ASIA-PACIFIC INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS MARKET FORECAST 2024-2032

China’s strategic goal is to broaden the scope of its industrial robots, moving beyond traditional caged robots that handle payloads quickly and precisely to incorporating new collaborative robots that can work safely alongside humans, seamlessly integrated into workbenches.

Prominent Chinese brands like FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa, and KUKA, which have a strong global presence, are headquartered in the country. Additionally, numerous leading companies in specialized sectors, including Xiaoi, CloudMinds, Gaussian Robotics, and TMiRob, have emerged as influential forces in the industrial and technological landscape, experiencing rapid growth.

Furthermore, Japan leads the world in robot manufacturing, with a primary emphasis on incorporating automation and cutting-edge technology to counter the challenges posed by a diminishing workforce. Due to the growing need for automated systems and advanced industrial machinery, the Japanese government has initiated support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to encourage investments in upgrading their plant and equipment for enhanced automation. Similarly, in March 2021, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation expanded its facility in Nagoya, Japan, specifically for the production of industrial mechatronic products.

The Asia-Pacific industrial robotics market segmentation includes robot type, end-user, and application. The application segment includes processing, material handling, dispensing, welding & soldering, assembling & disassembling, and other applications.

The process of welding involves the joining of materials, typically metals or thermoplastics, by applying high heat to melt the components together and allowing them to cool, leading to fusion. In industrial settings, robot welding is commonly employed, and ongoing research aims to enhance welding techniques for improved weld quality. 

Soldering, on the other hand, is a method where two or more items are fused together by melting and introducing a filler metal (solder) into the joint, with the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjacent metal. Soldering finds applications in various fields, such as plumbing, electronics, and metalwork, spanning from flashing to jewelry and musical instruments. The utilization of articulated robots and cylindrical robots is prevalent in both welding and soldering processes.

Some of the leading companies in the Asia-Pacific industrial robotics market include Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, FANUC Corporation, KUKA AG, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd, etc.

FANUC Corporation is a manufacturer of industrial equipment. The organization is engaged in the development, production, and sale of factory automation solutions, which encompass computer numerical control (CNC) systems, lasers, and servo motors. Its product portfolio includes various robotic offerings such as Genkotsu robots, collaborative robots, large and mini robots, palletizing robots, paint robots, SCARA robots, and ARC welding robots. 

Additionally, FANUC produces robotic machines like compact machining centers, electric injection molding machines, wire-cut electric discharge machines, and ultra-precision machines marketed under the Robodrill, Roboshot, Robocut, and Robodrill brands. The company also provides maintenance services through its service centers. FANUC Corporation is headquartered in Oshino-mura, Japan, and conducts its operations in Asia, North America, South America, and Europe.