Painting Robots Market Report 2025

The painting robots market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.01 billion in 2024 to $3.27 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrial automation trend, stringent environmental regulations, enhanced efficiency and productivity, cost reduction and resource optimization, improved safety in manufacturing, growing automotive production, demand for high-quality finishes.

The painting robots market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.65 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to demand for sustainable painting practices, customization in small-batch production, development of compact and portable painting robots, focus on human-centric design, global reshoring initiatives. Major trends in the forecast period include dual-arm painting robots, integration with smart manufacturing, 3d surface mapping and inspection, augmented reality (AR) for programming, human-robot collaboration safety standards, remote monitoring and maintenance, global expansion of industrial robotics.

The rising demand for vehicles in the automotive sector is expected to fuel the growth of the painting robots market. Economic growth, improving living standards, and increased purchasing power have contributed to higher automobile demand. This has led to an increased need for painting robots, which provide precise and consistent coatings, reduce hazardous waste, and enhance application accuracy on automotive bodies through robotic spray painting. For instance, according to a report published by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, a Belgium-based standard organization, in April 2022, global automobile production reached 79.1 million units in 2021, marking a 1.3% increase from the previous year. Additionally, in March 2022, the US Department of Energy, a US-based agency overseeing nuclear infrastructure and energy policies, reported that electric vehicle (EV) sales surged by 85% in 2021. Thus, rising vehicle demand in the automotive sector is driving the expansion of the painting robots market.

The rise in labor costs is expected to further drive the growth of the painting robots market. Labor costs refer to the expenses a business incurs to compensate its workforce. As labor costs increase, companies seek more efficient and cost-effective alternatives, such as painting robots, to maintain or enhance competitiveness, benefiting the painting robots market. For instance, in October 2023, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a US-based government agency, reported a 4.5 percent increase in wages and salaries over the 12-month period ending in September 2023, while benefit costs rose by 3.9 percent over the same period. As a result, rising labor costs are contributing to the growth of the painting robots market.

Technological advancement is a significant trend gaining traction in the painting robot market. Leading companies in this sector are concentrating on innovating new technologies to maintain their competitive edge. For example, in January 2023, Les Companions, a robotic startup based in France, introduced a painting robot named Paco. This robot is designed to assist with painting tasks, mainly in construction environments, by autonomously spraying paint up to a height of 3.5 meters. Currently, Paco operates on flat surfaces and is not yet ready for commercial deployment; it is being showcased as a collaborative tool for construction workers.

Major players in the painting robots market are developing innovative products, such as predictive analysis capabilities in robotic painters, to reach broader customer bases, drive sales, and increase revenue. Predictive analysis in robotic painters involves employing data-driven models to forecast and optimize painting parameters, enhancing efficiency and ensuring precise application in industrial automation. For instance, in May 2023, PaintJet, a robotics and material sciences company based in the US, launched the Bravo robotic painter. The Bravo distinguishes itself through its use of PaintJet's predictive analytics imaging, which not only speeds up the paint application process but also significantly improves precision, ultimately ensuring superior quality and reducing long-term maintenance needs. Notably, the Bravo consumes 25 percent less paint due to its highly precise application methodology, resulting in cost savings. The Bravo is marketed as a comprehensive, self-contained solution that consistently delivers results without requiring licensing or outsourcing, making it particularly beneficial for remote and hard-to-reach areas where manual painting can be difficult.

In March 2023, BlastOne, a US-based developer of blasting equipment, acquired VertiDrive for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows BlastOne to improve its ability to provide clients with enhanced support and automation options for their blasting and painting operations. By integrating VertiDrive's robotics technology, BlastOne can better serve a range of industries, including shipbuilding, ship refurbishment, chemical sectors, heavy fabrication, and infrastructure, among others. VertiDrive is a Netherlands-based provider of robotic crawler solutions, including painting robots.

Major companies operating in the painting robots market are FANUC Corporation, ABB Ltd., KUKA AG, Yasakawa Electric Corp., Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., DURR AG, Staubli International AG, Krautzberger GmbH, CMA Robotics Spa, Epistolio S.r.l, Nanchang and Hangzhou Color Powder Coating Equipment Co., Lesta srl, Gaiotto Automation S.p.A., B M Surface Systems India, Nebula Robotics Private Limited, Fuji Automatic NUmerical Control, Varnish Tech s.r.l., Graco Inc., Comau S.p.A., Shanghai Fanuc Robotics Co. Ltd., Guangzhou Advance Robot Co. Ltd., Anhui Efort Intelligent Equipment Co. Ltd., Shanghai Jiechuang Automation Equipment Co. Ltd., Shanghai Yirui Automation Equipment Co. Ltd., Shanghai STEP Electric Corporation, Shanghai Pudong Machinery Complete Equipment Co. Ltd., Shanghai Triowin Intelligent Machinery Co. Ltd., Shanghai Yuke Industrial Co. Ltd., Shanghai Liangshi Blasting and Coating Equipment Co. Ltd., Shanghai Jingmi Robot Technology Co. Ltd.

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

Painting robots represent an automated painting approach meticulously controlling the distance from surfaces to ensure an even coat of paint across their entire working area. These robots leverage advanced software, algorithms, sensors, and cameras to identify specific areas requiring paint application.

Various types of painting robots exist, including wall-mounted, floor-mounted, rail-mounted, and other configurations. A wall-mounted painting robot, for instance, is affixed to equipment enabling multidirectional movement along the exterior walls of structures. It accommodates diverse payloads, ranging from 5 kg to 45 kg, configured by 6 or 7 axes, and finds application in both interior and exterior painting across sectors such as transportation, consumer appliances, construction, textiles, furniture, foundry and casting, heavy engineering equipment, among others.

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The painting robots market consists of sales of robot arm, turner table, spray booth, paint pump, solenoid valves, and spray gun. 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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