Stud Welding Machine Market Report 2026

The stud welding machine market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $1.29 billion in 2025 to $1.35 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in automotive manufacturing, expansion of construction activities, increased use of metal fabrication, demand for reliable fastening methods, growth in shipbuilding industry.

The stud welding machine market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.63 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to automation in industrial welding processes, rising electric vehicle production, growth in infrastructure development projects, adoption of advanced welding control systems, demand for productivity enhancement in manufacturing. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of automated stud welding systems, growing demand for high strength metal fastening, shift toward lightweight material welding, increasing use in prefabricated construction, focus on faster and cleaner welding processes.

The anticipated growth in the construction industry is set to drive the expansion of the stud welding machine market in the coming years. Construction activities involve the creation of structures such as homes, factories, highways, and bridges. Stud welding machines play a crucial role in construction by providing a rapid, efficient, and versatile permanent bond between materials. As of June 2023, data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development revealed that privately owned home starts were underway at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,631,000. This marked a 21.7% increase from the revised April 2023 estimate of 1,340,000 and a 5.7% rise from the May 2022 rate of 1,543,000. Additionally, the number of privately owned home completions in May 2023 reached 1,518,000 on a seasonally adjusted yearly basis, reflecting a 5% increase over the May 2022 rate of 1,446,000 and a 9.5% surge from the revised April 2023 estimate of 1,386,000. Therefore, the burgeoning construction industry is a key driver propelling the growth of the stud welding machine market.

Leading companies in the stud welding machine market are intensifying their efforts to launch energy-efficient and connected stud welding machines, including Tuck stud welding equipment, to enhance their profitability. These energy-efficient connected stud welding machines are engineered to use less power while delivering high-quality welding outcomes. For example, in August 2023, Hilti North America, a U.S.-based construction tools firm, introduced the FX 3-A Cordless stud fusion system. This system significantly reduces welding time, operating 75% faster than conventional welding machines. It also features an Active Fusion Indicator (AFI) that provides installers with systematic real-time feedback to enhance the quality of fastening.

In August 2023, DAIHEN CORPORATION, a Japan-based electrical and electronic firm, acquired Lorch Welding Products Pvt. Ltd. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is expected to positively influence DAIHEN CORPORATION's presence in the European market. Lorch Welding Products Pvt. Ltd. is a Germany-based manufacturer of welding equipment.

Major companies operating in the stud welding machine market are Nelson Stud Welding Inc., Heinz Soyer GmbH, Taylor Studwelding Systems Limited, HBS Stud Welding, THOMAS Welding Systems, ElectroArc Manufacturing Company, Stud Welding Products Inc., SINOARS Stud Welding Company Limited, Cutlass Stud Welding, ProWeld International, Sunbelt Stud Welding Inc., Bolte GmbH, Köster & Co. GmbH, TFP Corporation, Genesis Inc., Image Industries Inc., Cruxweld Industrial Equipments Private Limited, Nelweld Enterprises, Arcon Welding Equipment, Köco GmbH, Shanghai Hugong Electric Company Limited, DAIHEN Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the stud welding machine market in 2025. The regions covered in the stud welding machine market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the stud welding machine market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The stud welding machine market consists of sales of lift-gap stud welding guns, contact stud welder guns, and short-cycle stud welder guns. 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.

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