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Software-Defined Automation (SDA): 2026 Market Trends

Price: Starting at USD 1,950
Publish Date: 27 Mar 2026
Code: PT-3967
Research Type: Presentation
Pages: 16
Actionable Benefits

Actionable Benefits

  • Understand the difference in traditional automation, Software-Defined Automation (SDA), and Open Software-Defined Automation (OSDA).
  • Understanding of SDA ecosystem, including incumbents, challengers, and legacy companies.
  • Develop stronger product positioning in the SDA market in response to customer pain points.
Research Highlights

Research Highlights

  • Overview and analyses of key SDA supplier offerings.
  • Chart detailing total revenue associated with physical versus software-defined Industrial Automation (IA) deployments from 2025 to 2035.
  • Discussion of regional differences in growth and vertical type within specific regions.
Critical Questions Answered

Critical Questions Answered

  • What are key pain points hindering manufacturer adoption of SDA?
  • What technological trends and developments are driving SDA?
  • Who are the leading suppliers of SDA?  
Who Should Read This?

Who Should Read This?

  • Technology suppliers in strategy, marketing, product management, and sales.
  • Manufacturing and technology end users, lean leaders, digital transformation executives, and project managers.
  • Hardware Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
  • Manufacturing technology implementers, including systems integrators and value-added resellers.

Companies Mentioned

Table of Contents

Key Findings

Traditional Automation Versus SDA Versus OSDA

Key Forecasts: 

Virtual Versus Physical Industrial Automation (IA)
Industry Outlook
Regional Outlook

SDA Vendor Market Shares

Key Companies and Ecosystems:

Schneider Electric
Bosch Rexroth
Siemens
CODESYS
Phoenix Contact
 

Companies Mentioned

  • Bosch Rexroth
  • CODESYS Group
  • Phoenix Contact
  • Schneider Electric
  • Siemens