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焊槍和焊嘴更換機器人站市場：當前分析與預測（2024-2032）

Welding Torch and Tip Changing Robotic Station Market: Current Analysis and Forecast (2024-2032)

出版日期: 2025年02月01日 | 出版商:

UnivDatos Market Insights Pvt Ltd | 英文 145 Pages | 商品交期: 最快1-2個工作天內

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在預測期內，焊槍和焊嘴更換機器人站市場將保持 8.50% 的穩定成長率。推動市場成長的關鍵因素是多個終端產業快速採用焊接自動化。隨著勞動成本的增加和工作效率的提高，對穩定、高品質焊接的需求正在快速增長，促使對機器人焊接站的需求激增。自動更換焊槍和焊嘴的機器人焊接站可以減少停機時間、提高安全性並提高極端高溫環境下的精度。將先進的感測器和人工智慧整合到這些機器人系統中將帶來更大的靈活性、性能和更廣泛的市場。隨著整個世界完全轉向工業 4.0 的建立以及各個行業在製造實踐方面數位化的進一步好處，它為採用這些解決方案以更好地優化流程和工作流程鋪平了道路。例如，FANUC America 於 2023 年 8 月展示了兩款焊接機器人：CRX-25iA 協作機器人和 CRX-10iA/L 協作機器人。這是因為 FANUC 是 CNC（電腦數控）、機器人和 ROBOMACHINE 領域的頂級領導者。此外，該公司最新的先進機器人技術融合了尖端功能，例如 iRVision 的 ARC Mate 100iD 機器人，可用於高精度應用。根據 FANUC 介紹，自動化噴漆流程將為整個產業的所有噴漆工序提供包括機器人在內的機器。

根據焊槍型號，焊槍和焊嘴更換機器人站市場分為氣冷式和水冷式。2023 年，氣冷市場將成為市場上最大的市場，並且在未來的預測期內仍將保持這一地位。氣冷式割炬經濟高效、易於使用和維護，在各行各業都很受歡迎，尤其是在汽車和製造業。在因特殊和操作限製而難以進行水冷的情況下，氣冷焊槍為焊接提供了一種低成本的替代方案。機器人技術的進步在很大程度上幫助氣體冷卻系統的效率和精度維持了這一需求。自動化和機器人焊接系統的出現增加了製造商對氣冷焊接站的興趣，以減少停機時間並提高生產率。對模組化和靈活的機器人系統的需求快速增長也有利於氣冷式焊炬，因為它們易於整合到現有的工作流程中。隨著人工智慧焊接系統的進步和更節能解決方案的開發，氣冷式焊槍的前景光明。

焊槍和焊嘴更換機器人站市場根據焊槍類型細分為電弧焊、MIG 焊、TIG 焊、SMAW、雷射焊和等離子焊。預計 MIG 焊接領域將在 2023 年佔據市場主導地位，並在整個預測期內保持主導地位。需求增加的原因是 MIG 焊接因其速度快、簡便以及能夠在各種材料上形成牢固、清潔的焊接的能力而被汽車、製造和建築等行業廣泛接受。這些特性使 MIG 焊接成為機器人系統的首選技術，因為它能夠處理多種金屬，包括不銹鋼和鋁。此外，由於其效率高，它在大規模生產中被擴大採用，特別是在汽車行業，該行業對設施內的焊接工作有很高的要求。MIG 焊接和先進機器人技術的結合可最大限度地提高生產力，同時最大限度地減少停機時間，使其成為大批量生產作業的理想選擇。同時，TIG 焊接和雷射焊接也有望實現成長，因為它們可用於航空航太和醫療設備等各行業的精密焊接應用。隨著焊接解決方案朝向更智慧、自動化方向發展，這些特殊類型的焊接得到了進一步增強，其中許多解決方案都是整合了人工智慧和物聯網的機器人。

根據自動化類型，焊槍和焊嘴更換機器人站市場分為半自動化和全自動。其中，全自動化領域在 2023 年佔據了市場主導地位，預計在預測期內將繼續保持領先地位。多個產業（尤其是汽車、航空航太和重工業）的焊接作業需要精度、效率和成本。全自動系統在極少人工幹預的情況下，為連續、高速生產提供了巨大潛力。這種全自動系統對於大規模生產工廠來說非常有價值，因為這些工廠的任務具有重複性，需要有效率、可靠的執行。採用人工智慧、機器學習和即時監控等各種先進技術，確保不間斷運行，並輕鬆檢查和修改每項作業所需的焊接參數。因此，自動化可以顯著減少停機時間，透過將人員從危險的工作環境中移除來提高安全性，並降低勞動成本。

根據最終用途，焊槍和焊嘴更換機器人站市場分為通用工程、汽車、建築、航空航天和其他。汽車領域在 2023 年佔據主導地位，預計在預測期內仍將保持領先地位。在汽車製造業中，機器人焊接站提供的成長前景超過了對精度的需求，並且它們通常被視為在速度和成本效益方面實現更高品質、更大批量生產的更好選擇。

隨著汽車行業專注於降低成本和提高產量，使用機器人焊接站進行焊槍和焊嘴更換變得越來越普遍。機器人焊接已成為汽車行業的重要組成部分，應用範圍包括底盤組裝、車身焊接和結構部件製造。這些領域的自動化可以縮短汽車生產的週期、減少人為錯誤並提高生產精度，尤其能滿足汽車產業對大量、高品質生產的高要求。焊槍和更換焊嘴機器人背後的另一個驅動力是向電動車（EV）的日益轉變，這需要電池組裝和輕質材料的精密焊接工藝。透過同時實施這些系統，汽車製造商將努力實現更有效率的生產能力。因此，一般原則是降低營運成本並遵守有關安全和環境標準的規定。

為了更瞭解焊槍和焊嘴更換機器人站市場，我們根據北美（美國、加拿大和北美其他地區）、歐洲（德國、英國、法國、義大利、西班牙和歐洲其他地區）、亞太地區（中國、日本、印度和亞太其他地區）和世界其他地區對市場進行了分析。北美地區佔據市場主導地位，預計在預測期內將繼續佔據主導地位。各類商業設施和公寓大樓建設投資的快速增加是市場成長的驅動力。北美地區，尤其是美國，是汽車、航空航太和通用工程等主要大宗和廣泛製造業的所在地，這些產業是這些機器的主要使用者。該地區高度重視創新和先進製造技術，為機器人技術在生產線中高度整合創造了有利條件。Lincoln Electric和 FANUC America 是焊接和自動化領域先進機器人系統的領先開發商。北美大型 OEM 和一級供應商被認為是機器人焊接技術的早期採用者。這些 OEM 可以在白色車身組裝的多個階段使用自動焊接技術，以確保一致性和可擴展性。美國也是成熟的市場之一，美國正在安裝太陽能板和風力渦輪機來發電，美國政府也正在實施各種永續能源計畫。此類結構的安裝、組裝和維護需要高空焊槍，而先進的焊嘴更換機器人站則為其提供了極大的幫助。

在市場上營運的主要公司包括FANUC CORPORATION、Panasonic Corporation、ABICOR BINZEL、Pemamek、KYOKUTOH Europe GmbH、Fronius International GmbH、IGM Robotersysteme AG、Nasarc Technologies, Inc.、G.E. Schmidt和 Tokin Corporation。

The Welding Torch and Tip Changing Robotic Station Market is witnessing a steady growth rate of 8.50% within the forecast period. The major factors boosting the growth of the market include the burgeoning adoption of automation in welding across several end-use industries. Due to the requirement of consistent and high-quality welds with increasing labor costs along with a boost in operational efficiency, the demand for robotic welding stations is increasing rapidly. Robotic welding stations for torch and tip change automate and reduce downtime, improve safety, and increase accuracy in very high-temperature, high-heat environments. Integrating advanced sensors and artificial intelligence into these robotic systems leads to better flexibility, performance, and further expansion in the marketplace. The entire world is completely shifting toward the establishment of Industry 4.0 and additional advantages of digitalization among various industries concerning practices in manufacturing, hence paving the way to adopt these solutions for better process and workflow optimization. For example, a welding robot was demonstrated, termed CRX-25iA cobot, along with another, called CRX-10iA/L cobot, by FANUC America in August 2023 since FANUC is a top leader in CNCs, robotics, and ROBOMACHINEs. Available from its latest advanced robotic technologies integrating cutting-edge new features such as ARC Mate 100iD robot as shown above with iRVision--for the accuracy of the application. According to FANUC, automated painting routines will be machines that will include robots for all spray coating processes across industries.

Based on torch models, the welding torch and tip-changing robotic station market is segmented into gas-cooled and water-cooled. In 2023, the gas-cooled segment was the largest in the market and would remain the same even in the forthcoming forecast period. Cost-efficient, user-friendly, and low-maintenance, gas-cooled torches have become popular with different industries, specifically automotive and manufacturing. Gas-cooled torches offer a low-cost alternative for welding in situations where water cooling is more difficult due to special and operational constraints. With improvements in robotic technology, the efficiency and accuracy of gas-cooled systems have done much to keep them in demand. The emergence of automated and robotic welding systems has fostered interest among manufacturers in gas-cooled welding stations, which reduce downtime and promote productivity. The surge in demand for modular and flexible robotic systems is also a factor in the preference for gas-cooled torches due to their easy integration into an existing workflow. Due to advances in AI-driven welding systems as well as the development of energy-efficient solutions, the future looks bright for gas-cooled torches, which, in turn, will further speed up growth in the sector.

Based on torch type, the welding torch and tip-changing robotic station market is segmented into Arc welding, MIG welding, TIG welding, SMAW, laser welding, and plasma welding. The MIG welding segment dominated the market in 2023 and is expected to retain its dominance throughout the forecast period. This increased demand results from the usage of MIG welding, widely acceptable by industries like automotive, manufacturing, and construction, for the speed, ease, and capability to produce strong, clean welds on a great variety of materials. Such features make MIG welding a preferred technology for robotic systems since it can take advantage of multiple metals' capability of operation, including stainless steel and aluminum. Also, further adoption was seen in mass production because of their efficiency, specifically in automotive areas with high demands for welding operations in the facilities. The pairing of MIG welding and advanced robotics minimizes downtime while maximizing productivity, thereby making it great for mass production operations. On the other hand, TIG welding and laser welding also stand to gain on the growth scale because both could be used in their precision welding applications in various industries, such as aerospace and medical devices. These special types of welding are further being bolstered due to the trend towards smarter and automated welding solutions, with many of them being robotic with AI and IoT integration.

Based on automation type, the welding torch and tip-changing robotic station market is segmented into semi-automated and fully automated. Among them, the fully automated segment dominated the market in 2023 and is expected to continue leading during the forecast period. The need for precision, efficiency, and cost in welding operations for several industries, especially automotive, aerospace, and heavy manufacturing. Fully automated systems bring the high potential of continuous high-speed production at very minimal human intervention-maximized outputs to provide consistently great quality welds. Such fully automated systems are exceedingly valuable to high-volume factories, where the repeated nature of the tasks demands their efficient and reliable implementation. Various advanced technologies, such as AI, machine learning, and real-time monitoring, are employed to ensure uninterrupted operation and to easily investigate and modify the necessary welding parameters for the respective task. Therefore, automation greatly reduces downtime, increases safety by keeping workers away from hazardous working environments, and lowers labor costs.

Based on end-use, the welding torch and tip-changing robotic station market is segmented into general engineering, automotive, construction, aerospace, and others. The automotive segment dominated in 2023 and is projected to maintain its leadership during the forecast period. In the automotive manufacturing sector, the need for accuracy is hovering over the growth prospects offered by robotic welding stations, which are often regarded as the better quality, mass production alternative toward speed and cost efficiency. As the automotive industry focuses on cost-cutting and accelerating throughput, working with a robotic welding station for torch or tip changes has become slightly more familiar. Robotic welding is an integral part of the automotive industry for applications such as chassis assembly and body welding, as well as producing structural components. Automation in these areas, in turn, offers shorter cycles, less human error, and greater precision essentials in meeting the industry's high levels of demand for vehicle production, particularly high-volume, high-quality output. The additional driving force behind welding torches and tip-changing robots is the increasing transition towards electric vehicles (EVs), which require precise welding processes for their battery assemblies and lightweight materials. The concurrent implementation of these systems will stream automotive manufacturers toward their efficiency capability. Therefore, it becomes the general principle to cut operational costs and comply with regulations on safety and environmental standards.

For a better understanding of the market of the welding torch and tip-changing robotic station market, the market is analyzed based on its worldwide presence in countries such as North America (The US, Canada, and Rest of North America), Europe (Germany, The UK, France, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Rest of World. The North America region dominated the market and is expected to dominate in the forecast period. The fast-increasing investment in the construction of various commercial and residential complexes is attributed to the growth of the market. The North America region, especially in the United States, is home to major bulk and broad-scale manufacturing sectors, such as automobiles, aerospace, and general engineering, which are the major users of these machines. This area places great importance on innovation and advanced manufacturing techniques, creating favorable conditions that cause a higher level of integration of robotics in production lines. Lincoln Electric and FANUC America are leading companies in the development of advanced robotic systems for welding and automation. Major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in North America are considered early adopters of robotic welding technologies. Automated welding technology can be used by these OEMs in several processes, from body-in-white assembly, to ensure consistency and scalability. The U.S. is also one of the mature markets where installed solar panels and windmills for power generation are under various sustainable energy initiatives by the U.S. government. Installation and fittings, as well as maintenance of such structures, need the welding torch at a great height, where the advanced tip-changing robotic station proves to be of great use.

Some of the major players operating in the market include FANUC CORPORATION, Panasonic Corporation, ABICOR BINZEL, Pemamek, KYOKUTOH Europe GmbH, Fronius International GmbH, IGM Robotersysteme AG, Nasarc Technologies, Inc., G.E. Schmidt, and Tokin Corporation.

1.MARKET INTRODUCTION

1.1. Market Definitions
1.2. Main Objective
1.3. Stakeholders
1.4. Limitation

2.RESEARCH METHODOLOGY OR ASSUMPTION

2.1. Research Process of the Welding Torch and Tip Changing Robotic Station Market
2.2. Research Methodology of the Welding Torch and Tip Changing Robotic Station Market
2.3. Respondent Profile

3.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3.1. Industry Synopsis
3.2. Segmental Outlook
- 3.2.1. Market Growth Intensity
3.3. Regional Outlook

4.MARKET DYNAMICS

4.1. Drivers
4.2. Opportunity
4.3. Restraints
4.4. Trends
4.5. PESTEL Analysis
4.6. Demand Side Analysis
4.7. Supply Side Analysis
- 4.7.1. Merger & Acquisition
- 4.7.2. Investment Scenario
- 4.7.3. Industry Insights: Leading Startups and Their Unique Strategies

5.PRICING ANALYSIS

5.1. Regional Pricing Analysis
5.2. Price Influencing Factors

6.GLOBAL WELDING TORCH AND TIP CHANGING ROBOTIC STATION MARKET REVENUE (USD BN), 2022-2032F

7.MARKET INSIGHTS BY TORCH MODEL

7.1. Gas Cooled
7.2. Water Cooled

8.MARKET INSIGHTS BY TORCH TYPE

8.1. Arc Welding
8.2. MIG Welding
8.3. TIG Welding
8.4. SMAW
8.5. Laser Welding
8.6. Plasma Welding

9.MARKET INSIGHTS BY AUTOMATION TYPE

9.1. Semi-Automated
9.2. Fully Automated

10.MARKET INSIGHTS BY END-USE

10.1. General Engineering
10.2. Automotive
10.3. Construction
10.4. Aerospace
10.5. Others

11.MARKET INSIGHTS BY REGION

11.1. North America
- 11.1.1. The US
- 11.1.2. Canada
- 11.1.3. Rest of North America
11.2. Europe
- 11.2.1. Germany
- 11.2.2. The UK
- 11.2.3. France
- 11.2.4. Italy
- 11.2.5. Spain
- 11.2.6. Rest of Europe
11.3. Asia-Pacific
- 11.3.1. China
- 11.3.2. Japan
- 11.3.3. India
- 11.3.4. Rest of Asia-Pacific
11.4. Rest of World

12.VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS

12.1. Marginal Analysis
12.2. List of Market Participants

13.COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

13.1. Competition Dashboard
13.2. Competitor Market Positioning Analysis
13.3. Porter Five Forces Analysis

14.COMPANY PROFILED

14.1. FANUC CORPORATION
- 14.1.1. Company Overview
- 14.1.2. Key Financials
- 14.1.3. SWOT Analysis
- 14.1.4. Product Portfolio
- 14.1.5. Recent Developments
14.2. Panasonic Corporation
14.3. ABICOR BINZEL
14.4. Pemamek
14.5. KYOKUTOH Europe GmbH
14.6. Fronius International GmbH
14.7. IGM Robotersysteme AG
14.8. Nasarc Technologies, Inc.
14.9. G.E. Schmidt
14.11. Tokin Corporation