The robotics and automation actuators market size was valued at USD 18.5 Billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 45 Billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of around 15% during the forecast period, 2022-2030. The growth of the market is attributed to the implementation of innovative actuators such as shape memory alloy actuators, pneumatic muscle arm actuators, and compact electric actuators.
Automated processes and machines are used extensively in modern industries, Due to their great performance and reduced need for human interaction. Such automated machinery depends heavily on actuators to operate. They also aid in regulating the system's motion, which guarantees a smooth and simple operation.
Actuators systems have seen increased demand as a result of rising need for automation and rising productivity and efficiency of numerous industrial processes. Growth of the market is attributed to increasing demand from commercial, transportation, and oil & gas sectors globally. The automation sector has been badly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The global lockout is causing significant losses for large organizations. Investments in the automation sector, which were previously slow, are now expected to be delayed or put on hold for almost to a year as a result of the epidemic. To create the necessary infrastructural facilities to stop the spread of COVID-19, nations all over the world gave the healthcare sector priority when allocating their spending from the aerospace, defense, and automobile industries.
Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- Technological advancement in automation and robotics is projected to drive the market during the forecast period.
- Increasing use of actuators in industries such as chemicals, aerospace & defense, automation, and mining is expected to boost the market in the coming years.
- Oil and gas exploration efforts around the world have been impacted by ongoing changes in the oil and gas business, including lower oil prices.
- The fluctuation of crude oil prices is estimated to hinder the market growth during the projected period.
- High maintenance cost is anticipated to hamper the market growth during the forecast period.
Scope of the Report
The report on the global robotics and automation actuators market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes
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Details
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Report Title
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Robotics and Automation Actuators Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
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Base Year
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2021
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Historic Data
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2019–2020
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Forecast Period
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2022 – 2030
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Segmentation
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Applications (Process Automation and Robotics), Actuation (Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Electric), Types (Rotary Actuators and Linear Actuators), Verticals (Agriculture & Forestry, Inspection, Maintenance & Cleaning, Logistics, Electronics & Electricals, Marine, Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Pharmaceutical & Healthcare, Chemicals, Paper & plastics, Power Generation, Metal Mining & Machinery, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverages, and Others)
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Regional Scope
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Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa
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Report Coverage
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Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast
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Key Players Covered in the Report
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SMC, Rockwell Automation, Curtis Wright, Altra Industrial Motion, ABB, Tolomatic, Inc., Thomson Industries, Inc., SKF Motion Technologies, Rotomation, Moog Inc., MISUMI Group Inc., Macron Dynamics Inc., DVG Automation S.p.A., and Curtiss-Wright Corporation |
Market Segment Insights
The robotics segment is anticipated to expand at a high CAGR during the forecast period
Based on applications, the market is bifurcated into process automation and robotics. The robotics segment is anticipated to expand at a high CAGR during the forecast period. The robotics segment is further bifurcated into service robots and industrial robots. Organizations are becoming more interested in using industrial robots in their factories as a result the segment is driving, while service robots are employed for both business and personal purposes.
The electric segment is projected to grow at a rapid pace in the coming years
On the basis of actuations, the market is segregated into hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric. The electric segment is projected to grow at a rapid pace in the coming years. Growth of the segment is attributed to rising power output, reduced system weight, and high-power efficiency.
The rotary actuators segment is estimated to hold a major market share during the forecast period
Based on types, the market is divided into rotary actuators and linear actuators. The rotary actuators segment is estimated to hold a major market share during the forecast period. They are employed to develop rotational motion using electric energy. These actuators, which are driving the market, are typically employed in automation applications like valves and gates as well as in sectors where precise positioning of end effectors is necessary, such as the movement of valves in pipelines.
The automotive segment is estimated to account for a major market share
In terms of verticals, the market is fragmented into agriculture & forestry, inspection, maintenance & cleaning, logistics, electronics & electricals, marine, aerospace & defense, automotive, pharmaceutical & healthcare, chemicals, paper & plastics, power generation, metal mining & machinery, oil & gas, food & beverages, and others.
The automotive segment is estimated to hold a key market share during the forecast period. Growth of the segment is attributed to introduction of industry 4.0 in the automotive and manufacturing industries. The aerospace & defense segment is expected to grow at a substantial rate owing to an increase in aircraft deliveries. Additionally, increasing purchases of next-generation weaponry and modern fighting technologies are propelling the market.
Asia Pacific is anticipated to dominate the market
On the basis of regions, the market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific is anticipated to dominate the market during the forecast period. Countries in the region are making advancements in the field of actuators. To improve and achieve a strategic advantage in process automation, China and Japan are primarily investing in robots and automation.
Segments
The global robotics and automation actuators market has been segmented on the basis of
Applications
- Process Automation
- Robotics
Actuation
- Hydraulic
- Pneumatic
- Electric
Types
- Rotary Actuators
- Linear Actuators
Verticals
- Agriculture & Forestry
- Inspection, Maintenance, & Cleaning
- Logistics
- Electronics & Electricals
- Marine
- Aerospace & Defense
- Automotive
- Pharmaceutical & Healthcare
- Chemicals
- Paper & plastics
- Power Generation
- Metal Mining & Machinery
- Oil & Gas
- Food & Beverages
- Others
Regions
- Asia Pacific
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Middle East & Africa
Key Players
- SMC
- Rockwell Automation
- Curtis Wright
- Altra Industrial Motion
- ABB
- Tolomatic
- Inc.
- Thomson Industries
- Inc.
- SKF Motion Technologies
- Rotomation
- Moog Inc.
- MISUMI Group Inc.
- Macron Dynamics Inc.
- DVG Automation S.p.A.
- Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Competitive Landscape
Key players competing in the robotics and automation actuators market include SMC, Rockwell Automation, Curtis Wright, Altra Industrial Motion, ABB, Tolomatic, Inc., Thomson Industries, Inc., SKF Motion Technologies, Rotomation, Moog Inc., MISUMI Group Inc., Macron Dynamics Inc., DVG Automation S.p.A., and Curtiss-Wright Corporation.
Some of these players are using several market strategies such as acquisitions, mergers, collaborations, partnerships, capacity expansion, and product launches to enhance their market shares, generate revenue, and raise their production line of the business in the coming years. For instance,
- In April 2021, Rockwell Automation engaged established a relationship with Comau to facilitate robot integration for manufacturers.
- In May 2019, the "PA Series NFPA Actuator" was introduced by Bimba Manufacturing Company, a market-leading provider of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric motion solutions. It is intended to transform pneumatic energy into linear force and motion.