Industrial Control & Factory Automation Market Report 2026

The industrial control & factory automation market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $172.1 billion in 2025 to $188.35 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of automated production facilities, rising adoption of plc and scada systems, growth of discrete manufacturing industries, increasing focus on production efficiency, availability of advanced industrial components.

The industrial control & factory automation market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $262.8 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in intelligent manufacturing, growing adoption of ai-driven automation, expansion of connected factory ecosystems, rising demand for flexible production systems, increasing integration of industrial analytics platforms. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of smart factory automation systems, rising deployment of industrial robots and cobots, growing integration of machine vision and sensors, expansion of digital twin enabled production lines, enhanced focus on predictive maintenance.

The growth in vehicle production is expected to propel the industrial control and factory automation market going forward. A vehicle is a mobile machine designed for transporting people or goods from one place to another. In the automotive sector, industrial control and factory automation systems streamline manufacturing processes, improve operational efficiency, and enhance precision in assembly - resulting in higher productivity and improved product quality. For instance, in September 2024, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), a Belgium-based automobile industry association, new commercial vehicle registrations in the EU showed mixed performance during the first three quarters of 2024, with bus registrations increasing by 3.6%, reflecting continued demand in certain segments despite declines in vans and trucks. Therefore, sustained activity and demand within segments of vehicle production continue to support the growth of the industrial control and factory automation market.

Leading companies in the industrial control and factory automation market are focusing on the development of innovative products to enhance operational efficiency, minimize downtime, improve precision, and meet the growing demand for smart manufacturing solutions. One such product line, the RCS series, addresses common challenges in the setup, calibration, and maintenance of industrial robots. For example, in May 2023, Renishaw, a UK-based engineering company, introduced a product line aimed at improving robot setup and maintenance in the industrial automation market. The RCS series includes the RCS L-90, RCS T-90, and RCS P-series, all designed to enhance operational accuracy and reduce setup times. These products incorporate advanced software for monitoring and diagnostics to tackle existing robot performance challenges.

In March 2024, Walter Surface Technologies Inc., a US-based provider of industrial manufacturing solutions, acquired PushCorp, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to expand Walter Surface Technologies Inc.'s industrial manufacturing solutions portfolio by incorporating PushCorp's advanced robotic material removal technologies. This integration will enhance automation capabilities and strengthen Walter Surface Technologies Inc.'s market position. PushCorp, Inc. is a US-based company specializing in industrial control and factory automation solutions.

Major companies operating in the industrial control & factory automation market are ABB Ltd.; Emerson Electric Co.; Siemens AG; Schneider Electric SE; Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; General Electric Company; Rockwell Automation Inc.; Honeywell International Inc.; Yokogawa Electric Corporation; Omron Corporation; Endress+Hauser Group; FANUC Corporation; WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co KG; Dwyer Instruments Inc.; Azbil Corporation; Krohne Group; Fuji Electric Co Ltd.; Hitachi Ltd.; VEGA Grieshaber KG; Inxpect SPA; Yaskawa America Inc.; Roboze SPA; Seiko Epson Corporation; Advantech Co Ltd.; RS Americas Inc.; Applied Materials Inc.; Aspen Technology Inc.; Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co KG; Bosch Rexroth AG; Cognex Corporation; Danaher Corporation; Delta Electronics Inc.

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

Tariffs are impacting the industrial control and factory automation market by increasing the cost of imported industrial robots, sensors, controllers, drives, and networking equipment used across process and discrete industries. Manufacturing hubs in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported automation components, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on export-oriented automation equipment. These tariffs are increasing capital expenditure for factory upgrades and delaying automation projects. However, they are also encouraging domestic manufacturing of automation hardware, regional sourcing of components, and long-term investments in localized smart manufacturing ecosystems.

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The application of technologies to automate key industrial control processes and enhance production and efficiency defines industrial control and factory automation.

Components integral to industrial control and factory automation encompass industrial robots, machine vision systems, process analyzers, field instruments, human-machine interface (HMI), industrial PCs, industrial sensors, industrial 3D printing, vibration monitoring, and other relevant elements. Industrial robots, as mechanical machines, are programmed to automate industrial tasks, thereby reducing repetitive manual activities in the manufacturing process and elevating organizational productivity. Significant solutions in this realm include distributed control systems (DCS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), programmable logic controllers (PLC), manufacturing execution systems (MES), product life cycle management (PLM), plant asset management (PAM), and functional safety. These solutions find application across diverse industries, including the process industry and discrete industry.

The industrial control & factory automation market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as control system integration, system installation, and maintenance services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The industrial control & factory automation market also includes sales of automation cells, conveyors, and special devices such as lifters and turn-over machines that are used in providing industrial control and factory automation services. 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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