Robotic Sheet Metal Bending Market Report 2026

The robotic sheet metal bending market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.25 billion in 2025 to $2.52 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to shortage of skilled labor, growth in automotive production, demand for consistent bending accuracy, rising metal fabrication volumes, need for productivity improvement.

The robotic sheet metal bending market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.95 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to smart factory investments, demand for mass customization, rising automation in job shops, integration of ai based bending control, expansion of industrial robotics adoption. Major trends in the forecast period include increased adoption of fully automated bending cells, growing use of robotic press brakes, rising demand for high precision metal forming, expansion of flexible manufacturing systems, integration of simulation and offline programming.

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 companies operating in the robotic sheet metal bending market are TRUMPF SE + Co. KG, Amada Co. Ltd., Komatsu Industries Corporation, KUKA AG, Murata Machinery 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 AG, 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, Faccin S.p.A., Ermaksan Machinery, Prima Power, LVD-Strippit.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the robotic sheet metal bending market in 2025. The regions covered in the robotic sheet metal bending market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the robotic sheet metal bending market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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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