Automotive Manufacturing Equipment Companies

The global automotive manufacturing equipment market is expected to grow from USD 31.99 billion in 2025 to USD 41.70 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period. The growing shift toward electric and hybrid vehicles is prompting manufacturers to upgrade their equipment to handle new components, materials, and precision requirements. At the same time, increasing adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies is fueling the demand for smart, connected, and high-performance machinery that can enhance productivity, reduce downtime, and support data-driven decision-making. Stricter regulatory standards for safety and emissions, along with rising consumer demand, are further encouraging investment in advanced manufacturing solutions that offer greater flexibility, accuracy, and scalability. Additionally, global capacity expansion by OEMs, especially in emerging markets, is contributing to sustained demand for modern manufacturing equipment across the automotive value chain.

Some of the major players in the automotive manufacturing equipment market with significant global presence include ABB (Switzerland), FANUC CORPORATION (Japan), KUKA AG (Germany), Yaskawa Electric Corporation (Japan), and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Japan). These companies have adopted a mix of organic and inorganic growth strategies, such as collaborations, acquisitions, product launches, partnerships, agreements, and geographic expansions, to enhance their market presence and competitiveness. By leveraging these strategies, they have successfully broadened their international reach and strengthened their position in the automotive manufacturing equipment market.

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Major Automotive Manufacturing Equipment Companies Include:

• ABB (Switzerland)
• FANUC CORPORATION (Japan)
• KUKA AG (Germany)
• Yaskawa Electric Corporation (Japan)
• Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Japan)

In April 2025, ABB announced plans to spin off its Robotics division into a separately listed company by the second quarter of 2026. The objective of the spin-off is to allow both ABB and the Robotics division to sharpen their strategic focus, improve capital allocation, and unlock long-term value. As an independent company, the Robotics unit will be better positioned to leverage rising demand for automation and accelerate its growth in a rapidly evolving market.

In November 2024, FANUC America Corporation, a subsidiary of FANUC CORPORATION in Japan, introduced the M-950iA/500, a high-performance industrial robot designed for lifting heavy components up to 500 kg. Ideal for the automotive, EV, and construction industries, it features a 2,830 mm reach and wide motion range, making it well-suited for tight spaces and demanding applications like welding, drilling, and palletizing.

ABB is a leading provider of power and automation technologies. It was established in 1988 through the merger of ASEA (Sweden) and Brown, Boveri & Cie (Switzerland). The company operates through four key divisions: Electrification, Motion, Process Automation, and Robotics & Discrete Automation. In 2018, ABB divested its Power Grid business to Hitachi to sharpen its focus on core segments. Within its Robotics & Discrete Automation division, ABB delivers automotive manufacturing equipment, industrial robots, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and machine automation solutions serving industries such as automotive, machinery, metalworking, electronics, food & beverage, and logistics.

FANUC CORPORATION is a global leader in robotics and factory automation, operating through four core divisions: Factory Automation (FA), ROBOT, ROBOMACHINE, and Service. Its industrial robots are offered under the ROBOT division, while CNC machines fall under the Factory Automation segment. FANUC provides a comprehensive range of automation solutions for the automotive industry, including robots with advanced vision and motion control systems for applications such as welding, sorting, inspection, and painting. The company also delivers customized solutions, including specialized interfaces for automating welding processes like MIG/MAG, MIG pulse, TIG, and plasma. Additionally, FANUC’s CNC machines are used in manufacturing automotive components and tooling for operations like drilling, tapping, boring, molding, and milling, enhancing cycle times and overall productivity.

Market Ranking

The automotive manufacturing equipment market is highly competitive, with five main players collectively holding a significant portion of the total market share. These five players are ABB, FANUC CORPORATION, KUKA AG, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. ABB stands out with its intelligent automation technologies and strong integration capabilities across automotive production lines. FANUC CORPORATION is known for its highly reliable and energy-efficient robots, which are widely used for tasks such as welding and painting. KUKA AG excels in flexible, high-performance robotic systems tailored to meet complex automotive processes. Yaskawa Electric Corporation brings deep expertise in motion control and robotic automation, enabling high-precision operations in car manufacturing. Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. is recognized for its heavy-duty industrial robots that offer high payload capacity and durability, especially in body assembly and spot welding. The rest of the market comprises regional and emerging players providing niche and cost-effective solutions.

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