Global Programmable Automation Controllers Market Growth 2025-2031

Global Programmable Automation Controllers Market Growth 2025-2031

The global Programmable Automation Controllers market size is predicted to grow from US$ 3538 million in 2025 to US$ 6879 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.7% from 2025 to 2031.

Global Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC) is the concentration of control engines, covering PLC users and manufacturers of a variety of needs. PAC includes PLC's main functions and expanded control capability, as well as pc-based control based on object, open data format and network connection and other functions. PAC is widely used in industrial manufacturing scenarios due to its complex control and computing capabilities, the ability to store large amounts of data, and the ability to work stably in harsh environments.

Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) are advanced control systems used in various industrial and automation applications. They combine the functionalities of traditional PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) with the processing power of PCs, allowing for enhanced control and data management.

PACs can execute various tasks such as control, monitoring, and data acquisition in one unit, making them suitable for different applications including manufacturing, process control, and HVAC systems.

PACs support various communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, BACnet, etc.), allowing for easy integration with other devices, systems, and networks, including IoT (Internet of Things) applications.

The representative players in global Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) market are Siemens, Mitsubishi Electric, Omron, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, accounting for 54% market share in terms of revenues in 2023. The market concentration rate is high. Players are concentrated in United States, Europe and Japan.

The application areas of programmable automation controllers (PACs) include machine tools, textiles, packaging, HVAC, food, automobiles, electronics and semiconductors, elevators, municipal administration, metallurgy, logistics, rail transit, chemicals, oil and gas, energy and electricity, etc. The application range is relatively wide. In 2023, global market shares of machine tools, textiles, packaging, HVAC, food, automobiles, electronics and semiconductors applications are 14%, 12%, 14%, 8%, 9%, 8% and 7% respectively; large and medium-sized PACs are mainly used in electricity, automobiles, metallurgy, municipal and logistics; small PACs are mainly used in textiles, packaging, machine tools, food, etc.

Programmable Automation Controllers stand out due to their versatility, advanced data handling capabilities, and integration potential, making them suitable for modern industrial automation needs. They combine the best features of traditional PLCs with the processing power and flexibility of modern computing, paving the way for smarter, more efficient manufacturing environments. As industries continue to embrace digital transformation and the Internet of Things (IoT), the role of PACs is likely to become even more prominent.

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Programmable Automation Controllers Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Programmable Automation Controllers sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Programmable Automation Controllers sales for 2025 through 2031. With Programmable Automation Controllers sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Programmable Automation Controllers industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Programmable Automation Controllers landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Programmable Automation Controllers portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Programmable Automation Controllers market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Programmable Automation Controllers and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Programmable Automation Controllers.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Programmable Automation Controllers market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
Small Scale
Medium Scale
Large Scale

Segmentation by Application:
Machine Tool
Spinning
Packaging
Automotive
Electronic and Semiconductor
Municipal
Metallurgical
Chemical
Oil and Gas
Others

This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Siemens
Mitsubishi Electric
Omron
Rockwall Automation
Schneider
Emerson
Beckhoff
ABB
Panasonic
NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS(NI)
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)
Ascon Tecnologic
HITACHI
CONTEC
Delta Electronics
Advantech
ICP DAS
Artila Electronics
Googol Technology

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

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How do Programmable Automation Controllers market opportunities vary by end market size?

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