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Industrial Automation Market Value Analysis: What Growth Is Expected Over The Forecast Period?
The industrial automation market size has demonstrated robust growth in recent years. It is projected to expand from $210.68 billion in 2025 to $226.25 billion in 2026, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. Historically, this growth can be attributed to several factors including the standardization of manufacturing processes, the increasing demand for higher production efficiency, a reduction in dependence on manual labor, improvements in workplace safety, and the rise of mass production.
The industrial automation market is poised for robust expansion over the coming years. Its valuation is projected to reach $302.01 billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. This anticipated growth is driven by several factors, including the increasing adoption of AI-driven automation, a scarcity of skilled labor, the broadening of connected manufacturing ecosystems, an emphasis on optimizing operational costs, and growing investments in smart infrastructure. Key trends characterizing this period encompass the widespread adoption of smart factories, the integration of industrial robotics, real-time process oversight, the implementation of predictive maintenance systems, and the rise of flexible manufacturing automation.
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Industrial Automation Market Opportunity Drivers: What Is Creating New Revenue Potential?
The growing importance of robotics is anticipated to drive the expansion of the industrial automation market moving forward. Robotics involves the development, manufacturing, and deployment of intelligent machines to support human activities. It is increasingly implemented in industrial automation processes to manage various operations and machinery within an industry, leading to improved efficiency, replacement of manual work, and enhanced speed and overall performance. For example, in April 2024, the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based non-profit organization, reported that in 2023, the total number of industrial robot installations increased by 12%, amounting to 44,303 units. Thus, the increasing significance of robotics is a key driver for the industrial automation market.
Industrial Automation Market Segment Analysis And Revenue Opportunities
The industrial automation market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Component: Industrial Robots, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Industrial Sensors, Control Valves, Other Components
2) By Control System: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Distributed Control System (DCS), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Other Control Systems
3) By Industry: Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Healthcare, Energy and Utilities, Food and Beverages, Oil and Gas, Mining, Transportation, Other Industries
Subsegments:
1) By Industrial Robots: Articulated Robots, SCARA Robots, Cartesian Robots, Collaborative Robots (Cobots), Delta Robots
2) By Human Machine Interface (HMI): Touch Screen HMI, PC-based HMI, Web-based HMI, Mobile HMI
3) By Industrial Sensors: Proximity Sensors, Pressure Sensors, Temperature Sensors, Level Sensors, Flow Sensors
4) By Control Valves: Globe Control Valves, Ball Control Valves, Butterfly Control Valves, Solenoid Control Valves
5) By Other Components: PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), Industrial Ethernet Switches, Servo Drives And Motors, Data Acquisition Systems
Industrial Automation Market Industry Trends Shaping Future Revenue Growth
Leading companies in the industrial automation market are concentrating on developing advanced solutions, such as AI-powered vision-based piece picking systems, to boost production, enhance manufacturing flexibility, and address labor shortages. These AI-enabled vision-based piece picking systems integrate 3D cameras, computer vision algorithms, and robotic arms to autonomously identify, grasp, and sort randomly placed items, distinguishing them from traditional robotic systems that depend on fixed item placement, rigid grippers, and pre-programmed trajectories. For instance, in May 2024, Consorzio Macchine Utensili, an Italy-based industrial automation company, introduced its S Family of 6 axis articulated robots alongside the vision-based piece picking system MI.RA or OnePicker. This innovative solution targets arc welding, handling, and random-object sorting applications. The system incorporates vision sensors with AI-powered motion planning and object recognition, features IP68-rated compact robots with adaptable mounting options, and supports high-density deployment in confined spaces. Its applications cover arc welding, assembly, food & beverage, foundry, battery manufacturing, and general material handling, offering benefits like optimized space utilization, quicker adaptation to mixed production, and reduced downtime and reprogramming efforts.
Industrial Automation Market Leading Players Shaping Industry Direction
Major companies operating in the industrial automation market are Siemens AG; ABB Ltd; Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Schneider Electric; Fanuc Corporation; Omron Corporation; Emerson Electric Co.; Rockwell Automation Inc.; Yaskawa Electric Corporation; General Electric; EFACEC Electric International Engineering Co. Ltd; Youibot Robotics; InterTech Development Company; Immetech Industrial Co. Ltd; Zinsser Analytic GmbH; Wiesemann & Theis GmbH; Lammers Automation GmbH; syskomp gehmeyr GmbH; vision-tec gmbh; Otc Daihen Europe Gmbh; Honeywell International Inc.; Cognex Corporation; Teradyne Inc.; National Instruments Corporation; Novanta Inc.; Yokogawa Electric; Festo South Africa; SMC Corporation
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Industrial Automation Market Geographic Analysis: Where Is Demand Growing The Fastest?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the industrial automation market in 2025. The regions covered in the industrial automation market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
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