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Personal Computer (PC)-Based Automation Market Value Analysis: What Growth Is Expected Over The Forecast Period?
The personal computer (pc)-based automation market has experienced consistent expansion in recent years. It is projected to increase from $36.52 billion in 2025 to $38.27 billion in 2026, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. Historically, this growth can be linked to factors such as manual process control, reliance on standalone automation systems, high labor costs, limited remote monitoring, and inconsistent production efficiency.
The personal computer (PC)-based automation market is anticipated to experience consistent expansion over the coming years. This market is set to reach $45.84 billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The anticipated increase is driven by factors such as the wider uptake of PC-based automation, its integration with industrial IoT, the expanding automation within the energy and power sectors, the growing automotive and electronics manufacturing industries, and an increasing need for cloud-based monitoring and control systems. Key developments expected throughout the forecast period encompass the implementation of embedded industrial PCs, the prevalence of panel and rack-mount industrial PCs, the rise of touchscreen and smart HMIs, the deployment of compact and modular PLCs, and innovations in SCADA software and hardware solutions.
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Personal Computer (PC)-Based Automation Market Demand Drivers: What Is Fueling Industry Growth?
The expanding integration of industrial automation is projected to drive the growth of the global personal computer (PC)-based automation market moving forward. Industrial automation is defined as the application of digital technologies, robotics, and computer-driven systems to automate manufacturing operations with minimal human intervention. The increasing adoption of industrial automation is attributed to the demand for greater productivity, fewer operational errors, improved safety, and advanced data-centric manufacturing. PC-based automation supports industrial automation by delivering cost-effective, adaptable, and robust control systems that allow for real-time monitoring, machine coordination, production optimization, and enhanced process visibility. For instance, in August 2025, the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based non-profit organization, reported that in 2023, industrial robot installations increased by 51%, reaching 3,830 units. Thus, the growing adoption of industrial automation is propelling the expansion of the global personal computer (PC)-based automation market.
Personal Computer (PC)-Based Automation Market Segment Performance And Strategic Opportunities
The personal computer (pc)-based automation market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Component: Industrial PCs (IPCs), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)
2) By Deployment: On-premise, Cloud
3) By Sales Channel: Direct Sales, Indirect Sales
4) By End-user Industry: Automotive, Oil and Gas, Food and Beverage, Electronics, Energy and Power, Other End-user Industries
Subsegments:
1) By Industrial PCs (IPCs): Embedded Industrial PCs, Rack-Mount Industrial PCs, Panel PCs, Box Industrial PCs
2) By Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs): Touchscreen HMIs, Non-Touchscreen HMIs, Smart HMIs, Mobile HMIs
3) By Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA): SCADA Software, SCADA Hardware, SCADA Communication Systems, SCADA Servers and Controllers
Personal Computer (PC)-Based Automation Market Industry Trends Shaping Future Revenue Growth
Leading firms within the personal computer (PC)-based automation market are prioritizing the creation of advanced technologies, including edge-ready compact industrial PCs featuring integrated IIoT platforms, to enhance real-time control, connectivity, and informed decision-making within challenging manufacturing settings. These edge-ready compact industrial PCs, equipped with integrated IIoT platforms, are robust computing solutions that merge industrial-grade PC hardware with pre-installed edge software. This combination facilitates localized data gathering, protocol transformation, visualization, and analytical processing directly at the machine level, simultaneously establishing a secure link between operational technology and IT systems. As an illustration, in February 2024, Emerson Electric Co., an American technology and engineering enterprise, introduced the PACSystems IPC 2010 Compact Industrial PC. This particular compact, fanless unit is designed to endure broad temperature variations and continuous industrial operation, providing efficient computing capabilities at the edge, which aids manufacturers in supporting IIoT and digital transformation efforts with greater cost-efficiency. Coming pre-installed with the PACEdge industrial edge platform and Movicon.NExT SCADA components, it enables users to rapidly implement browser-configured applications for gateway, HMI, and OT/IT convergence scenarios without requiring intricate integration processes. Through its combination of low power usage, diverse Ethernet and serial interfaces, and adaptable software options, the PACSystems IPC 2010 empowers machine builders and industrial facilities to update automation systems, refine real-time operations, and standardize edge architectures across various automation implementations.
Personal Computer (PC)-Based Automation Market Key Players: Which Companies Shape Industry Competition?
Major companies operating in the personal computer (pc)-based automation market are Schneider Electric SE; Rockwell Automation Inc.; Fujitsu Limited; Panasonic Corporation; International Business Machines Corporation; Siemens AG; ABB Ltd.; Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG; Bosch Rexroth AG; Emerson Electric Co.; Honeywell International Inc.; Advantech Co., Ltd.; Kontron AG; Yokogawa Electric Corporation; Omron Corporation; B&R Industrial Automation GmbH; Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG; Delta Electronics, Inc.; Hitachi, Ltd.
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Personal Computer (PC)-Based Automation Market Regional Distribution: Which Areas Drive Market Expansion?
North America was the largest region in the personal computer (PC)-based automation market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the personal computer (pc)-based automation market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
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