The gantry robot market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, the size of the gantry robot market has witnessed robust expansion. Forecasts project it to rise from $3.9 billion in 2024 to $4.2 billion in 2025, showcasing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%.
The escalating growth in the previous periods owes to the boom in e-commerce and warehousing sectors, the incorporation of these robots in the automotive industry, their precision and efficiency in manufacturing processes, safety and ergonomic factors, as well as their heightened usage in the aerospace sector.
The gantry robot market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the coming years, the market size of gantry robots is anticipated to experience robust growth. The projection shows that it would extend to $6.13 billion by 2029, progressing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%.
The expansion during the predicted period is attributed to factors such as the surge in customization and small-batch production, enlargement of logistics and distribution centers, usage in the manufacturing of medical devices, prioritizing energy efficiency, and the worldwide enlargement of electronics manufacturing. The major trends anticipated during this forecast period encompass the integration of visual systems and sensory technologies, Industry 4.0 and intelligent manufacturing, the evolution in robotics technology, integration of collaboration-oriented robotics, and progress in vision systems and sensory technologies.
The growing acceptance of automation is predicted to bolster the expansion of the gantry robot market. Advantages such as enhanced productivity, efficient material use, superior product quality, enhanced safety, reduced labor hours, and shorter production lead times are offered by the implementation of automation, allowing for increased time and resource reallocation. Gantry robots are utilized in a variety of roles including scanning, digital printing, assembling electronics, automatic optical inspection (AOI), and automation. They are also employed in welding, assembly, shipping, handling of raw materials and product packing. For example, Windward Studios, a report and document generation company in the US catering to all sizes of businesses from small firms to Fortune 100 and government agencies, forecast that by 2023, 40% of large enterprise teams would adopt AI-enhanced automation, enhancing efficiency and scalability in IT departments. Additionally, businesses are projected to hire 70% more automation architects by 2025 compared to 2020, a significant increase from 20%. Consequently, the growing reliance on automation in diverse end-user sectors is expected to drive the growth of the gantry robot market in the coming years.
The gantry robot market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Open Gantry Robot, Closed Gantry Robot
2) By Payload: Less Than 50 Kg, 51–350 Kg, More Than 350 Kg
3) By Application: Factory Automation, Miscellaneous Manufacturing, Packaging Machinery, Other Applications
4) By Industry: Automotive, Electrical And Electronics, Metals And Machinery, Plastics, Rubber, And Chemicals, Food And Beverages, Precision Engineering And Optics, Pharmaceuticals And Cosmetics, Other Industries
Subsegments:
1) By Open Gantry Robot: Cartesian Open Gantry Robots, Modular Open Gantry Systems
2) By Closed Gantry Robot: Fully Enclosed Gantry Robots, Semi-Enclosed Gantry Systems
A primary goal for major players in the gantry robot market is to innovate and create compact, lightweight designs intended to enhance efficiency in operations. This move reflects their commitment towards attaining superior performance in different uses, guaranteeing that their robots deliver tasks with exceptional accuracy, speed and space-efficiency. Rollon, a linear motion systems producer based in Europe, serves as an example of this trend. In July 2024, Rollon introduced a new gantry system called H-Bot, known for its streamlined, lightweight structure, specifically designed for applications requiring robust dynamics and precision. The H-Bot, equipped with a unique single-belt drive system powered by two fixed X-axis motors, drastically reduces moving masses and vibrations, thus, amplifying its overall performance. With a top speed of 5 m/s and an acceleration rate of up to 50 m/s², H-Bot proves proficient in handling lighter loads (up to 10 kg) in a range of sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, labs, 3D printing, and assembly tasks. It additionally offers the flexibility of mounting motors in different configurations, maximizing space optimization while promising exact movement in a vast operation space.
Major companies operating in the gantry robot market include:
• Hanwha Group
• Toshiba Machine
• Liebherr-International Deutschland GmbH
• OMRON Corporation
• FANUC CORPORATION
• Bosch Rexroth
• IAI America Inc.
• Hirata Co. Ltd.
• Keller und Knappich Augsburg
• Nordson Corporation
• KHS GmbH
• ABB India Ltd.
• YAMAHA Robotics
• Shibaura Machine CO. LTD.
• Aerotech Inc.
• Güdel Group AG
• Cimcorp Industrial Automation India Private Limited
• Shin-Heung Machine
• Parker Hannifin India Private Limited
• Fisnar Dispensing Equipment Solutions
• Sage Automation Inc.
• Macron Dynamics Inc.
• ALIO Industries LLC
• PROMOT Automation GmbH
• Yaskawa India Private Limited
• DENSO Kirloskar Industries Pvt. Ltd.
• Kondo Seisakusho Co. Ltd.
• Harry Major Machine
• Comau S.p.A.
• Epson Robots
• Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the gantry robot market in 2024. The regions covered in the gantry robot market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.