The coatings and application technologies for robotics market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $22.71 billion in 2025 to $25.16 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrial automation growth, demand for durable robotic parts, use of protective coatings, expansion of manufacturing robotics, advancements in surface engineering.
The coatings and application technologies for robotics market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $37.47 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in collaborative robots, expansion of smart factories, demand for high precision coatings, increasing robotics adoption across industries, development of advanced coating materials. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for wear resistant robotic coatings, increasing adoption of automated coating systems, rising use of low friction surface treatments, expansion of precision coating technologies, focus on corrosion protection for robotic components.
The increasing demand for automation across various industries is expected to drive the growth of coatings and application technologies for the robotics market in the coming years. Automation involves the use of robotic systems and control technologies to perform tasks with minimal human intervention, enhancing efficiency, precision, and scalability. The rise in automation demand is fueled by the need for improved efficiency, reduced human error, solutions to labor shortages, and enhanced speed, quality, and cost-effectiveness across sectors. Coatings and application technologies for robotics support automation by ensuring consistent performance in precision-dependent tasks and enabling high-speed operations by reducing thermal buildup and mechanical drag. For instance, in September 2023, according to the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based professional non-profit organization, the industrial robot market was projected to grow by 7% in 2023, reaching over 590,000 units worldwide. Therefore, the rising demand for automation is fueling the growth of the coatings and application technologies for robotics market.
Major companies in the coatings and application technologies for robotics market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as advanced arc technology, to enhance coating efficiency and sustainability in robotic component protection. Advanced arc technology is a next-generation physical vapor deposition (PVD) innovation that improves arc control, enables multi-material coatings, and ensures coating consistency for advanced robotic applications. For instance, in September 2024, Oerlikon Balzers, a Liechtenstein-based surface technology company, launched the INVENTA PVD Coating System featuring advanced arc technology (AAT), which allows rapid magnetic field adjustments, multi-material target use, and nanolayer coating precision. The system delivers up to 50% higher deposition rates, 60% improved material utilization, and smoother coatings, making it ideal for protecting high-tech robotic components while reducing energy consumption and ownership costs. Additional features include a redesigned chamber, remote access capabilities, and smart monitoring tools to ensure operational efficiency and scalability for future coating innovations.
In June 2024, Denholm Industrial Services Ltd., a UK-based industrial solutions company, partnered with Qlayers B.V. to implement advanced robotic coating technologies for major infrastructure and energy projects across the United Kingdom. Through this partnership, Denholm Industrial Services and Qlayers aim to modernize large-scale coating operations by deploying automated robotic systems that enhance application precision, reduce coating waste, improve worker safety, and maintain consistent coating quality in challenging industrial environments. Qlayers B.V. is a Netherlands-based robotics technology company specializing in automated industrial coating solutions for tanks, pipelines, and large metal surfaces.
Major companies operating in the coatings and application technologies for robotics market are BASF SE, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, The Sherwin‑Williams Company, Dürr Aktiengesellschaft, 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., PPG Industries, Inc., Akzo Nobel N.V., Hempel A/S, Jotun Group, Kansai Paint Co., Ltd., Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the coatings and application technologies for robotics market in 2025. The regions covered in the coatings and application technologies for robotics market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the coatings and application technologies for robotics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
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.
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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The coatings and application technologies for robotics market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $37.47 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in collaborative robots, expansion of smart factories, demand for high precision coatings, increasing robotics adoption across industries, development of advanced coating materials. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for wear resistant robotic coatings, increasing adoption of automated coating systems, rising use of low friction surface treatments, expansion of precision coating technologies, focus on corrosion protection for robotic components.
The increasing demand for automation across various industries is expected to drive the growth of coatings and application technologies for the robotics market in the coming years. Automation involves the use of robotic systems and control technologies to perform tasks with minimal human intervention, enhancing efficiency, precision, and scalability. The rise in automation demand is fueled by the need for improved efficiency, reduced human error, solutions to labor shortages, and enhanced speed, quality, and cost-effectiveness across sectors. Coatings and application technologies for robotics support automation by ensuring consistent performance in precision-dependent tasks and enabling high-speed operations by reducing thermal buildup and mechanical drag. For instance, in September 2023, according to the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based professional non-profit organization, the industrial robot market was projected to grow by 7% in 2023, reaching over 590,000 units worldwide. Therefore, the rising demand for automation is fueling the growth of the coatings and application technologies for robotics market.
Major companies in the coatings and application technologies for robotics market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as advanced arc technology, to enhance coating efficiency and sustainability in robotic component protection. Advanced arc technology is a next-generation physical vapor deposition (PVD) innovation that improves arc control, enables multi-material coatings, and ensures coating consistency for advanced robotic applications. For instance, in September 2024, Oerlikon Balzers, a Liechtenstein-based surface technology company, launched the INVENTA PVD Coating System featuring advanced arc technology (AAT), which allows rapid magnetic field adjustments, multi-material target use, and nanolayer coating precision. The system delivers up to 50% higher deposition rates, 60% improved material utilization, and smoother coatings, making it ideal for protecting high-tech robotic components while reducing energy consumption and ownership costs. Additional features include a redesigned chamber, remote access capabilities, and smart monitoring tools to ensure operational efficiency and scalability for future coating innovations.
In June 2024, Denholm Industrial Services Ltd., a UK-based industrial solutions company, partnered with Qlayers B.V. to implement advanced robotic coating technologies for major infrastructure and energy projects across the United Kingdom. Through this partnership, Denholm Industrial Services and Qlayers aim to modernize large-scale coating operations by deploying automated robotic systems that enhance application precision, reduce coating waste, improve worker safety, and maintain consistent coating quality in challenging industrial environments. Qlayers B.V. is a Netherlands-based robotics technology company specializing in automated industrial coating solutions for tanks, pipelines, and large metal surfaces.
Major companies operating in the coatings and application technologies for robotics market are BASF SE, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, The Sherwin‑Williams Company, Dürr Aktiengesellschaft, 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., PPG Industries, Inc., Akzo Nobel N.V., Hempel A/S, Jotun Group, Kansai Paint Co., Ltd., Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the coatings and application technologies for robotics market in 2025. The regions covered in the coatings and application technologies for robotics market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the coatings and application technologies for robotics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
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.
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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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market Characteristics
3. Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market Supply Chain Analysis
4. Global Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market Trends and Strategies
5. Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market Analysis of End Use Industries
7. Global Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons and Growth Rate Analysis
8. Global Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
9. Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market Segmentation
10. Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market Regional and Country Analysis
11. Asia-Pacific Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market
12. China Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market
13. India Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market
14. Japan Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market
15. Australia Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market
16. Indonesia Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market
17. South Korea Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market
18. Taiwan Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market
19. South East Asia Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market
20. Western Europe Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market
21. UK Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market
22. Germany Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market
23. France Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market
24. Italy Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market
25. Spain Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market
26. Eastern Europe Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market
27. Russia Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market
28. North America Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market
29. USA Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market
30. Canada Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market
31. South America Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market
32. Brazil Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market
33. Middle East Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market
34. Africa Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market
36. Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
37. Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
40. Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
41. Appendix
Executive Summary
Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics Market Global Report 2026 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses coatings and application technologies for robotics market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for coatings and application technologies for robotics? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The coatings and application technologies for robotics market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
- The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
- The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
- The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
- The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
- The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
- Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Report Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Coating Technology Type: Powder; Ultra Violet Cure; Water Borne; Solvent Borne2) By Resin Type: Acrylics; Polyurethanes; Polyester; Epoxy
3) By Coating Layer Type: Primer; Top Coat; Base Coat
4) By End-User Industry: Healthcare; Agriculture; Mining; Manufacturing; Other End-User Industries
Subsegments:
1) By Powder: Electrostatic Spray; Fluidized Bed; Fusion Bonded Powder2) By Ultra Violet Cure: Free Radical Ultra Violet Cure; Cationic Ultra Violet Cure; Dual Cure Ultra Violet Systems
3) By Water Borne: Single Component Waterborne; Two Component Waterborne; High Solids Waterborne
4) By Solvent Borne: One Component Solvent Borne; Two Component Solvent Borne; High Solids Solvent Borne
Companies Mentioned: BASF SE; Henkel AG & Co. KGaA; the Sherwin‑Williams Company; Dürr Aktiengesellschaft; 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.; PPG Industries, Inc.; Akzo Nobel N.V.; Hempel a/S; Jotun Group; Kansai Paint Co., Ltd.; Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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Companies Mentioned
The companies featured in this Coatings and Application Technologies for Robotics market report include:- BASF SE
- Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
- The Sherwin‑Williams Company
- Dürr Aktiengesellschaft
- 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.
- PPG Industries, Inc.
- Akzo Nobel N.V.
- Hempel A/S
- Jotun Group
- Kansai Paint Co., Ltd.
- Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd.
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 250 |
| Published | January 2026 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 - 2030 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 25.16 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 37.47 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 10.5% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 22 |
