WTRS Press Release

Wireless Control and Sensor Technologies drive the Modernization of the Industrial Sector.

The Industrial sector is today undergoing a new wave of evolution that continues optimizing processes beyond computer control through the addition of wireless control and sensor network technology. Advances in wireless technology, sensors and ERP systems lead to complete access to, and control over, all plant and process data in an industrial enterprise.

Mountain View, CA (PRWEB) November 15, 2006 -- 

The new WTRS Industrial Automation Applications Report examines the underlying evolution of the sector as it begins the incorporation of wireless control and sensor networks. Factors considered in the report include market potential, state of the involved standards bodies, barriers to entry for emerging technologies and components, relative attractiveness of emerging wireless technologies.

"Industrial automation is no longer a matter of choice, but fundamental to the success and competitive edge of even the smallest manufacturing endeavor.," says Dr Kirsten West, Principal Analyst of WTRS. "The emergence of IEEE 802.15.4, IEEE 802.15.4a, Bluetooth, WiFi, RFID, and other wireless standards in the industrial world is in fact hinged to the adoption of the ERP, supply chain, CRM, process information management, and human interface management systems that have been introduced in the last few years. Wireless technology implementation in an industrial environment offers the possibility to track and trim the overall energy budget for a plant or facility by turning off system modules depending on system operating profiles and power availability."

The Industrial Automation Applications Report from WTRS reveals :
(1) The applicability of Wireless Sensor Network technology to the process management applications in the Industrial sector.
(2) The drivers and barriers to introduction of ZigBee in the Industrial sector.
(3) An analysis of the progress of wireless standards in Industrial Applications including the ISA SP-100 group, WINA, and the HART industry group.
(4) Dominant use cases for emerging wireless control networks in Industrial Applications.
(5) The influence of programs by the U.S. Department of Energy in developing wireless technologies and standards designed for the Industrial sector.
(6) The application of ( and market for ) Bluetooth as a control network in Industrial Applications.

٭"Wireless Sensor Networks" are systems which utilize wireless technologies as the underlying platform to deploy networks for sensor and control applications. Examples of technologies and protocols included in the "Wireless Control Network" are WSN (wireless sensor networks), M2M, mesh networking, ZigBee, INSTEON, IEEE 802.15.4, RFID, Z-Wave, Wavenis, low data-rate UWB, NFC, and others.

Using only publicly available information, meticulously gathered from public patent sources, company information, and other research this report is truly an invaluable resource for any company participating in the Wireless Control Network sector, or planning a potential entry into this market.

For more information, contact:
George West, Senior Analyst
Phone: 650-940-1196

MORE INFORMATION ON THIS RESEARCH
Title "WTRS Industrial Automation Applications Report" 
Product Number: WT111506IAR
Publication Date: November 2006
Number of Pages: 25


West Technology Research Solutions, LLC (WTRS) is an independent market research and consulting company with 8 years in wireless research specializing in Insteon, ZigBee, UWB, Bluetooth, WiMAX, IEEE 802.15.4, Wi-Fi, and other emerging wireless technologies and protocols. WTRS helps companies track the market potential & viability of wireless emerging technologies. WTRS reports are not funded by, or in any other way influenced by, companies which we study. WTRS market research and consulting services provide customers with the information they need to assess market opportunities, evaluate investments, monitor competition, form relationships, and make crucial business decisions in following cutting-edge technologies. WTRS customers range from start-ups, some still in development, to the largest and most prominent players in technology. All have an interest in market intelligence that aides them in making crucial business decisions.

 
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