Global Robotic End-Effector Market Research Report: By Type (Grippers, Tool Changers, Clamps, Welding Guns, Suction Cups and others), By Application (Material Handling, Assembling, Welding, Dispensing, Cutting & Soldering and others), by Industry (Electrical and Electronics, Machinery, Automotive, Food & Beverages, E-Commerce, Precision Engineering and Optics and others), by Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World) - Forecast till 2027

Market Synopsis

The Global Robotic End-Effector Market is expected to grow from USD 2,288.88 Million in 2018 to USD 4,827.54 Million by 2025, at a CAGR of 16.10%, during the forecast period.

Robotic end-effector are devices that are installed at the end of a robotic arm. These devices are actuated electrically, hydraulically, mechanically or pneumatically, and are available in various structures depending on the task to be performed. The growing demand for modular soft gripper, increasing adoption of collaborative robots, and rise in additive manufacturing are the key drivers for the market. However, interoperability issues such as difficulty in the integration of different robotic frameworks and high deployment cost of end-effector limit their wide adoption.

The Global Robotic End-Effector Market has been segmented based on Type, Application, Industry and Region.

By type, the market has been segmented into grippers, tool changers, clamps, welding guns, suction cups, and others. The gripper segment is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period. However, the welding segment is expected to register the highest CAGR owing to the growing demand for welding robots in the automotive industry.

By application, the market has been segmented into material handling, assembling, welding, dispensing, cutting & soldering, and others. The assembling segment is expected to account for the largest market share. Furthermore, the introduction of six-axis robots with greater flexibility of movements will further propel the market during the forecast period. The material handling segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the rise in automation of unsafe, repetitive, and tedious processes such as pelletizing, packing, picking, and unloading.

By industry, the market has been segmented into electrical and electronics, machinery, automotive, food & beverages, e-commerce, precision engineering and optics, and others. The electrical and electronics segment is projected to hold the largest market share. However, the food & beverages segment is expected to register a significant CAGR during the forecast period owing to the rise in automation of various processes in this industry.

Key Players

The Key Players profiled in the Global Robotic End-Effector Market research report are ABB (Switzerland), SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), Festo (Germany), KUKA AG (Germany), Piab AB (Sweden), Dover Corporation-Destaco (US), ATI Industrial Automation, Inc. (US), Applied Robotics, Inc. (US), TÜNKERS Maschinenbau GmbH (Germany), PHD Inc. (US), Zimmer Group (Germany), Soft Robotics, Inc. (US), Robotiq Inc. (US), Robotic Automation Systems (US), and TSD Manufacturing Inc. (US).

In 2018, Piab AB launched an end-of-arm (EOAT) vacuum tool—piCOBOT, for collaborative robots at the PACK EXPO, 2018. The product is offered as a development kit which includes a vacuum pump unit, a gripper unit, and two suction cups.

Global Robotic End-Effector Market  

Source: MRFR Analysis

Segmentation

Based on type, the market has been segmented into grippers, tool changers, clamps, welding guns, suction cups, and others.

Based on application, the market has been segmented into material handling, assembling, welding, dispensing, cutting & soldering, and others.

Based on industry, the market has been segmented into electrical and electronics, machinery, automotive, food & beverages, e-commerce, precision engineering and optics, and others.

By region, the market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the rest of the world.

Regional Analysis

The global market for robotic end-effector is estimated to grow at a significant rate during the forecast period from 2019 to 2025. The geographical analysis of the robotic end-effector market has been done for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the rest of the world. 

North America is expected to hold the largest share in the robotic end-effector market from 2019 to 2025. High concentration of market players, easy availability of proficient technical expertise, and the presence of key robot manufacturers in the region are the key drivers of the market. Furthermore, the adoption of industrial robotics in the region is also very high.

Asia-Pacific region is expected to witness a significantly high CAGR during the forecast period owing to the rapid growth in the electrical and electronics sector. China followed by South Korea and Japan are the most lucrative market in the region.  

Competitive Analysis

The key players have adopted new product development, partnership, and collaboration as a part of their growth strategy to further increase their share in the global robotic end-effector market. For instance, in February 2019, SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG launched an intelligent gripping system that enables flexible handling, identification, and inspection of Li-ion cells.

Geographical expansion is another key growth strategy adopted by manufacturers to enhance their global market presence. For instance, in 2019 Robotiq Inc., a manufacturer of end effectors for collaborative robots established its office in Lyon (France) to enhance coordination with end-effector distributors and partners in Europe.

Key Players

The Prominent Players in the Global Robotic End-Effector Market are ABB (Switzerland), SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), Festo (Germany), KUKA AG (Germany), Piab AB (Sweden), Dover Corporation-Destaco (US), ATI Industrial Automation, Inc. (US), Applied Robotics, Inc. (US), TÜNKERS Maschinenbau GmbH (Germany), PHD Inc. (US), Zimmer Group (Germany), Soft Robotics, Inc. (US), Robotiq Inc. (US), Robotic Automation Systems (US), and TSD Manufacturing Inc. (US).

Intended Audience

• Robot Manufacturers


• Technology Providers


• Original Equipment Manufacturers


• Equipment distributors and suppliers


• Technology standards organizations


• Technology investors


• System Integrators


• Research institutes, organizations, and consulting companies

Report Scope:

Report Attribute/Metric	Details
Market Size	USD 4,827.54 Million
CAGR	16.10%
Base Year	2019
Forecast Period	2020-2027
Historical Data	2018
Forecast Units	Value (USD Million)
Report Coverage	Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered	Type, Application, Industry
Geographies Covered	North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW)
Key Vendors	ABB (Switzerland), SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), Festo (Germany), KUKA AG (Germany), Piab AB (Sweden), Dover Corporation-Destaco (US), ATI Industrial Automation, Inc. (US), Applied Robotics, Inc. (US), TÜNKERS Maschinenbau GmbH (Germany), PHD Inc. (US), Zimmer Group (Germany), Soft Robotics, Inc. (US), Robotiq Inc. (US), Robotic Automation Systems (US), and TSD Manufacturing Inc. (US)
Key Market Opportunities	The growing adoption of robots in supporting and performing several tasks, such as welding, household works, machine handling, and others.
Key Market Drivers	The growing demand for modular soft gripper. Increasing adoption of collaborative robots. Rise in additive manufacturing.

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