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Servo Drives & Motors Market Forecasts to 2032 – Global Analysis By Product Type (Servo Motors, Servo Drives and Other Product Types), System Type, Voltage Range, Encoder Type, Control Type, Mounting, Communication Protocol, End User and By Geography

Published Oct 30, 2025
Length 200 Pages
SKU # SMR20511145

Description

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Servo Drives & Motors Market is accounted for $17.0 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $28.6 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 7.7% during the forecast period. Servo drives and motors are precision-controlled electromechanical systems used to regulate motion in automation and robotics. Servo motors convert electrical signals into precise mechanical movement, while servo drives manage power delivery and feedback loops to ensure accurate speed, position, and torque control. Together, they enable high-performance, closed-loop motion control in applications requiring dynamic responsiveness, repeatability, and synchronization. These systems are essential in CNC machinery, packaging, semiconductor fabrication, and other industries demanding exacting motion standards.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Rising adoption of robotics and CNC machinery

The increasing deployment of robotics and CNC systems across manufacturing, automotive, and packaging sectors is significantly driving demand for servo drives and motors. These components enable precise motion control, essential for automated tasks such as cutting, welding, and material handling. As industries transition toward smart factories and lean production, servo systems are becoming integral to achieving speed, accuracy, and repeatability. Moreover, the rise of collaborative robots and multi-axis CNC machines is expanding the scope of servo applications.

Restraint:

Requires skilled personnel and sophisticated infrastructure

The integration of servo drives into complex automation setups demands advanced infrastructure, including compatible controllers, feedback systems, and safety protocols. Small and medium enterprises may struggle with the capital and expertise needed to adopt these technologies. Additionally, training costs and downtime during system upgrades can hinder operational efficiency. These factors collectively slow adoption in cost-sensitive or resource-constrained environments.

Opportunity:

Demand for compact, application-specific servo solutions in medical devices

Devices such as robotic surgical tools, diagnostic imaging systems, and automated lab instruments require compact servo motors with low noise and high torque density. Innovations in brushless DC servo motors and integrated drive systems are enabling smoother operation and enhanced control in confined spaces. As healthcare providers invest in advanced technologies for patient care and diagnostics, servo solutions tailored for medical applications are gaining traction. This segment also benefits from rising R&D investments and regulatory approvals for robotic-assisted procedures.

Threat:

Competition from low-cost alternatives

The availability of cost-effective motion control solutions such as stepper motors and basic AC drives poses a threat to the servo market, especially in applications where precision is not critical. These alternatives offer sufficient performance for simple automation tasks at a fraction of the cost, making them attractive to budget-conscious buyers. Additionally, manufacturers in emerging markets often opt for low-cost systems to reduce capital expenditure. The commoditization of basic motion control technologies and the influx of generic products from low-cost regions further intensify price competition.

Covid-19 Impact:

The COVID-19 pandemic had a dual impact on the servo drives and motors market, disrupting supply chains while accelerating automation demand. Initial lockdowns led to delays in component sourcing and project execution, affecting production timelines. However, the crisis also underscored the need for resilient and contactless manufacturing, prompting industries to invest in automated systems, sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and logistics adopted servo-driven solutions to maintain throughput and hygiene standards.

The servo drives segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The servo drives segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period due to their critical role in regulating motor performance, ensuring precise control of speed, torque, and position. Their integration with advanced controllers and feedback systems makes them indispensable in high-performance automation environments. The segment benefits from continuous improvements in drive intelligence, safety features, and multi-axis coordination.

The linear servo systems segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Over the forecast period, the linear servo systems segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate driven by their application in semiconductor fabrication, packaging, and precision machining. These systems offer direct linear motion without mechanical conversion, enhancing accuracy and reducing wear. The trend toward compact, high-speed production lines is boosting demand for linear actuators and motors with integrated servo control.

Region with largest share:

During the forecast period, the North America region is expected to hold the largest market share attributed to its advanced manufacturing infrastructure and strong presence of automation vendors. The region’s emphasis on smart factories, coupled with high adoption of robotics in automotive and aerospace sectors, fuels servo demand. Strategic investments in industrial IoT and workforce training further reinforce its market position.

Region with highest CAGR:

Over the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR driven by rapid industrialization, expanding electronics manufacturing, and government-backed automation initiatives. Countries like China, India, South Korea, and Japan are investing heavily in smart production technologies. The region’s cost-effective labor and rising demand for consumer electronics create fertile ground for servo system deployment.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Servo Drives & Motors Market include Siemens AG, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Rockwell Automation Inc., Schneider Electric SE, ABB Ltd., Yaskawa Electric Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Delta Electronics Inc., Bosch Rexroth AG, Fanuc Corporation, Kollmorgen (Altra Industrial Motion), Omron Corporation, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Fuji Electric Co., Ltd., Nidec Corporation, Lenze SE, Oriental Motor Co., Ltd., Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG, Moog Inc., and TECO Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd.

Key Developments:

In October 2025, Rockwell Automation introduced over 30 new automation technologies at its flagship event in Chicago. The lineup includes advanced servo systems, AI-driven control platforms, and integrated motion solutions.

In June 2025, Mitsubishi Electric added EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT support to its MR-J5 servo amplifiers via firmware upgrade. This enables seamless network switching without hardware changes, enhancing flexibility and reducing setup costs.

In May 2025, Siemens unveiled its next-gen motion control system at Automate 2025, integrating SINAMICS servo drives with SIMOTICS motors and SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 controller. The system supports up to 31 PROFINET devices, offers SIL3 safety, and NFC-based configuration.

Product Types Covered:
• Servo Motors
• Servo Drives
• Other Product Types

System Types Covered:
• Rotary Servo Systems
• Linear Servo Systems

Voltage Ranges Covered:
• Low Voltage ($\le$ 1 kV)
• Medium Voltage (1 kV - 35 kV)
• High Voltage ($>$ 35 kV)

Encoder Types Covered:
• Incremental Encoders
• Absolute Encoders
• Resolver Feedback
• Sensorless
• Other Encoder Types

Control Types Covered:
• Position Control
• Velocity Control
• Torque Control
• Coordinated Motion Control

Mountings Covered:
• Flange-mounted
• Hollow-shaft
• Pancake
• Integrated Motor-Drive Units
• Other Mountings

Communication Protocols Covered:
• EtherCAT
• CANopen
• Modbus
• Other Communication Protocols

End Users Covered:
• Automotive & EV Manufacturing
• Packaging & Labeling
• Healthcare & Medical Devices
• Semiconductor & Electronics
• Robotics & Automation
• Aerospace & Defense
• Oil & Gas
• Food & Beverage
• Textile Machinery
• Renewable Energy
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:
• North America
US
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
South Africa
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 2024, 2025, 2026, 2028, and 2032
- 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

Table of Contents

200 Pages
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 Product Analysis
3.7 End User Analysis
3.8 Emerging Markets
3.9 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 Servo Drives & Motors Market, By Product Type
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Servo Motors
5.2.1 AC Servo Motors
5.2.2 DC Brushless Servo Motors
5.2.3 Brushed DC Servo Motors
5.2.4 Linear Servo Motors
5.3 Servo Drives
5.3.1 AC Servo Drives
5.3.2 DC Servo Drives
5.3.3 Multi-axis Servo Drives
5.4 Other Product Types
6 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market, By System Type
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Rotary Servo Systems
6.2.1 Positional Rotation Type
6.2.2 Continuous Rotation Type
6.3 Linear Servo Systems
7 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market, By Voltage Range
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Low Voltage ($\le$ 1 kV)
7.3 Medium Voltage (1 kV - 35 kV)
7.4 High Voltage ($>$ 35 kV)
8 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market, By Encoder Type
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Incremental Encoders
8.3 Absolute Encoders
8.4 Resolver Feedback
8.5 Sensorless
8.6 Other Encoder Types
9 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market, By Control Type
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Position Control
9.3 Velocity Control
9.4 Torque Control
9.5 Coordinated Motion Control
10 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market, By Mounting
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Flange-mounted
10.3 Hollow-shaft
10.4 Pancake
10.5 Integrated Motor-Drive Units
10.6 Other Mountings
11 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market, By Communication Protocol
11.1 Introduction
11.2 EtherCAT
11.3 CANopen
11.4 Modbus
11.5 Other Communication Protocols
12 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market, By End User
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Automotive & EV Manufacturing
12.3 Packaging & Labeling
12.4 Healthcare & Medical Devices
12.5 Semiconductor & Electronics
12.6 Robotics & Automation
12.7 Aerospace & Defense
12.8 Oil & Gas
12.9 Food & Beverage
12.10 Textile Machinery
12.11 Renewable Energy
12.12 Other End Users
11 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market, By Geography
11.1 Introduction
11.2 North America
11.2.1 US
11.2.2 Canada
11.2.3 Mexico
11.3 Europe
11.3.1 Germany
11.3.2 UK
11.3.3 Italy
11.3.4 France
11.3.5 Spain
11.3.6 Rest of Europe
11.4 Asia Pacific
11.4.1 Japan
11.4.2 China
11.4.3 India
11.4.4 Australia
11.4.5 New Zealand
11.4.6 South Korea
11.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
11.5 South America
11.5.1 Argentina
11.5.2 Brazil
11.5.3 Chile
11.5.4 Rest of South America
11.6 Middle East & Africa
11.6.1 Saudi Arabia
11.6.2 UAE
11.6.3 Qatar
11.6.4 South Africa
11.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
12 Key Developments
12.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
12.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
12.3 New Product Launch
12.4 Expansions
12.5 Other Key Strategies
13 Company Profiling
13.1 Siemens AG
13.2 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
13.3 Rockwell Automation Inc.
13.4 Schneider Electric SE
13.5 ABB Ltd.
13.6 Yaskawa Electric Corporation
13.7 Panasonic Corporation
13.8 Delta Electronics Inc.
13.9 Bosch Rexroth AG
13.10 Fanuc Corporation
13.11 Kollmorgen (Altra Industrial Motion)
13.12 Omron Corporation
13.13 Parker Hannifin Corporation
13.14 Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.
13.15 Nidec Corporation
13.16 Lenze SE
13.17 Oriental Motor Co., Ltd.
13.18 Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG
13.19 Moog Inc.
13.20 TECO Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd
List of Tables
Table 1 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 2 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Product Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 3 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Servo Motors (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 4 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By AC Servo Motors (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 5 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By DC Brushless Servo Motors (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 6 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Brushed DC Servo Motors (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 7 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Linear Servo Motors (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 8 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Servo Drives (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 9 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By AC Servo Drives (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 10 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By DC Servo Drives (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 11 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Multi-axis Servo Drives (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 12 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Other Product Types (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 13 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By System Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 14 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Rotary Servo Systems (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 15 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Positional Rotation Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 16 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Continuous Rotation Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 17 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Linear Servo Systems (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 18 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Voltage Range (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 19 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Low Voltage ($\le$ 1 kV) (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 20 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Medium Voltage (1 kV - 35 kV) (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 21 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By High Voltage ($>$ 35 kV) (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 22 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Encoder Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 23 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Incremental Encoders (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 24 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Absolute Encoders (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 25 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Resolver Feedback (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 26 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Sensorless (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 27 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Other Encoder Types (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 28 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Control Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 29 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Position Control (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 30 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Velocity Control (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 31 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Torque Control (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 32 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Coordinated Motion Control (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 33 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Mounting (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 34 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Flange-mounted (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 35 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Hollow-shaft (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 36 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Pancake (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 37 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Integrated Motor-Drive Units (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 38 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Other Mountings (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 39 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Communication Protocol (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 40 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By EtherCAT (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 41 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By CANopen (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 42 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Modbus (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 43 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Other Communication Protocols (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 44 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By End User (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 45 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Automotive & EV Manufacturing (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 46 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Packaging & Labeling (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 47 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Healthcare & Medical Devices (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 48 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Semiconductor & Electronics (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 49 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Robotics & Automation (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 50 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Aerospace & Defense (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 51 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Oil & Gas (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 52 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Food & Beverage (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 53 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Textile Machinery (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 54 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Renewable Energy (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 55 Global Servo Drives & Motors Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2024-2032) ($MN)
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.
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