Industrial automation across Europe’s manufacturing sector is no longer just about replacing manual labour with machines. It’s now more about creating complex systems that think, adapt and optimise in real-time. At the same time, thermal management has evolved from a maintenance concern into a core enabler of efficiency and sustainability.
Manufacturers are deploying digital twins, AI-driven process control and predictive analytics to monitor assets, forecast failures and fine tune output. Edge computing and IoT integration provide real-time visibility into every layer of the plant, enabling decisions once made by engineers to be executed automatically at the machine level.
As European industries adopt smart manufacturing initiatives, these systems are becoming the foundation of connected factories that can scale output without compromising precision or energy efficiency.
In parallel, thermal management solutions are gaining strategic importance. With rising energy costs and tighter environmental regulations, manufacturers are reevaluating how heat is generated, transferred and dissipated across their equipment. Liquid cooling systems and advanced heat exchangers are replacing traditional setups to manage temperature loads in robotics, power electronics and high density automation systems.
Driven by these developments, the European industrial automation software market is projected to exceed $35.16 billion, while the thermal management market is expected to reach $7.89 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.26 percent and 9.5 percent, respectively.
This edition of Manufacturing Technology Insights Europe explores how automation control and thermal innovation are redefining operational excellence across the continent. It features a thought provoking article by Dr. Emmy Pavlovic, CTO at Bulten Group, and Luciano De Oto, Technical Quality Director at McLaren Automotive Ltd.
We also bring you the stories of leading organisations driving excellence in automation, control and thermal management. A noteworthy feature is that of STRATON AUTOMATION. This well established company develops modular software solutions for controlling and monitoring machinery and processes, primarily for OEMs and industrial applications.
In this edition, we highlight the leading technologies shaping European manufacturing in 2025. We hope you gain valuable insights to strengthen efficiency and sustainability across your operations.
