Machine Control System Market Research Report, By End User (Agriculture, Construction, Marine), By Type (GNSS, Total Station, Laser Scanner), By Equipment (Excavator, Grader, Dozer, Loader, Scraper) – Forecast till 2027

Machine Control System Market Overview

Worldwide Machine Control System Market remained at USD 4 Billion out of 2017 and can reach a rough valuation of USD 8 Billion by 2023, enrolling 14.12% CAGR over the figure time frame.

Machine control frameworks witness wide applications in apparatuses utilized in development, agribusiness, transportation, and different areas. New ideas and innovation are supporting the improvement of the development area. Rising development and foundation improvement exercises overall are the significant perspectives encouraging business sector development, utilizing various weighty hardware. Furthermore, the extending populace and the rising urbanization rate across arising locales speed up the machine control framework portion of the overall industry.

Machine Control System Market COVID-19 Analysis

Recent coronavirus pandemic has impacted industries across the globe by accelerating de-globalization and affecting logistics in the manufacturing sectors. Companies faced a range of problems, from obtaining raw materials and delivering end products to attracting workers during the lockdown. This scenario has, in turn, prompted automation and control as the only alternative. 

Pandemic-related logistics problems prompted manufacturing companies to consider new automation & control technologies that offset higher wages, and increase efficiency became inevitable. Resultantly, the global machine control system industry is garnering continual traction and witnessing an increase in automation investments. 

Machine Control System Market Dynamics 

• Drivers

Rising Automation to Bolster the Machine Control System Market Opportunities 

The shift from 2D to 3D visualization is one of the major developments in industrial processes, revolutionizing the operation and working of building construction. Besides, machine control system market trends such as rising uses of HoloLens and replacement of traditional survey pegs with a positioning system for precise and efficient machine operation impact the market growth. 

Increasing construction projects in commercial & non-commercial sectors in the developing countries and increased human and machinery safety support the global machine control system market. The construction industry significantly benefits from the rise in disposable income and consumer purchasing power, and the surging infrastructural projects led by government funding. 

• Opportunities

Developing Nations to Present Excellent Opportunities

Emerging regions across the globe present untapped opportunities for machine control systems. The expanding construction industry in developing countries and increased commercial and residential construction activities boost the machine control system market size. Significant demand due to the rising automation in manufacturing sectors in emerging economies would offer vast opportunities to global firms in the future.

• Restraints

Lack of Technical Expertise to Restrain Market Growth

Despite the lucrative growth opportunities, factors such as applications largely limited to earthwork construction, lack of technical expertise, and high-cost training requirements restrict the market growth. Changing trends in manufacturing techniques are projected to act as major growth hindering factors for the market during the forecast period. Also, compatibility issues and high installation costs are expected to slow down the machine control system market share. 

• Cumulative Growth Analysis

Market Size to Expand at a Strong Rate 

Considering the present market scenario, it is estimated that the machine control system market demand is expected to increase in constructions, infrastructure planning, mining, and marine. Owing to the higher capital-intensive nature of the machine control system industry, there is a moderate threat of new entrants. However, the growing demand from end-users is expected to attract several new entrants with constantly upgrading technology. 

Machine Control System Market Segment Overview 

Machine Control System Market is segmented into Type, Equipment, End User, and Regions. The type segment is sub-segmented into global navigation satellite system (GNSS), laser scanners, total stations, GIS controllers, and others. The equipment segment is subdivided into dozers, excavators, loaders, scrapers, graders, and others. 

The end-users segment is sub-segmented into construction, mining, agriculture, marine, and others. By regions, the market is segmented into Americas (US, Canada, Mexico, Rest-of-North America), Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, and Rest-of-Europe), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest-of-the-APAC), and Rest-of-the-World.

Regional Analysis

North America to Maintain its Winning Streak 

North America has remained the market leader since 2017 and could continue to maintain its winning streak throughout the assessment period. Factors such as the high growth in the construction sector and growing automation of instrumentation processes across the industries drive the machine control system market growth. Besides, advancements in agricultural processes and developed network infrastructure increase the machine control system market size. 

Rising adoption of machine control technology for highway construction projects and partnerships between machine control system manufacturers and OEMs influence the machine control system market demand. The US market leads the regional market, followed by Canada, mainly due to the well-established construction industry and high growth in the agriculture sector. The Mexican machine control market demonstrates high potential in the automotive, aerospace, and food & beverage sectors.

Europe Holds Second Highest Share in Global Market 

Europe accounts for the second-biggest share in the global market. Factors such as the rising demand for machine control systems in the food industry due to strict regulations and considerable healthcare spending positively impact market growth. Additionally, the extensive pool of medical device manufacturers in the region, strong demand for personal care and cosmetics products induce machine control system market revenue expansion. Besides, the escalating demand for machine control systems from the automotive and electronics industries in the region fosters market growth considerably.

Competitive Landscape

Players Focus on Product Development to Gain Impetus

The machine control system market is extremely fragmented, considering the presence of established manufacturers and several small to medium-sized companies. Technology providers are increasingly facing fierce rivalry from each other and from local firms, who are growing aware of the regulations and suppliers in the industry. Therefore, eminent players seek opportunities to integrate across the extensive value chain while focusing on expanding production facilities, R&D investments, and M&A activities to gain additional impetus. 

List of Key Companies Covered in the Report 

• Leica Geosystems


• ABB Group


• Topcon Corporation


• RIB Software AG


• Trimble Inc.


• Andritz


• Belden Inc.


• Mitsui Co.


• Schneider Electric

ABB Group/ABB is a leading global technology company energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. ABB’s deep domain expertise in connectivity and software innovation empowers real-time, data-driven decisions enabling safer, smarter operations that maximize resource efficiency and contribute to the environment. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation, and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels.

Recent Developments

August 2020

August 18, 2020 - Ningbo Boli (China), an auxiliary of Ningbo Heli Mold Technology Co., Ltd, declared bringing an inheritance of high-pressure kick the bucket projecting machines into the advanced age for Ningbo Boli Automotive Components, a non-ferrous foundry situated in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China. IP LV's quick organization availability upholds remote machine control and activity by means of VNC. Its modern switch empowers remote investigating and checking and makes the machine Industry 4.0-prepared, with exhaustive information assortment and product capacities.

December 2020

December 07, 2020 - Leica Geosystems and Doosan declared another Leica-prepared unit for industrial facility fitting on tractors. Machine control pack accessible for Doosan's DX255LC-5 tractor empowers slant can or shift rotator mechanization. The innovation arrangement fulfils the rising need for machine direction frameworks from backhoe clients. The prepared unit from Doosan is for the Leica iXE2 2D, and iXE3 3D tractor machine control arrangements, which empower slant can or shift rotator robotization for the Doosan 25.5t crawler earthmover.

December 2020

December 15, 2020 - SICK sent off 'instant, extremely flexible' quality control framework MCQS (Modular Quality Control System). Appropriate for code perusing, 2D or 3D investigation obligations, the MASS decreases the expense and advancement time expected to set up a mechanized quality review and coordinated factors applications. Wiped out recently evolved framework is an off the rack, multifunctional machine vision framework and is offered as a prepared-to-utilize bundle of equipment and pre-composed programming.

Report Overview 

Scope of the Report 

The report features unique and relevant factors expected to significantly impact the machine control system industry during the forecast period. The detailed and considerable amount of information in the report would help industry players understanding the market better. The MRFR report elaborates on the historical and current trends boosting the growth of the machine control system market. Besides, the analysis of COVID-19 impact on the machine control system market is also included in the report.

Segmentation Table

By Type

• GNSS


• Total Station


• Laser Scanner


• Others

By End-User

• Agriculture


• Construction


• Marine


• Others

By Equipment

• Excavator


• Grader


• Dozer


• Loader


• Scraper


• Others

By Region 

• North America


• Europe


• Asia Pacific


• Rest of the World (RoW)

Report Scope:

Report Attribute/Metric	Details
Market Size	USD 8 Billion
CAGR	14.12%
Base Year	2019
Forecast Period	2020-2027
Historical Data	2018
Forecast Units	Value (USD Billion)
Report Coverage	Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered	End User, Type, Equipment
Geographies Covered	North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW)
Key Vendors	Leica Geosystems, ABB Group, Topcon Corporation, RIB Software AG, Trimble Inc., Andritz, Belden Inc., Mitsui Co., Schneider Electric
Key Market Opportunities	The rising automation in manufacturing sectors in emerging economies. The expanding construction industry in developing countries and increased commercial and residential construction activities
Key Market Drivers	The high growth in the construction sector. Growing automation of instrumentation processes across the industries

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