Painting Robots Global Market Report 2024

The global painting robots market has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.78 billion in 2023 to $3.03 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth observed in the historical period stemmed from trends in industrial automation, stringent environmental regulations, increased efficiency and productivity, cost-saving strategies, optimized resource utilization, enhanced safety measures in manufacturing, escalated automotive production, and the rising demand for top-tier finishes.

The global painting robots market is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.27 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The anticipated growth in the forthcoming period is driven by the call for sustainable painting methods, tailored small-batch production, the evolution of compact and mobile painting robots, emphasis on human-centered design, and global initiatives aimed at reshaping manufacturing processes. Key trends expected in this phase encompass the emergence of dual-arm painting robots, integration with smart manufacturing practices, the utilization of 3D surface mapping and inspection technologies, augmented reality (AR) for programming, safety standards for human-robot collaboration, remote monitoring and maintenance solutions, and the worldwide expansion of industrial robotics.

The surge in automotive sector demand is anticipated to drive the growth of the painting robots market. This uptick is a result of economic expansion, improved living standards, and heightened purchasing power, all contributing to an increased demand for vehicles. As a consequence, the need for painting robots is rising, facilitating precise and consistent coatings that minimize waste while enhancing accuracy in robotic spray painting on automotive surfaces. Reports from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association noted a 1.3% global rise in automobile production to 79.1 million vehicles in 2021, while the US Department of Energy recorded an 85% increase in electric vehicle sales for the same year. Thus, the escalating demand for vehicles from the automotive sector is projected to fuel the painting robots market.

The escalating labor costs are poised to bolster growth within the painting robots market. Organizations face mounting expenses linked to their workforce, prompting a quest for more cost-efficient and effective alternatives. This pursuit includes turning towards painting robots as a means to sustain or enhance competitiveness. A report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicated a 4.5% increase in wages and salaries over a 12-month period ending in September 2023, while benefit costs surged by 3.9% during the same timeframe. This increase in labor costs serves as a driving force behind the growth of the painting robots market.

Technological advancements stand as a prominent trend gaining traction in the painting robot market. Key market players are steadfastly engaged in pioneering new technologies to fortify their market positioning. Yaskawa Motoman, for instance, introduced the six-axis MPX1400 painting robot controlled by the DX200-FM controller equipped with application-specific software. This innovation optimizes painting operations by coordinating robot-to-paint applicator functions and fine-tuning air calibrations, among other features. The MPX1400 boasts a low interference work envelope, adaptable positioning options on the floor, wall, or ceiling, and compatibility with networks like EtherNet, EtherNet IP, CC-Link, and DeviceNet.

Leading entities in the painting robots market are actively creating innovative products, such as predictive analysis in robotic painters, to cater to broader customer bases, bolster sales, and amplify revenue streams. Predictive analysis in robotic painters involves leveraging data-driven models to forecast and optimize painting parameters, ultimately elevating efficiency and precision in industrial automation. PaintJet's recent launch of the Bravo robotic painter exemplifies this approach. The Bravo integrates PaintJet's predictive analytics imaging, significantly accelerating the paint application process while ensuring heightened precision and superior quality. Notably, the Bravo operates with a 25% reduction in paint consumption due to its precise application method, resulting in cost savings. Positioned as an all-encompassing, self-sufficient solution, the Bravo consistently delivers exceptional results, proving especially valuable in remote or challenging manual painting environments.

In March 2023, BlastOne, a US-based developer specializing in blasting equipment, finalized the acquisition of VertiDrive for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move aims to bolster BlastOne's capacity in delivering advanced support and automation solutions for blasting and painting operations. VertiDrive's robotics technology integration will significantly augment BlastOne's offerings across diverse industries such as shipbuilding, ship refurbishment, chemical sectors, heavy fabrication, and infrastructure, broadening its reach and service spectrum. VertiDrive, headquartered in the Netherlands, is a leading provider of robotic crawler solutions, prominently featuring painting robots among its offerings.

Major companies operating in the painting robots market report are FANUC Corporation, ABB Ltd., KUKA AG, Yasakawa Electric Corp., Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., DURR AG, Staubli International AG, Krautzberger GmbH, CMA Robotics Spa, Epistolio S.r.l, Nanchang and Hangzhou Color Powder Coating Equipment Co., Lesta srl, Gaiotto Automation S.P.A., B M Surface Systems India, Nebula Robotics Private Limited, Fuji Automatic NUmerical Control, Varnish Tech s.r.l., Graco Inc., Comau S.p.A., Shanghai Fanuc Robotics Co. Ltd., Guangzhou Advance Robot Co. Ltd., Anhui Efort Intelligent Equipment Co. Ltd., Shanghai Jiechuang Automation Equipment Co. Ltd., Shanghai Yirui Automation Equipment Co. Ltd., Shanghai STEP Electric Corporation, Shanghai Pudong Machinery Complete Equipment Co. Ltd., Shanghai Triowin Intelligent Machinery Co. Ltd., Shanghai Yuke Industrial Co. Ltd., Shanghai Liangshi Blasting and Coating Equipment Co. Ltd., Shanghai Jingmi Robot Technology Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the painting robots market in 2023. The regions covered in the painting robots market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the painting robots market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Various types of painting robots exist, including wall-mounted, floor-mounted, rail-mounted, and other configurations. A wall-mounted painting robot, for instance, is affixed to equipment enabling multidirectional movement along the exterior walls of structures. It accommodates diverse payloads, ranging from 5 kg to 45 kg, configured by 6 or 7 axes, and finds application in both interior and exterior painting across sectors such as transportation, consumer appliances, construction, textiles, furniture, foundry and casting, heavy engineering equipment, among others.

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The painting robots market consists of sales of robot arm, turner table, spray booth, paint pump, solenoid valves, and spray gun. 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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