Industrial Automation Market Research Report Information by Component (Hardware, Software, Services), by Type (Fixed Automation, Programmable Automation, Flexible Automation), by Technology (Industrial Robotics, Machine Vision Systems, Control Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Advanced Process Control (APC), Human-Machine Interface (HMI), Others), by End-Use Industry (Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Chemicals, Packaging, Energy & Power, Aerospace & Defense, Mining & Met

Global Industrial Automation Market Overview

The Industrial Automation Market was valued at USD 208.52 Billion in 2024. The Industrial Automation Market industry is projected to grow from USD 226.07 Billion in 2025 to USD 608.59 Billion by 2035, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6% during the forecast period (2025-2035).

The growing demand for collaborative robots in manufacturing facilities and rising demand for automation for qualitative & reliable manufacturing and strategic initiatives being taken by governments to promote adoption of industrial automation are driving the growth of the Industrial Automation Market.

As per the Analyst at MRFR, Cobots are important in industrial automation because they regulate numerous vital processes and operations in industries. Furthermore, even in severe scenarios, they can perform difficult, repeated tasks with precision. As a result, cobots have been used in manufacturing units across a wide range of industries.

 FIGURE 1: INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION MARKET VALUE (2019-2035) USD BILLION

 Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Industrial Automation Market Opportunity

INCREASED DEMAND FOR SAFETY COMPLIANCE AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS

Compliance automation, often known as automated compliance, is a class of software products that use Industrial Automation (AI) capabilities and technology to make compliance procedures easier to follow. These programmes provide enterprises with compliance workflow features such as self-assessment, control analysis, corrective action planning, and controls testing. Compliance automation replaces spot checks by automating these operations. Integrating automated compliance into enterprises that process sensitive information, such as hospitals or banks, or that must comply to a set of norms and standards while protecting client data, is advantageous. Laws and regulatory standards are constantly updated, making compliance process automation more productive, simple, and accurate for internal auditors and top management.

While almost every industry has some type of safety management system, many of them are manual or have very simplistic digitization. This may be sufficient in small organisations, but as the organisation grows, and in larger organisations, it may be insufficient. The goal of safety management is to be proactive in the prevention of incidents. It is humanly impossible to always forecast events and mishaps. Automation may help with this to a considerable extent by focusing on improving safety outcomes and boosting organisational and operational excellence. Since 2018, the FDA has also required an automated safety management system. It provides the industry with improved risk assessment skills and aids in the scheduling of periodic audits, all while boosting the company's safety and quality operations.

Industrial Automation Market Segment Insights

Industrial Automation System by Component Insights

Based on Component, this segment includes Hardware, Software, Services. The Hardware segment dominated the global market in 2024, while the Software segment is projected to be the fastest–growing segment during the forecast period. Various types of hardware are used under Industrial Automation, which makes production processes fast, accurate and efficient. This hardware includes devices such as programmable logic controllers (PLC), sensors, actuators, motors, robotic arms and HMI (Human Machine Interface). 

PLC is a key device that follows programmed instructions to control the operation of machines and processes. Sensors detect various types of data, such as temperature, pressure and motion and send it to the system. Actuators and motors are used to operate various mechanical activities, such as moving objects or turning machinery. Robotic arms are mainly used in assembly lines to perform complex and repetitive tasks quickly and efficiently. HMI is the medium of communication between the hardware and the operator, allowing the operator to monitor and control the entire system.

FIGURE 2: INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION MARKET SHARE BY COMPONENT 2024 AND 2035 (USD BILLION)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Industrial Automation System by Type Insights

Based on Type, this segment includes Fixed Automation, Programmable Automation, Flexible Automation. The Fixed Automation segment dominated the global market in 2024, while the Flexible Automation segment is projected to be the fastest–growing segment during the forecast period. Fixed automation is a type of industrial automation that is appropriate for line production. Tools and equipment are designed to operate mechanically along a particular sequence of steps to produce a certain kind of product throughout the regular operations. 

This system is widely implemented in assembly lines, car manufacturing, other equipment production, and electronics, among others. Fixed automation encourages greater productivity, lower overheads, and standardized quality. However, its main drawback is inflexibility since after installation it cannot be modified to suit another product. It is applicable when the production rate is high and there is no frequent switchover in the process. This decreases the cost of labor and at the same time increases efficiency.

Industrial Automation System by Technology Insights

Based on Technology, this segment includes Industrial Robotics, Machine Vision Systems, Control Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Advanced Process Control (APC), Human-Machine Interface (HMI), Others. The Industrial Robotics segment dominated the global market in 2024, while it is projected to be the fastest–growing segment during the forecast period. 

Industrial robotics has continued to emerge as an important specialization area of automation in many industries in recent years, helping to drive efficiency and speed in production lines. Some roles exercised in industrial use include welding, assembly, packaging, painting, and material handling which are done incredibly and tirelessly by Industrial robots. These robots ensure standard output of products, and more importantly, minimize the use of human labor tremendously. New industrial robots Utilize Sensors, AI, and ML when working to learn the process and apply changes in new circumstances.

Industrial Automation System by End-Use Industry Insights

Based on the End-Use Industry, this segment includes Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Chemicals, Packaging, Energy & Power, Aerospace & Defense, Mining & Metals, Electronics and Semiconductor, Others. The Others segment dominated the global market in 2024, while the Automotive segment is projected to be the fastest–growing segment during the forecast period. 

In logistics, automated systems optimize inventory management, warehouse operations, and shipping processes, significantly reducing costs and improving delivery speed. The textile industry uses automated weaving, sewing, and dyeing machines to increase production capacity and ensure consistency in fabric quality. Across all these sectors, automation reduces labor costs, enhances accuracy, and supports scalability.

Industrial Automation System Regional Insights

Based on the Region, the global Industrial Automation is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America and Middle East & Africa. The Asia-Pacific dominated the global market in 2024, while the North America is projected to be the fastest–growing segment during the forecast period.  Major demand factors driving the Asia-Pacific market are the growing demand for collaborative robots in manufacturing facilities and rising demand for automation for qualitative & reliable manufacturing and strategic initiatives being taken by governments to promote adoption of industrial automation. 

China is the largest producer of automobiles in the world, with an estimated production of 30 million cars every year twice the production of North America. This tremendous scale has enabled the country to meet half of the international market for automobiles, making the auto industry unchallengeable. Interestingly, China also assembles cars far cheaper than other countries for an estimated 25-30% owing to state subsidies, cheap lending rates, and other advantageous incentives that make manufacturers’ lives easier.

FIGURE 3: INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION MARKET VALUE BY REGION 2024 AND 2035 (USD BILLION)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Further, the countries considered in the scope of the Application Tracking System Market are the US, Canada, Mexico, Germany, the UK, France, Russia, Italy, Spain, Italy, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Brazil, Argentina, GCC Countries, South Africa and others.

Global Industrial Automation Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Many global, regional, and local vendors characterize the Industrial Automation Market. The market is highly competitive, with all the players competing to gain market share. Intense competition, rapid advances in technology, frequent changes in government policies, and environmental regulations are key factors that confront market growth. The vendors compete based on cost, product quality, reliability, and government regulations. Vendors must provide cost-efficient, high-quality products to survive and succeed in an intensely competitive market.

The major competitors in the market are Siemens, General Electric, Rockwell Automation Inc., ABB Group, Schneider Electric S.E., Honeywell International Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Omron Corporation, Yokogawa Electric Corporation, and Fanuc Corporation are among others. The Industrial Automation Market is a consolidated market due to increasing competition, acquisitions, mergers and other strategic market developments and decisions to improve operational effectiveness.

Key Companies in the Industrial Automation Market include

• Siemens


• General Electric


• Rockwell Automation Inc.


• ABB Group, Schneider Electric S.E.


• Honeywell International Inc.


• Mitsubishi Electric Corporation


• Omron Corporation


• Yokogawa Electric Corporation


• Fanuc Corporation

Global Medical Device Service Market Industry Developments

August 2024: The R-50iA, the first robot controller in the world to provide cyber security in addition to other improvements and new intelligent features intended to optimize robot performance, is introduced by FANUC America.

October 2024: To help industrial enterprises transition to autonomous operations in their facilities, Rockwell Automation, Inc. stated that it has entered into an agreement with Taurob (Dietsmann Group) to deliver a comprehensive robotic solution. Taurob creates and produces ground robots for data collecting, maintenance, and inspection to maximize productivity on a range of industrial locations.

May 2023: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and MOVENSYS Inc. formed a strategic alliance to improve collaboration in their respective AC servo and motion control industries. As part of the transaction, Mitsubishi Electric will acquire a share in Movensys.

September 2022: The OpreX Magnetic Flowmeter CA Series has been released, according to Yokogawa Electric Corporation. The OpreX Field Instruments family has released this new product series as the replacement for the ADMAG CA Series.

Industrial Automation Market Segmentation

Industrial Automation by Component Outlook

• Hardware


• Software


• Services

Industrial Automation by Type Outlook

• Fixed Automation


• Programmable Automation


• Flexible Automation

Industrial Automation by Technology Outlook

• Industrial Robotics


• Machine Vision Systems


• Control Systems


• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning


• Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)


• Advanced Process Control (APC)


• Human-Machine Interface (HMI)


• Others

Industrial Automation by End-Use Industry Outlook

• Automotive


• Pharmaceutical


• Food & Beverage


• Chemicals


• Packaging


• Energy & Power


• Aerospace & Defense


• Mining & Metals


• Electronics and Semiconductor


• Others

Industrial Automation Regional Outlook

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Report Attribute/Metric	Details
Market Size 2024	USD 208.52 Billion
Market Size 2025	USD 226.07 Billion
Market Size 2035	USD 608.59 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)	10.6% (2025-2035)
Base Year	2024
Forecast Period	2025-2035
Historical Data	2019-2023
Forecast Units	Volume (USD Billion)
Report Coverage	Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered	By Component, By Type, By Technology, By End-Use Industry
Geographies Covered	North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa
Countries Covered	The US, Canada, Mexico, Germany, the UK, France, Russia, Italy, Spain, Italy, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Brazil, Argentina, GCC Countries, South Africa
Key Companies Profiled	Siemens, General Electric, Rockwell Automation Inc., ABB Group, Schneider Electric S.E., Honeywell International Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Omron Corporation, Yokogawa Electric Corporation, and Fanuc Corporation
Key Market Opportunities	·         Increased demand for safety compliance automation solutions ·         Adoption of emerging technologies such as ai in industrial automation
Key Market Dynamics	·         Growing demand for collaborative robots in manufacturing facilities ·         Rising demand for automation for qualitative & reliable manufacturing ·         Strategic initiatives being taken by governments to promote adoption of industrial automation