Automation Industrial Monitors Market Report 2026

The automation industrial monitors market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.7 billion in 2025 to $2.9 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing automation in industrial plants, adoption of plc and scada systems, rising demand for real time production visibility, growth in electronic and electrical manufacturing, early shift to digital industrial control systems.

The automation industrial monitors market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.74 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of industry 4.0 infrastructure, rising demand for smart and connected factories, increasing investments in rugged hmi equipment, growing need for high resolution industrial visualization, adoption of remote monitoring and control technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of AI powered monitoring solutions, growth of intelligent and connected industrial displays, rising adoption of predictive maintenance interfaces, increasing demand for rugged and high durability monitors, advancement in real time process visualization technologies.

The surge in the adoption of smart factories is fueling growth in the automation and industrial monitoring market. Smart factories, characterized by the integration of advanced technologies and data-driven solutions, optimize production processes, enhance efficiency, and boost productivity in manufacturing facilities. These facilities achieve operational excellence and adaptability to changing market demands through the utilization of IoT, AI, and automation. Industrial monitors play a crucial role in smart factories, serving as interfaces for monitoring, controlling, and visualizing production processes. They provide real-time data insights, facilitate operator interaction, and seamlessly integrate with other automation systems and devices. For example, in March 2023, Rockwell Automation Inc., a U.S.-based industrial automation company, reported that 40% of respondents had either implemented smart manufacturing solutions or were actively evaluating them, planning to invest within the next year. Adoption is particularly high among higher-revenue companies, with 58% of the top third revenue firms having adopted smart manufacturing technologies, compared to 40% among lower-revenue companies. Consequently, the increasing adoption of smart factories is driving growth in the industrial automation monitor market. Consequently, the increasing popularity of smart factories is set to propel the automation industrial monitor market's growth.

Leading companies in the industrial automation monitor market are developing advanced solutions, such as customizable industrial monitors, to enhance operational flexibility, display performance, and adaptability across varied industrial settings. These monitors offer options for screen size, resolution, mounting configurations, connectivity, and other features to meet specific manufacturing and automation requirements. For example, in August 2023, Cincoze, a Taiwan-based manufacturer of rugged embedded computing systems, launched its DS-1400 Series embedded computers along with the M1101 Monitor Module. The DS-1400 Series supports 12th Gen Intel Alder Lake-S processors (up to 16 cores) and Intel 7 process technology, delivering approximately 1.35× the performance of previous Comet Lake-S CPUs, and accommodates DDR5 memory up to 64 GB with ECC (Error Correcting Code) for enhanced stability and durability in industrial automation environments.

In July 2024, Lear Corporation, a US-based manufacturer of automotive seating and electrical systems, acquired WIP Industrial Automation for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aims to boost Lear Corporation’s manufacturing efficiency by leveraging advanced robotics and AI technologies. Strategically, this move addresses challenges such as wage inflation, enhances profitability, and reinforces Lear’s commitment to operational excellence by accelerating the development of innovative automation solutions. WIP Industrial Automation, a Spain-based company, specializes in machine vision monitoring systems that improve automation processes in manufacturing settings.

Major companies operating in the automation industrial monitors market are Siemens AG, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., ABB Ltd., Eaton Corporation plc, Emerson Electric Co., Rockwell Automation, Inc., Danfoss A/S, Omron Corporation, FANUC Corporation, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, Yokogawa Electric Corporation, Advantech Co., Ltd., Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG, Kontron S&T AG, Barco N.V., Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH, Sparton Corporation, AAEON Technology Inc., Axiomtek Co., Ltd., RGB Spectrum Inc., Computer Dynamics, Inc., Hope Industrial Systems, 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 electronic components, display panels, and semiconductor parts used in industrial monitors have raised production and import costs, especially impacting medium and large screen industrial displays. Regions relying heavily on Asian manufacturing hubs face longer lead times and higher procurement costs, affecting manufacturing and process industry segments the most. Despite these challenges, tariffs are also stimulating domestic sourcing and encouraging local assembly initiatives, which may support long term cost stability and innovation in rugged industrial display technologies.

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Automation industrial monitors are specialized display units designed specifically for integration into industrial automation and control systems. These monitors are engineered to adhere to stringent industry standards, ensuring reliability, durability, and optimal performance in demanding environments. The primary function of industrial monitors is to offer real-time visual feedback to operators and control systems, providing essential information on various aspects of industrial processes. This includes monitoring production status, equipment performance, and environmental conditions.

The main categories of automation industrial monitors are delineated by screen size such as screens below 12 inches, screens between 12 and 17 inches, and screens above 17 inches. Monitors with smaller screen sizes, below 12 inches, are tailored for industrial applications and are equipped with features such as high brightness, substantial contrast ratios, and robust construction to withstand harsh operating conditions. These monitors find applications across process industries as well as discrete industries, serving end-users in sectors such as automotive, manufacturing, electronics, and electrical engineering, among others.North America was the largest region in the automation industrial monitors market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automation industrial monitors market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automation industrial monitors market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automation industrial monitors market consist of touchscreen monitors, ruggedized monitors, panel PCs, and high-brightness monitors. 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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