Motion Control Global Market Report 2026

Motion control encompasses the automated process of precisely moving individual components within a machine to ensure accurate functionality. This automation technology significantly enhances control over object movement, particularly vital in industries such as packaging, production lines, and assembly, where precise movement is crucial for operational efficiency.

There are several primary types of motion control. Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) automates machine tool control via software, specifying settings like material feed rates and part movement. General motion control, servo drives, and position control hardware are also essential categories. Components in motion control systems include actuators, motion controllers, electric drives, sensors, and feedback devices. Motion control finds applications in various industries, including metal cutting, material handling, robotics, semiconductor manufacturing, and more. Its relevance spans across sectors such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, machinery, food and beverages, medical, printing, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, 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 have impacted the motion control market by increasing the cost of imported servo drives, controllers, sensors, and electronic components used in automation systems. These effects have been most evident in automotive, semiconductor, and machinery manufacturing segments across Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America where global supply chains are deeply integrated. Higher costs have led to delayed automation upgrades and increased system prices. At the same time, tariffs have encouraged regional manufacturing, local sourcing of components, and innovation in cost optimized motion control solutions, supporting long term supply chain resilience.

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The motion control market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $17.32 billion in 2025 to $18.29 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of industrial automation adoption, increasing demand for precision manufacturing, expansion of cnc machine installations, rising use of automated production lines, demand for improved operational efficiency.

The motion control market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $22.74 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing deployment of robotics in manufacturing, rising investments in smart factories, growing semiconductor manufacturing capacity, demand for flexible and reconfigurable automation systems, advancements in sensor and feedback technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of servo driven automation systems, rising demand for high precision motion control in packaging lines, growing integration of multi axis motion control platforms, expansion of motion control usage in robotics applications, shift toward modular and scalable motion control architectures.

The increasing adoption of automation in manufacturing facilities is expected to drive the growth of the motion control market in the coming years. Automation involves the use of technologies, such as robots, to perform tasks with minimal or no manual intervention. Many industries are implementing motion control robots to achieve higher levels of operational efficiency and automation. The integration of motion control robots in manufacturing provides benefits such as improved productivity, enhanced product quality, greater worker safety, reduced errors and waste, and increased flexibility in production processes. For example, in September 2024, the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based non-profit organization, reported that global industrial robot adoption continued to accelerate in 2023, with annual installations exceeding 541,000 units for the third consecutive year. This growth increased the worldwide operational stock to 4.3 million robots, marking a 10% rise and bringing the total number of robots in use globally to well over four million. Therefore, the rising adoption of automation in manufacturing facilities is propelling the motion control market.

Major players in the motion control market are dedicated to innovative product development, including motion control platforms. These mechanical devices enable movement along one or more of the six degrees of freedom (DoF) that can be independently defined. An example is Aerotech Inc.'s launch of Automation1 in July 2023, a precision motion control platform. Automation1 boasts unique attributes such as a TCP socket interface (beta), enhancements in machine apps HMI, modules aiding motor setup, and improvements for galvo laser scan heads, among others. Designed for Aerotech users to continually access enhanced control levels, Automation1 signifies the company's commitment to advancing control capabilities for its users.

In May 2024, Motion & Control Enterprises, a US-based distributor, acquired General Machinery Company, Inc. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aims to expand territory coverage into emerging markets and enhance their offerings in automation and rotating equipment solutions. General Machinery Company, Inc. is a US-based manufacturer specializing in automation and electrical products, including motion control sensors.

Major companies operating in the motion control market are ABB Ltd., Fanuc Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Siemens AG, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, Altra Industrial Motion, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Rockwell Automation Inc., Robert Bosch GmbH, Dover Motion, Omron Corporation, Novanta Inc., AMETEK Advanced Motion Solutions, Galil Motion Control, Schneider Electric SE, Emerson Electric Co., STM Microelectronics, Bosch Rexroth AG, Kollmorgen, Moog Inc., Aerotech Inc., Delta Electronics, Advanced Motion Controls, Copley Controls, Elmo Motion Control, Faulhaber Group, Harmonic Drive LLC, KEB America, LinMot USA, Maxon Motor AG

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the motion control market share in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the motion control market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the motion control market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The motion control market consists of sales of position control, velocity control, torque controls, motor amplifiers, motion devices, motorized drivers, and electronic controllers. 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.

Motion Control Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses motion control market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Computerized Numeric Control; General Motion Control; Servo Drives; Position Control Hardware
• 2) By Component: Actuators And Mechanical Systems; Motion Controllers; Electric Drives; Ac Motors; Sensors And Feedback Devices
• 3) By Application: Metal Cutting; Metal Forming; Material Handling Equipment; Robotics; Semiconductor Machinery; Rubber And Plastics; Machinery; Other Applications
• 4) By Industry: Aerospace And Defense; Automotive; Semiconductor And Electronics; Metals And Machinery Manufacturing; Food And Beverages; Medical; Printing And Paper; Pharmaceuticals And Cosmetics; Other Industry
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Computerized Numeric Control (CNC): CNC Milling Machines; CNC Lathes; CNC Plasma Cutters
• 2) By General Motion Control: Motion Controllers; Motion Control Software; Drives And Motors
• 3) By Servo Drives: AC Servo Drives; DC Servo Drives; Multi-Axis Servo Drives
• 4) By Position Control Hardware: Linear Actuators; Rotary Actuators; Position Sensors
• Companies Mentioned: ABB Ltd.; Fanuc Corporation; Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Siemens AG; Yaskawa Electric Corporation; Altra Industrial Motion; Parker Hannifin Corporation; Rockwell Automation Inc.; Robert Bosch GmbH; Dover Motion; Omron Corporation; Novanta Inc.; AMETEK Advanced Motion Solutions; Galil Motion Control; Schneider Electric SE; Emerson Electric Co.; STM Microelectronics; Bosch Rexroth AG; Kollmorgen; Moog Inc.; Aerotech Inc.; Delta Electronics; Advanced Motion Controls; Copley Controls; Elmo Motion Control; Faulhaber Group; Harmonic Drive LLC; KEB America; LinMot USA; Maxon Motor AG
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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