Automation Components Market Report 2026

The automation components market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $177.15 billion in 2025 to $195.52 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand from automotive and consumer electronics, growing industrial automation adoption, rising need for precision motion control, expansion of semiconductor and packaging industries, advancements in linear guides and bearing technologies.

The automation components market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $296.53 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to integration with smart factory solutions, adoption of iot-enabled components, growth in 3D printing and robotics applications, demand for high-performance and modular components, increasing focus on plant asset management and functional safety. Major trends in the forecast period include advanced linear motion components, high-precision bearings and gears, integration with plc, scada, and dcs systems, customizable couplings and shaft solutions, automation component lifecycle management.

The increasing demand for industrial robots in manufacturing processes is anticipated to drive the growth of the automation component market in the coming years. Industrial robots are programmable mechanical devices used to perform automation tasks in manufacturing processes, including assembly, welding, painting, and material handling. The rising adoption of industrial robots in manufacturing is fueled by their ability to enhance efficiency, precision, and productivity while reducing labor costs and improving safety. Automation components further boost the performance and functionality of industrial robots, optimizing manufacturing operations. For example, in September 2024, the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), a Germany-based non-profit organization, reported that industrial robot installations in the UK increased by 51%, reaching 3,830 units, while the Americas saw over 50,000 units installed for the third consecutive year, totaling 55,389 units in 2023. Consequently, the growing demand for industrial robots is propelling the automation component market forward.

Major companies in the automation components market are focusing on developing advanced solutions such as sensor experience kits specifically designed for IoT engineering, addressing the rising need for integrated and scalable IoT solutions. These kits typically include a variety of sensors, development boards, connectivity modules, and software tools that facilitate rapid prototyping and development of IoT applications. For instance, in February 2023, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, a Germany-based manufacturing company, launched the Sensor INKxperience Kit for IoT engineering. The kit provides four printed electronics technologies pre-configured with hardware and software, enabling professional engineers to explore and experiment with printed sensor technologies for IoT applications. It features a leak detection sensor, a non-contact liquid level sensor, a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heater, and single and multi-zone force sensitive resistor (FSR) sensors, allowing engineers to prototype and test sensor solutions efficiently.

In July 2025, Comau, an Italy-based industrial automation systems provider, acquired Automha for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Comau’s capabilities in high-growth logistics automation by integrating complementary technologies to deliver more scalable, integrated, and globally deployable automation solutions. Automha, an Italy-based company, specializes in manufacturing machines, components, and complete systems for automated warehouses.

Major companies operating in the automation components market are Siemens AG; General Electric Company; Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Schneider Electric SE; Honeywell International Inc.; ABB Ltd; Eaton Corporation; Nidec Corporation; TE Connectivity Ltd.; Parker Hannifin Corporation; Emerson Electric Co.; Svenska Kullagerfabriken; Rockwell Automation Inc.; Danfoss; Omron Corporation; Bosch Rexroth AG; FANUC Corporation; SMC Corporation; Keyence Corporation; Yaskawa Electric Corporation; Festo AG & Co. KG; KUKA AG; Yokogawa Electric Corporation; National Instruments Corporation; Automotion Components Ltd.

Europe was the largest region in the automation component market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automation components 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 components market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Tariffs have impacted the automation components market by increasing the cost and limiting the availability of critical components such as linear guides, bearings, gears, and couplings imported from global suppliers. Segments like automotive, semiconductors, and consumer electronics are most affected, with regions such as North America and Europe facing supply chain disruptions due to reliance on imports. However, tariffs have encouraged local manufacturing, promoted innovation in cost-effective and high-performance components, and incentivized regional sourcing strategies, creating long-term opportunities for the market.

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An automation component is a fundamental part or element embedded within an automated system or process, tasked with executing particular functions to streamline and mechanize operations. These components exhibit variability contingent upon the type of automation system employed, typically encompassing hardware, software, or a fusion of both, meticulously crafted to carry out tasks with minimal human intervention.

The primary types of automation components encompass rollers, stages, linear shafts, bushings, linear guides, locating pins, bearings, gears, couplings, and other essential elements. Rollers are cylindrical devices utilized to facilitate the movement or conveyance of materials or products along a designated path within automated systems. This comprehensive solution integrates supervisory control and data acquisition, a programmable logic controller, a distributed control system, plant asset management, functional safety, product lifecycle management, and a manufacturing execution system. It finds application across diverse end-user industries including automotive, consumer electronics, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, packaging, 3D printing, semiconductors, chemicals, and various others.

The automation component market consists of revenues earned by entities providing services such as manufacturing automation solutions, equipment maintenance, and system integration. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The automation component market also includes sales of individual automation components such as sensors, actuators, robotics, and control systems. 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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