Embedded Automation Computers Market Report 2026

The embedded automation computers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $44.37 billion in 2025 to $48.27 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early adoption of automation technologies, rise in industrial digitization, increasing demand for rugged computing, growth in manufacturing modernization, expansion of transportation telematics.

The embedded automation computers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $67.61 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing integration of AI driven automation, growth in smart factory adoption, expansion of edge computing systems, rising need for connected industrial equipment, growing demand for real time data processing. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of edge computing in automation, growing use of rugged embedded systems for harsh environments, rising integration of real time control solutions, expansion of embedded vehicle computing platforms, growth in industrial iot gateway deployments.

The expansion of the automotive industry is expected to drive the growth of the embedded automation computers market going forward. The automotive industry refers to a sector comprising companies and organizations involved in designing, developing, manufacturing, marketing, selling, repairing, and modifying motor vehicles. The automotive industry is expanding due to advancements in autonomous driving technologies, which are driving a transformative shift in the traditional automotive landscape. Embedded automation computers in the automotive sector enable real-time processing, data analytics, and control, enhancing vehicle safety and performance and supporting the implementation of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). For example, in March 2024, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, a Belgium-based automobile manufacturers association, global car production reached 76 million units in 2023, representing a significant 10.2% increase over 2022. Therefore, the expansion of the automotive industry is driving the growth of the embedded automation computers market.

To stay competitive in the market, major companies in the embedded automation computers sector are intensifying their focus on innovation. One notable product development is the DX-1200 embedded computer, introduced by Cincoze in May 2023. This compact yet high-performance device is tailored for industrial automation applications, featuring the latest 12th-generation Intel Alder Lake-S processors. Equipped with a wide selection of native input/output (I/O) and flexible modular expansion capabilities, the DX-1200 caters to diverse industrial requirements while boasting robust characteristics, including temperature and voltage support, as well as resilience to vibration and shock.

In August 2024, Acal Bfi Group Limited, a UK-based company specializing in advanced solutions for electronic applications, acquired Impulse Embedded Limited for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is aimed at enhancing Acal Bfi's product offerings and capabilities in embedded technology. The strategic move is intended to bolster Acal Bfi's market position and broaden its access to innovative solutions in the electronics sector. Impulse Embedded Limited, also based in the UK, is known for providing embedded computing products and solutions.

Major companies operating in the embedded automation computers market are Siemens AG, General Electric Company, Panasonic Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Schneider Electric SE, Honeywell International Inc., ABB Ltd., Emerson Electric Co., Delta Electronics Inc., Rockwell Automation Inc., Omron Corporation, Bosch Rexroth AG, Festo AG & Co. KG, Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG, Moog Inc., Yokogawa Electric Corporation, National Instruments Corporation, B&R Industrial Automation GmbH, Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG, Pilz GmbH & Co. KG, Advantech Co. Ltd., Keyence Corporation, WAGO Kontakttechnik GmbH & Co. KG, Kontron S&T AG, Cognex Corporation, Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH, Lanner Electronics Inc.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on semiconductors, embedded processors, industrial computing modules, and communication components have increased manufacturing costs for embedded automation computer suppliers, particularly affecting regions reliant on Asian imports. Segments such as rugged industrial PCs and IoT gateways face notable pricing pressure due to specialized components. Nonetheless, tariffs are prompting companies to localize production, explore alternative sourcing, and innovate cost optimized embedded designs, offering long term strategic benefits despite short term disruptions.

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Embedded automation computers are specialized devices that are integrated into industrial equipment to automate tasks with minimal human intervention. These devices typically feature rugged hardware, interface with sensors and actuators, run real-time operating systems, and are programmed to execute control algorithms. They play a crucial role in improving efficiency, reliability, and safety in industries such as manufacturing and transportation by automating processes and reducing the need for manual intervention.

The primary types of embedded automation computers include single board computers (SBC), rugged industrial box PCs, vehicle computers, and Internet of Things (IoT) gateways. Single board computers are complete computing systems implemented on a single circuit board. They find applications in various industries such as industrial automation, transportation, energy and power, among others. These computers are utilized by various end-users including information technology (IT) and telecommunications, automotive, manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace and defense, among others.North America was the largest region in the embedded automation computers market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the embedded automation computers market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the embedded automation computers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The embedded automation computers market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as process control, monitoring, data acquisition, and automation. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The embedded automation computers market also includes sales of programmable logic controllers, distributed control systems, human-machine interface devices, network routers, and switches. 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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