Since the beginning, AtomTech has been involved in electric vehicle manufacturing. Not only does this mean that we’ve been able to build strong relationships within the industry, it also means that we have a keen interest in the progression surrounding it. So, dive in with us as we check on the latest status of this developing market.

In 2022, warehouse and logistics managers were faced with quite a few challenges, especially considering the state of the supply chain, and according to a CNBC survey of 341 managers, more than half “do not expect the supply chain to return to normal until 2024 or after.” Other issues have included impacts related to the pandemic, rising costs, labor shortages and more. Despite all of this, Logistics Management reports that companies are still ready to expand global plans. As they do, automation will likely play a key role.

Through digitalization developments such as IIoT, SCADA is increasingly intertwined with automation processes. In return, data analytics, visibility and efficiency have all progressed. This trend is only likely to further innovate going forward. As we head into the new year, here are some predictions on how that will unfold.

The SCADA integration company builds on its presence in the burgeoning market to serve rising demand 

According to the World Robotics report from the International Federation of Robotics, there were a record 517,385 industrial robots integrated into factories across the globe in 2021. That figure is expected to grow even larger going forward. In fact, Research and Markets estimates that the market will reach a value of $88 billion by 2030. As this trend unfolds, what can we expect? Let’s dive in.

As technological advances are increasingly integrated into the industrial sector, the HMI market is also expected to grow. According to the "Human Machine Interface Market Research" report, its value is predicted to increase from 4.9 billion USD in 2022 to 7.3 billion USD by 2027. In addition to what has already been mentioned, the report points out that this boost is likely due to the security, integration and flexibility that HMI offers. An example of an industry projected to further its investment in HMI is pharmaceutical manufacturing as well as the automotive industry.

CLARKSTON, MI – November 10, 2022 -- Building on a period of tremendous growth for the company, AtomTech is expanding its controls and SCADA integration services with the addition of joining technologies engineering. Led by a team of engineers with the experience and knowledge to write custom procedure specifications that comply with current codes and standards, AtomTech will help operators in the automotive industry implement joining technologies, which allow them to assemble products by connecting and uniting component parts across a wide range of manufacturing processes.

Efficiency in operations is a timeless pursuit. The difference comes down to the technologies available at the time to assist in the process. In today’s environment, that means tools connected to the streamlining of IT-OT convergence, which lends itself to automation. Automation is quickly becoming a go-to strategy. A study by LNS Research concluded that “50% of industrial transformation leaders have an autonomous plant initiative formalized,” according to Automation.com

Let’s face it. We’re on high cybersecurity alert, especially in the manufacturing sector. Why? Quite frankly – the threat landscape has expanded significantly, cybercriminals have really improved their game, and we’re just generally more aware of it at this point thanks to a series of high-profile events. But with the bad comes the good. While technical advances have already sent operators in the industry on a path toward digitalization, this growing emphasis on cybersecurity ensures that they continue to do so in a safe manner. The industry is getting the hint. Cybersecurity is really important these days, and we need to take action to implement it into our daily business functions. But first, it’s always helpful to understand the environment creating this shift in perspective and the tools that we have available to streamline the process. For this first post, we are focusing on the role of something that we discuss a lot here at AtomTech, SCADA. Let’s dive in.