The Global Equipment Monitoring Market is valued at approximately USD 4.76 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a robust CAGR of 6.70% over the forecast period 2025-2035. Equipment monitoring encompasses a suite of technologies designed to continuously assess machinery health, operational efficiency, and performance integrity across industries. Through the deployment of advanced sensors, data analytics, and predictive maintenance solutions, organizations gain real-time insights into potential equipment failures-helping prevent costly downtimes and ensuring process continuity. The market's growth trajectory is being accelerated by the ongoing adoption of Industry 4.0, the increasing reliance on data-driven decision-making, and the intensifying focus on operational excellence in manufacturing and production environments. Moreover, the surge in smart factory initiatives and the integration of IoT and AI-enabled monitoring platforms are reshaping how companies perceive asset management, converting maintenance from a reactive to a predictive discipline.
The surge in demand for predictive and condition-based maintenance strategies has intensified the need for reliable equipment monitoring systems across heavy industries, including oil & gas, automotive, and power generation. These systems serve as the backbone of modern industrial ecosystems, detecting abnormalities before failures occur and enabling data-backed maintenance schedules that optimize machine uptime. According to the International Federation of Robotics, the number of industrial robots installed worldwide surpassed 553,000 units in 2023-reflecting the exponential growth in automated infrastructure that requires sophisticated monitoring tools. Furthermore, the rise in digital transformation initiatives, coupled with an increasing emphasis on energy efficiency and cost reduction, continues to push industries toward the adoption of smart monitoring technologies. However, high implementation costs and cybersecurity risks associated with connected monitoring systems pose challenges that could restrain the pace of market growth during the forecast period.
The detailed segments and sub-segments included in the report are:
By Monitoring Type:
- Vibration
- Thermal
- Motor Current
- Alarm
- GPS
By Monitoring Process:
By Deployment Type:
By Industry:
- Oil & Gas
- Power
- Automotive
By Region:
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Middle East & Africa
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
- Online Monitoring is Expected to Dominate the Market
- Among all monitoring processes, online monitoring is anticipated to command the largest market share throughout the forecast period. This dominance stems from its unparalleled ability to provide real-time visibility into machine performance, enabling organizations to take immediate corrective actions when operational anomalies arise. Industries that rely on continuous processes-such as oil refineries, power plants, and manufacturing assembly lines-are especially drawn to online monitoring for its capacity to mitigate unplanned downtimes. As the global industrial landscape moves rapidly toward automation and interconnected systems, online monitoring is no longer considered a luxury but an operational necessity. Meanwhile, portable monitoring systems are expected to experience steady growth as they remain indispensable for field diagnostics, maintenance inspections, and low-cost monitoring setups.
- Vibration Monitoring Leads in Revenue Contribution
- From the perspective of monitoring type, vibration monitoring continues to dominate global revenue share due to its critical role in detecting early signs of mechanical wear, imbalance, and misalignment. It remains the most widely adopted form of equipment monitoring across industries that operate heavy rotating machinery, including energy, mining, and automotive manufacturing. The demand for vibration-based analytics has surged with the advancement of AI-powered condition monitoring systems that analyze frequency patterns and amplitude data to predict machine behavior accurately. Thermal and motor current monitoring, while emerging rapidly, complement vibration analysis by offering broader operational insights, such as heat distribution and electrical efficiency. As industries transition toward fully integrated predictive maintenance ecosystems, vibration monitoring is expected to retain its leadership position, underpinned by its proven reliability, scalability, and integration potential within IoT frameworks.
- The key regions considered for the Global Equipment Monitoring Market include North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. North America is projected to dominate the market in 2025, thanks to its extensive adoption of predictive maintenance technologies, robust digital infrastructure, and a highly industrialized economy. The United States, in particular, has emerged as a pioneer in implementing AI-driven asset monitoring across manufacturing and power sectors. Europe follows closely, supported by stringent energy efficiency regulations and high automation penetration across the automotive industry. Meanwhile, the Asia Pacific region is expected to be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period, driven by rapid industrialization, smart factory adoption, and government initiatives encouraging digital transformation in countries like China, India, and Japan. Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are gradually catching up as industries in these regions modernize their maintenance frameworks to enhance reliability and competitiveness.
Major market players included in this report are:
- ABB Ltd.
- Honeywell International Inc.
- Siemens AG
- Emerson Electric Co.
- General Electric Company
- SKF Group
- National Instruments Corporation
- Schneider Electric SE
- Bruel & Kjaer Vibro GmbH
- Parker Hannifin Corporation
- Fluke Corporation
- Meggitt PLC
- Rockwell Automation, Inc.
- ALS Limited
- Baker Hughes Company
Global Equipment Monitoring Market Report Scope:
- Historical Data - 2023, 2024
- Base Year for Estimation - 2024
- Forecast period - 2025-2035
- Report Coverage - Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
- Regional Scope - North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
- Customization Scope - Free report customization (equivalent to up to 8 analysts' working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*
The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments and countries in recent years and forecast their values for the coming decade. The report integrates both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries covered. It also provides detailed information about key growth drivers and restraints that are shaping the market outlook. Furthermore, it highlights emerging opportunities across micro-markets for investors and stakeholders, accompanied by an in-depth competitive landscape and analysis of the product portfolios of leading players. The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are outlined below.
Key Takeaways:
- Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
- Annualized revenues and regional-level analysis for each market segment.
- Detailed analysis of the geographical landscape with country-level analysis of major regions.
- Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
- Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
- Analysis of the competitive structure of the market.
- Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.