Market Opportunities The Machinery & Automotive Markets Provide Suppliers the Greatest Opportunities in the Discrete Industries

14. Process & Hybrid Industry Market Outlook by Technology Production Management Software Solutions will Lead the Growth in the Process & Hybrid Industries Over the Next 5 Years

15. Process & Hybrid Industry Market Opportunities by Technology The DCS & Production Management Markets Provide Suppliers the Greatest Opportunities Over the Next 5 Years

16. Discrete Industry Market Outlook by Technology Production Management Software Solutions will Lead the Growth in the Discrete Industries Over the Next 5 Years

17. Discrete Industry Market Opportunities by Technology The PLM & CPM Markets Provide Suppliers the Greatest Opportunities Over the Next 5 Years in the Discrete Industries

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