Pick and Place Machines Market Report 2025

The pick and place machines market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.63 billion in 2024 to $2.85 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of electronics manufacturing industry, evolution of surface mount technology (smt), increase in demand for miniaturized electronic components, expansion of consumer electronics production, rise in demand for high-speed and precision assembly.

The pick and place machines market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.94 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to development of flexible and modular pick and place machines, influence of industry 4 on manufacturing processes, increase in adoption of lead-free soldering processes, integration of vision systems for component inspection, expansion of 5g technology and iot devices, impact of COVID-19 on reshoring and supply chain resilience, increase in demand for smart manufacturing solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements in automation and robotics, adoption of artificial intelligence in pick and place machines, integration of 3d printing in pick and place machine manufacturing, emphasis on energy-efficient and eco-friendly machine designs, integration of machine learning.

The growth in the pick-and-place machines market is expected to be propelled by the increasing demand in the food and beverage industry. The food and beverage industry encompasses the processing, production, distribution, and sale of food and beverages for human consumption. Pick-and-place machines play a crucial role in food and beverage packaging operations, automating the process of picking up products such as bottles, cans, cartons, or bags from a conveyor belt and accurately placing them into packaging containers such as boxes, trays, or pallets. For example, in 2023, the Food & Drink Federation reported that Scotland had 1,185 companies engaged in the manufacturing of food and beverages, with exports rising by 31% in 2022 to $10.18 billion (£8.1 billion). Food and beverage turnover accounted for $12.5 billion (£10.3 billion) in 2022, representing 33% of total Scottish manufacturing. Therefore, the growing demand in the food and beverage industry is a driving force behind the growth of the pick-and-place machines market.

The increasing demand for consumer electronics is anticipated to drive the growth of the pick-and-place machines market. Consumer electronics encompass electronic gadgets designed for everyday, private, or professional use by consumers or end users. Pick-and-place machines are integral to the manufacturing processes of consumer electronics, automating the precise assembly of miniature components onto circuit boards, ensuring high speed, accuracy, and efficiency in device production. For instance, LG, a South Korea-based consumer electronics company, achieved its biggest annual revenue ever in 2022, surpassing $60 billion, representing a 12.9% increase from 2021. LG's Home Appliance & Air Solution Company recorded revenue of $22.5 billion in 2022, marking a 10.3% growth from the previous year. Therefore, the rising demand for consumer electronics is a significant factor driving the growth of the pick-and-place machines market.

Innovations in product offerings are a prominent trend gaining traction in the pick-and-place machines market. Major companies engaged in the pick-and-place market are actively introducing novel products to maintain their competitive positions. For example, in October 2022, Smart Robotics, a Netherlands-based manufacturer of pick-and-place machines, unveiled a smart parcel picker. This robotic system is specifically designed to unload diverse containers filled with packages of varying sizes, surface materials, and weights during the depalletizing process. The smart parcel picker enhances throughput and performance while alleviating warehouse workers from physically demanding and repetitive tasks, particularly during a period when the industry is grappling with a growing labor crisis.

Leading companies in the pick-and-place machines market are concentrating on the development of second-generation pick-and-place machines to enhance precision, boost placement speed, and improve overall efficiency in automated assembly processes. Proprietary 3DPS (3D Placement System) technology refers to an advanced system utilized in pick-and-place machines, enabling highly accurate and efficient placement of components on circuit boards or other surfaces. For example, in May 2024, Europlacer GmbH, a U.S.-based company, launched its iineo series of single-head and dual-head machines, specifically the ii-N1 and ii-N2 models. The ii-N1 model supports a diverse range of components, featuring a feeder capacity of up to 264 positions for 8mm tapes and the ability to accommodate 10 internal matrix trays for loose components. It includes a single rotary turret head equipped with either 8 or 12 smart nozzles, achieving efficient placement rates of up to 15,390 components per hour (cph) under optimal conditions. The machine can handle PCBs ranging from 60mm x 45mm to a maximum size of 1610mm x 600mm, making it adaptable to various production requirements.

In January 2022, Delta Electronics Inc., a Taiwan-based company, acquired Universal Instruments for $88.9 million. This acquisition allows Delta to enhance its portfolio by leveraging Universal Instruments' expertise in manufacturing pick-and-place machines. Universal Instrument Company III Inc. is a U.S.-based firm specializing in the production of pick-and-place machines.

Major companies operating in the pick and place machines market include Panasonic Corporation, DENSO Robotics, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, ABB Ltd., Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd., Seiko Epson Corporation, Omron Corporation, Kuka AG, Nordson Corporation, Kollmorgen Corp., Stäubli Robotics, Juki Corporation, Mycronic AB, Yaskawa Motoman Robotics, FANUC AMERICA Corporation, ASM Assembly Systems GmbH & Co. AG, Universal Instruments Corporation, Kawasaki Robotics inc., Comau LLC, Omron Adept Technology Inc., Universal Robots Inc., NMTronics India Pvt. Ltd., Nachi Robotic Systems Inc., Blundell Production Equipment Ltd., Fuji Machinery Co. Ltd., Hanwha Precision Machinery, DDM Novastar Inc., Evest Corporation, NeoDen Technology Co. Ltd.

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

Pick and place machines are automated systems utilized in manufacturing and assembly processes to accurately pick up components and position them in designated locations, such as circuit boards or other work surfaces. By automating these tasks, pick and place machines minimize manual labor, enhance production quality, and boost overall operational productivity.

The primary categories of pick-and-place machines include manual, semi-automatic, and automatic variants. A manual pick-and-place machine is utilized in manufacturing and assembly processes, requiring direct input from an operator. Key components of these machines encompass controllers, frames, motors, end effectors, vacuum pumps, and sensors that employ diverse technologies, including vision-based, force-based, laser-based, and hybrid approaches. These machines find application across various industries such as consumer electronics, automotive, packaging, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, logistics and warehousing, among others.

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The pick-and-place machines market consists of sales of gantry robots, articulated robots, delta robots, collaborative robots, vacuum-based pick-and-place machines, and mechanical pick-and-place machines. 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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