Robotics Bearings Market Report

Market Highlights

"The global robotics bearings market was estimated to grow at a healthy CAGR of 6.0% over the next five years to reach US$ 1.4 billion in 2026."

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Robotics and automation are becoming common in a variety of industries, particularly manufacturing, as companies are realizing the full potential of their abilities to save costs, increase production, and improve efficiency and competitiveness. Bearings in automation have seen exponential advances in endurance, speed, and precision as technology has developed, with more sensitive applications in the medical and other high-tech sectors becoming common. Robotics bearings are important in the motion control elements of this technology as they allow highly coordinated, controlled movement on two or more axes.

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the robotics industry was under stress, owing to the reduced demand from the automotive and electrical/electronics industries. Furthermore, the trade conflict between two of the key superpowers, China and the United States, gave rise to market uncertainties, dampening industry sentiments. The outburst of COVID-19 further deepened the market challenges. The robotics bearings market typically relies on the organic growth of the robotics industry and usually takes the same path as the latter. Key challenges that arose in front of industry stakeholders on account of the pandemic were halted production, reduced demands, and supply chain disruptions due to lockdowns.

Although the pandemic and trade war are having an impact on the industry stakeholders and a significant contraction is predicted for the year, they are only a blip on the radar in the long run. The crisis is expected to catalyze digitalization, resulting in growth opportunities for the robotics industry worldwide. In addition, the robotics manufacturing industry is gradually getting back on track, paired with collective efforts of OEMs and other sectoral stakeholders towards mitigating the risks associated with COVID-19, which is signaling toward healthy and quick recuperation.

Segment Analysis

Bearing Trends

"Ball bearings segment accounted for the largest market share."

The market is segmented into ball bearings, roller bearings, plain bearings, and others. Ball bearings are further classified as angular contact ball bearings, deep groove ball bearings, and others. Analogously, roller bearings are further classified as tapered roller bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, spherical roller bearings, and others. Ball bearings are expected to remain the largest segment of the market during the forecast period. Deep groove ball bearings are preferred for the majority of robotics and automation applications.

End-Use Industry Trends

"Automotive segment accounted for the largest market share."

The market is segmented as automotive, medical, semiconductor, industrial, and others. Automotive is projected to be the leading segment of the market during the forecast period. Robots are an integral part of making automotive plants competitive, as they not only boost capacity, improve quality, and reduce warranty costs, but also reduce labor costs. The medical industry is likely to witness the highest growth. Robots are transforming the practice of medicine and are being popularly deployed in surgery, influencing the product demand during the study period.

Regional Insights

"Asia-Pacific accounted for the largest market share."

Asia-Pacific is expected to remain the largest market over the next five years, owing to the rapid development of robotic systems by companies in Japan, South Korea, and China. The growth in the region is primarily driven by high financial and regulatory support from governments, the dominance of the automotive industry, and low-cost manufacturing units. Companies worldwide rely on Asia-Pacific manufacturing now more than ever. Availability of raw materials developed supply chain, and huge indigenous demand are other advantages offered by the region.

Europe is the second-most important market for robotics bearings, on account of Germany, being the fifth-largest country globally for industrial robotics and its significant position in the automotive and medical industries.

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Key Players

The market for robotics bearings is gradually consolidating as the major companies are performing mergers & acquisitions to quickly gain the leading position and to tap growing opportunities in this briskly expanding market. For instance; AB SKF a leading global supplier of bearings for a wide range of industries acquired Kaydon Corporation. After the acquisition, AB SKF successfully leaped ahead in the market with the added capabilities and expansion of its product portfolio.

The supply chain of this market comprises several nodes including raw material suppliers, bearing manufacturers, OEMs, and MRO companies. The following are the key players in the robotics bearings market.

• AB SKF
• Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
• The Timken Company
• C&U Bearing Group
• JTEKT Corporation
• NSK Ltd.
• NTN Corporation
• LYC Bearing Corporation
• MinebeaMitsumi Group
• TMB Bearing (Zhejiang Tianma Bearing Co. Ltd.)

Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players of the market.

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Research Methodology

This strategic assessment report, from Stratview Research, provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s robotics bearings market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period of 2021 to 2026. The report segments and analyzes the market in the most detailed manner in order to provide a panoramic view of the market. The vital data/information provided in the report can play a crucial role for the market participants as well as investors in the identification of the low-hanging fruits available in the market as well as to formulate the growth strategies to expedite their growth process.

This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools. More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles, have been leveraged to gather the data. We conducted more than 15 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

Report Features

This report provides market intelligence in the most comprehensive way. The report structure has been kept such that it offers maximum business value. It provides critical insights into the market dynamics and will enable strategic decision-making for the existing market players as well as those willing to enter the market.

What Deliverables Will You Get in this Report?

The robotics bearings market is segmented into the following categories:

By Bearing Type

• Ball Bearing
  • (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • (Ball Bearing Type Analysis: Angular Contact Bearing, Deep Groove Bearing, and Other Bearings\
• Roller Bearing
  • (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • (Roller Bearing Type Analysis: Tapered Roller Bearing, Spherical Roller Bearing, Cylindrical Roller Bearing, and Other Bearings
• Plain Bearings (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Other Bearings (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

By Material Type

• Metallic Bearings
• Non-Metallic Bearings
• Hybrid Bearings

By End-Use Industry Type

• Automotive
• Medical
• Semiconductor
• Industrial
• Others

By Application Type

• Robot Joints
• Manipulators
• Industrial Robots
• Swiveling Units of Robot
• Robot Transmission

By End-Use Type

• OE
• Aftermarket

By Region

• North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, Mexico)
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Brazil, South Africa, and Others)

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• Detailed profiling of additional market players (up to three players)
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• Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: Product portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances

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