PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1859944
PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1859944
The global market for Placement Machines was estimated to be worth US$ 3840 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 5313 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Placement Machines cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Placement machines, commonly known as pick-and-place machines, are automated assembly systems used to mount electronic components onto printed circuit boards (PCBs). They are essential in modern electronics manufacturing, offering high speed, precision, and flexibility for handling surface-mount devices (SMDs) ranging from resistors and capacitors to complex ICs. They are widely used in consumer electronics, telecommunications, automotive, aerospace, and medical devices, forming the backbone of electronics manufacturing services (EMS) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
2024, global sales reached approximately 44 k units, with an average global market price of around K US$ 86 per unit.
The placement machine market will continue to grow alongside trends in digitalization, electrification, and connected technologies. While Asia-Pacific remains the hub of high-volume electronics production, North America and Europe emphasize high-reliability markets such as aerospace, defense, and medical. The integration of AI, data analytics, and robotics will make placement machines smarter and more autonomous, improving efficiency and yields. Despite high upfront investment, the long-term benefits of productivity and precision ensure strong adoption. With demand for miniaturization, flexible production, and advanced electronics set to rise, placement machines will remain vital to the global electronics manufacturing landscape.
Market Trend
The placement machine market is expanding steadily, driven by growing demand for miniaturized and multifunctional electronics. With the rise of 5G, IoT, and electric vehicles, manufacturers are upgrading to high-performance placement systems offering faster cycle times and higher accuracy. Industry 4.0 is reshaping the market with AI-enabled smart machines capable of real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and adaptive optimization. Demand for flexible machines that can handle both high-mix and high-volume production is rising. Asia-Pacific leads the global market, particularly China, Japan, and South Korea, while North America and Europe show strong demand in aerospace, defense, and medical applications.
Market Drive
Key growth drivers include the rising consumption of consumer electronics such as smartphones, tablets, and wearables, which require high-density PCB assembly. Automotive electronics, particularly in electric vehicles, ADAS, and infotainment systems, are fueling demand for precision placement machines. Shorter product lifecycles in electronics manufacturing push EMS providers to adopt highly flexible and efficient equipment. Cost reduction, labor shortages, and the push for automation further accelerate adoption. Advancements in robotics, machine vision, and AI integration enhance accuracy, speed, and reliability, strengthening placement machines' role as a core element in global electronics production lines.
Upstream & Downstream
Upstream, placement machine manufacturing relies on raw materials and precision components such as steel structures, servo motors, linear drives, high-speed cameras, machine vision software, feeders, and nozzles. Suppliers of robotics and motion control systems are integral to the ecosystem. Leading placement machine manufacturers include ASMPT, Panasonic, JUKI, Yamaha Robotics, Fuji Corporation, Hanwha, Mycronic, and Kulicke & Soffa. Downstream, electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers such as Foxconn, Jabil, Pegatron, Flex, and BYD Electronics are major adopters. Applications cover consumer electronics, automotive electronics, telecommunications, medical devices, aerospace, and industrial automation, where accuracy, speed, and scalability are critical.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Placement Machines, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Placement Machines by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Placement Machines market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (Units) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Placement Machines.
Market Segmentation
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Segment by Type
Segment by Application
By Region
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Placement Machines manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Placement Machines in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Placement Machines in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.