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The automation in textile market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.75% between 2023 and 2028. The market size is forecast to increase by USD 775.92 million. The growth of the market depends on several factors, including upgrading industrial facilities to improve energy efficiency, favorable government policies, and technological developments in the automation market for the textile industry. The report includes a comprehensive outlook on the Textile Automation Market, offering forecasts for the industry segmented by Component, which comprises field devices, control devices, and communication. Additionally, it categorizes Solution into hardware and software, and services, and covers Regions, including APAC, Europe, North America, South America, and Middle East and Africa. The report provides market size, historical data spanning from 2018 to 2022, and future projections, all presented in terms of value in USD billion for each of the mentioned segments.
Automation Market in Textile Industry Forecast 2024-2028
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In the textile industry, automation has become a crucial factor in enhancing factory production and ensuring high-quality goods. The use of advanced technologies such as pin type lickers in ginning and printing processes, and cotton on rind spinning frames, contributes significantly to effective carding and process boosting. The blow room line and finishing line undergo automation through the implementation of raw material upgrading techniques and automatic curling systems. These innovations result in improved product consistency and reduced wastage.
Robotics and sensors play a pivotal role in the automation of knitting processes, ensuring precise and efficient production. Autolevellers and draw frame stages are also automated to maintain consistent yarn tension and improve overall productivity. The integration of automation in textile manufacturing not only increases efficiency but also ensures high-quality output. Automatic systems for carding, curling, and levelling help in upgrading the raw material and maintaining consistent product quality throughout the production process.
In conclusion, the textile industry's automation market is experiencing substantial growth driven by the adoption of advanced technologies across various production stages, including ginning, printing, knitting, and garment assembly. These technological advancements contribute to enhanced process efficiency, production of high-quality goods, and increased factory output. Automation has emerged as a critical force in the textile industry, revolutionizing operations and driving productivity. Innovations such as pin type pickers and shuttleless looms have transformed fabric weaving, streamlining processes and reducing reliance on manual labor while minimizing errors.
Moreover, advancements in cotton ginning machines play a crucial role in optimizing the cotton processing chain. These machines, equipped with AI-driven sorting and automated quality control features, enhance efficiency and output in cotton ginning, supporting the industry's response to rising global demand for cotton-based products. As automation continues to evolve, it reinforces its pivotal role in shaping the future of textile manufacturing worldwide.
Moreover, investments in air jet technology have enabled travellers to move seamlessly between processes, optimizing the workflow in dye houses. The implementation of aerodynamic systems has significantly improved the energy efficiency of finishing product assembly lines. Fabric knitting processes have also benefited from automation, with machines capable of producing high-quality, consistent fabrics at an unprecedented scale. Dyeing and printing processes have been transformed through the use of automated systems, ensuring precise color matching and reducing the environmental impact of the dyeing process. In conclusion, the textile industry's automation market is thriving, with technologies such as pin type pickers, shuttleless looms, air jet technology, travellers, aerodynamic systems, and automated dyeing and printing processes leading the charge towards increased productivity, reduced costs, and improved product quality.
Many textile manufacturing facilities around the world are investing in improving efficiency by implementing automation solutions. This will help improve the operational functions and reduce costs. With the help of these solutions, it is possible to maintain the same quality throughout the year.
Moreover, the growing awareness among textile manufacturers about the benefits of automation is one of the major reasons for the upgrade of existing facilities, as these automation solutions help reduce the workforce required to complete a task, thereby reducing operational costs. Such market trends are expected to drive the growth of the global textile automation market during the forecast period.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a software system that helps manage the entire business, supporting automation and processes in the fields of finance, human resources, production, supply chain, services, and purchasing. Enterprise resource planning solutions help coordinate between departments by improving communication and information exchange, thereby reducing the time taken for approvals. This helps improve the process efficiency of each department of textile manufacturing plants.
In addition, ERP solutions are mainly used in facilities to maintain and coordinate the functions between finance, production, procurement, supply, and warehouse departments. With efficient resource planning, the functions of each department can be run smoothly. Thus, such benefits are expected to register growth in the global industry during the forecast period.
Many small and medium-sized textile manufacturing units are yet to implement automation, mainly in developing countries, due to the changes required in the facility and the machinery used. The changes to be implemented in the facilities will result in additional costs, and the downtime during the implementation will directly affect the overall production. The need to alter the facilities to implement automation solutions requires additional space to accommodate standalone or centralized control stations, which is not feasible for SMEs.
Furthermore, another reason is the availability of low-cost labor in the SMEs in developing countries, which makes the textile manufacturing facilities rely on normal machinery for production as they find it economical. Thus, such factors are negatively affecting the adoption of automation solutions in SMEs, thus impeding the growth of the market during the forecast period.
The market share growth by the field devices segment will be significant during the forecast period. Drives, motors, valves, and actuators are the field devices used in the textile industry, Each of these components has high importance in the industry for different purposes.
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The field devices segment was valued at USD 1.92 billion in 2018. Field devices are the basic requirements for the textile industry, which is constantly upgrading the facilities to implement automation solutions. Many investments in the industrial sector are expected to create demand for field devices. The field devices segment had high demand during the base year as these are the devices that are used to control the functions of hardware components like motors, drives, valves, and actuators. The demand for these field devices is expected to grow, which will drive te textile automation market growth during the forecast period.
Based on solutions, the market has been segmented into hardware & software, and services. The hardware and software segment will account for the largest share of this segment. The hardware segment has a higher demand as the number of hardware components required in the textile manufacturing industry is much higher than software applications. With the expected investments and developments within the textile industry, the demand for these products is expected to increase. Furthermore, textile manufacturers are expected to implement licensed software like HMI, which facilitates frequent updates provided by textile automation market players, ensuring smooth functioning. Automation in the textile industry is growing. The level of automation over the past ten years has increased, and it is expected to increase further due to the growing demand which will further propel the market during the forecast period.
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APAC is estimated to contribute 44% to the growth by 2028. Technavio’s analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends, drivers, and challenges that are expected to shape the market during the forecast period. APAC is the largest revenue-generating region mainly due to the demand from countries like China, India, and Bangladesh. Most of the textile manufacturing facilities in this region only have basic automation solutions, as the wages are comparatively low. The stable cotton prices have also helped manufacturers in planning production and predicting operation costs. This is the reason for higher investments in these regions, leading to higher growth in the textile automation market.
Furthermore, favorable policies by the governments have also benefitted countries in this region. Such policies have led to an increase in investments, which will create demand for automation solutions in the textile industry. The growing awareness about return on investment among end-users in APAC has resulted in the upgrade of existing textile manufacturing facilities, which will create demand for automation products and services during the forecast period.
Companies are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market.
We also have detailed analyses of the market’s competitive landscape and offer information on 20 market companies, including:
ATE Pvt. Ltd., Baumuller Nurnberg GmbH, BrainChild Electronic Co. Ltd., CLD Automation, Cotmac Electronics Pvt. Ltd., Delta Electronics Inc., Festo SE and Co. KG, Hitachi Ltd., Honeywell International Inc., KUKA AG, Lenze SE, Niagara Automations, Parker Hannifin Corp., Rockwell Automation Inc., SAURER AG, Schneider Electric SE, SIEGER SPINTECH EQUIPMENTS Pvt. Ltd., Siemens AG, and Yaskawa Electric Corp.
Technavio report provides an in-depth analysis of the market and its players through combined qualitative and quantitative data. The analysis classifies companies into categories based on their business approaches, including pure-play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified. Companies are specially categorized into dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak, based on their quantitative data analysis.
The market research report provides comprehensive data (region wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in "USD Million" for the period 2023 to 2027, as well as historical data from 2017 to 2021 for the following segments.
In the dynamic textile industry, automation has become a cornerstone for enhancing productivity and efficiency. The blow room line and finishing line are crucial stages in textile processing that have significantly benefited from automation. Raw material upgrading and process boosting are optimized through effective carding, which is facilitated by pin type lickers and automatic curling. At the draw frame stage, automated systems streamline spinning processes. Autolevellers ensure consistent yarn tension while sizing applications are applied evenly through innovative automation. Weaving processes have evolved with shuttleless looms and multiphase weaving, reducing production time and waste.
Investment in air jet technology, such as the Invista air jet, has revolutionized the industry with traveling future and advanced automation. Heat recuperation and exhaust air purification systems are essential components of modern textile processing, ensuring energy efficiency and eco-friendly practices. Overall, the textile industry's automation market continues to thrive, with a focus on enhancing productivity, reducing waste, and improving product quality through the implementation of advanced and innovative automated systems. In the dynamic and evolving textile industry, automation has emerged as a game-changer, revolutionizing various textile processes to enhance production efficiency, operational flexibility, and faster turnaround times. The automation market in this sector encompasses a wide range of technologies, including pin type lickers in yarn spinning, shuttleless looms, and investa air jets in weaving.
Textile finishing operations have significantly benefited from practical automation through the implementation of measuring and control systems, optimization, and environmental safe dyeing using aerodynamic systems. Knitting and dyeing processes have been transformed with the integration of robotics, sensors, artificial intelligence algorithms, and advanced sensors. Automation in garment assembly lines has streamlined the production process, ensuring higher precision and reduced human error. The raw material processing stage also benefits from automation, with sensors and advanced technologies ensuring consistent quality and reducing wastage. The integration of automation in textile production has led to significant improvements in production efficiency, operational flexibility, and faster turnaround times. By adopting these advanced technologies, textile manufacturers can remain competitive in the global market while minimizing their environmental footprint.
Textile Automation Market Scope |
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Report Coverage |
Details |
Page number |
165 |
Base year |
2023 |
Historic period |
2018-2022 |
Forecast period |
2024-2028 |
Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 3.75% |
Market Growth 2024-2028 |
USD 775.92 million |
Market structure |
Fragmented |
YoY growth 2023-2024(%) |
2.96 |
Regional analysis |
APAC, Europe, North America, South America, and Middle East and Africa |
Performing market contribution |
APAC at 44% |
Key countries |
US, China, India, Pakistan, and Germany |
Competitive landscape |
Leading Companies, Market Positioning of Companies, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks |
Key companies profiled |
ABB Ltd., ATE Pvt. Ltd., Baumuller Nurnberg GmbH, BrainChild Electronic Co. Ltd., CLD Automation, Cotmac Electronics Pvt. Ltd., Delta Electronics Inc., Festo SE and Co. KG, Hitachi Ltd., Honeywell International Inc., KUKA AG, Lenze SE, Niagara Automations, Parker Hannifin Corp., Rockwell Automation Inc., SAURER AG, Schneider Electric SE, SIEGER SPINTECH EQUIPMENTS Pvt. Ltd., Siemens AG, and Yaskawa Electric Corp. |
Market dynamics |
Parent market analysis, Market forecasting, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, and market condition analysis for the market forecast period. |
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1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation by Component
7 Market Segmentation by Solution
8 Customer Landscape
9 Geographic Landscape
10 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
11 Vendor Landscape
12 Vendor Analysis
13 Appendix
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