Motion Control Market Size & Share Analysis - Trends, Drivers, Competitive Landscape, and Forecasts (2025 - 2032)

Motion Control Market Trends and Growth Drivers

Adoption of IIoT Is Key Trend in Market

• Implementations of IIoT are thus very transformative to the landscape of motion control systems mainly in the context of smart manufacturing.
• The uptake of the digital transformation of industries leads to the integral merger of motion control technologies meant for the strategic improvement of operational efficiency and responsiveness.
• The capability to embed IIoT with motion control allows for real-time data acquisition and analysis, giving manufacturers a better understanding of their process.
• With the use of sensors in motion control monitoring, several parameters can be monitored continuously such as speed, position, and energy consumption; these parameters can then be transferred to centralized platforms for further analysis.
• Such capabilities result in more efficient use of resources since manufacturers will be able to identify inefficiencies in the process, predict maintenance needs, and optimize production schedules.
• For instance, a McKinsey study shows that an increase of up to 30% in productivity may be realized in the manufacturing sector in the event of the adoption of IIoT solutions.

Increasing Demand for Industrial Automation Is Major Driver for Market Growth

• The growth in industrial automation is perceived to be a major market mover for motion control.
• Increasingly, companies look toward industrial robots and automated systems to streamline their operations as they seek to optimize the efficiency of their operations while reducing costs.
•  Automation not only increases production rates but also improves precision and reduces risks associated with human error.
• The most oriented sectors toward adopting automated solutions in gaining competitive advantage in a rapidly changing market will be manufacturing, automotive, and logistic areas.
• The transition to such automation needs more advanced motion control solutions for speedier and more accurate execution of complex tasks.
• For instance, current robotic systems necessitate thoroughly defined motion control technologies to coordinate movements in several axes of motion as well as to respond to time-varying demands of production.

Integrating Advanced Motion Control Systems with Existing Infrastructure Is Challenge

• One of the biggest challenges for most manufacturers is that advanced motion control systems are difficult to integrate with the existing infrastructure.
• Companies are reaching for the most advanced technologies, to enhance their productivity. The process of integration is usually both technically challenging and expensive, involving an enormous planning time scale and investment in specialized expertise.
• Due to rapid advancements in motion control technology, many legacy systems were not designed to be accommodating, resulting in compatibility issues that can slow down performance and efficiency.
• Manufacturers face a possibility of communication failure and operational inconsistency if they try to connect new devices with the controls and drive older machinery.

Motion Control Market Analysis

Product Type Analysis

• The largest proportion of the motion control systems hold by general variants, and they are also expected to witness the higher sales growth rate during the forecast period, compared to CNC motion control systems.
• The growth of the GMC category is attributed to the wide applications of GMC servo motors and servo drives across industries, majorly semiconductor and electronics and food and beverages.
• They are usually easier to integrate with the existing infrastructure. This simplicity makes it an attractive choice for manufacturers who want to modernize without overhauling their entire setup.

The product types analyzed in this report are:

• General Motion Control (Larger and Faster-Growing Category)
• Computer Numerical Control

Component Analysis

• Motor accounts for an approximately 40% market share in 2024 owing to the rising inclination of manufacturers toward more-energy-efficient motors, for reducing their operational costs and environmental footprint.
• Such high-performance motors not only improve performance but also consume less energy, thus becoming an excellent choice for manufacturers looking to enhance the sustainability of their operations.
• The market change towards energy efficiency, favorable markets for reduced carbon footprint, as well as strict environmental controls, contribute towards the required market impacts on efficient motor technologies.
• Drives are expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period, at a CAGR of around 5%, as they allow for the regulation of the speed of electric motors and, thus, used everywhere a motor is required.
• Moreover, drives allow for more-thorough and -precise motor control, which increases factory production.

The components analyzed in this report are:

• Actuators & Mechanical Systems
• Drives (Fastest-Growing Category)
• Motors (Largest Category)
• Motion Controllers
• Sensors & Feedback Devices
• Software & Services

System Analysis

• Open-loop is the faster-growing category because they are simple, low cost, and easy to implement into applications where precise feedback is not critical.
• Open-loop systems are applied throughout industry for fundamental applications such as material handling and conveyor systems.
• Closed-loop holds larger share because it is widely used across industries. This dominancy is attributed to the functional advantages of closed-loop systems over open-loop systems, such as no requirement for human intervention, as they are fully automated.
• Application of feedback mechanisms ensures continuous performance monitoring and self-adjustment by these systems, which guarantees more accuracy and reliability.
• Rapid adoption of closed-loop systems has been brought about by the need for greater precision in manufacturing, especially in sectors that are enormously involved in robotics, aerospace, and electronics.

The systems analyzed in this report are:

• Open-Loop (Faster-Growing Category)
• Closed-Loop (Larger Category)

Industry Analysis

• The automotive industry holds more than 25% market revenue in 2024, and it is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period, driven largely by the surging adoption of autonomous driving technologies.
• Therefore, market players are launching motion control solutions that help in self-driving.
• For instance, Nexteer Automotive and Continental Automotive’s joint venture, CNXMotion, expanded its Brake-to-Steer (BtS) technology by adding two new functions. This offer backup safety layers for all electric power steering (EPS) and steer-by-wire (SbW) system variants, across all SAE levels of driving automation.
• The semiconductor & electronics industry will grow at the CAGR of 6% in the forecast period because of the surging adoption of high-tech motors, drives, and motion controllers.
• This demand is itself driven by the increasing complexity of the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing process, in turn, because of the rising acceptance of miniature devices and the development of microelectronics.
• While manufacturing, motion control systems aid in the exact and controlled movement of a load.

The industries analyzed in this report are:

• Automotive (Largest Category)
• Food & Beverage
• Semiconductor & Electronics (Fastest-Growing Category)
• Medical, Pharmaceuticals, & Cosmetics
• Metal & Machinery Manufacturing
• Aerospace & Defense
• Others

Regional Analysis

• The APAC motion control market is the largest, contributing more than 35% of the global market revenue in 2024, and it is likely to maintain its dominance in the coming years, witnessing the fastest growth.
• This is attributed to the growing production of machine tools and use of customized robots for diverse applications during the manufacturing of automobiles and smartphones.
• Additionally, the increasing number of manufacturing plants and streamlining of the machine development process are expected to boost the market growth during the forecast period.
• The major countries in the regional market are China, Japan, and India, driven by the growth of the chemical industry.
• Major companies offering motion control solutions in the region include Yaskawa Electric Corporation, OMRON Corporation and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.
• Rather than providing traditional motion control solutions, such companies are developing smart technologies and IoT integration to meet the changing needs of manufacturers.
• This positions them well to leverage the growing demand in the region, given their research and development focus, strategic partnerships, and collaborations.

The regions and countries analyzed in this report are:

• North America
  • U.S. (Larger Country Market)
  • Canada (Faster-Growing Country Market)
• Europe
  • Germany (Largest Country Market)
  • Italy (Fastest-Growing Country Market)
  • Spain
  • U.K.
  • France
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia-Pacific (APAC) (Largest and Fastest-Growing Category)
  • Japan
  •  India (Fastest-Growing Country Market)
  • China (Largest Country Market)
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of APAC
• Latin America (LATAM)
  • Brazil (Largest Country Market)
  • Mexico (Fastest-Growing Country Market)
  • Rest of LATAM
• Middle East and Africa (MEA)
  • Saudi Arabia (Largest Country Market)
  • South Africa
  • U.A.E. (Fastest-Growing Country Market)
  • Rest of MEA

Motion Control Market Share

This market is fragmentated in nature due to different aspects, such as the wide range of applications that are dispersed across various sectors, the divergence in regional demands, and small and medium-sized enterprises dominating this market along with a large number of big players. Each of the sectors, such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, and food and beverages, possesses requirements that need specifically customized motion control solutions thus making it for an extremely diverse range of products and technologies. Rapid technological advancements characterize the market; hence, there are continuous innovations and new entrants trying to find a niche segment.

Motion Control Market News

• In March 2024, FANUC America Corporation unveiled its latest combined PLC/CNC motion controller, the Power Motion i-MODEL A Plus (PMi-A Plus), at MODEX 2024 in Atlanta, GA, at booth B-4026.
• In August 2023, Siemens AG launched its latest servo solution for the manufacturing industry in North America. The new SINAMICS servosystem features a SINAMICS drive paired with the SIMOTICS S-1FL2 motor, available in both flexible and standard cable options. This product enhances the existing SINAMICS drive portfolio, catering to a variety of applications within the servo product line.
• In May 2023, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced a strategic partnership with MOVENSYS Inc. to strengthen their collaboration in the areas of AC servo technology and motion control.
• In March 2023, Regal Rexnord Corporation successfully completed its acquisition of Altra Industrial Motion Corp. This acquisition significantly enhanced Regal Rexnord's Power Transmission Technologies business, particularly boosting its power transmission portfolio in the industrial powertrain sector.