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Automation And Controls Market Size Outlook: How Quickly Will Revenue Expand Through 2030?
The automation and controls market has experienced robust expansion in recent years. Looking ahead, its valuation is projected to rise from $152.66 billion in 2025 to $166.99 billion in 2026, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. Historically, this expansion can be linked to factors such as the increasing implementation of plc and scada systems, the surge in industrial automation within manufacturing, a heightened requirement for process optimization, innovations in hmi and pac technologies, and the necessity for effective energy management solutions.
The automation and controls market size is expected to experience robust growth in the upcoming years. It is projected to expand to $239.44 billion by 2030, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. This anticipated growth during the forecast period is primarily driven by the integration of AI and machine learning, the expanding adoption of IoT-enabled industrial automation, the uptake of cloud-based MES solutions, the development of smart buildings and industrial facilities, and a heightened focus on safety and security automation. Noteworthy trends for the forecast period include the convergence of PLC, SCADA, and PAC systems, the deployment of real-time monitoring and control solutions, advancements in energy efficiency and smart HVAC automation, enhanced safety and security automation, and the implementation of cloud-based Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
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Automation And Controls Market Growth Backed By Core Demand Fundamentals
The increasing requirement for industrial automation is anticipated to fuel the expansion of the automation and control market in the future. Industrial automation involves employing robotics, various machines, and advanced control systems to execute tasks historically performed by human labor. This approach is favored due to its ability to improve efficiency, productivity, safety, and reliability, concurrently lowering operational expenses and minimizing human errors. Such automation and control systems are instrumental for industrial automation, facilitating streamlined operations, boosting precision and productivity, and ensuring uniform quality and safety throughout manufacturing processes. As an illustration, the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), a non-profit entity based in Germany, stated in September 2024 that industrial robot installations in the UK experienced a 51% increase, reaching 3,830 units. Simultaneously, in the Americas, more than 50,000 units were installed for the third consecutive year, with the total reaching 55,389 units in 2023. Consequently, the heightened demand for industrial automation is a key driver for the growth of the automation and control market.
Automation And Controls Market Segment Analysis And Revenue Potential
The automation and controls market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Automation Controller (PAC), Distributed Control System (DCS), Human-Machine Interface (HMI), Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
2) By Application: Lighting, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Safety And Security, Other Applications
3) By End Use: Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Oil And Gas, Mining And Metals, Automotive And Transportation, Manufacturing Electrical And Electronics, Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Programmable Logic Controller (PLC): Compact PLC, Modular PLC
2) By Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA): Hardware SCADA, Software SCADA
3) By Programmable Automation Controller (PAC): High-Performance PAC, Mid-Range PAC
4) By Distributed Control System (DCS): Process DCS, Hybrid DCS
5) By Human-Machine Interface (HMI): Standalone HMI, Software HMI
6) By Manufacturing Execution System (MES): On-Premise MES, Cloud-Based MES
Automation And Controls Market Growth Trends Reshaping The Competitive Landscape
Leading enterprises within the automation and controls sector are prioritizing the development of modular, simulation-ready solutions designed to mitigate project delays, streamline engineering efforts, and facilitate quicker, more dependable system rollouts. Simulation is defined as the process of building a virtual representation of a system to assess its behavior under various scenarios without impacting the physical system. As an illustration, in October 2025, Steele Solutions, a manufacturing company based in the US, unveiled SSI Automation, a new division specifically dedicated to delivering comprehensive controls and automation solutions for industries such as parcel, e-commerce, retail distribution, and warehousing. This division aims to eliminate typical delays and inefficiencies prevalent in automation projects by offering modular, simulation-ready system architectures, reusable code libraries, and designs rich in diagnostics. These attributes help in reducing engineering waste, accelerating deployment, and improving the long-term reliability of systems. SSI Automation manages the entire project lifecycle, from panel design through ongoing service, leveraging digital twins and platform-agnostic frameworks. With this launch, Steele Solutions enhances its capacity to provide complete, end-to-end solutions that elevate performance, reduce risks, and ensure predictable project execution.
Automation And Controls Market Key Players Shaping Industry Direction
Major companies operating in the automation and controls market are Hitachi Ltd.; Siemens AG; General Electric Company; Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Schneider Electric SE; Honeywell International Inc.; ABB Group; Johnson Controls International PLC; Emerson Electric Co.; Parker Hannifin Corporation; Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.; Delta Electronics Inc.; Rockwell Automation Inc.; Bosch Rexroth AG; OMRON Corporation; Keyence Corporation; Fanuc Corporation; Dassault Systèmes SE; Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.; Yaskawa Electric Corporation; KUKA AG; Yokogawa Electric Corporation; Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG; Rittal GmbH & Co. KG; SICK AG; Advantech Co. Ltd.; Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG; National Instruments Corporation; AVEVA Group PLC; B&R Industrial Automation GmbH; Universal Robots A/S
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Automation And Controls Market Largest Region: Which Geography Holds The Biggest Share?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automation and controls market in 2025. The regions covered in the automation and controls market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
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