Gantry Robot Market Report 2025

The gantry robot market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.9 billion in 2024 to $4.2 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in e-commerce and warehousing, adoption in the automotive industry, precision and efficiency in manufacturing, safety and ergonomics considerations, increased use in the aerospace sector.

The gantry robot market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.13 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rise in customization and small-batch production, expansion of logistics and distribution centers, application in medical device manufacturing, focus on energy efficiency, global expansion of electronics manufacturing. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of vision systems and sensing technologies, industry 4 and smart manufacturing, advancements in robotics technology, integration of collaborative robotics, advancements in vision systems and sensing technologies.

The gantry robot market is anticipated to experience growth driven by the widespread adoption of automation. Automation adoption offers various advantages, including heightened productivity, efficient material usage, improved product quality, enhanced safety, shorter labor workweeks, and reduced manufacturing lead times. Gantry robots find applications in diverse fields such as scanning, digital printing, electronics assembly, AOI (Automatic Optical Inspection), and automation in areas such as welding, assembly, shipping, handling raw materials, and product packing. The increasing adoption of AI-augmented automation is projected to boost efficiency and scalability in IT departments, with a 40% adoption rate among big enterprise teams by 2023, as per Windward Studios' insights. This trend, along with an anticipated 70% increase in automation architects by 2025, contributes to the growth of the gantry robot market.

Shortages in the skilled workforce are expected to drive the growth of the gantry robot market. A skilled workforce comprises individuals who possess specialized knowledge, expertise, and proficiency in specific fields or industries. In light of a shortage of skilled workers, companies may turn to automation solutions like gantry robots to maintain or increase production levels without relying too heavily on highly skilled human labor. For instance, Cisco, a US-based technology company, estimates that by 2025, 90% of enterprises will be impacted by information technology (IT) skills shortages, resulting in costs of around $6.5 trillion globally. Consequently, the shortage of skilled workers in various end-user industries is projected to boost the growth of the gantry robot market in the coming years.

Major companies in the gantry robot market are concentrating on creating innovative compact and lightweight designs to enhance operations. By emphasizing these design elements, manufacturers aim to improve performance across various applications, ensuring their robots can perform tasks with high precision and agility while taking up minimal space. For instance, in July 2024, Rollon, a manufacturer of linear motion systems based in Europe, introduced the H-Bot, a new gantry system recognized for its compact and lightweight design, specifically designed for applications requiring high dynamics and precision. This cutting-edge system features a unique single-belt drive mechanism powered by two stationary motors on the X-axis, significantly reducing moving masses and vibrations to enhance overall performance. With the capability to achieve a maximum speed of 5 m/s and accelerate up to 50 m/s², the H-Bot excels at managing light loads (up to 10 kg) in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, food processing, laboratories, 3D printing, and assembly tasks. Its versatility is further improved by the option to mount motors in different configurations, optimizing space utilization while ensuring precise movement across a broad operational area.

Major companies are placing emphasis on launching products, particularly fulfillment centers designed to aid employees and cater to customer needs. Fulfillment center robots are utilized in large facilities to process and dispatch orders to customers. A notable instance is Amazon.com, a U.S.-based multinational technology firm, which introduced the Sequoia system and Agility Robotics' Digit in October 2023. This launch incorporates advanced features, including mobile robot integration with gantry systems, robotic arms, and a bipedal robot. These innovations optimize inventory handling and collaborative operations in warehouses, marking a significant transformation in the grocery robot market by enhancing processes, operational efficiency, and facilitating seamless collaboration between humans and robots in fulfillment centers.

In August 2022, ACS Industries, a US-based manufacturer of pyrotechnic airbag inflators, formed a partnership with Lincoln Electric. This collaboration strengthens ACS's existing operations and establishes a solid foundation for future advancements, potentially paving the way for increased investments in automation and robotics as their business expands. Lincoln Electric is a US-based manufacturer of gantry robots.

Major companies operating in the gantry robot market include Hanwha Group, Toshiba Machine, Liebherr-International Deutschland GmbH, OMRON Corporation, FANUC CORPORATION, Bosch Rexroth, IAI America Inc., Hirata Co. Ltd., Keller und Knappich Augsburg, Nordson Corporation, KHS GmbH, ABB India Ltd., YAMAHA Robotics, Shibaura Machine CO. LTD., Aerotech Inc., Güdel Group AG, Cimcorp Industrial Automation India Private Limited, Shin-Heung Machine, Parker Hannifin India Private Limited, Fisnar Dispensing Equipment Solutions, Sage Automation Inc., Macron Dynamics Inc., ALIO Industries LLC, PROMOT Automation GmbH, Yaskawa India Private Limited, DENSO Kirloskar Industries Pvt. Ltd., Kondo Seisakusho Co. Ltd., Harry Major Machine, Comau S.p.A., Epson Robots, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the gantry robot market in 2024. The regions covered in the gantry robot market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the gantry robot market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Gantry robots, also known as cartesian or linear robots, are extensive systems comprising a manipulator attached to an overhead structure enabling movement across a horizontal plane. These robots find applications in various industries such as welding, automobile, and food and beverage, assisting in tasks such as holding, positioning, and utilizing diverse end-effectors for functions such as PC board assembly, dispensing, spraying, material handling, assembling, packing, unitizing, sorting, scanning, and tray loading.

Gantry robots exist in open and closed types, with the open gantry serving dynamic, quick, and precise movement of heavy loads. An open gantry utilizes a single X-beam and carriage plate supporting a YZ2-axis robot, providing flexibility and requiring less plant capacity. Payloads can be less than 50 kg, 51-350 kg, or more than 350 kg, with applications spanning factory automation, miscellaneous manufacturing, packaging machinery, and industries such as automotive, electrical and electronics, metals and machinery, plastics, rubber, chemicals, food and beverages, precision engineering and optics, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and more.

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The gantry robots market consists of sales of light payload, light/medium payload, standard payload, heavy payload, extra heavy payload, and large-area gantry robots. 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.

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