Industrial Control & Factory Automation Market Report 2025

The industrial control & factory automation market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $160.2 billion in 2024 to $172.87 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to efficiency and cost reduction goals, adoption of DCS systems, integration of MES systems, human-machine interface (HMI), computer numerical control (CNC).

The industrial control & factory automation market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $246.29 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to smart manufacturing practices, emphasis on energy efficiency, artificial intelligence and machine learning integration, rapid adoption of IoT devices, industry 4 evolution. Major trends in the forecast period include remote and smart manufacturing, energy efficiency and sustainability, predictive maintenance strategies, edge computing in automation, cybersecurity measures.

The rise of connected enterprises is expected to boost the industrial control and factory automation market in the future. Connected enterprises are businesses that have digitized all of their operations through IoT technology to enhance efficiency. Automating business processes is a critical step in creating connected enterprises, as it enables factories to operate with fewer unskilled resources and allows these resources to be redirected towards implementing advanced technologies and digital systems. For example, in June 2023, the Australian Bureau of Statistics, a government organization, reported that nearly one-third (31%) of businesses had a 5G mobile wireless internet connection during the year ending June 30, 2022, showing an increase from previous years. As a result, the growing number of connected enterprises is driving the expansion of the industrial control and factory automation market.

The increase in vehicle production is projected to further drive the growth of the industrial control and factory automation market. A vehicle is a mobile machine designed to transport people or goods. Industrial control and factory automation are applied in vehicle production to optimize manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and ensure precision in assembly, which results in greater productivity and higher-quality automotive products. For instance, in May 2023, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), an Italy-based organization, reported that 85.4 million motor vehicles were produced globally in 2022, representing a 5.7% rise compared to 2021. Thus, the growth in vehicle production is fueling the industrial control and factory automation market.

Leading companies in the industrial control and factory automation market are focusing on the development of innovative products to enhance operational efficiency, minimize downtime, improve precision, and meet the growing demand for smart manufacturing solutions. One such product line, the RCS series, addresses common challenges in the setup, calibration, and maintenance of industrial robots. For example, in May 2023, Renishaw, a UK-based engineering company, introduced a product line aimed at improving robot setup and maintenance in the industrial automation market. The RCS series includes the RCS L-90, RCS T-90, and RCS P-series, all designed to enhance operational accuracy and reduce setup times. These products incorporate advanced software for monitoring and diagnostics to tackle existing robot performance challenges.

Key players in the industrial control and factory automation market are also developing advanced systems like distributed control systems (DCS) to accelerate digital transformation. A DCS is a digital industrial control system that uses distributed control loops across a plant. For instance, in 2023, ABB, a Switzerland-based power and automation technology company, launched the ABB Ability Symphony Plus DCS. This system offers secure access to an extended digital ecosystem, including fleet asset management through ABB Ability Genix Asset Performance Management, and provides access to process and alarm data from mobile devices.

In March 2024, Walter Surface Technologies Inc., a US-based provider of industrial manufacturing solutions, acquired PushCorp, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to expand Walter Surface Technologies Inc.'s industrial manufacturing solutions portfolio by incorporating PushCorp's advanced robotic material removal technologies. This integration will enhance automation capabilities and strengthen Walter Surface Technologies Inc.'s market position. PushCorp, Inc. is a US-based company specializing in industrial control and factory automation solutions.

Major companies operating in the industrial control & factory automation market include ABB Ltd., Emerson Electric Co., Siemens AG, Schneider Electric SE, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, General Electric Company, Rockwell Automation Inc., Honeywell International Inc., Yokogawa Electric Corporation, Omron Corporation, Endress+Hauser Group, FANUC Corporation, WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co KG, Dwyer Instruments Inc., Azbil Corporation, Krohne Group, Fuji Electric Co Ltd., Hitachi Ltd., VEGA Grieshaber KG, Inxpect SPA, Yaskawa America Inc., Roboze SPA, Seiko Epson Corporation, Advantech Co Ltd., RS Americas Inc., Applied Materials Inc., Aspen Technology Inc., Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co KG, Bosch Rexroth AG, Cognex Corporation, Danaher Corporation, Delta Electronics Inc.

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

The application of technologies to automate key industrial control processes and enhance production and efficiency defines industrial control and factory automation.

Components integral to industrial control and factory automation encompass industrial robots, machine vision systems, process analyzers, field instruments, human-machine interface (HMI), industrial PCs, industrial sensors, industrial 3D printing, vibration monitoring, and other relevant elements. Industrial robots, as mechanical machines, are programmed to automate industrial tasks, thereby reducing repetitive manual activities in the manufacturing process and elevating organizational productivity. Significant solutions in this realm include distributed control systems (DCS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), programmable logic controllers (PLC), manufacturing execution systems (MES), product life cycle management (PLM), plant asset management (PAM), and functional safety. These solutions find application across diverse industries, including the process industry and discrete industry.

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The industrial control & factory automation market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as control system integration, system installation, and maintenance services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The industrial control & factory automation market also includes sales of automation cells, conveyors, and special devices such as lifters and turn-over machines that are used in providing industrial control and factory automation services. 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).

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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