Market Overview
Motion control systems include various components including motors, drives, motion controllers, and sensors and feedback devices. These motion control systems are used in every end-user industry including semiconductor, packaging, automotive, food and beverage, form part of this study. The growth of the global motion control market is thriving on the back of the opportunities generated by the rising concerns regarding industrial safety, increasing number of projects by manufacturing companies and growing demand across various industries. Moreover, growing automation across various industries such as automotive, electronics and others, coupled with the growing demand for industrial robots and the growing demand for motion control systems in the automotive industry are some of the major factors anticipated to promote towards the growth of the global motion control market.
The global motion control market reached a value of USD 12.92 billion in the year 2018 and is expected to garner a value of USD 18.10 billion by the end of 2027 by registering a CAGR of 3.82% throughout the forecast period, i.e. 2019-2027. Additionally, the market is anticipated gain an incremental $ opportunity of USD 0.52 billion in the year 2020 as compared to the previous year, along with an absolute $ opportunity of USD 4.69 billion.
Growth Highlights based on Region during 2018-2027
The global motion control market is segmented by regions into North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East and Africa. Among these regions, the market of Asia Pacific motion control held the largest market share of 40.02% in the year 2018 along with a value of USD 5.17 billion in the year 2018. The market in the region is further anticipated to cross a value of USD 7.19 billion by the end of 2027 by registering a CAGR of 3.74% during the forecast period.
On the other hand, the market in Europe is anticipated to gain a significant market share and is further expected to cross a value of USD 5.02 billion by the end of 2027 by registering a CAGR of 3.92% during the forecast period.
The study further incorporates Y-O-Y Growth, demand & supply and forecast future opportunity in North America (United States, Canada), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Rest of LATAM), Europe (U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Hungary, BENELUX [Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg], NORDIC [Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland], Poland, Russia, Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Middle East and Africa (Israel, GCC [Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman], North Africa, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa).
Market Segmentation Synopsis
By Component
The global motion control market has been segmented by component into motor, motor drive, motion controllers, sensors & feedback devices and others. The motor segment, which held the largest market share of 34.91% in the year 2018, had a market value of USD 4.51 billion in the year 2018 and is expected to cross a value of USD 6.37 billion by the end of 2027 by registering a CAGR of 3.92% during the forecast period. Additionally, the segment is anticipated to achieve an incremental $ opportunity of USD 0.18 billion in the year 2020 as compared to the previous year.
Market Drivers and Challenges
Growth Indicators
Technological advancements and developments in the manufacturing industry is creating a substantial increase in the number of robot installations over the previous years, especially in the automotive manufacturing. Industrial robots are a crucial part of the manufacturing process owing to their features including vision recognition, failure prediction and others. Motion control is considered as one of the key technologies used in industrial robots. The potential of industrial robots to aid in manufacturing processes of various industries such as automotive industry and customization in machinery, coupled with the growing awareness pertaining to industrial accidents are boosting the acceptance of industrial robots in various end user verticals. The increasing adoption of robots across manufacturing industries, coupled with the shift in trend of industries for automation of processes +
Barriers
The high maintenance and replacement cost of motion control systems, coupled with the dynamic change in industrial standards across regions worldwide, that raises several problems for the deployment of motors in industries and the lack of skilled workforce for understanding the output results of motion control systems are some of the factors anticipated to restrict the growth of the global motion control system market.
Top Featured Companies Dominating The Market
Some of the affluent industry leaders in the global motion control market are Parker Hannifin Corp, Rockwell Automation, Inc., ABB Ltd., Siemens AG, Ametek Advanced Motion Solutions, Emerson Electric Co., Yaskawa Electronic Corporation, Gears & Winches, Kohara Gear Industry Co., Ltd. and Accurate Specialties Inc.