Market Size (2018)
2018
$14.22B
Semiconductor
Motion Control Market
By Segment, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2018 – 2030
Vertical: SEMIBase Year: 202110 Sections
Executive Summary
Motion Control Market — Snapshot
Projected (2030)
2030
$25.48B
CAGR (2018–2030)
5.0%
5.0%Key Players
109+
Motion Control market is expected to gain high growth in the coming years owing to driving factors such as rising adoption of industrial robots in manufacturing industries, increasing awareness of advanced and automated process for factory Component. However, high replacement and maintenance cost is one of the major restraint for the market growth.
As per MRFR analysis, the global motion control market is expected to reach USD 25,483.6 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period 2022–2030.
The global motion control market has been segmented on the basis of component, technology, application and industry. Based on the component, the market has been segmented into Actuators & Mechanical Systems, Motion Controllers, Electric Drives, AC Motors, Sensors and Feedback Devices, and Others. Furthermore, Actuators & Mechanical Systems are segmented into Linear Actuators & Mechanical System, Rotation & Tilt Actuators & Mechanical System, and Alignment Actuators & Mechanical System.
Based on the Technology, the market has been segmented into Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and Electromechanical Actuation. Based on the application, the market has been segmented into Inspection, Material Handling, Packaging, Robotics, and Others. Based on the industry, the market has been segmented into metals & machinery manufacturing, healthcare, automotive, aerospace & defense, oil & gas, semiconductor & electronics, and others.
The global market generated a revenue of USD 14,741.2 million in 2021 and is expected to reach a value of USD 25,483.6 million by 2030 at a CAGR of 6.4%. The Asia-Pacific region accounted for the largest market share of 43.2% in 2021, with a market value of USD 6,400.3 million and is expected to register a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing market for motion control. In addition, leading motion control market companies based in the US and Germany are growing their operations in Asia-Pacific.
During the study, MRFR has analyzed major players that contributed a significant share to the growth of the global motion control market. These include ABB Group, Siemens AG, Rockwell Automation, Inc., Schneider Electric, Parker Hannifin Corporation, STM Microelectronics, MKS Instruments Inc, Motion Control Corporation, Estun Automation Co., Ltd, and others. These players focus on innovation and thus, invest in R&D to present a cost-effective product portfolio. There have been recent mergers and acquisitions among the key players, a strategy the business entities leverage to strengthen their reach to the customers.
Key Insight
The Motion Control Market market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.0% from 2018 to 2030.
Market Performance Trend
Historical performance and future projections (2020–2030, USD Billion)
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What this report covers
- Geographic Coverage: This analysis covers 5 regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, South America.
- Market Segmentation: The market is analyzed across 6 segments: Motion Controllers, Electric Drives, Actuators & Mechanical Systems, AC Motors, Sensors and Feedback Devices, Others. Forecasts are provided for each segment from 2018 to 2030.
- Competitive Landscape: 109 leading companies are profiled, covering market positioning, strategies, and recent developments.
Market Size (USD Mn)
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Motion Control Market — Growth Trajectory
A Motion Control is a structure which uses automated processes, to automatically control various building operations such as air conditioning, heating, security, energy management, ventilation, and other systems. Motion Controls are equipped with various types of smart devices and electronic components such as sensors, microchips, microcontrollers, and microprocessors to collect and process relevant data and manage it to control automatic operations of the building. This helps the facility managers and owners of the building to reduce energy use, increase comfort level, improve performance, enable optimal use of building space, and minimize environmental degradation.
Motion Controls can monitor everything remotely from lighting and elevators to security and temperature of the building. Automatic and remote monitoring of such elements of the building, reduces manual procedures, operating cost, and error in building systems. Application of Motion Control includes residential buildings, commercial buildings, industrial buildings, government, and public infrastructure buildings.
Motion Control Market — Growth Trajectory
Motion Controllers
Electric Drives
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How this market is segmented
- By Component By Component is broken down into: Actuators & Mechanical Systems, Motion Controllers, Electric Drives, AC Motors, Sensors and Feedback Devices, Others.
- By Technology By Technology is broken down into: Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Electromechanical Actuation.
- By Application By Application is broken down into: Inspection, Material Handling, Packaging, Robotics, By Application_Others.
- By Industry By Industry is broken down into: Metals & Machinery Manufacturing, Healthcare, Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, Oil & Gas, Semiconductor & Electronics, By Industry_Others.
Geographic Analysis
Regional market breakdown
- North America North America market size reached $3.08B in 2018 and is projected to reach $4.98B by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.1%.
- Europe Europe market size reached $3.94B in 2018 and is projected to reach $7.22B by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.2%.
- Asia Pacific Asia Pacific market size reached $6.07B in 2018 and is projected to reach $11.62B by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.6%.
- Middle East and Africa Middle East and Africa market size reached $599.40M in 2018 and is projected to reach $923.60M by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.7%.
- South America South America market size reached $527.70M in 2018 and is projected to reach $737.50M by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 2.8%.
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Motion Control Market — How We Researched This Market
This report applies a rigorous multi-stage research process combining primary interviews, secondary data sources, and bottom-up market modelling to ensure accuracy and completeness across all segments and geographies.
Base Year
2021
Historical Period
2018 – 2021
Forecast Period
2021 – 2030
Primary Interviews
150+
Research Process
Historical data (2018–2021) and forecast period (2021–2030)
1
Problem Definition
- Market scoping
- Objective setting
- Framework design
2
Secondary Research
- Literature review
- Data mining
- Trend analysis
3
Primary Research
- Expert interviews
- Field visits
- Surveys
4
Data Analysis
- Quantitative modeling
- Statistical testing
- Validation
5
Insights & Reporting
- Synthesis
- Recommendations
- Visualization
Research Depth
Our research process spans primary interviews with industry stakeholders combined with comprehensive secondary data analysis, validated through triangulation across multiple independent sources.
Historical vs. Forecast Data
Historical (observed)
Forecast (modelled)
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Motion Control Market — Competitive Analysis
Threat of New Entrants
The threat of new entrants signifies the impact of new players entering the market. The development of motion control systems involves high technical expertise and moderate capital requirements, increasing barriers for new entrants in the global market. The OEMs rely on large companies with strong brand recognition, making it difficult for the new players to compete with the established players. The latter dominates the industry and maintains a substantial market share. However, the increasing application of motion control technologies in material handling and warehouses led to an increase in the number of players and an eased entry of the new players into the market. However, the new entrants will require strong strategic partnerships with tech giants to offer the best-in-class systems. Thus, the threat of new entrants in the global motion control market is expected to be moderate during the forecast period.
Bargaining Power of Suppliers
The suppliers are the providers of components such as microprocessors, sensor devices, control panels, cameras, and controllers. The concentration of suppliers in the global market is moderate, leading to suppliers' moderate bargaining power. However, the high cost of switching between suppliers due to the long-term contracts between them and the motion control systems manufacturers leads to an increase in the bargaining power of suppliers. Hence, the bargaining power of suppliers in the global motion control market is expected to be high during the forecast period.
Threat of Substitutes
There are some substitutes for motion control systems. However, none of the alternatives have the sophistication of these systems. Additionally, due to the limited number of suppliers in the global motion control market, the price differentiation of similar products is low. Hence, the threat of substitutes in the global motion control market is expected to be low during the forecast period.
Bargaining Power of Buyers
The buyers of motion control systems include different end-use industries. The concentration of buyers in the global market is high, which reduces their bargaining power. Furthermore, the impact of brand identity is moderate. The manufacturers tend to have long-term contracts with the OEMs for the uninterrupted supply of motion control systems, which leads to the high cost of switching between these system providers. Thus, the bargaining power of buyers is expected to be low in the global motion control market during the forecast period.
Intensity of Rivalry
Currently, there is low to moderate competition among the existing players in the global motion control market, with the key players focused on developing technologies. Moreover, the use of motion control systems is expected to increase significantly due to the growing need for these systems and the increasing demand for safety features worldwide. Therefore, there is high competition among the existing players in the market, which is expected to rise during the forecast period. Thus, the intensity of rivalry in the global motion control systems market is expected to range between low and moderate during the forecast period.
Quantitative Analysis
Regional Breakdown
Regional market breakdown for Motion Control Market.
Regional Market Size (USD Mn)
Market estimates by geography (2030)
USD Mn
InsightAsia Pacific leads with $11.62B by 2030.
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| REGION | 2018 | 2021 | 2030 | CAGR | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | $3.08B | $3.64B | $4.98B | 4.1% | 20% |
| Europe | $3.94B | $4.94B | $7.22B | 5.2% | 28% |
| Asia Pacific | $6.07B | $7.78B | $11.62B | 5.6% | 46% |
| Middle East and Africa | $599.40M | $689.10M | $923.60M | 3.7% | 4% |
| South America | $527.70M | $577.80M | $737.50M | 2.8% | 3% |
| Total | $14.22B | $17.63B | $25.48B | 5.0% | 100% |
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View Subscription PlansSegment Revenue (2030)
Motion Controllers
Electric Drives
Actuators & Mechanical Systems
AC Motors
Sensors and Feedback Devices
Others
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Segment Market Share
- Motion Controllers26%
- Electric Drives24%
- Actuators & Mechanical Systems21%
- AC Motors13%
- Sensors and Feedback Devices12%
- Others4%
Total Market Size
$25.48B
Market by Segment (2030)
| APPLICATION | REVENUE ($B) | GROWTH RATE | MARKET PENETRATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motion Controllers | $6.66B | 5.0% | 77% |
| Electric Drives | $6.23B | 5.0% | 72% |
| Actuators & Mechanical Systems | $5.26B | 5.0% | 89% |
| AC Motors | $3.38B | 5.0% | 60% |
| Sensors and Feedback Devices | $2.95B | 5.0% | 53% |
| Others | $995.10M | 5.0% | 53% |
* Revenue projections based on 2025 estimates. Growth rates represent CAGR 2024–2030. Market penetration indicates current adoption rate within addressable market segments.
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Analytics
Motion Control Market — Key Findings
Analytical insights on Motion Control Market covering market dynamics, competitive landscape, and strategic outlook.
Key Analytical Findings
The Motion Control Market market is projected to reach $25.48B by 2030, growing at 5.0% CAGR. The Motion Controllers segment holds the largest share.
Market Dynamics
The motion control market is impacted by the factors such as market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges. The main factors driving the growth of the motion control market include the rising adoption of industrial robots in manufacturing industries and increasing awareness of advanced and automated processes for factory components.
Market Drivers
The continuing need for greater throughput and reduced costs has forced the manufacturers to adopt automation and Industry 4.0 solutions to enhance their efficiency. Automation is mainly know for using machines to reduce work performed by humans. The technology has become associated with electromechanical systems programmed to perform many types of processes. The main goal of the manufacturers is to drive greater efficiency by either increasing production capacity or reducing costs, often both. Automation in the manufacturing industry is growing and continues to shape the factory floor. Manufacturers strive to achieve a complete digital thread from tracking materials supply chains and production to delivery. They are increasingly using automation to boost precision and consistency and achieve greater operational efficiency. The future of automation in manufacturing industries is progressing with the adoption of robotics, machine vision, IIoT, and other digital technologies. Leveraging automation and advanced technologies, such as robotics and robotic process automation through ERP software, enables even higher productivity gains each day. Thus, the increasing demand for industrial robots in manufacturing industries is expected to drive the growth of the global motion control market during the forecast period.
Market Opportunities
PLCs have long been a machine control industry standard. They range in size and function from the most basic ladder logic instruction set to multi-function complex units that can give many control modes ranging from essential control to process control and even motion control. (PACs, or programmable automation controllers, are more advanced controllers capable of doing more complex jobs.) The primary interface between operators and machines is the human-machine interface (HMI). Recent technology breakthroughs, such as wireless connections, have made them more sophisticated and adaptable, allowing them to be accessed and controlled via smartphones and tablets.
Many of the activities previously handled by control systems, such as real machine operation and processing I/O from sensors and machines, are now held by HMIs. The growth of HMI-PLC combo units is due to this mixing of functions. PLCs have some form of basic interface, whereas HMIs have grown to include some basic control capabilities. Separate HMI and PLC units were employed in traditional machine control. HMI-PLC units combine two industrially hardened devices into a single housing. In addition to many control capabilities, most HMI-PLC combination systems include essential functions like data logging, charting, setting alerts, and trend monitoring. They can even serve as a web server. This integration also has other advantages, including fewer parts, lower costs, and centralized control and interface capacity. Further, it benefits when the units are joined. No separate programming is required for each unit; instead, programming is done in a single integrated development environment. They also take up less panel space on a machine and reduce cabling by eliminating the need for a separate PLC and HMI unit to be wired together. Henceforth, the integration of PLC and HMI devices is anticipated to form growth opportunities for the motion control market.
Market Restraints
The installation of automated and robotics parts to develop systems is an expensive business proposition. It has complicated operations as it features many software and hardware such as sensors, video cameras, and other accessories for analyzing the distances, payload, weights, depth, and other activities involved in operations. The operational cost of motion control systems depends on various factors, such as incorporating advanced technologies and part types. The working operations of motion control systems are also expensive due to the high investment and repair & maintenance costs involved in the generation of advanced technology. Moreover, the production and safety concerns regarding technology development also hinder the growth of motion control systems. Thus, the high cost of the motion control system is expected to restrain the growth of the global motion control market during the forecast period.
Strategic Outlook and Future Directions
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Market Value by Segment (2030)
Value (USD Mn)
Motion Controllers
Electric Drives
Actuators & Mechanical Systems
AC Motors
Sensors and Feedback Devices
Others
Companies
Key companies profiled in Motion Control Market
Profiles of 109 companies operating in the Motion Control Market market, including revenue, employee count, and market positioning where available.
Showing 109 of 109 companies
Dover Moti
Dover Motion
Semiconductor
Company Headquarters: US Founded: 1963 Workforce: ~200 Company Working: Dover Motion is automation machinery manufacturing company that specializes in XY Stages, Linear Stages, Rotary Stages, Precision Motion, Linear Motors, Direct Drive, Translation Stages, Custom Stages, OEM Solutions, Screw Driven Stages, Objective Focusing, flow cell positioning, slide positioning, digital imaging, cell imaging, NGS, Z focus, and SmartStage XY. The company offers its clients cost-effective, reliable, and high-quality products. Since its inception, it has worked collaboratively with its clients to deliver motion solutions used in life science, diagnosis, and industrial applications.
RevenueN/A
Employees200
Market CapN/A
Founded1962
US
AMTEK.Inc.
AMTEK.Inc.
Semiconductor
Company Headquarters: US Founded: 1930 Workforce: ~18,500 Company Working: AMTEK.Inc. is an appliance, electrical, and electronics manufacturing company. The company specializes in brushed motors, brushless blowers, customized solutions, drivers, gearboxes, liners actuators, stepper motors, DC motors, AC motors, and controllers. It aims to deliver the highest quality of products to its customers. The team consists of experienced engineers who have years of expertise in solving motion control challenges. The company operates in more than 150 locations across the globe. It follows the mission of solving customers' most complex challenges while utilizing differential and the latest technological solutions.
Revenue$0.0B
Employees18,500
Market CapN/A
Founded1929
US
Motion Con
Motion Control Corporation
Semiconductor
Company Headquarters: US Founded: 1973 Workforce: ~50 Company Working: Motion Control Corporation is a leading Michigan automation distributor and a system engineering company. The company provides world-class automation and controls, safety products, and technical support. It has focused on a select offering of automation components and integrated solutions to midwestern manufacturers and machine builders active in the automotive industry. MCC provides engineered systems that combine leading Rockwell and Siemens components with Unico, Omron, and other manufacturers to create turn-key solutions that operate.
RevenueN/A
Employees50
Market CapN/A
Founded1972
US
MKS Instru
MKS Instruments Inc.
Semiconductor
Company Headquarters: US Founded: 1961 Workforce: ~117,300 Company Working: MKS Instruments Inc. (MKS) is a global provider of instruments, subsystems, and process control solutions that measure, control, power, monitor, and analyze critical parameters of advanced manufacturing processes to improve process performance and productivity. Pressure and flow measurement and control, gas and vapor delivery, gas composition analysis, residual gas analysis, leak detection, management and information technology, ozone generation and delivery, RF & DC power, reactive gas generation, vacuum technology, photonics, sub-micron positioning, vibration isolation, and optics are among the company's core competencies. MKS manufactures a variety of high-precision motion control devices, including linear and rotating stages, hexapods, controllers, piezo, and industrial OEM sub-assemblies. It also provides vibration isolation solutions, specialty light sources, laser power measurement, beam characterization instruments, and other photonics-related instruments such as optical to electrical converters, solar simulators, and laser diode control. MKS sells mounting, positioning, and supporting optical components and systems products.
Revenue$0.0B
Employees117,300
Market CapN/A
Founded1960
US
Stmicroele
Stmicroelectronics N.V
Semiconductor
Company Headquarters: Switzerland Founded: 1987 Workforce: ~48,254 Company Working: STMicroelectronics is a global semiconductor leader that provides intelligent and energy-efficient products and solutions to power electronics. The company has enabled smarter driving and smarter factories, cities, and homes, along with the next generation of mobile and Internet of Things devices. Cars and critical fobs, massive factory machinery and data center power supplies, washing machines and hard drives, smartphones, and toothbrushes are among the company's various products. STMicroelectronics has 200,000 customers and with its thousands of partners. It has three segments: smart mobility, power & energy, and the internet of things of 5G. It develops innovative solutions covering sense & ability and automotive products and embedded processing solutions that focus on increasing the quality of life.
Revenue$9.6B
Employees48,254
Market CapN/A
Founded1986
Switzerland
Schneider
Schneider Electric SE
ICT
Company Headquarters: France Founded: 1836 Workforce: ~147,400 Company Working: Schneider Electric SE is a global digital energy and automation solutions provider. It operates in two divisions: Energy Management and Industrial Automation. Busway and cable support products, circuit breakers and switches, contactors and protection relays, electrical protection and control products, energy management software solutions, transfer switches, surge protection & power conditioning products, power monitoring and control products, power quality and power factor correction products, pushbuttons, switches, pilot lights and joysticks, software products, switchboards & enclosures are all available from the company. It also offers access control, building management, fire detection, sensors & room units, valve and valve actuator, variable and frequency speed drive, and variable and frequency speed drive. Furthermore, the company provides feeder automation, grid automation & SCADA software, medium voltage switchgear and transformers, outdoor equipment, substation automation products, and switchgear components. Furthermore, it offers critical power and cooling services, data center software, IT power distribution products, prefabricated data center modules, racks, and accessories, as well as security and environmental monitoring products; home automation and security, installation materials and systems, light switches and electrical sockets, and uninterruptible power supply products; and human-machine interface, industrial automation software, industrial communication, measurement, and infrared technology.
Revenue$0.0B
Employees147,400
Market CapN/A
Founded1835
France
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