Factory Automation Global Market Report 2024

The factory automation market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $244.33 billion in 2023 to $264.01 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The historical growth can be attributed to several factors including the surge in demand for control and safety systems, the development of 5G wireless technology, the adoption of Industry 4 initiatives, the increasing demand for automation to enhance quality, and the acceleration of digital transformation processes.

The factory automation market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $362.28 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The historical growth can be attributed to several factors including the increasing demand for efficiency within shorter timeframes, the expansion of the manufacturing and industrial sectors, the implementation of autonomous plants, the growing utilization of remote operations, and the increasing need for mass production with reduced operating costs. Key trends in the forecast period are expected to include technological advancements, the adoption of collaborative robotics, the integration of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies, as well as advancements in supply chain automation.

The factory automation market is set to experience significant growth, driven by the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). Artificial intelligence involves the emulation of human intelligence processes by machines, typically through computer systems, enabling them to perform tasks that traditionally require human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, and problem-solving. The increasing adoption of AI is propelled by technological advancements, greater data availability, industry demand for automation and efficiency, as well as increased investment and research in the field. Integrating artificial intelligence into factory automation systems allows manufacturers to achieve higher levels of efficiency, productivity, quality, flexibility, and safety, thereby gaining competitive advantages and improving business outcomes. For example, according to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport in January 2022, the AI adoption rate in UK enterprises increased from 15.1% in 2020 to 22.7% in 2025, with a projected adoption rate of 34.8% by 2040, involving 1.3 million businesses. Consequently, the adoption of artificial intelligence is fueling the growth of the factory automation market.

Key players in the factory automation market are focusing on developing innovative products to maintain their market positions. One such innovation is the development of ballbar devices, precision measurement tools used in metrology and precision engineering. In factory automation, ballbar devices are utilized to ensure the quality and precision of machined parts by detecting errors and deviations in the machine's motion and positioning. For instance, un May 2023, Renishaw plc, a UK-based engineering company, introduced the RCS product line comprising the RCS L-90, RCS T-90, and RCS P-series, supported by a dedicated software suite. The RCS L-90 is a ball-bar device that simplifies processes through its companion software suite to monitor robot health, reduce deployment times, and enhance robot system accuracy. The RCS T-90 system assists users in identifying underlying reasons for subpar robot performance through comprehensive testing and data gathering, while the RCS P-series integrates permanent Renishaw probing solutions within robot cells, applying in-process metrology and automatic recovery to automation processes.

In April 2021, Accenture plc, an Ireland-based company providing IT services, acquired Pollux, a Brazil-based company specializing in the development, creation, and implementation of factory automation systems. Through this acquisition, Accenture aims to enhance its capabilities in digital manufacturing, operations, and supply chain management by integrating Pollux's expertise in industrial robotics and automation solutions. This strategic move positions Accenture to offer comprehensive solutions in the rapidly evolving landscape of factory automation.

Major companies operating in the factory automation market are Siemens AG, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Schneider Electric SE, Honeywell International Inc., ABB Ltd., Toshiba Corporation, Eaton Corporation, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Emerson Electric Co., Danfoss, Rockwell Automation Inc., Bosch Rexroth AG, Omron Corporation, Keyence Corporation, Fanuc Corporation, SMC Corporation, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, Festo, KUKA Robotics, Phoenix Contact, Endress+Hauser Group, Beckhoff Automation, Yokogawa Electric Corporation, Advantech Co. Ltd., WAGO GmbH & Co. KG, Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH, Pilz GmbH & Co. KG, HIMA Paul Hildebrandt GmbH.

North America was the largest region in the factory automation market in 2023. The regions covered in the factory automation market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the factory automation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Factory automation refers to the implementation of advanced technologies and systems to streamline and optimize manufacturing processes within industrial facilities. It incorporates various technologies such as robotics, sensors, and data analytics to facilitate tasks such as production, assembly, and quality control in industrial settings.

The primary types of factory automation components include sensors, controllers, switches and relays, industrial robots, drives, and others. Sensors are devices that detect changes in the environment or machinery, converting physical signals into electrical signals for monitoring and control purposes. Various factory automation technologies include supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), programmable automation controller (PAC), programmable logic controller (PLC), distributed control system (DCS), and human-machine interface (HMI), which find applications across diverse industries including manufacturing, automotive, packaging and processing, energy and power, semiconductors and electronics, printing and converting, among others.

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The factory automation market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services, such as consultation and assessment services, customized solution design, installation and integration services, training and support services, remote monitoring and management, and data analytics and optimization. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The factory automation market also includes sales of sensors and vision systems, motion control systems, human-machine interface (HMI) devices, industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices, and automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS). 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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