Global Automotive Manufacturing Equipment Market 2026-2035

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Automotive Manufacturing Equipment Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Equipment Type (CNC Machine, Injection Molding Machine, Metal Stamping Machine, Robot, and Others) by Mode of Operation (Automatic and Semi-Automatic) and By Vehicle Type (Passenger Vehicles and Commercial Vehicles) Forecast Period (2026-2035)

Industry Overview

Automotive manufacturing equipment market was valued at $15.9 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $22.9 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 3.3% during the forecast period (2026-2035). The global automotive manufacturing equipment market is witnessing substantial growth, driven by the accelerating transformation of the automotive industry toward electrification, automation, and sustainability. Modern manufacturing facilities are increasingly adopting advanced equipment such as CNC machines, injection molding systems, metal stamping presses, industrial robots, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), conveyors, and DC torque tools to improve precision, productivity, and flexibility across production lines.

The market expansion is propelled by the surge in electric vehicle (EV) production, which is driving demand for specialized manufacturing equipment capable of handling high-precision components, battery packs, and lightweight materials. For instance, in February 2022, Scania and ABB are collaborating on $108 million, 18,000-square-meter electric vehicle battery assembly plant in Sodertalje, Sweden, set to be fully operational by 2023. The facility will use ABB robots, including the IRB 390, IRB 4600, and IRB 6700, to assemble battery modules from cells, which are then delivered directly to vehicle assembly. This project supports Scania's goal to electrify heavy vehicles and advance industrial automation and digitalization. The partnership builds on over 40 years of collaboration, including work on charging solutions and Europe's largest lithium-ion battery factory with Northvolt, highlighting ABB's role in enhancing manufacturing flexibility for the EV transition.

Market Dynamics

Digital Integration & Collaborative Ecosystems

Strategic collaborations between industrial automation leaders and digital engineering platforms are reshaping the automotive manufacturing equipment market. The integration of virtual twin and simulation technologies is enabling manufacturers to design, validate, and optimize production processes in a digital environment before physical deployment, improving precision and reducing commissioning time. For instance, in February 2025, Dassault Systemes partnered with KUKA to enhance robotics and automation efficiency by integrating its 3DEXPERIENCE platform into KUKA's mosaixx digital ecosystem. This collaboration allows KUKA customers easier access to Dassault's virtual twin and simulation technologies, enabling manufacturers to design, simulate, and optimize operations digitally before implementation. By combining KUKA's industrial automation expertise with Dassault's virtual engineering capabilities, the partnership aims to accelerate digital transformation across industries such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics, fostering innovation, adaptability, and efficiency in factory automation.

Sustainability & Energy Efficiency Imperatives

Sustainability mandates are prompting equipment manufacturers to innovate toward energy-efficient and resource-optimized systems. Electric and hybrid-powered machinery, regenerative drive systems, and intelligent motor controls are reducing energy consumption and carbon footprints across production facilities. In addition, circular manufacturing principles are gaining traction, with a focus on equipment longevity, modularity, and recyclability. Governments and OEMs are aligning sustainability targets with operational efficiency, spurring investment in clean technologies and eco-friendly automation systems to meet stringent emission and energy-use standards. For instance, Siemens launched its Sinamics S200 servo drive system designed to enhance energy efficiency in automated production environments, including automotive assembly lines. The system incorporates regenerative braking technology and intelligent motion control to recover energy during deceleration phases, reducing overall power consumption.

Market Segmentation

Based on the type of equipment, the market is segmented into CNC machines, injection molding machines, metal stamping machines, robots, and others.
Based on the mode of operation, the market is segmented into automatic and semi-automatic.
Based on the vehicle type, the market is segmented into passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles.

Robots Segment Dominates with Automation and Precision Manufacturing Advantages

The robotics segment is projected to dominate the global automotive manufacturing equipment market, driven by increasing deployment of advanced robotic solutions for welding, painting, assembly, and material handling to enhance throughput, ensure consistent quality, and reduce operational costs. For instance, in May 2024, ABB introduced two new large industrial robots, the IRB 7710 and IRB 7720, expanding its modular robot lineup to a total of 46 variants with payload capacities ranging from 70 kg to 620 kg. These models are designed for applications in automotive manufacturing, general industry, and logistics, covering processes such as press automation, body assembly, battery production, and palletizing. Equipped with ABB's OmniCore controller, the robots deliver high precision (up to 0.6 mm accuracy) and reduced cycle times, supporting faster and more efficient production. Their energy-efficient design and regenerative technology can lower energy use by up to 30%, contributing to more sustainable industrial operations. Moreover, in September 2025, FANUC America presents a range of robotic and CNC automation solutions at FABTECH 2025 in Chicago, focusing on improving manufacturing productivity, flexibility, and precision. The exhibits will include demonstrations of collaborative and coordinated robotic welding, space-efficient work cells, and flexible machining systems. Highlights include cobots performing synchronized welding and assembly, multi-arm robots coordinating complex welds, and compact cells designed for high utilization in limited spaces.

Regional Outlook

The global automotive manufacturing equipment market is further divided by region, including North America (the US and Canada), Europe (the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, ASEAN Countries, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America).

Asia-Pacific Leading the Global Automotive Manufacturing Equipment Market Growth

Asia-Pacific continues to lead the global automotive manufacturing equipment market, driven by its expanding industrial base, government-supported skill development programs, and strong focus on automation and robotics integration. The region's growing emphasis on technical education and industry-academia collaboration is equipping the workforce with advanced manufacturing competencies essential for Industry 4.0 transformation. For instance, in October 2024, ABB Robotics and NAMTECH signed an MoU to establish a School of Robotics in India. The initiative aims to strengthen robotics education, close the skills gap in automation, and prepare students for future manufacturing and Industry 4.0 opportunities. ABB will contribute its global expertise, research capabilities, and network of innovation partners to develop hands-on, industry-aligned curricula in collaboration with NAMTECH's academic framework. This partnership reflects India's growing emphasis on technical education and aligns with its rapid adoption of industrial robots, up 59% in 2023, signaling strong potential for automation-driven job growth. Moreover, in July 2023, Nidec Machine Tool Corporation opened a new factory for Nidec India Precision Tools Ltd (NMTI) in Ranipet, near Chennai, expanding its production capacity by 1.5 times. Operational since July 1, the facility manufactures hob cutters, pinion cutters, and other precision tools used in gear machining for automotive, construction, and agricultural machinery.

Market Players Outlook

The major companies operating in the global automotive manufacturing equipment market include ABB Ltd., Durr Group, FANUC Corp., KraussMaffei Group, Hurco Companies, Inc., KUKA SE & Co. KGaA, Yaskawa Electric Corp., Makino Inc., Okuma Corp., DMG MORI AG, ENGEL Austria GmbH, ARBURG GmbH + Co KG, AIDA Engineering, Ltd., TRUMPF GmbH + Co. KG, and Comau S.p.A., among others. Market players are leveraging partnerships, collaborations, mergers, and acquisition strategies for business expansion and innovative product development to maintain their market positioning.

Recent Developments

In April 2025, ABB announced plans to spin off its Robotics division into a separately listed company by the second quarter of 2026. The move aims to give both ABB and the new robotics entity greater operational focus, flexibility, and capacity to attract talent and capital.
In November 2024, FANUC America introduced the M-950iA, a new heavyweight industrial robot designed to handle payloads of up to 500 kg. Positioned between the company's M-900iB and M-1000iA series, the M-950iA features a serial-link structure that enables a wider range of motion and improved flexibility compared to traditional parallel-link robots, making it suitable for use in confined or complex workspaces.
In June 2024, KUKA received a major order to supply welding robots and integrated cells for electric vehicle production. The order includes 23 friction stir welding (FSW) cells equipped with KR FORTEC robots. These systems will be used to weld and assemble EV battery trays, joining components such as cooling plates and structural elements that must meet high standards for strength, thermal management, and safety.

The Report Covers:

Market value data analysis of 2025 and forecast to 2035.
Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
Key companies operating in the global automotive manufacturing equipment market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new products and relevant news is also available in the report.
Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
Competitive strategies by identifying 'who-stands-where' in the market.

Product Code: OMR2028946

1. Report Summary

Current Industry Analysis and Growth Potential Outlook
Global Automotive Manufacturing Equipment Market Sales Analysis - Equipment Type | Mode of Operation | Vehicle Type ($ Million)
Automotive Manufacturing Equipment Market Sales Market Sales Performance of Top Countries
1.1. Research Methodology
Primary Research Approach
Secondary Research Approach
1.2. Market Snapshot

2. Market Overview and Insights

2.1. Scope of the Study
2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends
- 2.2.1. Key Automotive Manufacturing Equipment Market Trends
- 2.2.2. Market Recommendations

3. Market Determinants

3.1. Market Drivers
- 3.1.1. Drivers for Global Automotive Manufacturing Equipment Market: Impact Analysis
3.2. Market Pain Points and Challenges
- 3.2.1. Restraints for Global Automotive Manufacturing Equipment Market: Impact Analysis
3.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.3.1. Opportunities for Global Automotive Manufacturing Equipment Market: Impact Analysis

4. Competitive Landscape

4.1. Competitive Dashboard - Automotive Manufacturing Equipment Market Revenue and Share by Manufacturers
Automotive Manufacturing Equipment Comparison Analysis
Top Market Player Ranking Matrix
4.2. Key Company Analysis
- 4.2.1. ABB Ltd
  - 4.2.1.1. Overview
  - 4.2.1.2. Product Portfolio
  - 4.2.1.3. Financial Analysis
  - 4.2.1.4. SWOT Analysis
  - 4.2.1.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.2. Durr Group
  - 4.2.2.1. Overview
  - 4.2.2.2. Product Portfolio
  - 4.2.2.3. Financial Analysis
  - 4.2.2.4. SWOT Analysis
  - 4.2.2.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.3. FANUC Corp.
  - 4.2.3.1. Overview
  - 4.2.3.2. Product Portfolio
  - 4.2.3.3. Financial Analysis
  - 4.2.3.4. SWOT Analysis
  - 4.2.3.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.4. KUKA Group
  - 4.2.4.1. Overview
  - 4.2.4.2. Product Portfolio
  - 4.2.4.3. Financial Analysis
  - 4.2.4.4. SWOT Analysis
  - 4.2.4.5. Business Strategy
4.3. Top Winning Strategies by Market Players
- 4.3.1. Merger and Acquisition
- 4.3.2. Product Launch
- 4.3.3. Partnership And Collaboration

5. Global Automotive Manufacturing Equipment Market Sales Analysis by Equipment Type ($ Million)

5.1. CNC Machine
5.2. Injection Molding Machine
5.3. Metal Stamping Machine
5.4. Robot
5.5. Others

6. Global Automotive Manufacturing Equipment Market Sales Analysis by Mode of Operation ($ Million)

6.1. Automatic
6.2. Semi-Automatic

7. Global Automotive Manufacturing Equipment Market Sales Analysis by Vehicle Type ($ Million)

7.1. Passenger Vehicles
7.2. Commercial Vehicles

8. Regional Analysis

8.1. North American Automotive Manufacturing Equipment Market Sales Analysis - Equipment Type | Mode of Operation | Vehicle Type | Country ($ Million)
Macroeconomic Factors for North America
- 8.1.1. United States
- 8.1.2. Canada
8.2. European Automotive Manufacturing Equipment Market Sales Analysis - Equipment Type | Mode of Operation | Vehicle Type | Country ($ Million)
Macroeconomic Factors for Europe
- 8.2.1. UK
- 8.2.2. Germany
- 8.2.3. Italy
- 8.2.4. Spain
- 8.2.5. France
- 8.2.6. Russia
- 8.2.7. Rest of Europe
8.3. Asia-Pacific Automotive Manufacturing Equipment Market Sales Analysis - Equipment Type | Mode of Operation | Vehicle Type | Country ($ Million)
Macroeconomic Factors for Asia-Pacific
- 8.3.1. China
- 8.3.2. Japan
- 8.3.3. South Korea
- 8.3.4. India
- 8.3.5. Australia & New Zealand
- 8.3.6. ASEAN Countries (Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, And Other)
- 8.3.7. Rest of Asia-Pacific
8.4. Rest of the World Automotive Manufacturing Equipment Market Sales Analysis - Equipment Type | Mode of Operation | Vehicle Type | Country ($ Million)
Macroeconomic Factors for the Rest of the World
- 8.4.1. Latin America
- 8.4.2. Middle East and Africa

9. Company Profiles

9.1. ABB Ltd
- 9.1.1. Quick Facts
- 9.1.2. Company Overview
- 9.1.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.1.4. Business Strategies
9.2. AIDA ENGINEERING, LTD
- 9.2.1. Quick Facts
- 9.2.2. Company Overview
- 9.2.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.2.4. Business Strategies
9.3. TRUMPF GmbH + Co. KG
- 9.3.1. Quick Facts
- 9.3.2. Company Overview
- 9.3.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.3.4. Business Strategies
9.4. ARBURG GmbH + Co KG
- 9.4.1. Quick Facts
- 9.4.2. Company Overview
- 9.4.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.4.4. Business Strategies
9.5. Haitian International Holdings Ltd.
- 9.5.1. Quick Facts
- 9.5.2. Company Overview
- 9.5.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.5.4. Business Strategies
9.6. Daifuku Co., Ltd.
- 9.6.1. Quick Facts
- 9.6.2. Company Overview
- 9.6.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.6.4. Business Strategies
9.7. Comau S.p.A
- 9.7.1. Quick Facts
- 9.7.2. Company Overview
- 9.7.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.7.4. Business Strategies
9.8. Durr Group
- 9.8.1. Quick Facts
- 9.8.2. Company Overview
- 9.8.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.8.4. Business Strategies
9.9. Emerson Electric Co
- 9.9.1. Quick Facts
- 9.9.2. Company Overview
- 9.9.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.9.4. Business Strategies
9.10. Engel Austria GmbH
- 9.10.1. Quick Facts
- 9.10.2. Company Overview
- 9.10.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.10.4. Business Strategies
9.11. FAGOR ARRASATE
- 9.11.1. Quick Facts
- 9.11.2. Company Overview
- 9.11.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.11.4. Business Strategies
9.12. FANUC Corp.
- 9.12.1. Quick Facts
- 9.12.2. Company Overview
- 9.12.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.12.4. Business Strategies
9.13. Haas Automation
- 9.13.1. Quick Facts
- 9.13.2. Company Overview
- 9.13.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.13.4. Business Strategies
9.14. DMG MORI
- 9.14.1. Quick Facts
- 9.14.2. Company Overview
- 9.14.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.14.4. Business Strategies
9.15. Hurco Companies, Inc.
- 9.15.1. Quick Facts
- 9.15.2. Company Overview
- 9.15.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.15.4. Business Strategies
9.16. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd
- 9.16.1. Quick Facts
- 9.16.2. Company Overview
- 9.16.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.16.4. Business Strategies
9.17. KraussMaffei Group
- 9.17.1. Quick Facts
- 9.17.2. Company Overview
- 9.17.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.17.4. Business Strategies
9.18. KUKA SE & Co. KGaA
- 9.18.1. Quick Facts
- 9.18.2. Company Overview
- 9.18.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.18.4. Business Strategies
9.19. Makino Inc
- 9.19.1. Quick Facts
- 9.19.2. Company Overview
- 9.19.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.19.4. Business Strategies
9.20. Mazak Corp.
- 9.20.1. Quick Facts
- 9.20.2. Company Overview
- 9.20.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.20.4. Business Strategies
9.21. Milacron, LLC
- 9.21.1. Quick Facts
- 9.21.2. Company Overview
- 9.21.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.21.4. Business Strategies
9.22. NISSEI PLASTIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
- 9.22.1. Quick Facts
- 9.22.2. Company Overview
- 9.22.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.22.4. Business Strategies
9.23. Okuma Corp.
- 9.23.1. Quick Facts
- 9.23.2. Company Overview
- 9.23.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.23.4. Business Strategies
9.24. Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH
- 9.24.1. Quick Facts
- 9.24.2. Company Overview
- 9.24.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.24.4. Business Strategies
9.25. Yaskawa Electric Corp.
- 9.25.1. Quick Facts
- 9.25.2. Company Overview
- 9.25.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.25.4. Business Strategies