Precision Ball Screw Market Report 2026

The precision ball screw market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.85 billion in 2025 to $1.96 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of CNC machine installations, expansion of industrial automation, increasing demand for precision manufacturing, rising adoption of linear motion systems, development of advanced machine tools.

The precision ball screw market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.44 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth of robotics and automated production lines, rising semiconductor manufacturing investments, increasing demand for medical and laboratory equipment, advancements in aerospace component manufacturing, expansion of electric vehicle production equipment. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for high precision motion control components, increasing adoption of ball screws in CNC machine tools, growing use of precision ball screws in industrial robotics, expansion of high speed and high load ball screw designs, higher focus on accuracy and repeatability in linear motion systems.

The increasing automation in the manufacturing sector is expected to drive the growth of the precision ball screw market going forward. The manufacturing sector is a segment of the economy that involves producing goods by transforming raw materials into finished products. The rise in automation within this sector is driven by improved efficiency and productivity, cost reduction, enhanced precision and quality, workplace safety, and growing demand for customization. Precision ball screws are essential for automation and advanced manufacturing technologies because they deliver high accuracy and repeatability in motion control, improving the precision and efficiency of automated systems and machinery. For example, in September 2025, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), a Germany-based professional non-profit organization, global industrial robot installations reached 542,000 units in 2024, up from 541,000 units in 2023. Therefore, increasing automation in the manufacturing sector is fueling the growth of the precision ball screw market.

Major companies in the precision ball screw market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as condition-monitoring systems, to improve operational reliability, prevent downtime, and support predictive maintenance. Condition-monitoring systems automatically assess operational parameters (including vibration, motion characteristics, and the health of linear-motion components) to detect early signs of wear or abnormalities, enabling machine builders and maintenance teams to schedule maintenance proactively and prevent unexpected failures. For instance, in September 2023, NSK Ltd., a Japan-based motion and control solutions company, announced pilot tests of a new linear-guide/ball-screw condition monitoring system (developed in collaboration with Brüel & Kjær Vibro). Designed to monitor the health of ball screws and other linear motion products, the system enables predictive maintenance and stabilizes operations in complex machining and manufacturing environments.

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., 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 2025. The regions covered in the precision ball screw market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, 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, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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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