Machine Automation Controller Market Report 2025

The machine automation controller market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $38.25 billion in 2024 to $39.6 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrial automation evolution, demand for increased productivity, efficiency in material handling, growing complexity in manufacturing, increased focus on quality control, safety compliance requirements.

The machine automation controller market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $51.35 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in smart manufacturing, focus on sustainable manufacturing, customizable and modular systems, global supply chain resilience, regulatory push for digitalization. Major trends in the forecast period include rise of industrial internet of things (IIoT), edge computing for real-time processing, focus on cybersecurity, modular and scalable controllers, cloud-based automation solutions, collaborative and safe robotics integration, remote monitoring and maintenance.

The increasing adoption of robots in the manufacturing industry is anticipated to drive the growth of the machine automation controller market in the future. Industrial robots are programmed machines that perform various manufacturing tasks. In the manufacturing process, these robots handle repetitive tasks, thereby streamlining the overall assembly workflow. Consequently, the rising implementation of robots in the manufacturing sector boosts the demand for machine automation controllers. For example, a report released by the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based professional non-profit organization, in September 2023 indicated that there were 553,052 industrial robot installations in factories around the globe, reflecting a 5% year-on-year growth rate in 2022. Thus, the growing use of robots in manufacturing is propelling the expansion of the machine automation controller market.

The rising focus on energy efficiency is expected to boost the growth of the machine automation controller market in the coming years. Energy efficiency involves using less energy to accomplish a specific task or function while maintaining or enhancing the desired results or services. Machine automation controllers play a crucial role in optimizing energy consumption within manufacturing processes, thereby improving overall operational efficiency. This focus on energy efficiency aligns with global efforts toward environmental sustainability, positioning machine automation controllers as vital tools for industries aiming to increase productivity while reducing their environmental impact. For instance, a report from Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based government organization, stated that in 2022, final energy consumption in the EU reached 37,771 PJ, marking a 3.9% decrease from 2021. Consequently, the growing emphasis on energy efficiency is driving the expansion of the machine automation controller market.

Product innovation emerges as a pivotal trend shaping the machine automation controller market. Key industry players are leveraging innovation to fortify their market positions. For instance, Omron Corporation introduced the NX502 in May 2023, a machine automation controller capable of connecting to 10 EtherNet/IP networks, ideal for larger systems. This innovation offers superior information and safety control, precise data gathering, and integrated control technology. It facilitates the operation of large-scale production lines with module division, enabling partial process adjustments and testing with minimal influence on overall operations. This optimizes energy productivity and reduces lead times during line changes.

Prominent entities within the machine automation controller market are pioneering technological services like reinforcement learning to bolster profitability. Reinforcement learning services utilize iterative algorithms to optimize decision-making and enhance control strategies in dynamic industrial settings. For instance, Yokogawa Electric Corporation launched Reinforcement Learning Service technology in February 2023. This service, applicable to edge controllers across sectors without major infrastructure changes, enables autonomous control for real-time OS-based machine controllers. It facilitates process automation and control optimization, offering a pathway to greater efficiency.

In August 2022, Accenture, an Ireland-based leader in professional IT services, successfully acquired Eclipse Automation for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition positions Accenture to provide automated production lines that harness the power of cloud technology, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI), enabling the transformation of factories and plants into smarter, more efficient, sustainable, and secure environments. Eclipse Automation, a Canada-based company specializing in machine automation controls, now joins Accenture, enhancing their capabilities in advancing cutting-edge industrial automation solutions.

Major companies operating in the machine automation controller market are Omron Corporation, Schneider Electric SE, Rockwell Automation Inc., Emerson Electric Company, Advantech Company Limited, Yokogawa Electric Corporation, Delta Electronics Inc., Kollmorgen, ABB Limited, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Parker Hannifin Corporation, NEXCOM International Company Limited, Kontron AG, Bosch Rexroth AG, Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG, Honeywell International Inc., Siemens AG, Acromag Inc., B&R Automation, Control Techniques, Precise Automation Inc., Danfoss A/S, Eaton Corporation PLC, Fuji Electric Co. Ltd., GE Automation & Controls, Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co. Ltd., IDEC Corporation, Lenze SE, Yaskawa Electric Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the machine automation controller market share in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the machine automation controller market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the machine automation controller market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The machine automation controller serves as a comprehensive industrial system overseeing multiple integrated subsystems, offering supervisory control and synchronous management of all connected machine devices. Its capabilities extend to encompass advanced functions like robotics, database connectivity, and motion control.

Within the landscape of machine automation controllers, distinct types emerge, including distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), and industrial PCs (IPC). Distributed control systems (DCS) constitute a digitally automated industrial control system (ICS), utilizing geographically dispersed control loops across factories, machines, or specific control areas. These systems come in various form factors such as IP65, IP20, alongside others like IP40, IP67, and IP69k, catering to diverse industries spanning food and beverages, automotive, pharmaceuticals, packaging, media & telecommunications, aerospace, chemicals, among others.

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The machine automation controller market consists of sales of machine automation controllers, including analog and digital I/O. 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).

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