Automated Welders Global Market Report 2025

The automated welders market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $4.53 billion in 2024 to $5.03 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9%. Growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing adoption of industrial automation, rising automotive production, growing demand for high-quality welds, increasing labor costs, and a heightened focus on worker safety.

The automated welders market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.51 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6%. Growth in the forecast period can be linked to rising demand for electric vehicles, increasing investments in smart manufacturing, expanding use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, growing adoption of cloud-based monitoring systems, and continued investment in advanced manufacturing technologies. Major trends expected in the forecast period include the development of compact and portable robotic welders, integration of cloud-based analytics platforms, innovation in hybrid welding technologies, advancements in real-time welding quality inspection systems, and wider adoption of safety automation systems.

The growing automotive production is expected to propel the growth of the automated welders market in the coming years. Automotive production encompasses the design, manufacturing, and assembly of motor vehicles and their components on a large scale, involving multiple stages of engineering, fabrication, and quality control. The increase in automotive production is largely driven by rising consumer demand for vehicles, fueled by higher incomes, urbanization, and improved financing options. Automated welders support this growth by enhancing manufacturing speed, ensuring consistent weld quality, and reducing labor costs, thereby improving overall operational efficiency. For instance, in 2024, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), new electric car registrations in the United States reached 1.4 million in 2023, representing an increase of over 40% compared to 2022. Therefore, growing automotive production is a key driver of the automated welders market.

Key players in the automated welders market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as dual-process welding robots, to improve productivity, precision, and operational efficiency. Dual-process welding robots are automated systems capable of performing two welding processes - typically tungsten inert gas (TIG) for precise root welds and metal inert gas (MIG) for faster fill passes - within a single robotic cell, combining high quality with increased throughput. For example, in November 2025, Novarc Technologies Inc., a Canada-based robotics company, launched the SWR TIGMIG, a dual-process welding robot that integrates TIG and MIG welding into a single autonomous platform. The system delivers X-ray-quality precision while maintaining high productivity, and it can dynamically switch between TIG-only, MIG-only, or dual-process welding based on project requirements. The robot features advanced vision through a single camera system, intuitive control via the Luna UI, and robust production monitoring software, enhancing both weld quality and operational efficiency while reducing reliance on highly skilled welders.

In April 2024, Daihen Corporation, a Japan-based technology company, acquired Rolan Robotics BV for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens Daihen’s presence in the European robotics and automation market and expands its technological capabilities and service offerings in welding and handling solutions. Rolan Robotics BV is a Netherlands-based company specializing in automated welding solutions.

Major companies operating in the automated welders market are Panasonic Corporation, ABB Ltd., Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., TRUMPF SE + Co. KG, FANUC Corporation, KUKA AG, Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc., Yaskawa Electric Corporation, ESAB Welding And Cutting Products AB, Amada Co. Ltd., Yamazaki Mazak Corporation, Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp., Comau S.p.A., IGM Robotersysteme AG, Siasun Robot And Automation Co. Ltd., Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, Universal Robots A/S, Ewm AG, Kemppi Oy, Fronius International GmbH, Koike Aronson Inc., Kobelco Welding Of America Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automated welders market in 2024. The regions covered in automated welders report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the automated welders 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.

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Automated welders are advanced welding systems that use robotic or computer-controlled mechanisms to perform welding tasks with minimal human intervention. These systems are designed to improve precision, consistency, and efficiency in welding operations across industries such as automotive, construction, and manufacturing. By automating repetitive or complex welds, automated welders help reduce labor costs, improve workplace safety, and ensure high-quality, uniform weld joints.

The primary types of automated welders include arc welding, spot welding, laser welding, and others. Arc welding refers to a process in which electrically generated heat is used to join metals, with the welding operation being controlled or executed by robotic or automated systems to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency. These systems use various technologies, such as robotic welding and computer numerical control (CNC) welding, and serve end-user industries including automotive, aerospace, construction, electronics, heavy machinery, and others.

The automated welders market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as robotic welding system integration, maintenance and repair services, training and support services, customization and upgrade services, and system design and engineering services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The automated welders market also includes sales of robotic welding arms, welding controllers, welding power sources, welding positioners, and automated welding torches. 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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