Weld Positioning Systems Market
PUBLISHED: 2024 ID: SMRC25443
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Weld Positioning Systems Market

Weld Positioning Systems Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Type (Multi Axis, Single Axis and Other Types), Application and By Geography

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Published: 2024 ID: SMRC25443

This report covers the impact of COVID-19 on this global market

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Weld Positioning Systems Market is growing at a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period. Weld positioning systems are machinery used to manipulate the orientation of workpieces during welding processes, ensuring optimal positioning for welders. These systems encompass a variety of mechanisms, such as manipulators, turntables, and positioners, facilitating precision and efficiency in welding tasks. They enhance accessibility to weld joints, improve weld quality, and enhance safety by reducing manual handling and fatigue. 

Market Dynamics: 

Driver: 

Rising automation trend in welding processes

Automation improves welding operations' general productivity, accuracy, and efficiency. Because they offer precise and dynamic control over workpiece positioning, multi-axis weld positioning systems are essential for automated welding. The demand for these systems is rising as industries look to increase production speed, lower labor costs, and guarantee consistent weld quality, thereby driving this market expansion.

Restraint:

Shortage of skilled labor

The complex nature of multi-axis weld positioning systems requires specialized expertise for operation and maintenance. This shortage of skilled labor limits the adoption and utilization of welding positioning systems, as companies may struggle to find qualified personnel to operate the equipment optimally. Additionally, the complexity of these systems may require ongoing training and upskilling of existing employees, further exacerbating the skills gap and hampering the market. 

Opportunity:

Global infrastructure developments

As countries invest heavily in construction projects (bridges, buildings, transportation networks), the demand for efficient and precise welding solutions rises. Multi-axis weld positioning systems play a pivotal role in enhancing welding productivity and ensuring high-quality welds in complex infrastructure components. Furthermore, the complexity and scale of modern infrastructure projects demand advanced welding technologies to meet stringent quality standards and regulatory requirements thereby driving this market.

Threat:

High initial investment

The initial investment needed to acquire and set up these systems can be substantial, which poses a challenge for many potential buyers. The high cost is primarily attributed to the complexity and sophistication of the equipment involved. Moreover, the cost of training personnel to operate and maintain these systems further adds to the financial burden, and the training programs and certifications necessary to develop such expertise can be time-consuming and expensive, which is hampering market growth.

Covid-19 Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the weld positioning systems market in several ways. Disruptions in global supply chains caused delays in the delivery of essential components and materials required for the manufacturing of welding positioning systems. Due to widespread lockdowns and restrictions on industrial activities, many manufacturing operations were temporarily halted or slowed down. Additionally, this resulted in reduced sales and revenue for companies operating in this market, further hampering market growth.

The multi axis segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The multi axis segment is estimated to hold the largest share, due to the demand for advanced welding solutions across various industries. Multi-axis positioning systems incorporate multiple axes of movement, typically including rotation along multiple axes (such as horizontal, vertical, and tilt) in addition to linear movement. Additionally, by providing greater degrees of freedom, they enable welders to access complex joint configurations more easily, resulting in improved weld quality and efficiency, which are driving this segment’s growth.

The automotive segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The automotive segment is anticipated to have highest CAGR during the forecast period due to the quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of welding processes. Automotive manufacturing involves the assembly of various components through welding, including body frames, chassis, exhaust systems, and other structural elements. Additionally, automotive-grade weld positioning systems prioritize durability, reliability, and safety to withstand the high-volume production demands of automotive assembly lines, which are boosting this segment’s expansion.

Region with largest share:

Asia Pacific commanded the largest market share during the extrapolated period, owing to increasing investments in infrastructure projects and the growing adoption of automation in manufacturing processes. Rapid industrialization, particularly in emerging economies such as China, India, and Southeast Asian countries, is raising the demand for welding technologies across various sectors. Moreover, these systems offer benefits such as enhanced productivity, improved weld quality, and reduced labor costs, thereby contributing to their driving adoption in the region.

Region with highest CAGR:

Europe is expected to witness highest CAGR over the projection period, owing to the increasing demand for high-quality welded products across industries such as automotive, construction, aerospace, and manufacturing. Europe is also witnessing a trend towards the integration of robotics and automation technologies in welding applications, leading to the development of more sophisticated and versatile weld positioning systems. Additionally, the need for high precision and repeatability in welding operations further fuels the demand for advanced positioning solutions.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in the Weld Positioning Systems Market include PrestonEastin, Lincoln Electric, Koike Aronson, LJ Welding Automation, Polysoude, Hywema, Miller Electric, ESAB, Miller Electric, Arc Machines, Inc., Gullco International, Pema Welding Automation and Prestige Equipment Corporation.

Key Developments:

In July 2021, Gullco announced a relocation to a larger facility that will expand our US operation and allow them to focus on their Buy American Program and increase manufacturing and assembly capabilities.

In January 2020, Translas, a global manufacturer of on-torch fume extraction, has announced a partnership with GULLCO International Limited.

Types Covered:
• Multi Axis
• Single Axis
• Other Types

Applications Covered:
• Automotive  
• Mechanical  
• Aerospace  
• Shipbuilding  
• Heavy Machinery Fabrication  
• Pipeline Welding  
• Other Applications

Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan        
o China        
o India        
o Australia  
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific    
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa 
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026, and 2030
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary           
            
2 Preface           
 2.1 Abstract          
 2.2 Stake Holders          
 2.3 Research Scope          
 2.4 Research Methodology          
  2.4.1 Data Mining         
  2.4.2 Data Analysis         
  2.4.3 Data Validation         
  2.4.4 Research Approach         
 2.5 Research Sources          
  2.5.1 Primary Research Sources         
  2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources         
  2.5.3 Assumptions         
            
3 Market Trend Analysis           
 3.1 Introduction          
 3.2 Drivers          
 3.3 Restraints          
 3.4 Opportunities          
 3.5 Threats          
 3.6 Application Analysis          
 3.7 Emerging Markets          
 3.8 Impact of Covid-19          
            
4 Porters Five Force Analysis           
 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers          
 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers          
 4.3 Threat of substitutes          
 4.4 Threat of new entrants          
 4.5 Competitive rivalry          
            
5 Global Weld Positioning Systems Market, By Type           
 5.1 Introduction          
 5.2 Multi Axis          
 5.3 Single Axis          
 5.4 Other Types          
            
6 Global Weld Positioning Systems Market, By Application           
 6.1 Introduction          
 6.2 Automotive          
 6.3 Mechanical          
 6.4 Aerospace          
 6.5 Shipbuilding          
 6.6 Heavy Machinery Fabrication          
 6.7 Pipeline Welding          
 6.8 Other Applications          
            
7 Global Weld Positioning Systems Market, By Geography           
 7.1 Introduction          
 7.2 North America          
  7.2.1 US         
  7.2.2 Canada         
  7.2.3 Mexico         
 7.3 Europe          
  7.3.1 Germany         
  7.3.2 UK         
  7.3.3 Italy         
  7.3.4 France         
  7.3.5 Spain         
  7.3.6 Rest of Europe         
 7.4 Asia Pacific          
  7.4.1 Japan         
  7.4.2 China         
  7.4.3 India         
  7.4.4 Australia         
  7.4.5 New Zealand         
  7.4.6 South Korea         
  7.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific         
 7.5 South America          
  7.5.1 Argentina         
  7.5.2 Brazil         
  7.5.3 Chile         
  7.5.4 Rest of South America         
 7.6 Middle East & Africa          
  7.6.1 Saudi Arabia         
  7.6.2 UAE         
  7.6.3 Qatar         
  7.6.4 South Africa         
  7.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa         
            
8 Key Developments           
 8.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures          
 8.2 Acquisitions & Mergers          
 8.3 New Product Launch          
 8.4 Expansions          
 8.5 Other Key Strategies          
            
9 Company Profiling           
 9.1 PrestonEastin          
 9.2 Lincoln Electric          
 9.3 Koike Aronson          
 9.4 LJ Welding Automation          
 9.5 Polysoude          
 9.6 Hywema          
 9.7 Miller Electric          
 9.8 ESAB          
 9.9 Miller Electric          
 9.10 Arc Machines, Inc.          
 9.11 Gullco International          
 9.12 Pema Welding Automation          
 9.13 Prestige Equipment Corporation          
            
List of Tables            
1 Global Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Region (2021-2030) ($MN)           
2 Global Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Type (2021-2030) ($MN)           
3 Global Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Multi Axis (2021-2030) ($MN)           
4 Global Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Single Axis (2021-2030) ($MN)           
5 Global Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Other Types (2021-2030) ($MN)           
6 Global Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)           
7 Global Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Automotive (2021-2030) ($MN)           
8 Global Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Mechanical (2021-2030) ($MN)           
9 Global Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Aerospace (2021-2030) ($MN)           
10 Global Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Shipbuilding (2021-2030) ($MN)           
11 Global Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Heavy Machinery Fabrication (2021-2030) ($MN)           
12 Global Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Pipeline Welding (2021-2030) ($MN)           
13 Global Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)           
14 North America Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Country (2021-2030) ($MN)           
15 North America Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Type (2021-2030) ($MN)           
16 North America Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Multi Axis (2021-2030) ($MN)           
17 North America Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Single Axis (2021-2030) ($MN)           
18 North America Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Other Types (2021-2030) ($MN)           
19 North America Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)           
20 North America Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Automotive (2021-2030) ($MN)           
21 North America Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Mechanical (2021-2030) ($MN)           
22 North America Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Aerospace (2021-2030) ($MN)           
23 North America Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Shipbuilding (2021-2030) ($MN)           
24 North America Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Heavy Machinery Fabrication (2021-2030) ($MN)           
25 North America Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Pipeline Welding (2021-2030) ($MN)           
26 North America Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)           
27 Europe Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Country (2021-2030) ($MN)           
28 Europe Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Type (2021-2030) ($MN)           
29 Europe Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Multi Axis (2021-2030) ($MN)           
30 Europe Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Single Axis (2021-2030) ($MN)           
31 Europe Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Other Types (2021-2030) ($MN)           
32 Europe Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)           
33 Europe Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Automotive (2021-2030) ($MN)           
34 Europe Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Mechanical (2021-2030) ($MN)           
35 Europe Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Aerospace (2021-2030) ($MN)           
36 Europe Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Shipbuilding (2021-2030) ($MN)           
37 Europe Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Heavy Machinery Fabrication (2021-2030) ($MN)           
38 Europe Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Pipeline Welding (2021-2030) ($MN)           
39 Europe Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)           
40 Asia Pacific Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Country (2021-2030) ($MN)           
41 Asia Pacific Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Type (2021-2030) ($MN)           
42 Asia Pacific Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Multi Axis (2021-2030) ($MN)           
43 Asia Pacific Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Single Axis (2021-2030) ($MN)           
44 Asia Pacific Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Other Types (2021-2030) ($MN)           
45 Asia Pacific Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)           
46 Asia Pacific Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Automotive (2021-2030) ($MN)           
47 Asia Pacific Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Mechanical (2021-2030) ($MN)           
48 Asia Pacific Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Aerospace (2021-2030) ($MN)           
49 Asia Pacific Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Shipbuilding (2021-2030) ($MN)           
50 Asia Pacific Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Heavy Machinery Fabrication (2021-2030) ($MN)           
51 Asia Pacific Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Pipeline Welding (2021-2030) ($MN)           
52 Asia Pacific Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)           
53 South America Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Country (2021-2030) ($MN)           
54 South America Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Type (2021-2030) ($MN)           
55 South America Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Multi Axis (2021-2030) ($MN)           
56 South America Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Single Axis (2021-2030) ($MN)           
57 South America Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Other Types (2021-2030) ($MN)           
58 South America Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)           
59 South America Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Automotive (2021-2030) ($MN)           
60 South America Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Mechanical (2021-2030) ($MN)           
61 South America Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Aerospace (2021-2030) ($MN)           
62 South America Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Shipbuilding (2021-2030) ($MN)           
63 South America Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Heavy Machinery Fabrication (2021-2030) ($MN)           
64 South America Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Pipeline Welding (2021-2030) ($MN)           
65 South America Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)           
66 Middle East & Africa Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Country (2021-2030) ($MN)           
67 Middle East & Africa Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Type (2021-2030) ($MN)           
68 Middle East & Africa Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Multi Axis (2021-2030) ($MN)           
69 Middle East & Africa Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Single Axis (2021-2030) ($MN)           
70 Middle East & Africa Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Other Types (2021-2030) ($MN)           
71 Middle East & Africa Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)           
72 Middle East & Africa Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Automotive (2021-2030) ($MN)           
73 Middle East & Africa Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Mechanical (2021-2030) ($MN)           
74 Middle East & Africa Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Aerospace (2021-2030) ($MN)           
75 Middle East & Africa Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Shipbuilding (2021-2030) ($MN)           
76 Middle East & Africa Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Heavy Machinery Fabrication (2021-2030) ($MN)           
77 Middle East & Africa Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Pipeline Welding (2021-2030) ($MN)           
78 Middle East & Africa Weld Positioning Systems Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)

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