United Kingdom Factory Automation and Industrial Control System Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Component (Industrial Robots, Machine Vision, Control Valves, Sensors, Human-Machine Interface (HMI), and Others), By Control System (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Distributed Control System (DCS), and Others), By End Use (Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Chemical, Energy & Utilities, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Others), and United Kingdom Factory Automation and Industrial Control System Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2033

United Kingdom Factory Automation and Industrial Control System Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The U.K. Factory Automation and Industrial Control System Market Size was valued at USD 13.25 Billion in 2023.
• The U.K. Factory Automation and Industrial Control System Market Size is Growing at a CAGR of 10.47% from 2023 to 2033
• The U.K. Factory Automation and Industrial Control System Market Size is expected to reach USD 35.85 Billion by 2033

The United Kingdom Factory Automation and Industrial Control System Market Size is anticipated to exceed USD 35.85 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 10.47% from 2023 to 2033. The growing prominence for automation technologies and proactive government policies & a vibrant startup ecosystem are driving the growth of the UK factory automation and industrial control system market.     

Market Overview

The factory automation and industrial control system market is the industry encompassing technologies and systems that automate and control industrial processes that aim to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality. Factory automation and industrial control systems are crucial for controlling and monitoring production processes. The entire manufacturing facility is automated via the design and construction of a fully integrated and intelligent control system, requiring sensors, instruments, computers and application of data processing. It is replacing unreliable and error-prone manual processes with command-response activities executed by mechanized equipment and logical programming commands. The emphasis on enhancing efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness by the industries leads to the need for automation in manufacturing processes, thereby offering lucrative market growth opportunities for factory automation and industrial control system. Further, the use of IoT and AI which enhance predictive maintenance, real-time data collection, and improving process control in the industries are providing growth opportunities for key market players.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the UK factory automation and industrial control system market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom factory automation and industrial control system market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the UK factory automation and industrial control system market.

Driving Factors

The growing prominence of automation and robotics particularly in the manufacturing sector is enhancing the market demand of factory automation and industrial control system. Further, the government support including the policies associated the industrial automation which include tax incentives for adopting novel technology as well as funding for R&D activity is propelling the market growth. The upsurging trend of digitalization and Industry 4.0 as well as a vibrant startup ecosystem are contributing to driving the market growth. In addition, the incorporation of machine vision systems for empowering machines ability to interpret, analyze, and decision making based in visual data is promoting the market growth.

Restraining Factors

The scarcity of trained professionals and increased implementation cost of factory automation systems are impeding the market growth. The challenges associated with the maintenance of safety and compliance standards may hamper the market.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom factory automation and industrial control system market share is classified into component, control system, and end use. 

• The industrial robots segment dominated the market with the largest market share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the projected period.

The United Kingdom factory automation and industrial control system market is segmented by component into industrial robots, machine vision, control valves, sensors, human-machine interface (HMI), and others. Among these, the industrial robots segment dominated the market with the largest market share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the projected period. The use of industrial robots facilitate the reduction of material wastage, labor demand, and energy consumption. The incorporation of 5G technologies and AI into collaborative robots in the industry is propelling the market in the industrial robots segment.

• The distributed control system (DCS) segment dominated the market with the largest market share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the projected period.

The United Kingdom factory automation and industrial control system market is segmented by control system into supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), programmable logic controller (PLC), distributed control system (DCS), and others. Among these, the distributed control system (DCS) segment dominated the market with the largest market share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the projected period. DSC system controls, automates, and coordinates all aspects of production in the industry. The adoption of IIoT (industrial internet of things) and implementation of automated control systems are propelling the market growth in the DCS segment.

• The manufacturing segment dominated the market with the largest market share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the projected period.

The United Kingdom factory automation and industrial control system market is segmented by end use into aerospace & defense, automotive, chemical, energy & utilities, food & beverage, healthcare, manufacturing, and others. Among these, the manufacturing segment dominated the market with the largest market share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the projected period. Automation and control system solutions aid in enhancing the streamlined production, reducing human error, and improving safety in manufacturing operations. The use of programmable devices, systems, and tools including AI, robots, and computer control machines is propelling the market in the manufacturing segment.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the U.K. factory automation and industrial control system market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Schneider Electric SE
• Rockwell Automation Inc.
• Honeywell International Inc.
• Emerson Electric Company
• ABB Ltd
• Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
• Siemens AG
• Omron Corporation
• Yokogawa Electric Corporation
• Fanuc Corporation
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Developments

• In July 2024, Siemens and BAE Systems have announced an agreement that would see the two businesses collaborate on innovation in engineering and manufacturing technologies embracing digital transformation, whilst leveraging digital capabilities throughout program lifecycles.

• In January 2024, ABB announced that it has acquired Swiss start-up Sevensense, a leading provider of AI-enabled 3D vision navigation technology for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Sevensense was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from Swiss technical University, ETH Zurich.

Market Segment

• This study forecasts revenue at U.K., regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom Factory Automation and Industrial Control System Market based on the below-mentioned segments

UK Factory Automation and Industrial Control System Market, By Component

• Industrial Robots
• Machine Vision
• Control Valves
• Sensors
• Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
• Others

UK Factory Automation and Industrial Control System Market, By Control System   

• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• Distributed Control System (DCS)
• Others

UK Factory Automation and Industrial Control System Market, By End Use   

• Aerospace & Defense
• Automotive
• Chemical
• Energy & Utilities
• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare
• Manufacturing
• Others