Growing Automotive Industry Driving Robotic Welding Cell Market
According to our latest study on "Robotic Welding Cell Market Analysis to 2031 – Geography Analysis – by Offering, Cell Type, and End-Use Industry," the market was valued at US$ 1,511.15 million in 2023 and is projected to reach US$ 3,726.64 million by 2031; it is anticipated to record a CAGR of 11.9% from 2023 to 2031. The report includes robotic welding market growth prospects owing to the increasing investments in the automotive sector.
Growing Automotive Industry
The demand for vehicles is increasing notably across the globe, which is expected to create significant opportunities for the robotic welding cell market during the forecast period. Rising consumer expenditure is one of the factors that is driving the demand for vehicles across the globe, especially in Asian countries. As per the data published by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers in 2024, the overall vehicle production reached 93 million in 2023, a 12% increase from 2021 to 2023. In addition, vehicle production in Asia-Oceania reached 55 million in 2023 from 49 million in 2019, showcasing a growth of 12%. The statistics show increased automotive production across the globe, especially in Asia Pacific. Many automobile manufacturers worldwide are investing in the construction of new manufacturing units or the expansion of their current facilities. For instance, in March 2022, Hyundai Motor Company opened its first manufacturing plant in Southeast Asia, which has an annual production capacity of 250,000 units. In May 2024, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development partnered with Alfahim Group to set up a new electric commercial manufacturing plant in the Emirates. The rise in the construction of new facilities has led to increased demand for welding robots in these new automotive facilities, ultimately driving the global robotic welding cells market trend.
Robotic Welding Cell Market Share — by Region, 2023
Robotic Welding Cell Market Size and Forecast (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Offering (Solution and Services), Cell Type (Pre-Engineered Cells and Custom Cells), End-Use Industry (Automotive, Manufacturing, and Aerospace and Defense), and Geography
Robotic Welding Cell Market Trends, Size, Analysis 2031
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Increasing industry 4.0 revolutions in the manufacturing process is expected to remain the market driving factor
Industry 4.0 focuses on the automation of the manufacturing process. It works on industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), cloud computing, and cyber-physical systems. This technology delivers real-time decision-making and enhanced productivity, which completely reduces the requirement for human involvement. Such technologies are then integrated with embedded software, sensors, and robots to increase the automation and self-optimization of all the processes and equipment. This leads to increased efficiency, which ultimately leads to increased productivity. Many end-use industries, such as automotive and transportation, metals and machinery, electrical and electronics, and aerospace and defense, have begun to implement Industry 4.0 concepts in their manufacturing processes to harness the advantages associated with it, including increased productivity, flexibility, and safety; better quality; decreased need for consumables; and reduced production costs. According to the data published by the World Economic Forum in 2024, ~153 manufacturers engaged with Global Lighthouse Network are leading the adoption of the industry 4.0 innovative technologies. The Global Lighthouse Forum is one of the notable communities in the industry 4.0 technology. As per the World Economic Forum, 21 new manufacturers joined the Global Lighthouse Community in 2023. This statistic shows increasing adoption of Industry 4.0 across the globe owing to growing demand for automation. The increasing adoption of Industry 4.0 leads to the demand for industrial robots, including welding robots, to increase efficiency and productivity.
The global robotic welding cell market is segmented based on offering, cell type, end-use industry, and geography. Based on offering, the robotic welding cell market is segmented into solutions and services. In terms of cell type, the robotic welding cell market is segmented into pre-engineered cells and custom cells. On the basis of end-use industry, the market is segmented into automotive, manufacturing, aerospace and defense.. By geography, the robotic welding cell market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and South America.
The geographic scope of the robotic welding cell market report offers a detailed regional and country analysis. North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific are major regions witnessing significant growth in the robotic welding cell market size. China accounted for almost 60% of the robotic welding cell market share in the total number of robot installations in 2022. China installed approximately 0.2 million robots in 2022, whereas Japan installed more than 50,000 units in 2022, the second largest market globally. Apart from China and Japan, Singapore, India, and Thailand are some of the largest markets in the Asia Pacific.
Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Robotic Welding
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are being adopted in almost all industries, including the welding industry. By leveraging AI, welding systems can be made smarter and adaptable. Some of the key areas where AI integration is beneficial are weld defect detection, adaptive welding, and path planning. One of the key factors in the welding process is ensuring quality control. Defects in the welded area lead to high risks in the overall strength and safety of the final product. Integration of AI and ML, along with advanced vision systems, can be used for defect detection in real-time. This technology can be used to detect various types of defects, such as cracks, incomplete welding, and porosity. In addition, as this technology continuously gathers data from the system in real-time, AI and ML can learn and improve the process by analyzing real-time and historical data.
Another area where AI can be beneficial is adaptive welding. As of now, most of the welding factors, such as joint geometry, current, voltage, and travel speed, are adjusted manually. By adopting AI technology, all these welding factors can be optimized by the technology in real-time. Owing to the factors mentioned above, many technology providers and robotic welding cell manufacturers are coming up with innovative solutions for the AI-integrated robotic welding system. For instance, In July 2024, Novarc Technologies launched an intelligence robotic system, NovEye Autonomy Gen 2. This robotic welding system is integrated with AI computer vision technology, which provides adaptive welding features. Automation in robotic welding is expected to bring new trends to robotic welding systems, ultimately increasing the demand for AI-integrated robotic welding cells in the near future.
Abb Ltd; Acieta LLC; Carl Cloos Schweisstechnik Gmbh; Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd; Kuka AG; Phoenix Industrial Solutions; The Lincoln Electric Company; Wec Group Ltd.; and Yaskawa America, Inc. are among the key players profiled in the robotic welding cell market report. Companies operating in the robotic welding cell market mainly focus on product and service enhancements by integrating advanced features and technologies into their offerings.
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