Segments - Robotic Welding Market by Type (Spot, Laser, Arc, MIG/TIG, and Others), Payload (Less Than 50 Kg, 50-150 Kg, and More Than 150kg), End-user (Construction, Automotive & Transportation, Mining, Electrical & Electronics, Aerospace & Defense, Railway & Shipbuilding, and Others), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2031
The global robotic welding market size was USD 6.9 Bn in 2022 and is likely to reach USD 11 Bn by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 9.5% during 2023–2031. Rising demand for welding robots in the automotive industry is likely to boost the market.
Robotic welding is a process of welding that utilizes programmable robots to automate welding tasks. The robots are equipped with welding tools such as weld guns or torches and are programmed to move in a specific pattern to perform the welds.
Robotic welding offers several advantages over traditional welding methods. For one, it can significantly increase the speed and efficiency of the welding process. Robots can work continuously without the need for breaks, which can greatly reduce production time and labor costs.
Additionally, robotic welding can improve the quality and consistency of the welds. Robots are capable of performing precise, repeatable movements, which can help to ensure that each weld is consistent and of high quality. This can lead to fewer defects and a higher level of overall quality in the final product. Robotic welding is a highly effective and efficient way to perform welding tasks in a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing.
The market report finds that the COVID-19 pandemic restrains the robotic welding market, owing to the absence of the workforce across manufacturing facilities. However, restrictions placed on transportation have led to a shortage of raw materials that are required for the production of advanced welding equipment.
Growing adoption of Industry 4.0 by global manufacturers to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the production process is driving the robotic welding market. Industry 4.0 includes advanced technologies such as cloud computing, the industrial Internet of Things, and big data. All these advanced technologies aid in improving the overall work efficiency of production with the automation process.
New SEMs that are entering the global market are finding some difficulties to capitalize on the high initial investment for some stages such as programming, maintenance, and procurement is hampering the global market. Moreover, the high maintenance cost of employing automated systems with the integration of high-quality hardware with an efficient software control system can hinder the market.
Increasing research & development activities in welding robots is expected to create lucrative opportunities for the market players. Laser welding technology offers advantages in the production of large and medium batch sizes of output products at low cost. Laser welding offers high welding speeds, provides high reliability, reduces rework, and offers high precision. Increasing demand for robotic welding in the automotive and transportation industries is further anticipated to create lucrative opportunities for the market players.
The market report includes an assessment of the market trends, market segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Robotic Welding Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2022 |
Historic Data |
2016–2021 |
Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
Segmentation |
Type (Spot, Laser, Arc, MIG/TIG, and Others), Payload (Less Than 50 Kg, 50-150 Kg, and More Than 150kg), and End-user (Construction, Automotive & Transportation, Mining, Electrical & Electronics, Aerospace & Defense, Railway & Shipbuilding, and Others) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Market Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
YASKAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION; The Lincoln Electric Company; Shenyang SIASUN robot; Panasonic Holdings Corporation; NACHI-FUJIKOSHI CORP; Miller Electric Mfg. LLC; KUKA AG; Kemppi Oy; Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.; IGM ROBOTERSYSTEME AG; FANUC CORPORATION; DENSO CORPORATION; DAIHEN Corporation; Abhisha Technocrats Pvt. Ltd.; and ABB |
Based on type, the robotic welding market is divided into spot, laser, arc, MIG/TIG, and others. The spot segment is expected to expand at a significant pace during the projection period, due to the widely used in the construction, automotive, and other industries for heavy-duty applications. It is a resistance welding process that is used for large electrical currents to join metals in a single location.
The arc segment is anticipated to hold a key share of the market in the coming years, due to the high demand for arc in the automotive and other industries. Arc robotic welding is widely used, owing to its low cost, extensive applicability, and convenience.
In terms of payload, the global market is segregated into less than 50 kg, 50-150 kg, and more than 150kg. The 50-150 kg segment is projected to register a considerable CAGR during the forecast period. 50-150 kg payloads are measured in medium payload welding robotics. These welding robotics are floor-mounted, which aids to save the space of manufacturing facilities.
On the basis of end-user, the robotic welding market is segmented into construction, automotive & transportation, mining, electrical & electronics, aerospace & defense, railway & shipbuilding, and others. The automotive & transportation segment is expected to register a robust growth rate during the forecast period, as it is highly dynamic and requires substantial flexibility from automotive manufacturers.
The growth of this segment is attributed to the several benefits offered by robotic welding in the automotive & transportation industry’s manufacturing process including high efficiency, speed & precision, cost-effectiveness, and safety, which resulted in the increased adoption of these welding robotics.
The construction segment is expected to register a robust growth rate during the forecast period, due to the increasing demand for commercial and residential buildings. Governmental support for infrastructure development in emerging countries is boosting the demand for robots in several applications.
In terms of region, the global robotic welding market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific is expected to dominate the market during the projection period, due to the increasing automation and manufacturing industries, especially in China, Japan, South Korea, and India.
According to the State Council Information Office, China accounted for 30% of global manufacturing output in 2021. It is estimated to increase by around 22.5% in 2022a, as the industry grows bigger and stronger.
The market in North America is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace in the coming years, due to the increasing research & development by several key players to launch innovative and new products.
The global robotic welding market has been segmented on the basis of
Key players competing in the global robotic welding market are YASKAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION; The Lincoln Electric Company; Shenyang SIASUN robot; Panasonic Holdings Corporation; NACHI-FUJIKOSHI CORP; Miller Electric Mfg. LLC; KUKA AG; Kemppi Oy; Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.; IGM ROBOTERSYSTEME AG; FANUC CORPORATION; DENSO CORPORATION; DAIHEN Corporation; Abhisha Technocrats Pvt. Ltd.; and ABB
These key players adopt various strategies including mergers, collaboration, production expansion, partnerships, product launches, and acquisitions, to expand their consumer base globally.
In September 2020, KUKA AG introduced KR CYBERTECH nano, an extremely flexible multi-functional tool that delivers in the harshest environments. In the low payload capacity of between 6 and 10 kg and the cost-effective robotics stands out its speed and outstanding precision.