Robotic Sheet Metal Bending Market Report 2025

The robotic sheet metal bending market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.01 billion in 2024 to $2.25 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%. Growth during the historic period was driven by increasing automation in manufacturing, higher demand for precise metal forming, expanding industrialization, greater adoption within the automotive industry, and a growing need for more efficient production processes.

The robotic sheet metal bending market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.53 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.9%. Growth in the forecast period is expected to result from the expanding adoption of Industry 4.0, increasing demand for lightweight materials, a stronger emphasis on energy efficiency, a growing need for real-time monitoring, and rising investments in manufacturing modernization. Key trends during this time include the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), technology-driven predictive maintenance, advancements in robotics automation, incorporation of Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities, and improvements in computer numerical control (CNC) systems.

The growing adoption of industrial machinery is expected to drive the expansion of the robotic sheet metal bending market in the coming years. Industrial machinery includes machines and equipment used in manufacturing and industrial processes to automate, support, or improve production and material handling. Manufacturers are increasingly embracing industrial machinery to boost productivity by automating repetitive tasks and speeding up production. Robotic sheet metal bending complements industrial machinery by providing precise metal shaping, accelerating production, and reducing labor and error rates. For example, in September 2024, the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based professional non-profit organization, reported that industrial robot installations in Europe rose by 9%, reaching a record 92,393 units. Of these, 80% were installed within the European Union in 2023, totaling 73,534 units, marking a 2% increase. This growing use of industrial machinery is thus fueling the growth of the robotic sheet metal bending market.

Leading companies in the robotic sheet metal bending market are focusing on creating innovative solutions such as automated mobile bending machines to boost manufacturing efficiency and flexibility. These robotic systems autonomously handle and bend sheet metal with high precision while being easily movable or reconfigurable within production facilities. For example, in September 2023, TRUMPF SE + Co. KG, a Germany-based industrial technology firm, introduced the Flex Cell, its fastest mobile bending cell designed to automate the TruBend 7050, their quickest bending machine. The Flex Cell is a compact automation solution that attaches seamlessly to the TruBend 7050, allowing autonomous operation for several hours to manage order spikes or labor shortages. It features a double-sized material buffer and a vacuum combination gripper for fast and safe loading and unloading of sheet metal parts ranging from 0.7 to 6 millimeters thick and sized between 70 x 50 mm and 600 x 400 mm. The system is easily programmed via an app and touch panel, includes automatic double-sheet detection to minimize rejects, and occupies less than 10 square meters, making it ideal for companies aiming to increase productivity by automating the production of small and simple parts.

In July 2025, Prima Industrie S.p.A., an Italy-based sheet metal manufacturing company, acquired Sistec AM for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to sustainably strengthen Prima Power's position in the sheet metal working market by expanding its automation capabilities and enhancing its portfolio with advanced, integrated, and scalable robotic automation technologies. The move is designed to better address evolving customer needs and boost productivity. Sistec AM, also based in Italy, specializes in robotic solutions for sheet metal bending, offering customized robotic cells for efficient, high-quality production on press brakes and panel benders.

Major players in the robotic sheet metal bending market are Komatsu Industries Corporation, Murata Machinery Ltd., TRUMPF SE + Co. KG, KUKA AG, Amada Co. Ltd., Comau S.p.A., Salvagnini Italia S.p.A., LVD Company S.A., Prima Industrie S.p.A., Durmazlar Makina Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., Bystronic Laser India Private Limited, Cincinnati Inc., SafanDarley B.V., Gasparini Industries S.p.A., Accurl CNC Machine (Anhui) Manufactory Co. Ltd., REA Robotics S.r.l., Anhui Lifu Machinery Technology Co. Ltd., Pinetti Group, Borunte Robotics, Wuxi Shenchong Forging Machine Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the robotic sheet metal bending market in 2024. The regions covered in robotic sheet metal bending report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the robotic sheet metal bending 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 swift increase in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the machinery sector by increasing costs for steel, hydraulic systems, and precision bearings critical components often imported from tariff-affected regions. Manufacturers of construction, agricultural, and industrial machinery now face squeezed margins, as many long-term contracts prevent immediate price adjustments. The uncertainty has also delayed investment in automation and smart machinery technologies, slowing productivity gains. To adapt, firms are accelerating local supplier development, redesigning products to use alternative materials, and leveraging predictive maintenance to extend equipment lifespans amid higher replacement costs.

Robotic sheet metal bending is an advanced automated technique where industrial robots equipped with specialized bending tools or press brakes precisely shape sheet metal into specific angles, curves, or complex forms with minimal variation. This method ensures consistent accuracy, reduces human error, and greatly enhances efficiency in bending and forming metal parts.

The primary types of robotic sheet metal bending are automatic and semi-automatic. Automatic robotic sheet metal bending is a fully automated process in which robots handle and bend the sheet metal without human intervention. This method employs technologies such as hydraulic, electric, pneumatic, and hybrid systems and is widely applied in industries including automotive, aerospace, electronics, construction, and industrial machinery. The main users include original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), job shops, and other related organizations.

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The robotic sheet metal bending market consists of sales of metal panels, brackets and supports, enclosures and casings, automotive components, and custom sheet metal parts. 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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