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An automatic bending machine is utilized in manufacturing and metalworking to automatically and precisely bend sheet metal and other materials. These machines are typically computer-controlled and execute bending operations based on programmed specifications.
Automatic bending machines come in several types categorized by their capacity, up to 10 tons, 10-20 tons, and more than 20 tons, along with semiautomatic models. Fully mechanized, automatic bending machines operate without constant manual intervention, programmed to perform bending tasks autonomously. This automation enhances manufacturing efficiency, reduces labor costs, and employs various technologies such as electric, hydraulic, pneumatic, and induction. These machines find diverse applications across industries including aerospace, defense, automotive, construction, mining, and shipbuilding, working with materials such as metal plates, tubes, cables, and conductors.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are influencing the automatic bending machine market by increasing costs of imported servo motors, hydraulic systems, control units, and precision mechanical components used in advanced bending equipment. Automotive, aerospace, and construction machinery manufacturers in North America and Europe are most affected due to dependence on imported machine subsystems, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressures on export-oriented machine production. These tariffs are raising capital expenditure for manufacturers and slowing equipment replacement cycles. At the same time, they are encouraging localized machine assembly, domestic component sourcing, and innovation in cost-efficient electric and hybrid bending solutions.
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The automatic bending machine market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.32 billion in 2025 to $2.45 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of automotive and aerospace manufacturing, increasing demand for precision metal components, expansion of sheet metal fabrication facilities, adoption of programmable bending technologies, improvements in machine control accuracy.
The automatic bending machine market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.98 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in smart manufacturing equipment, rising adoption of electric and hybrid bending machines, expansion of automation in metal fabrication shops, growing demand for complex component geometries, increasing focus on production flexibility. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of cnc-controlled bending machines, rising integration of robotic loading and unloading, growing demand for high-precision metal forming, expansion of multi-axis and servo-electric bending systems, enhanced focus on repeatability and production efficiency.
The increasing adoption of automation in the manufacturing sector is expected to propel the growth of the automatic bending machine market going forward. Automation in manufacturing refers to using technology such as robotics and computer systems to replace or enhance human labor in tasks such as production and assembly, aiming to increase efficiency, productivity, and consistency while reducing costs and errors. The increasing adoption of automation in manufacturing is driven by improvements in productivity, cost savings through reduced labor and operational expenses, and the ability to maintain consistent quality and safety standards in production processes. Automatic bending machines are crucial in enhancing automation within the manufacturing sector. These machines are utilized for bending various materials, such as metal sheets, tubes, and profiles, with precision and efficiency. For instance, in September 2024, according to the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based non-profit organization, global industrial robot adoption continued to accelerate in 2023, with annual installations surpassing 541,000 units for the third consecutive year and driving the worldwide operational stock to 4.3 million robots, marking a 10% increase and bringing the total number of robots in use to well over four million globally. Therefore, the increasing adoption of automation in the manufacturing sector is driving the growth of the automatic bending machine market.
Key players in the automatic bending machine sector are focused on innovation, developing products such as XXL (extra, extra-large) bending machines to meet the rising demand for handling oversized components. These specialized machines are designed to bend substantial components beyond the capacity of standard equipment. For example, Trumpf Inc. introduced the TruBend Series 8000 in February 2023, a bending machine tailored for XXL parts that enhances efficiency in handling large workpieces with significant box heights. The machine offers various optional features aimed at optimizing the bending process for heavy parts.
In June 2023, MNM Industries Inc., a US-based producer of containers, expanded its capabilities by acquiring Criterion Machinery Pty Ltd., a company specializing in automatic tube bending machines. This strategic move aims to broaden MNM Industries' product portfolio and manufacturing capabilities, reinforcing its market presence and ability to offer comprehensive solutions to customers.
Major companies operating in the automatic bending machine market are Trumpf GmbH Co. KG, Shuz Tung Machinery Industrial Co Ltd., Bystronic Laser AG, Prima Power, Salvagnini Group, Danobatgroup S.COOP., Ermaksan, Cincinnati Incorporated, Baykal, SafanDarley, Amob S.A., Haco Holding N.V., Akyapak Makina Sanayi VE TICARET A.S, PedaXxGmbH, Amada Co. Ltd., Transfluid Maschinenbau GmbH, WAFIOS AG, Euromac S.P.A, Carell Corporation, Winton Machinery, Mackma SRL, Durma, Soco Machinery Co Ltd., EUROMAC S.p.A
North America was the largest region in the automatic bending machine market in 2025. The regions covered in the automatic bending machine market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the automatic bending machine market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The automatic bending machine market consists of sales of metal brackets, hooks, and hangers, panel bending machine, tube bending machine, roll bending machine, and pipe bending machine. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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