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Industrial automation involves the computerized control and monitoring of processes, machines, or devices to carry out repetitive functions or tasks. Its purpose is to operate automatically, reducing and improving human work in various industries. These systems are governed by logical programming commands and robust machinery.
The key components of industrial automation include industrial robots, human-machine interfaces (HMI), industrial sensors, control valves, and other essential elements. HMIs are employed to monitor machinery, ensuring proper functionality, and they play a crucial role in machinery maintenance within industries. Various control systems, such as supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), distributed control system (DCS), programmable logic controller (PLC), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), component lifecycle management (PLM), enterprise resource planning (ERP), and human-machine interface (HMI), find applications in aerospace and defense, automotive, healthcare, energy and utilities, manufacturing, food and beverages, oil and gas, mining, transportation, and other diverse industries.
Tariffs have impacted the industrial automation market by increasing the cost of imported robots, sensors, control systems, and electronic components used in automated production lines. These cost increases have influenced capital expenditure decisions and delayed automation upgrades in cost sensitive manufacturing sectors. Asia Pacific and Europe are more affected due to their strong reliance on global supply chains and cross border component sourcing. Manufacturers are responding by diversifying suppliers and expanding local production capabilities. This shift has created opportunities for domestic automation vendors while improving supply chain resilience.
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The industrial automation market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $210.68 billion in 2025 to $226.25 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to manufacturing process standardization, demand for higher production efficiency, reduction of manual labor dependency, improvement in workplace safety, growth of mass production.
The industrial automation market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $302.01 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to adoption of AI driven automation, shortage of skilled labor, expansion of connected manufacturing ecosystems, focus on operational cost optimization, rising investments in smart infrastructure. Major trends in the forecast period include smart factory adoption, industrial robotics integration, real time process monitoring, predictive maintenance systems, flexible manufacturing automation.
The growing importance of robotics is expected to drive the expansion of the industrial automation market. Robotics involves the design, manufacture, and operation of intelligent machines that assist humans. Its application in industrial automation is becoming more prevalent, as robots are used to manage various processes and machinery, enhancing efficiency, replacing manual labor, and improving speed and overall performance. For example, in April 2024, the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based non-profit organization, reported that in 2023, the total number of industrial robot installations increased by 12%, reaching 44,303 units. Thus, the rising significance of robotics is fueling growth in the industrial automation market.
Major companies operating in the industrial automation market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as AI enabled vision based piece picking systems, to increase throughput, enhance manufacturing flexibility, and address labor shortages. AI enabled vision-based piece picking systems combine 3D cameras, computer vision algorithms, and robotic arms to autonomously identify, grasp, and sort randomly placed items, unlike traditional robotic systems that rely on fixed item placement, rigid grippers, and pre-programmed trajectories. For instance, in May 2024, Consorzio Macchine Utensili, an Italy-based industrial automation company, launched its S Family of 6 axis articulated robots along with the vision-based piece picking system MI.RA or OnePicker, an innovative solution for arc welding, handling, and random-object sorting applications. The system integrates vision sensors with AI-powered motion planning and object recognition, features IP68-rated compact robots with flexible mounting options, and supports high-density deployment in confined spaces. Its applications span arc welding, assembly, food & beverage, foundry, battery manufacturing, and general material handling, offering benefits such as optimized space utilization, faster adaptation to mixed production, and reduced downtime and reprogramming efforts.
In January 2023, Schneider Electric, a France-based provider of energy management and industrial automation solutions, acquired AVEVA Group plc for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Schneider Electric aims to enhance its digital automation offerings by integrating AVEVA's global industrial software capabilities, driving a holistic approach to efficiency and sustainability in customer operations. AVEVA Group plc is a UK-based company that provides industrial automation through its software solutions and a robust partner ecosystem.
Major companies operating in the industrial automation market are Siemens AG; ABB Ltd; Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Schneider Electric; Fanuc Corporation; Omron Corporation; Emerson Electric Co.; Rockwell Automation Inc.; Yaskawa Electric Corporation; General Electric; EFACEC Electric International Engineering Co. Ltd; Youibot Robotics; InterTech Development Company; Immetech Industrial Co. Ltd; Zinsser Analytic GmbH; Wiesemann & Theis GmbH; Lammers Automation GmbH; syskomp gehmeyr GmbH; vision-tec gmbh; Otc Daihen Europe Gmbh; Honeywell International Inc.; Cognex Corporation; Teradyne Inc.; National Instruments Corporation; Novanta Inc.; Yokogawa Electric; Festo South Africa; SMC Corporation
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the industrial automation market in 2025. The regions covered in the 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 industrial automation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The industrial automation market includes revenues earned by entities by manufacturing automation, automated quality inspection systems, process automation services, remote monitoring and control. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
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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