PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1932728
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1932728
A linear actuator is a device that converts energy, such as electric, hydraulic, or pneumatic, into straight-line mechanical motion. It can be used to lift, lower, slide, or tilt machinery or materials. Linear actuators are commonly used in various applications, including manufacturing plants, robots, industrial machinery, and home automation systems.
The main types of material in a linear actuator are aluminum, steel, and zinc. Aluminum is a silvery-white, lightweight, and ductile metal often chosen as a material for the construction of linear actuator components due to its lightweight nature, corrosion resistance, ease of machining, cost-effectiveness, good thermal conductivity, and recyclability. Linear actuators are categorized by operation mechanism into mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical actuators. The end-user category includes construction, aerospace, and defense, industrial, automotive, and others.
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 affecting the linear actuator market by increasing the cost of imported aluminum and steel housings, precision gears, motors, sensors, and electronic control components. Industrial and automotive manufacturers in North America and Europe are particularly impacted due to dependence on imported actuator assemblies, while Asia-Pacific suppliers face pricing pressure on exports. These tariffs are raising system integration costs and slowing automation upgrades. However, they are also driving localization of actuator manufacturing, alternative material sourcing, and innovation in compact and energy-efficient actuator designs.
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The linear actuator market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $44.18 billion in 2025 to $47.06 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrial automation growth, demand for motion control systems, expansion of manufacturing plants, advancement in mechanical engineering, adoption of hydraulic actuators.
The linear actuator market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $60.6 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rise of electric actuators, growth of robotics adoption, demand for energy-efficient motion systems, smart manufacturing investments, expansion of electric vehicles. Major trends in the forecast period include growth of electro-mechanical actuators, adoption in industrial automation, expansion of smart factory applications, demand for compact actuator designs, integration with robotics.
The increasing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is anticipated to drive growth in the linear actuator market in the coming years. EVs are vehicles powered, fully or partially, by electricity stored in rechargeable batteries. Younger generations, who tend to be more environmentally aware and receptive to emerging technologies, are contributing to the surge in EV adoption. Linear actuators play a critical role in electric vehicles, enabling precise control over features such as seat adjustments, window positioning, and automated door systems, which enhance passenger comfort and safety. For example, the International Energy Agency, a France-based autonomous intergovernmental organization, reported that electric car sales in the first quarter of 2024 rose by about 25% compared to the same period in 2023. Consequently, the growing demand for electric vehicles is a significant factor driving the linear actuator market.
Major companies in the linear actuator market are innovating to provide advanced products such as the motus1 (m1) industrial positioning actuator, which converts rotary motion into linear motion for precise positioning in various applications. Motion Plus LLC, a US-based automation company, launched the motus1 (m1) industrial positioning actuator in May 2023. This actuator is designed for use in assembly lines, gantries, material handling, packaging, and palletizing, offering IP 54-compliant protection with stainless-steel strip sealing and an optional seal kit. The m1 actuator ensures accurate alignment control in industrial applications through its sophisticated belt and screw drive technology, providing reliable motion management.
In September 2023, Emerson Electric Co., a US-based company specializing in linear actuators, purchased Afag Holding AG for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition enhances Emerson's manufacturing automation capabilities and expands its motion portfolio by combining Afag's electric linear motion solutions with Emerson's pneumatic motion technologies. Afag Holding AG, based in Switzerland, provides electric linear motion and handling automation solutions.
Major companies operating in the linear actuator market are Parker Hannifin Corporation, Emerson Electric Co., Rockwell Automation Inc., Bosch Rexroth AG, SMC Corporation, IAI America Inc., Kollmorgen Corporation, LINAK A/S, TiMOTION Technology Co. Ltd., ElectroCraft, Rollon Corp., Exlar Automation, Progressive Automations Inc., Lin Engineering Inc., Tolomatic Inc., Fabco-Air Inc., PBC Linear, DUFF NORTON AUSTRALIA, Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation, Helix Linear Technologies, Actuonix Motion Devices, Del-Tron Precision Inc, Moticont
North America was the largest region in the linear actuator market in 2025. The regions covered in the linear actuator market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the linear actuator market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The linear actuator market consists of sales of ball screw linear actuators, rack and pinion linear actuators, and linear voice coil actuators. 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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