Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market Report 2025

The coatings and application technologies for the robotics market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $20.47 billion in 2024 to $22.71 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the rise in manufacturing automation, increasing labor costs, early adoption in the automotive sector, growth in electronics production, and the growing need for operational consistency.

The coatings and application technologies for the robotics market size are expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $33.96 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6%. The growth forecasted for the upcoming period is driven by the surge in collaborative robotics, demand for predictive maintenance, expanding integration of the industrial internet of things, focus on energy-efficient systems, and rapid deployment of smart factories. Key trends anticipated in the forecast period include the adoption of eco-friendly formulations, innovation in low-friction materials, advancements in nano-coatings, development of self-healing surfaces, and increasing research and development activities.

The increasing adoption of automation across industries is expected to drive the growth of the coatings and application technologies for the robotics market going forward. Automation involves the use of robotic systems and control technologies to perform tasks with minimal human intervention, enhancing efficiency, precision, and scalability. The rising demand for automation is fueled by the need for improved efficiency, reduction of human errors, solutions for labor shortages, and enhanced speed, quality, and cost-effectiveness across various sectors. Coatings and application technologies for robotics support automation by ensuring consistent robotic performance in precision-critical tasks and enabling high-speed operations by reducing thermal buildup and mechanical friction. For example, in September 2023, the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based professional non-profit organization, reported 553,052 industrial robot installations in factories worldwide, reflecting a 5% year-on-year increase in 2022. Hence, the growing demand for automation in multiple industries is propelling the growth of the coatings and application technologies for the robotics market.

Leading companies in the coatings and application technologies for robotics market are concentrating on developing advanced innovations, such as advanced arc technology, to enhance coating efficiency and sustainability in protecting robotic components. Advanced arc technology is a next-generation physical vapor deposition (PVD) method that improves arc control, enables multi-material coatings, and enhances coating uniformity for sophisticated applications such as robotics. For instance, in September 2024, Oerlikon Balzers, a Liechtenstein-based surface technology firm, launched the INVENTA PVD Coating System, featuring advanced arc technology (AAT) with rapid magnetic field adjustments, multi-material target capability, and nanolayer coating precision. This system delivers up to 50% higher deposition rates, 60% improved material utilization, and smoother coatings, making it ideal for safeguarding high-tech robotic parts while reducing energy consumption and ownership costs. Additionally, it includes a redesigned chamber, remote access features, and intelligent monitoring tools to ensure operational efficiency and scalability for future coating advancements.

In November 2022, Kymera International, a US-based specialty materials technology company, acquired CASL Surface Technologies Corp. for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Kymera aims to expand its coatings and surface technologies portfolio by incorporating CASL’s expertise in wear-resistant metallic and ceramic alloy coatings, thereby accelerating innovation in thermal spray applications and broadening its global presence across industries such as aerospace, mining, and defense. CASL Surface Technologies Corp. is a Canada-based manufacturer specializing in wear-resistant metallic and ceramic alloy coatings, including automated rotary coating cells and robotic turbomachinery thermal spray coating.

Major players in the coatings and application technologies for robotics market are BASF SE, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, The Sherwin-Williams Company, FANUC Corporation, Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., Dürr Aktiengesellschaft, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, KUKA AG, OC Oerlikon Corporation AG Pfäffikon, Nordson Corporation, Graco Inc., Tikkurila Oyj, Carlisle Fluid Technologies Inc., Rösler Oberflächentechnik GmbH, Sames Kremlin S.A.S., Hentzen Coatings Inc., Novaria Group, General Magnaplate Corporation, The Armoloy Corporation, A&A Company Inc., Praxair Surface Technologies Inc.

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

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.

The intensifying U.S. tariffs and escalating trade tensions in spring 2025 are expected to have a significant impact on the chemicals sector, which is bearing a disproportionate burden, particularly from tariffs on petrochemicals and intermediates, where affordable domestic substitutes are often unavailable. Producers of specialty chemicals, heavily dependent on Chinese raw materials, are experiencing production disruptions. At the same time, fertilizer manufacturers are seeing profit margins eroded due to tariffs on phosphate imports. In response, companies are ramping up R&D into bio-based alternatives, forming procurement alliances to consolidate buying power, and shifting production to tariff-neutral nations such as Saudi Arabia.

Coatings and application technologies for robotics refer to specialized surface treatments and the methods used to apply them that enhance the performance, durability, and functionality of robotic components. These coatings protect against wear, corrosion, chemicals, heat, and friction, while also improving properties such as conductivity, reflectivity, or biocompatibility. Application technologies include advanced methods such as thermal spraying, physical and chemical vapor deposition (PVD/CVD), plasma coating, and automated painting systems, which ensure precision and consistency tailored to the specific needs of robotic systems.

The main types of coatings and application technologies for robotics include powder, ultraviolet cure, waterborne, and solvent borne coatings. Powder coating is a dry, eco-friendly finish that enhances the durability and lifespan of robotic systems through heat-cured, electrostatically applied protection. Various resin types, such as acrylics, polyurethanes, polyester, epoxy, or alkyd, are used with different coating layers, including primer, top coat, base coat, and clear coat. These coatings are utilized by multiple end-user industries such as healthcare, agriculture, mining, manufacturing, construction, and others.

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The coatings and application technologies for robotics market consist of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as corrosion resistance, heat dissipation, electrical insulation, surface priming, and reflective coatings. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The coatings and application technologies for the robotics market include sales of silicone coatings, ceramic coatings, thermal spray coatings, self-healing coatings, and anti-microbial coatings. 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.

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