Precision Ball Screw Market Report 2025

This Precision Ball Screw market report delivers an in-depth analysis of the market’s key characteristics, including size, growth potential, and segmentation. It provides a detailed breakdown of the market across major regions and leading countries, highlighting historical data and future growth projections. The report also examines the competitive landscape, market share insights, emerging trends, and strategic developments shaping the market.

The precision ball screw market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.76 billion in 2024 to $1.88 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the expansion of the robotics industry, growth in electric vehicle manufacturing, increasing adoption of automation in various sectors, rising demand for high-precision surgical equipment, and the growth in the aviation and aerospace industries.

The precision ball screw market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.39 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand in the semiconductor and aerospace industries, the growth of the medical device sector, the rising need for high-precision machinery, the expansion of robotics applications, and a growing focus on energy efficiency in industrial processes. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in electric and hybrid vehicles, advancements in 3D printing, the emergence of smart manufacturing, the development of custom-designed solutions, and technological advancements and innovations in precision ball screws.

The growing automation in the manufacturing sector is anticipated to drive the expansion of the precision ball screw market. This sector, which involves producing goods by transforming raw materials into finished products, is experiencing increased automation due to improved efficiency and productivity, cost reduction, enhanced precision and quality, workplace safety, and a demand for customization. Precision ball screws are essential for automation and advanced manufacturing technologies as they offer high accuracy and repeatability in motion control, thereby improving the precision and efficiency of automated systems and machinery. For example, a June 2023 report from the International Trade Administration (ITA), a US government agency, revealed that Japanese manufacturers set a record with $7.35 billion in industrial robot orders in 2022, a 1.6% increase from the previous year, while production rose by 5.6%. Additionally, by 2021, Japan had 631 robots per 10,000 workers in its manufacturing sector. Consequently, the rise in manufacturing automation is fueling growth in the precision ball screw market.

Major companies in the precision ball screw market are concentrating on developing innovative products such as servo controller compensation and NSK Real Digital Twin Simulation. Servo Controller Compensation employs software algorithms within servo control systems to adjust the movement of machine tools in real-time, thereby enhancing precision and performance. Meanwhile, NSK Real Digital Twin Simulation creates a digital representation of physical systems, allowing engineers to analyze and optimize designs effectively. For instance, in October 2022, NSK Ltd., a Japan-based motion and control solutions company, introduced new ball screws aimed at improving the surface finish quality of high-precision machine tools, especially in die and mold machining applications. These ball screws are designed to minimize motion errors, which enhances productivity and can reduce or eliminate the need for burnishing or polishing processes. The product was showcased at the JIMTOF 2022 trade fair, with order taking scheduled to begin in select regions.

In October 2023, Timken Company, a US-based manufacturer of bearings and power transmission products, acquired Rosa Sistemi S.p.A. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to bolster Timken’s position in the linear motion market by broadening its portfolio with specialized products such as roller guideways and linear bearings. The move aims to enhance global customer solutions, operational synergies, and geographical reach. Rosa Sistemi S.p.A., based in Italy, designs and manufactures precision linear motion components, including ball screws and guide systems.

Major companies operating in the precision ball screw market are Nidec Corporation, Schaeffler AG, Parker Hannifin Corporation, JTEKT Corporation, AB SKF, NSK Ltd., Bosch Rexroth AG, THK Co. Ltd., Barnes Industries Inc., HIWIN Technologies Corp., PMI Group Inc., Tsubaki Nakashima Co. Ltd., Schneeberger Holding AG, Kuroda Precision Industries Ltd., TBI Motion Technology Co. Ltd., Nook Industries Inc., Power Systems Research Inc., HepcoMotion Ltd., Rollvis SA, Delta Electronics, Nippon Bearing Co. Ltd., Linear Motion Technology AG.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the precision ball screw market in 2024. The regions covered in the precision ball screw market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the precision ball screw market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A precision ball screw is a device that converts rotary motion into linear motion with high accuracy and efficiency by using recirculating ball bearings between the screw and nut. It is widely used in applications requiring precise and repeatable movements, such as in computer numerical control (CNC) machines, robotics, and aerospace components.

The main types of precision ball screws are ground and rolled. Ground ball screws are high-precision components made by grinding the screw shaft to ensure exceptional accuracy and smoothness. These screws are typically made from materials such as alloy steel and stainless steel and are available through both offline and online channels. They find applications in various fields, including semiconductor manufacturing equipment, medical devices, laboratory instruments, and other specialized areas.

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The precision ball screw market consists of sales of miniature ball screws, anti-backlash ball screws, high-speed ball screws, low-noise ball screws, and custom ball screws. 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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