Automatic Filament Winding Machines Global Market Report 2024

The automatic filament winding machines market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.43 billion in 2023 to $1.64 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.7%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to several factors, including the heightened demand for lightweight and high-strength materials, an increased adoption of automation in manufacturing processes, a growing demand for composite materials, technological advancements, and augmented investments in research and development initiatives.

The automatic filament winding machines market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.66 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to various factors, including the rising demand for sustainable and eco-friendly materials, the expansion of the aerospace and defense industries, an increasing adoption of composite materials within the automotive sector, advancements in robotics and automation, and the implementation of stringent regulations and standards related to the use of lightweight and high-strength materials. Key trends expected in the forecast period encompass increased automation, the integration of IoT and data analytics, enhanced material compatibility, improved energy efficiency, and a focus on customization and flexibility in manufacturing processes.

The escalating demand for composite materials is poised to drive the expansion of the automatic filament winding machine market in the foreseeable future. Composite materials, engineered by combining multiple constituents with differing physical or chemical properties, serve as vital components across various industries. Automatic filament winding machines play a pivotal role in the production of composite materials, enabling the fabrication of high-strength structures such as pressure tanks, aircraft components, and automotive parts with precision and efficiency. For example, in May 2023, as reported by AVK, the global composites industry's value surged to 12.7 million metric tons in 2022, marking a noteworthy 5% increase from 12.1 million tons in 2021. Hence, the burgeoning demand for composite materials serves as a primary driver propelling the automatic filament winding machine market forward.

Leading players in the automatic filament winding machines market are channeling their efforts towards the development of technologically advanced products, including automated fiber winding and filament placement machines, to cater to evolving customer needs with enhanced functionalities. Automated fiber winding and filament placement machines represent cutting-edge manufacturing equipment designed to automate the process of winding materials, such as fiberglass, onto rotating mandrels. For instance, in October 2023, CompoTech, a US-based manufacturing and technology firm, unveiled 'Turnkey'. This innovative offering integrates an advanced FANUC M-20iA/20M robot arm with an R-30iB controller unit and remote controller, along with proprietary Shneg 2 fiber placement and winding software. The software seamlessly manages the robot arm and winding mandrel, translating design specifications into manufacturing programs for the precise fabrication of carbon fiber components. Additionally, standard program preparation winding codes for popular product types, coupled with operator training and comprehensive system support, are included with all machines, further enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

In April 2022, Rieter Holding Ltd., a leading Switzerland-based manufacturing company specializing in winding and yarn processing machines, acquired the automatic winding machine business from Saurer Intelligent Technology Co Ltd. for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition grants Rieter access to Schlafhorst's premium automatic winding technology, further solidifying its position in the staple fiber market segment. Saurer Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd., headquartered in China, is renowned for its offerings in filament winding machines. Through this transaction, Rieter aims to enhance its product portfolio and technological capabilities, positioning itself for continued growth and innovation in the textile machinery industry.

Major companies operating in the automatic filament winding machines market report are Murata Machinery Ltd., GTI Composite, Ingersoll Machine Tools, Magnum Venus Products (MVP), Pultrex, Advanced Composites Inc., Cygnet Texkimp, Autonational Composite Machinery, Mikrosam, EMAI Composites, Vem Technologies S.r.l., Matrasur Composites, Engineering Technology Corp. (Toray), Roth Composite Machinery, MF Tech, Comec Innovative Srl, Hille Engineering, X-Winder LLC, Beijing Vidatech, Schmidt and Heinzmann GmbH & Co. KG, McClean Anderson, Harbin Composite Equipment, Shanghai Vanguard Composites Technique, Cincinnati Composite Machines (CCM), Rooks Automation, TANIQ BV, Shenzhen HONEST Intelligent Equipment Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the automatic filament winding machines market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automatic filament winding machines market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automatic filament winding machines market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Automatic filament winding machines are specialized manufacturing devices crafted to automate the filament winding process in the production of composite materials. This process involves winding continuous filaments or fibers around a rotating mandrel or mold to create high-strength composite structures.

The primary types of automatic filament winding machines include 2-axis, 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis/6-axis machines. A 2-axis filament winding machine is specifically designed to control the winding process along two primary axes, enabling the creation of cylindrical composite constructions with precise winding patterns and orientations. These machines find applications in various industries such as aerospace, defense, and automotive, where they are utilized for producing pressure vessels, pipes, and tanks.

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The automatic filament winding machines market consists of sales of polar filament winding machines, horizontal filament winding machines, vertical filament winding machines, robotic filament winding machines, and computer-controlled machines. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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