Machine Control System Market Size and Forecast, by Type (Total Stations, Global Navigation Satellite Systems, Laser Scanners, Sensors); Equipment (Excavators, Loaders, Graders, Dozers, Scrapers, Paving Systems); Control System (2D, 3D); Vertical (Construction, Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing) - Growth Trends, Key Players, Regional Analysis 2026-2035

  • Report ID: 6051
  • Published Date: Sep 17, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Machine Control System Market Outlook:

Machine Control System Market size was over USD 6.18 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to cross USD 13.59 billion by 2035, witnessing more than 8.2% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2026-2035. In the year 2026, the industry size of machine control system is assessed at USD 6.64 billion.

Machine Control System Market Size
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Safety concerns related to workers and construction machinery will likely boost the market demand for machine control system. For industrial manufacturing businesses looking to maximize output while maintaining worker safety, modern machine safety measures are essential to shield workers against possible harm and death from any risks generated by the machine while it is operating normally.

According to the United Nations, an estimated 2.78 million workers pass away from work-related illnesses and accidents each year, while 374 million more suffer from non-fatal workplace incidents.

Key Machine Control System Market Insights Summary:

  • Regional Highlights:

    • Asia Pacific machine control system market will secure over 35% share by 2035, driven by urbanization-led demand for infrastructure and housing projects.
  • Segment Insights:

    • The global navigation satellite system segment in the machine control system market is projected to achieve a 40% share by 2035, driven by the growing agriculture industry.
    • The excavator segment in the machine control system market is poised for lucrative expansion by 2035, fueled by their widespread application in infrastructure, mining, and construction.
  • Key Growth Trends:

    • Rising adoption of cloud-based solutions
    • Increasing popularity of robotics and automation
  • Major Challenges:

    • Requirement of substantial investment at an early stage
    • Lack of skilled personnel
  • Key Players: ABB Group, Honeywell International, Inc., Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, Leica Geosystem, Trimble Inc., Hemisphere GNSS, Volvo Construction Equipment, Belden Inc., Liebherr Group.

Global Machine Control System Market Forecast and Regional Outlook:

  • Market Size & Growth Projections:

    • 2025 Market Size: USD 6.18 billion
    • 2026 Market Size: USD 6.64 billion
    • Projected Market Size: USD 13.59 billion by 2035
    • Growth Forecasts: 8.2% CAGR (2026-2035)
  • Key Regional Dynamics:

    • Largest Region: Asia Pacific (35% Share by 2035)
    • Fastest Growing Region: Asia Pacific
    • Dominating Countries: United States, China, Germany, Japan, South Korea
    • Emerging Countries: China, India, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
  • Last updated on : 17 September, 2025

Growth Drivers

  • Rising adoption of cloud-based solutions - Remote data storage and processing through cloud-based machine control system can be used by enterprises. This approach makes it easier to collaborate, manage centralized data, and be accessible from anywhere in the world.

    Real-time updates, ensuring that businesses are always operating with the latest versions of software, and increasing system reliability and security are enabled by cloud solutions.  

    For instance, in 2023 over 90% of businesses had at least one cloud service in place for storage, accounting for around 59% of all corporate data.
  • Increasing popularity of robotics and automation - The field of machine control system is expected to expand significantly as companies transition to automated and efficient manufacturing processes since these system improve the quality of the work site by streamlining, automating, and integrating solutions, resulting in fewer errors and more time on the job.

    Currently, there are more than 3 million industrial robots in use worldwide.
     
  • Surging adoption of advanced technologies including artificial intelligence - Artificial intelligence (AI) is growing in popularity these days, and this is pushing machine control system, especially for vast state space and complicated system to improve overall performance, predict maintenance needs, and optimize operations.

    For instance, by 2030, artificial intelligence (AI) may be worth up to USD 15 trillion, which would surpass the combined GDP of China and India today.

Challenges

  • Requirement of substantial investment at an early stage- The integration of advanced technologies and hardware components is a part of machine control system. For precise positioning, guidance, and control of heavy machinery such technologies as GNSS receivers, sensors, controllers and displays are crucial.

    Significant R&D costs, and investment in software development, testing, and customization are required for the development and implementation of these software components, which are a contributing factor to overall investment, will be incurred in the development, manufacture, and integration of these modern technologies.

    In addition, machine control system require specialized software algorithms and user interfaces for processing data, providing timely feedback to operators as well as facilitating a smooth communication of operations with machinery.
  • Lack of skilled personnel - Workplace safety and productivity are impacted by a shortage of competent workers, which prevents potential customers from using these systems efficiently, which lowers market demand.

Machine Control System Market Size and Forecast:

Report Attribute Details

Base Year

2025

Forecast Period

2026-2035

CAGR

8.2%

Base Year Market Size (2025)

USD 6.18 billion

Forecast Year Market Size (2035)

USD 13.59 billion

Regional Scope

  • North America (U.S. and Canada)
  • Asia Pacific (Japan, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific)
  • Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, NORDIC, Rest of Europe)
  • Latin America (Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Rest of Latin America)
  • Middle East and Africa (Israel, GCC, North Africa, South Africa, Rest of the Middle East and Africa)

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Machine Control System Market Segmentation:

Type Segment Analysis

Global navigation satellite system segment is set to dominate over 40% machine control system market share by 2035. The segment growth can be attributed to the growing agriculture industry. Globally, the agriculture industry is expected to expand by more than 5% between 2024 and 2028, reaching a market size of around USD 4 trillion by that year.

Global navigation satellite system (GNSS) technology is capable of accurate positioning, which enables machine control system to find and manage heavy machinery with precision. In industries such as agriculture where accurate positioning is essential for the tasks of grading, excavating, or crop management, this level of accuracy is particularly important.

Equipment Segment Analysis

By 2035, excavator segment is expected to account for around 30% machine control system market share. Excavators are likely to have increased sales due to their widespread application in a variety of industries, including infrastructure development, mining, and construction. For instance, in North America, excavator attachment sales amounted to around 724,000 units in 2021.

In tasks like excavating, trenching, grading, and material handling, they have a key role. The versatility and extensive application of excavators across different sectors contribute to their dominant presence in the machine control system market.

Furthermore, when used in conjunction with excavators, machine control system provide substantial benefits. These system provide real-time positioning and control to allow operators to carry out the work accurately and effectively.

Machine control system, which provide automatic guidance, precise depth monitoring, and intelligent control features, improve the precision and productivity of excavators.

Vertical Segment Analysis

The mining segment is assessed to generate a robust CAGR by the end of 2035. The major factor in the expansion of the segment is the rising number of accidents in the mining sector. One of the riskiest sectors of the economy has always been mining, with issues about worker safety making up only a percentage of the difficulties.

Due to its complexity, the mining sector needs machine control system to manage operations while protecting workers and overseeing a variety of mining activities.

As per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sectors had a 21.8-percent increase in fatal injuries from 78 in 2020 to 95 in 2021.

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:

         Type

  • Total Stations
  • Global Navigation Satellite System
  • Laser Scanners, Sensors

          Equipment

  • Excavators
  • Loaders
  • Graders
  • Dozers
  • Scrapers
  • Paving System

          Control System

  • 2D
  • 3D

           Vertical

  • Construction
  • Agriculture
  • Mining
  • Oil & Gas
  • Manufacturing
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Machine Control System Market Regional Analysis:

APAC Market Insights

Asia Pacific in machine control system market is estimated to dominate over 35% revenue share by 2035. The industry growth in the region is also expected on account of an increasing demand for housing and commercial and municipal infrastructure, driven by the growth of urbanization in this region.

Infrastructure development projects such as roads, bridges, railways, airports, and intelligent cities are increasingly being undertaken by several Asia-Pacific countries. In these projects, machine control system are crucial to optimize the operation of machines and ensure their efficiency in completion.

According to construction experts in the Asia Pacific region, private residential, commercial, and infrastructure growth is expected to increase by 12%, 15%, and 50%, respectively, in 2022.

The need for infrastructure upgrades in China, including urban development and better agricultural land, has been growing recently, and has led to an increasing usage of construction equipment including huge excavators or backhoes.

Japan boasts one of the best metropolitan infrastructures in the world, which supports the growth of the machine control system market.

The agricultural sector in Korea has experienced significant growth and appears to be transitioning into a new stage propelled by cutting-edge technological solutions for agriculture that allow for automated and remote monitoring of crop growth conditions.

North America Market Insights

The North American region will also encounter tremendous market revenue for the machine control system market during the forecast period owing to the increasing personal disposable income in this region. As a result, more and more individuals in the region are spending on the development of houses and other commercial settings.

The increasing need for automation and process instrumentation in construction projects in the US is expected to drive demand in this area.

In addition, the need for such system has increased in Canada as new roads are built. The increasing need for automation and process instrumentation in construction projects is expected to drive demand in this area.

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Machine Control System Market Players:

    The market for machine control system consists of several key players. These key players are launching various strategic initiatives to expand their market position in the machine control system industry.

    • ABB Group
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    • Honeywell International, Inc.
    • Rockwell Automation
    • Schneider Electric
    • Leica Geosystem
    • Trimble Inc.
    • Hemisphere GNSS
    • Volvo Construction Equipment
    • Belden Inc.
    • Liebherr Group

Recent Developments

  • Rockwell Automation launched a new remote access solution. Only the newest remote access service offered by Rockwell Automation, which includes a wide range of services for manufacturers such as 24x7 application monitoring and support to help customers make proactive maintenance decisions, is this new solution specifically targeted at Original Equipment Manufacturers.

    The company has increased its products and services on the market as a result of that launch.
  • Honeywell International Inc. has announced the acquisition of U.S. Digital Designs, Inc., expanding its public safety communications capabilities. The acquisition has led to the further expansion of the company's solution portfolio. This acquisition has helped the company to expand its product portfolio and increase its profits.
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  • Published Date: Sep 17, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of machine control system is assessed at USD 6.64 billion.

The global machine control system market size surpassed USD 6.18 billion in 2025 and is projected to witness a CAGR of over 8.2%, crossing USD 13.59 billion revenue by 2035.

Asia Pacific machine control system market will secure over 35% share by 2035, driven by urbanization-led demand for infrastructure and housing projects.

Key players in the market include ABB Group, Honeywell International, Inc., Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, Leica Geosystem, Trimble Inc., Hemisphere GNSS, Volvo Construction Equipment, Belden Inc., Liebherr Group.
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