Global Motion Control Software Market 2017-2021

This industry research report identifies ABB, Moog, National Instruments, Physik Instruments, and Rockwell Automation as the key vendors in the global motion control software market. This industry research report also presents a competitive analysis of the market by application (robotics, material handling, semiconductor machinery, packaging and labeling machinery, and others) and by geography (the Americas, APAC, and EMEA).

Overview of the global motion control software market

Technavio's market study identifies the high demand for process automation in the manufacturing industry to be one of the primary growth factors for the motion control software market. The manufacturing industry is growing rapidly and there is an increased need to simplify the manufacturing processes. The installation of advanced automation systems such as motion control system helps in reducing defects, increasing process visualization, and improving process efficiency. Process automation aids in resolving the complex task of analyzing real-time data and in reducing human intervention and the time taken for operational processes. Our industry research analysts estimate that this market will grow steadily at a CAGR of almost 3% by 2021.

The integration of wireless technology and wireless devices have benefitted the motion control software market as data can be retrieved from all the devices in the loop and can be stored in cloud storage. Increased connectivity between hardware and software improves the efficiency of the industrial processes and improves the strategic decision-making ability of the users. Vendors are developing wireless embedded chips that can be installed in motors and are compatible with motion control software. Cloud technology helps in data sharing as the data can be recovered and accessed securely. This will increase the need for cloud-based and wireless technology which will be one of the key trends contributing towards the growth of the motion control software market.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

The motion control software market is highly fragmented due to the presence of several established vendors that are providing customized software as per the individual and industrial need. Industrial automation motion control software market vendors are engaging in strategic alliances and are integrating with the software developers to expand and consolidate their market share. Technological innovations in the software and the improvement of software quality will increase the level of competition among the vendors.

The leading vendors in the market are -

• ABB
• Moog
• National Instruments
• Physik Instruments
• Rockwell Automation

The other prominent vendors in the market are SIGMATEK, LINAK, 3S-Smart Software Solutions GmbH & CODESYS, Mitsubishi Electric, Galil, Trio Motion Technology, and Siemens.

Segmentation by product type and analysis of the motion control software market

• Robotics
• Material handling
• Semiconductor machinery
• Packaging and labeling machinery

The motion control software is primarily used in robotics as the software eases the motion control process, provides assistance to robots by offering real-time instruction, and increases the accuracy of angular movements of robots. Additionally, the software also provides precise algorithms and inputs that increases the speed and efficiency of the robots.

Geographical segmentation and analysis of the motion control software market

• Americas
• APAC
• EMEA

Increased applications of motion control such as material handling, rubber and plastic machinery, and robotics and the increase in demand for advanced motion control systems to improve the process and increase the overall efficiency of the production process, will contribute to the growth of Industrial automation motion control software market in APAC. China, Japan, Australia, and South Korea will be the major contributors to the motion control software market in this region due to the growth of the automation and semiconductor industries. 

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
• What are the key factors driving the global motion control software market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global motion control software market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global motion control software market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global motion control software market?
• Trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA.
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global motion control software market?

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