Global Motion Control Market Overview:
Motion Control Market size was valued at USD 14,447.59 Million in 2023. The motion control industry is projected to grow from USD 15,112.18 Million in 2024 to USD 21,656.12 Million by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.60% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). Rise in the adoption of advanced and automated processes in manufacturing sector and rise in the demand for industrial robots in manufacturing processes are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review
Motion Control Market Trends
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Increasing demand for industrial robots by manufacturers to boost market growth
The use of robotics has increased at a significant rate in manufacturing facilities. They are deployed for material handling, processing operations, and assembly & inspection. Robotics makes use of many motion control solutions for proper functionality. The demand for industrial robots is growing as they help in reducing the complexity of manufacturing processes. All industrial robots are equipped with some form of motion control, which helps increase their performance, reduce cost, and conduct new functionalities in manufacturing processes. Industrial robots perform various functions such as assembling, packaging, picking and placing, and palletizing. To perform such functions, the motion controller must be interfaced with the robot controller. Electronic components such as DC motors, servo motors, and motion controllers often play a significant role in robot motion control.
Further, the increasing adoption of Industrial IoT (IIoT) and the growing number of smart factories are further expanding the growth of the market studied. Smart factories are becoming significant adopters of motion control products. The industrial IoT further increased the need and demand for connected machines in industries. These connected machines alone are not enough to accomplish pure digital transformation; organizations are developing a seamless ecosystem of humans and machines, performing optimized, end-to-end processes.
Additionally, the increasing trend of warehouse automation and growth in trends, such as digital twins, edge computing, and predictive manufacturing, is also developing space for advanced motion control devices. Robots have become a significant automation trend across the world. In advanced automotive manufacturing, robots have become an essential component. Companies like Amazon are also heavily increasing, and robots, like collaborative robots and AGVs, are becoming the center of attraction in the manufacturing industry has enhanced the motion control market CAGR across the globe in the recent years.
However, the digitization of manufacturing processes, especially with the Industry 4.0 revolution, is driving the market growth. Mechatronics motion control is the key to successful industry 4.0 initiatives is the major factor driving the growth of the motion control market revenue.
Motion Control Market Segment Insights:
Motion Control Component Insights
The Motion Control Market segmentation, based on component, includes actuators & mechanical systems, motion controllers, electric drives, AC motors, and sensors & feedback devices. The electric drives segment held the majority share in 2021 contribution to the Motion Control Market revenue. This is primarily owing to the increasing emphasis on industrial automation and the advent of the internet of things (IoT). However, AC motors is the fastest-growing category over the forecast period due to the development of energy-efficient systems to alleviate rising concerns pertaining to energy consumption and carbon emissions.
November 2021: Danfoss Drives has expanded its medium voltage drives product portfolio with the new VACON 1000 medium voltage drive. This VACON 1000 air-cooled MV drive is the preferred choice for industrial medium voltage general purpose applications, especially for variable torque loads such as pumps and fans.
Motion Control Technology Insights
The Motion Control Market segmentation, based on technology, includes pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical actuation. The hydraulic segment dominated the market in 2021 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period, 2022-2030. This is due to the expansion of process industries, rising demand for material handling equipment, and expanding construction sector potential. Hence, the development of hydraulics equipment positively impacts the market growth. However, electromechanical actuation is the fastest-growing category over the forecast period due to its low operating cost.
Motion Control Application Insights
The Motion Control Market data has been bifurcated by application into inspection, material handling, packaging, and robotics. The robotics segment dominated the market in 2021 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period, 2022-2030. This is attributed due to growing use of linear robotics due to their improved precision and low price. However, packaging is the fastest-growing category over the forecast period due to growing demand of motion control in packaging industry.
Figure 1: Motion Control Market, by Application, 2021 & 2030 (USD Million)
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review
Motion Control Industry Insights
Based on Industry, the global motion control industry has been segmented into metals & machinery, manufacturing, healthcare, automotive, aerospace & defense, oil & gas, and semiconductor & electronics. Oil & gas held the largest segment share in 2021. Many compressor stations use motion control devices like servo motors to turn the centrifugal compressor. This type of compression does not require using any natural gas from the pipe. However, automotive is the fastest-growing category over the forecast period due to surge in demand for material handling equipment. Manufacturers are concentrating on refining the assembly process to minimize turnaround time and implementing lean management to produce the car on time.
Motion Control Regional Insights
By Region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. Asia-Pacific motion control market accounted for USD 5.70 billion in 2021 and is expected to exhibit a significant CAGR growth during the study period. This is owing to the growing adoption of automation across the various end-user industries in the region. The energy concern in the region is also increasing the adoption of low voltage electrical equipment and motivating many companies to develop energy-efficient and compact electrical equipment and devices. Further, the China motion control market held the largest market share, and the India motion control market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.
Further, the major countries studied in the market report are: The U.S, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.
Figure 2: Motion Control Market SHARE BY REGION 2021 (%)
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review
Europe motion control market accounts for the second-largest market share due to rising demand is a requirement of an efficient, streamlined and flexible supply chain structure for better operations. Further, the Germany motion control market held the largest market share, and the UK motion control market was the fastest growing market in the European region
The North America motion control Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2022 to 2030. This is due the strong presence of prominent companies in the region is also aiding the growth of the market in this region. Moreover, US motion control market held the largest market share, and the Canada motion control market was the fastest growing market in the North America region.
Motion Control Key Market Players & Competitive Insights
Major market players are spending a lot of money on R&D to increase their product lines, which will help the motion control market grow even more. Market participants are also taking a range of strategic initiatives to grow their worldwide footprint, with key market developments such as new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations. Competitors in the motion control industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in an increasingly competitive and rising market environment.
One of the primary business strategies adopted by manufacturers in the global motion control industry to benefit clients and expand the market sector is to manufacture locally to reduce operating costs. The motion control market major player such as Abb Group, Siemens Ag, Emerson Electric Co, Schneider Electric Se, and others are working to expand the market demand by investing in research and development activities.
Siemens is a German multinational conglomerate corporation and the largest industrial manufacturing company in Europe headquartered in Munich with branch offices abroad. The principal divisions of the corporation are Digital Industries, Smart Infrastructure, Mobility, Healthcare and Financial Services. In February 2022, Siemens launched a Simatic Drive Controller for CPUs. This new controller combines a Simatic S7-1500 controller with motion control technology and safety functionality with a Sinamics S120 drive control in one device, thereby saving space.
Also, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. operates in the industrial machinery industry. The Company manufactures, engineers, and repairs a variety of automation products. Mitsubishi Electric Automation serves customers in the United States. In January 2022, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. launched MELSERVO-J5D servo amplifiers, which are used for medium-to-large servo applications that require multiple drive units capable of managing regenerative energy.
Key Companies in the Motion Control market includes
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ABB Group
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Siemens AG
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Emerson Electric Co
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Schneider Electric
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Rockwell Automation Inc
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Parker Hannifin Corporation
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STM Microelectronics
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MKS Instruments Inc.
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Motion Control Corporation
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Estun Automation Co. Ltd
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AMETEK Advanced Motion Solutions
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Powertec Industrial Motors Inc
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Dover Motion
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Omron, among others
Motion Control Industry Developments
In July 2024, PMD and DigiKey made the announcement of their agreement for the global distribution of motion control ICs, modules and boards.
In August 2023, Siemens launched its latest offering of servos to the North American manufacturers. The system consists of a drive SINAMICS and a motor SIMOTICS S-1FL2, which can be equipped with a standard or flexible cable. It starts such growth of the SINAMICS drives offering for different kinds of applications so called servo product line. The pulse train version allows additional positioning axes to be mounted in various installed machines with the internal positioner as the central axis controller.
In May 2023, Mitsubishi Electric of Japan and MOVENSYS Inc of Korea jointly announced the formation of a business alliance targeting the motion controller and AC servo markets. This new partnership is expected to assist the expansion of AC servo business for Mitsubishi Electric in the semiconductor manufacturing equipment and other rings where Movensys business technologies and product manufacturing capacity will be included.
In May 2023, ABB completed the transaction of purchasing Siemens’ low-voltage NEMA motor business, which employed roughly 600 people. This acquisition is a component of the strategy targeting profitable growth of the motion business area. It consolidates ABB’s status as one of the top tier industrial NEMA motors manufactures as well as provides a stronger basis for ABB to ensure better servicing of its customers across the globe.
In March 2023, Celera Motion, part of Novanta Inc., commercialized the Field Calibration IncOder. It is their ground-breaking absolute inductive encoder solution that provides motion control applications and robotics with a high precision angle measurement and position feedback. This encoder has been developed for applications in rugged environments that are unsuitable for optical encoders, such as dirty and dusty, wet environments and also places with high shocks and vibrations.
Motion Control Market Segmentation:
Motion Control Component Outlook
Motion Control Technology Outlook
Motion Control Application Outlook
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Inspection
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Material Handling
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Packaging
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Robotics
Motion Control Industry Outlook
Motion Control Regional Outlook
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Europe
- Germany
- France
- UK
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
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Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Australia
- South Korea
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
| Report Attribute/Metric |
Details |
| Market Size 2023 |
USD 14,447.59 Million |
| Market Size 2024 |
USD 15,112.18 Million |
| Market Size 2032 |
USD 21,656.12 Million |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) |
4.60% (2024-2032) |
| Base Year |
2023 |
| Market Forecast Period |
2024-2032 |
| Historical Data |
2018-2022 |
| Market Forecast Units |
Value (USD Million) |
| Report Coverage |
Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends |
| Segments Covered |
Component, Technology, Application, Industry and Region |
| Geographies Covered |
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World |
| Countries Covered |
The U.S, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil |
| Key Companies Profiled |
Abb Group, Siemens Ag, Emerson Electric Co, Schneider Electric Se, Rockwell Automation Inc, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Stmicroelectronics, Mks Instruments Inc., Estun Automation Co., Ltd, Amtek.Inc., Powertec Industrial Motors, Inc., Dover Motion, Omron Corporation and Delta Electronics |
| Key Market Opportunities |
Rise in the demand for industrial robots in manufacturing processes |
| Key Market Dynamics |
Rise in the safety-enabled productivity in industries Rise in the demand for industrial robots |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
The Motion Control Market size was valued at USD 14,447.59 Million in 2023.
The global market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.60% during the forecast period, 2024-2032.
Asia-Pacific had the largest share in the global market
The key players in the market are Abb Group, Siemens Ag, Emerson Electric Co, Schneider Electric Se, Rockwell Automation Inc, Parker Hannifin Corporation.
The electric driver category dominated the market in 2021.
The hydraulic had the largest share in the global market.
The robotic had the largest share in the global market.
The oil and gas had the largest share in the global market.
