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Machinery and industrial automation entail the application of technology and automated systems to regulate and manage machinery, equipment, and processes within industrial settings. This domain integrates diverse technologies to develop efficient and intelligent systems capable of executing tasks that were traditionally performed by humans.
The primary types of machinery and industrial automation comprise sensors and actuators, industrial robots, and control systems. Sensors and actuators are physical devices responsible for converting one form of energy into another and translating electrical impulses into physical actions or objects. Various automation technologies include programmable logic controller systems, supervisory control and data acquisition, distributed control systems, and robotics. These technologies find application in diverse end-user scenarios, including material handling and packaging, assembly and disassembly, process automation, and quality control. Industries such as manufacturing, energy and utilities, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, and food and beverage leverage these automation solutions across different verticals.
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 significantly impacting the machinery and industrial automation market by increasing the cost of imported sensors, industrial robots, PLCs, drives, and control hardware. Manufacturing, food and beverage, and chemical industries in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported automation equipment, while Asia-Pacific suppliers face export pricing pressure. These tariffs are raising automation project costs and slowing large-scale deployments. However, they are also accelerating localization of automation manufacturing, regional system integration, and innovation in software-centric automation solutions.
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The machinery and industrial automation market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $222.22 billion in 2025 to $238.48 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to factory automation growth, plc adoption, demand for productivity gains, reduction in manual labor, industrial process optimization.
The machinery and industrial automation market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $317.21 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to ai-driven automation growth, industry 4.0 rollout, demand for connected factories, expansion of robotics adoption, real-time process optimization. Major trends in the forecast period include rapid adoption of industrial robots, expansion of smart automation systems, integration of sensors and actuators, growth of digital control platforms, demand for end-to-end automation.
The increasing adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) is expected to drive the growth of the machinery and industrial automation market in the coming years. The IoT refers to a network of interconnected devices and objects equipped with sensors, software, and other technologies. Its adoption is growing due to its ability to enhance connectivity, enable data-driven insights, and optimize efficiency across industries. IoT supports machinery and industrial automation by providing seamless connectivity and data exchange, improving operational efficiency, and enabling real-time monitoring and control. For example, the State of IoT Spring 2023 report by IoT Analytics, a Germany-based service provider, indicated that there were 14.3 billion active IoT endpoints, with the number projected to grow 16% in 2023, reaching 16.7 billion active endpoints globally. Therefore, the expanding adoption of IoT is fueling the machinery and industrial automation market.
Leading companies in the machinery and industrial automation market are increasingly focusing on developing products such as industrial automation solutions to enhance profitability. Industrial automation products comprise a range of technologies and devices designed to automate and optimize industrial processes. For instance, in May 2023, Renishaw Inc., a UK-based machine industry company, launched a new product line for industrial automation, including the RCS L-90, RCS T-90, and RCS P-series, all supported by a dedicated software suite. The RCS product line addresses key challenges in the global industrial automation sector, focusing on manual setup, calibration, and maintenance of robots. The RCS L-90 is a ball-bar device that improves robot accuracy, reduces deployment time, and monitors robot health, while the RCS T-90 tri-ball bar system helps identify root causes of poor performance and capture critical robot data.
In April 2024, Hitachi Ltd., a Japan-based provider of industrial equipment, automation solutions, and digital manufacturing systems, acquired MA micro automation GmbH for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to accelerate Hitachi's global expansion in robotic system integration and industrial automation by incorporating MA micro automation's high-precision assembly, inspection, and automation capabilities into its portfolio. MA micro automation GmbH, based in Germany, provides robotic automation technologies, including high-speed linear handling systems, high-precision assembly lines, and high-speed vision inspection solutions for medical device manufacturing and other automation-intensive industries.
Major companies operating in the machinery and industrial automation market are Robert Bosch GmbH, Hitachi Ltd., Siemens AG, General Electric Company, Schneider Electric SE, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., ABB Ltd., Larsen & Toubro Limited, Eaton Corporation plc, PARKER HANNIFIN CORP, Danfoss A/S, Emerson Electric Co., Rockwell Automation Inc., FANUC Corporation, Omron Corporation, YASKAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION., Kuka AG, Yokogawa Electric Corporation, Azbil Corporation, Sensirion AG, Dwyer Instruments Ltd, Endress+Hauser Group Services AG, WIKA Instruments India Pvt. Ltd
Europe was the largest region in the machinery and industrial automation market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the machinery and industrial automation market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the machinery and industrial automation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The machinery and industrial automation market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as engineering and design services, manufacturing and assembly services, implementation and commissioning services, and maintenance and support services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The machinery and industrial automation market also includes sales of industrial machinery, industrial robots, control systems and software, and industrial automation components. 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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