Machine Control System Market

Machine Control System Market Outlook (2023 to 2033)

The global machine control system market growth is expected to register a healthy CAGR of 6.5% during the assessment period. The market is estimated to be valued at US$ 15,436.8 million by 2033. In 2023, the market is assessed to generate revenue of US$ 8,223.6 million.

The removal of bulky construction waste with time and cost efficiency is propelling the demand for machine control systems. Along with this, the rising construction sector for other operations, is also catalyzing market growth.

Operators are guided with design information by advanced 3D guidance systems equipped with GNSS technology, and real-time cut/fill signals are shown on the machine control software. This boosts output and flexibility while lowering excavation costs and rework time. Excavators are primarily motivated by benefits such as quicker, more precise, and more efficient excavation equipment than other forms.

Factors Inducing Machine Control System Market Growth:

Strong rivalry in the construction industry is giving rise to the adoption of the machine control system, which is extremely useful for employees. This could be attributed to its ability to reduce machine and field downtime and increase resource efficiency.

Delays and cost overruns are prominent and common problems in today's infrastructure and building projects. One important element influencing a project's completion time is the equipment employed. The overall efficiency of the equipment is critical in assuring the project's speed and precision.

If the equipment fails to operate at the required/expected pace, unexpected delays may occur. In addition, errors caused by displaced pegs misread tape measures, and other factors may need the reworking of the whole construction project to meet the required standards. Consequently, resulting in project budget overruns and further delays in completion.

In the Asia Pacific, the Indian government has made the timely completion of numerous highway projects essential. This requires standard and efficient construction equipment that meets all quality requirements. Machine control software is critical for monitoring and regulating construction equipment to guarantee optimal performance. This leads to speedier quality assurance checks and building projects.

Machine control systems aid in completing projects/jobs at a faster rate, with more precision, and at a lesser cost of maintenance. Over the machine's lifespan, this is an investment that saves a substantial amount of time and money.

Factors Impeding the Market Growth

Dozers, excavators, and graders are deployed in construction and mining activities. The installation of machine-guided technology on particular construction equipment helps increase efficiency, productivity, and safety in the earthmoving process.

The machine control software provides improved precision, aids in faster project completion, and has reduced maintenance costs. However, excavators, dozers, and graders are costly machines, and incorporating machine-guided technology into them raises installation and integration expenses.

Building and mining companies require extensive funds to buy or rent equipment combined with machine control units. As a result, though machine control software offers many benefits, the costly initial investment is a barrier to market expansion.

Key Market Trends Influencing Market Growth

Rising adoption of machine control system/technology for highway construction projects and partnerships between machine control software manufacturers and OEMs influence market size.

Emerging trends in the Machine Control System Market include the shift from 2D to 3D visualization, which has revolutionized the operation and working of building construction.

Increased use of HoloLens and the replacement of traditional survey pegs with a positioning system for precise and efficient machine operation have a considerable impact on market growth.

Significant demand for the machine control system, owing to rising automation in manufacturing sectors in emerging economies, is projected to provide global firms with numerous opportunities in the future.

Most of the recent breakthroughs have been in the field of automation. This is where the system takes over the machine's hydraulics and the blade's performance to automate it, and this proved to be highly beneficial when working in 3D and creating complex grades.

The building sector is critical to emerging countries' economic development. As a result, several dedicated agencies have been formed in many countries. These agencies monitor construction activities and professionalize the functioning of construction sites.

In the building sector, cost-effective and time-efficient approaches must provide a safe, high-quality, sustainable, and friendly constructed environment. As a result, machine control systems play a critical role in ensuring safety and quality on building sites in developing nations.

Threats to Watch out for

Drilling and piling, paving, grading, and construction positioning solutions, among many others, require modern machine-guided technology. In this, 3D vision and GNSS satellite technologies are used for successful operations in industries such as construction and agriculture.

These machine control systems rely on GNSS to receive electromagnetic waves from satellites and are susceptible to EMP and radio interference problems. As a result, the GNSS technology's difficulty is maintaining the dependability of machine control software for the receiving of precise satellite signals. This negatively impacts the machine control system market growth.

2018 to 2022 Machine Control System Market Historical Outlook Vs Forecast for 2023 to 2033

Over the forecast period, the machine control system market is perceived to expand at 6.5% CAGR. The market is projected to attain US$ 15,436.8 million by 2033, up from US$ 8,223.6 million in 2023.

From 2018 to 2022, the market grew at 6.2% CAGR. The market is projected to rise from US$ 6,087.49 million in 2018, to US$ 7,743.5 million in 2022.

Machine control systems are widely used in various industries, including construction, agriculture, transportation, and others. The use of these systems can be attributed to the deployment of innovative ideas and technology in the construction industry.

The rising construction and infrastructure development activities around the world, which employ a variety of heavy machinery, are vital factors advancing market growth.

The market witnessed healthy growth in the historical period. This can be attributed to:

• Growing demand for efficiency in intricately scheduled construction or infrastructure projects.
• Surging demand for machine-guided technologies in developing countries.

Soaring demand for precision and accuracy in control systems is projected to propel market development. The use of machine control systems leads to few faults and more time on the job. As a result, enabling operators to get to know the digital world better.

Companies are significantly investing in cordless technology to deliver the best products to business users and consumers. Going forward, cordless equipment is projected to garner increased attention owing to its versatility and increased performance. Growth in cordless batteries is projected to propel market growth.

Segment-wise Analysis

Growing Importance of Precision to Drive GNSS Segment

Satellite connection is increasingly used in almost all equipment nowadays to get more accurate in the working of different types of control systems. The introduction of GNSS in machinery for basic applications is supposed to boost the GNSS segment further. Some of these applications include ground mapping, agricultural field surveys, mining area estimation, defense, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) operations.

As per the machine control market report, the total station segment is projected to account for 36.7% market share in 2023. The total station segment has less installation cost and the capability to guide machines under unfavorable weather conditions. As a result, the whole station segment is predicted to remain a significant segment in the market in all regions, particularly in developing nations.

Which Equipment Tops the Market?

The excavator segment contributes the highest share of the total global market revenue among different equipment.

The installation of 2D and 3D control systems in these all-purpose machines has made them more flexible and productive. This development has increased the sale of excavators and is boosting construction and land development activities. Consequently, positively impacting all other segments of the market.

Because of the growing focus on the development and upgradation of transportation infrastructure by all nations worldwide, paving systems have emerged as the next attractive equipment segment.

For the requirement of early completion of pavement construction with proper levelling and elevation, the designs adopt automation facilities for better results. This trend is expected to encourage more spending for pavement construction activities, reversely benefiting the paving system segment.

Industrial Segment to Observe Prominent Growth

Machine control systems are predominantly utilized in industrial, commercial, residential, and public infrastructure activities. Industrial setups require proper design for building a successful business establishment. Therefore, the industrial construction segment remains the dominant consumer of the machine control system market.

The segment is assessed to attain a 31% market share in 2023. With the increasing pressure on agricultural land units to provide more food, precision farming is actively encouraged by national and international organizations to realize the full potential of land resources. This has, in turn, led to an increase in demand for machine control specialists in the agriculture sector.

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Region-wise Analysis

Value CAGR (2023 to 2033)

2023 Value Share in Global Market:

Market Value Attained by North America to Peak in the Forecast Period

Infrastructure development is the foundation of the economic growth of any region. That’s why, land development and construction activities are carried out in all parts of the world. This provides an equal opportunity for machine control supply industries in every geographical region. Moreover, increased government spending is focused on developing public infrastructure.

The strengthening economic conditions of Asia Pacific nations favor the government and private investment in industrial, commercial, and public infrastructure projects. This is projected to pave the way for major players in the region.

The developing countries in Latin America and the Middle East and Africa are also diverting a significant chunk of public income for infrastructure development. As a result, these regions are predicted to experience impressive growth in demand for machine control units during the forecast period.

Outreach Strategies Employed by Machine Control System Market Players

The industries involved in manufacturing machine control units are generally referred to as heavy industries. They prefer to invest in large amounts for a successful business. Collaboration and acquisition of other smaller businesses is a common strategy adopted by large companies involved in the market.

Machine control specialists are increasingly competing with one another and with local firms. These firms are becoming more aware of the industry's regulations and suppliers. As a result, leading players look for ways to integrate across the entire value chain. The manufacturers are focusing on expanding production facilities, research and development, investments, and merger and acquisition activities to gain additional traction. Consequently, holding a significant machine control system market share.

One of the recent developments in the machine control system market is the new Komatsu Europe PW158-11 wheeled excavator unveiled. This excavator features all of the Komatsu PW-11's unrivaled versatility and innovation. Intelligent safety features, excellent productivity, comfort, factory-installed quick couplers, and the highest level of standard specifications are all included, placing it in the top position of the machine control system market.

The new compulsion to use global navigation satellite system (GNSS) equipment in all systems and digitize functions has transformed the traditional market into an intelligent machine control system market. This trend has further driven the key market players to collaborate with leading IT companies to obtain machine control software systems.

The market's key players are Trimble, Topcon, MOBA Mobile Automation, Hemisphere GNSS, James Fisher Prolec, Eos Positioning System, Komatsu, Caterpillar, and Volvo Construction Equipment.

How can Service Providers Scale their Machine Control System Business?

• The manufacturers can focus on investing in upgrading the machine control systems. By investing and integrating new technologies, demand for these systems can increase. For instance, by deploying the latest digital technology, manufacturers can drive the convergence of information technology (IT) systems with operational technology (OT) technology. By doing so, the manufacturers can exponentially increase the productivity of these systems.
• The economic conditions of emerging economies are projected to observe an upward momentum. Consequently, verticals like commercial, infrastructure, residential, etc., are anticipated to thrive in such countries, going forward. Therefore, distributors of machine control systems can expand or invigorate their supply chains in emerging economies to reap benefits.
• By introducing robotics and “cobots” for automating machine control systems, the manufacturers can garner more consumer attention.
• Businesses can integrate sustainability goals into business goals, keeping in line with the growing consumer preference for businesses that show a sustainable approach.

Recent Developments in Machine Control Systems

• Hitachi Construction Machinery has developed a new variety of excavator machinery in 2021 named EX2000-7. It improves over the old ones with several hydraulic systems that make it more efficient, reliable, and durable with less fuel consumption.
• For the better performance of cameras used for content programs and images, an airborne imaging sensor named Leica Content Mapper was developed by Leica Geosystems in 2021. It helps in content collection on a large-scale amount.
• Leica Geosystems AG has also introduced a new series of excavators under MSS400 equipped with advanced sensors and SP technology. The significance of such excavators is their underwater digging capabilities and less complex guidance systems.

Scope Of the Report

Key Segments

By Type:

• Total Stations
• Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
• Laser Scanners
• Sensors
• Others

By Vertical: 

• Infrastructure
• Commercial 
• Residential
• Industrial
• Others

By Equipment:

• Excavators 
• Loaders
• Graders
• Dozens
• Scrapers
• Paving systems
• Others

By Region:

• North America
• Latin America
• Asia Pacific
• Japan
• Western Europe
• Eastern Europe
• Middle East & Africa