Robot Self-Piercing Rivet Cells Market Report 2026

The robot self-piercing rivet cells market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.56 billion in 2025 to $1.74 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of automotive lightweighting initiatives, growth in robotic assembly lines, increasing use of aluminum and mixed materials, availability of high-precision robotic systems, rising demand for repeatable fastening processes.

The robot self-piercing rivet cells market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.66 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption in EV body manufacturing, expansion of aerospace structural assembly, rising automation across tier suppliers, growing focus on defect-free joining, integration of smart factory technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of automated riveting cells, rising use in lightweight vehicle structures, growing integration of vision and sensor systems, expansion of high-speed riveting applications, enhanced focus on joint strength consistency.

The increasing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to drive the growth of the robot self-piercing rivet cells market. This demand is fueled by government policies enforcing stricter fleet emission targets and offering incentives for EV purchases, which accelerate adoption and market penetration. Robot self-piercing rivet cells enable automakers to achieve high-speed, precise, and repeatable joining for multilayer and mixed-material assemblies, supporting EV body production and lightweighting goals. For example, in 2023, electric cars represented approximately 18% of all vehicle sales, up from 14% in 2022, according to the International Energy Agency. This rising demand for EVs is boosting the market for robot self-piercing rivet cells.

Key companies in the robot self-piercing rivet cells market are focusing on advancements in automatic riveting cell technology to improve precision, production flexibility, and operational efficiency. Automatic riveting cells are fully automated robotic systems that apply self-piercing rivets or inserts to metallic or composite components without manual intervention. These systems integrate advanced motion control, adaptive force monitoring, and automated feeding mechanisms to deliver consistent, high-speed joining across complex geometries. In January 2025, Belotti SpA, an Italy-based industrial automation company, introduced its Automatic Riveting Cell (ARC) at JEC World 2025. The ARC features a robotic riveting platform for machining and joining composite frames and components in automotive and aerospace applications, offering improved precision, reduced cycle times, and live demonstrations of robotic performance.

In June 2024, Heron Corporation, a China-based intelligent equipment manufacturer, acquired the assets of AKH Inc.’s Flush Self-Pierce Riveting business. The acquisition strengthens Heron’s position in advanced joining technologies by integrating AKH’s proprietary flush self-pierce riveting technology into its robotic riveting solutions portfolio. This enhances Heron’s capabilities in providing high-precision self-piercing rivet cells for lightweight vehicle structures and multi-material assemblies. AKH Inc. is a US-based manufacturer specializing in flush self-pierce riveting systems for automotive and industrial applications.

Major companies operating in the robot self-piercing rivet cells market are ABB Ltd., Atlas Copco AB, Autoriv GmbH, FANUC Corporation, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, Böllhoff GmbH & Co. KG, ECKOLD GmbH & Co. KG, Rivetmach Machinery Industries Co. Ltd., ERSM Machinery Co. Ltd., Wuhan Herorivet Machinery Manufacturing Co. Ltd., EXO Automation Technology Co. Ltd., Tokai-MMC Co. Ltd., Oro Robotics & Automation Pvt. Ltd., Vario Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Flexible Automation Inc., KUKA AG, Dürr AG, Lincoln Electric Company, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., RSM Machinery, Gesipa (Gesipa Blindniettechnik GmbH), RENMAKCH.

North America was the largest region in the robot self-piercing rivet cells market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the robot self-piercing rivet cells market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the robot self-piercing rivet cells market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The robot self-piercing rivet cells market consists of sales of robotic riveting cells, self-piercing rivet guns, rivet feeders, robotic arms, and control panels. 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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