The robot end effector market is projected to grow from USD 1.9 billion in 2021 to USD 4.4
billion by 2026; it is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
of 18.8% from 2021 to 2026.
The market has a promising growth potential due to
several driving factors including, growing demand of modular end effectors
owing to their cost effectiveness associated with redesigning; adoption of
collaborative robots in heavy and non-heavy industries due to strong promotion
of industry automation principles such as Industry 4.0; and initiatives by
governments and public-private companies to mitigate COVID-19 impact.
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Traditional industrial robots estimated to hold the larger share
of the robot end effector market in 2021
The
traditional industrial robot type is expected to hold the largest share of the
market, both in terms of value and volume, in 2021 as they are utilized
throughout all the major industries to carry high payloads and are programmed
to perform a single task continuously. This dominance can be attributed to high
rate of adoption of traditional industrial robots for heavy duty applications
in the industries such as automotive; electrical and electronics; and metals
and machinery. They are well suited for high-volume production and have been
fundamental in scaling up productivity in these industries. Heavy-duty
industries such as automotive and metals & machinery are expected to
flourish further in APAC, owing to which end effector market for traditional
industrial robots in APAC is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the
forecast period.
Automotive industry is estimated to account for the largest
share of the robot end effector market throughout the forecast period
Due
to traditional heavy-duty robot end effectors having a large-scale deployment
in the automotive industry for decades, the industry accounted for the largest
market size of the robot end effector market in 2021. Various applications are
carried out in the automotive industry, such as welding, handling, and
assembly, and the welding application which flourish the robot end effector
market for industry. The market in the automotive industry expected to register
the largest shipment in 2021 and is projected to continue so for the projected
time period; it is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast
period. The massive volume of production and assembly of multiple types of
automotive components are the primary reasons for the automotive industry
registering the highest number of robot end effector shipments. Moreover,
automotive companies are keen toward replacing their traditional robots with
cobots in order to reduce the time spent on operations, thereby opening new opportunities
for HRC (human robot collaboration) end effector manufacturers. Hence,
the automotive industry is expected to hold the largest share of robot end
effector market in 2021, in terms of value as well as volume.
Handling applications, such as gripping and palletizing, are
projected to account for the largest share in terms of value during the
forecast period
The
handling application to hold the largest share of the robot end effector market
in 2021, in terms of value. The market for handling application is expected to
grow at a significant rate and occupy ~49% of the shares, in terms of value by
2021. As the trend of miniaturization of electronic components is expected to
penetrate further during the next 5 years, compact grippers and vacuum cups would
prove to be more suitable for this application. Further research &
developments in compact grippers, smart grippers, bionic grippers, 3D printed
end effectors and vacuum cups are expected to drive the market for handling
application. The major opportunity is the positive growth in demand for end
effectors in the pharmaceuticals industry amid COVID-19. The rapid development
of vaccines required increased automation with higher demand for robots and end
effectors. Hence, this is expected to increase the scope for investment in end
effectors for handling application for the existing companies as well as new
entrants.
APAC to account for the largest share in the robot end effector
market in 2021
APAC
is expected to adopt robot end effectors at a faster rate driven by government
initiatives for foreign direct investments (FDIs) and hold the largest market
share for the robot end effectors, both in terms of value and volume for the
forecast period. Increasing investment in automation by automotive, and electrical
& electronics companies, especially in countries such as China, South
Korea, and India, is expected to be the key driver for the market in APAC. The
electrical and electronics industry is the most important driver for robot end
effectors, owing to the rising demand for electronic products around the world.
China is expected to recover from the manufacturing slowdown due to COVID-19 in
the coming years, and other countries such as Taiwan and Thailand push for
further automation. Increasing labor costs are forcing manufacturers to
automate to maintain their cost advantage. Moreover, automotive manufacturers
in China predominantly operate through joint ventures. After years of
consistent growth, the market is slowly maturing, with certain segments such as
luxury vehicles continuing to grow. Also, the increasing adoption of
collaborative robots in industries such as wood and furniture and automotive is
another key trend, which has fueled the demand for robot end effectors in the
region. Therefore, with the increasing demand for collaborative robots, strong
growth for collaborative end effectors is expected in APAC. Hence, APAC region
is expected to become a focal point for research and developments in robot end
effector market and applications.
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Key Market Players
Major vendors in the robot end effector market
Zimmer Group (Germany), Schunk (Germany), Schmalz (Germany), Destaco (US), and
Festo (Germany), Piab AB (Sweden) Tünkers (Germany), Robotiq (Canada), FIPA
(Germany), Wiess Robotics (Germany), ATI (US), Bastian Solutions (US), IPR
(Germany), ABB (Switzerland), KUKA (Germany), SMC (Japan), Applied Robotics
(Denmark), IAI (Japan), JH Robotics (US), EMI (US), Millibar Robotics (US), RAD
(US), Soft Robotics (US), OnRobot (Denmark), and Wyzo (Switzerland). Apart from
these, Seed Robotics (Portugal), Reliabotics (Canada), SAKE Robotics (US), and
Innovent Technologies (US) are among a few emerging companies in the robot end
effector market.