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PC based automation involves utilizing industrial personal computers combined with automation software to supervise and control machinery and operational processes. It integrates computing capability, real time control, data handling, and connectivity within a programmable framework. This method supports adaptable and scalable automation structures in industrial settings.
The main types of personal computer based automation include hardware, software, and services. Hardware consists of physical equipment such as industrial personal computers, input output modules, sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces that allow a personal computer to supervise and control industrial operations. Deployment types include on premises deployment and cloud deployment, offering flexibility and scalability. The solutions are delivered through direct and indirect sales channels. Key applications include process automation, discrete automation, building automation, and manufacturing automation and serve industries such as manufacturing, oil and gas, automotive, and pharmaceuticals.
Tariffs on imported industrial PCs, networking components, and automation software are impacting the PC-based automation market by increasing production and procurement costs, particularly affecting hardware and software segments. Regions such as North America and Europe, which rely heavily on imported computing and control modules, are most affected. Applications in manufacturing, process automation, and discrete automation face higher operational costs. However, tariffs are also encouraging local manufacturing, domestic software development, and innovation in cost-effective automation solutions, potentially strengthening supply chain resilience and long-term market growth.
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The personal computer (pc) based automation market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $37.36 billion in 2025 to $39.67 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing industrial automation adoption, growing need for process optimization, rising deployment of pc-based controllers, expansion of discrete and process manufacturing, and increasing demand for hmi and scada software.
The personal computer (pc) based automation market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $50.87 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising deployment of cloud-enabled pc automation solutions, increasing adoption of AI and machine learning in process control, growth in industrial iot connectivity, expansion of smart factories, and rising demand for software-driven automation. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of industrial pc units for automation, rising demand for integrated hmi and scada solutions, growing focus on real-time data analytics and reporting, expansion of system integration and maintenance services, rising preference for on-premise and cloud hybrid deployment.
The rising investment in digital transformation is expected to stimulate the personal computer based automation market in the coming years. Digital transformation involves integrating digital technologies across business processes to enhance productivity and operational agility. Growth is supported by organizations prioritizing automation to streamline operations and reduce manual tasks. Investment in digital transformation encourages adoption of personal computer based automation by enabling software integration, real time analytics, and scalable control systems that improve efficiency and flexibility. In March 2025, the Digital Transformation Agency reported 110 major digital projects across 46 agencies with a total budget of 12.9 billion dollars, including 5.6 billion dollars for digital initiatives, with higher delivery confidence ratings compared to 2024. Therefore, rising investment in digital transformation is driving the growth of the personal computer based automation market.
Established vendors in the personal computer based automation market are focusing on integrating high performance computing capabilities into industrial control environments such as graphics processing unit accelerated industrial personal computers to enhance real time data processing and enable artificial intelligence driven automation. Graphics processing unit enabled industrial personal computers combine deterministic control with parallel processing to support workloads including machine vision, edge analytics, and artificial intelligence based quality inspection on open architecture platforms. For instance, in November 2024, Siemens AG, a Germany based automation company, introduced a new range of industrial personal computers featuring graphics processing units from NVIDIA. These systems accelerate compute intensive automation tasks, support advanced robotics control and edge inference, and enable manufacturers to modernize operations while reducing dependence on proprietary hardware ecosystems.
In October 2023, Emerson Electric Company, a US based technology company, acquired National Instruments Corporation for approximately 8.2 billion dollars. With this acquisition, Emerson aimed to advance its industrial automation portfolio by expanding software centric and personal computer based automation capabilities, strengthening its position in advanced testing, measurement, and data driven industrial solutions. National Instruments Corporation is a US based company specializing in personal computer based automation platforms, virtual instrumentation software, and modular hardware systems.
Major companies operating in the personal computer (pc) based automation market are Siemens AG, Schneider Electric SE, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., ABB Ltd., Toshiba Corporation, Emerson Electric Co., Rockwell Automation Inc., Omron Corporation, Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG, Fanuc Corporation, Yokogawa Electric Corporation, Advantech Co. Ltd., Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG, Kontron AG, B&R Industrial Automation GmbH, Moxa Inc., Lanner Electronics Inc., Axiomtek Co. Ltd., Portwell Inc., Neousys Technology Inc., Wago Kontakttechnik GmbH & Co. KG, and IEI Integration Corp.
North America was the largest region in the personal computer (PC) based automation market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the pc based 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 personal computer (PC) based automation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The personal computer (PC) based automation market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing solutions such as industrial computing, machine control, process automation, and real time monitoring. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the solution provider or included within the automation offering. The personal computer (PC) based automation market also includes sales of industrial personal computers, programmable logic controller software, human machine interface software, supervisory control and data acquisition systems, motion controllers, industrial input/output modules, industrial communication cards, real time operating systems, automation development software, and industrial networking solutions. 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 customers. The value of goods in this market includes related software, integration, and support 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 and 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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