Computer Numerical Controls (CNC)

The Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Systems Market Research study delivers current market analysis plus a five year market and technology forecast. The study is available in multiple editions including worldwide, all regions, and most major countries.

Demand for Operational Efficiency Boosts the Market for Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Systems

After 2 years of deceleration, the Computer Numerical Control Systems market has rebounded. As a smart multi-axis, multi-function, coordinated motion control system used for precision contouring, CNCs can work with a variety of materials in a wide range of industries. The largest customers for CNCs are machine builders, but end users also purchase CNCs, often based on different criteria. This report is an effective planning guide for CNC systems suppliers and new entrants to this business and to provide strategic information to lower the risks in making decisions. While it aims to assist suppliers in their business plans for marketing and development, it also helps users and CNC machinery manufacturers in their purchase decisions through an in-depth analysis of the CNC systems business.

Computer Numerical Controls (CNC) Strategic Trends

Computer Numerical ControlsIn addition to providing a five-year market forecast, the Computer Numerical Control Systems market research provides detailed quantitative current market data and addresses key strategic issues as follows.

Diversify to Overcome the Swings in the Market

Machine tool manufacturers that are not aiming at only one end user market are better positioned when downturns in end user industries impact the demand for new machine tools. Automotive is the biggest customer of machine tools, but the industry also often reacts heavily during economic crises. The aerospace & defense industry is not as volatile to market dynamics because projects usually last over a decade, which results in more stability in strategic planning and equipment expenditures.

The electronics and furniture fabrication industries also use machine tools. While electronics usually have investment cycles that are dependent on new technologies, the furniture fabrication industry applies machine tools to increase output volumes and offer new products.

Offer Smaller Footprint Machinery    

Offering smaller footprint machinery while providing big capacity, productivity, and user flexibility is a key strategy to enter new markets such as in the electronics industry or medical equipment manufacturing. Often, they are multi-billion-dollar companies with huge plants, where the reduction of space is important for these companies, and a reduced footprint of machines is a significant selling point.

Use OPC UA for Cloud Connection    

OPC UA has become a technology of choice for linking to a cloud platform, and most suppliers and OEMs support this protocol. There is already a wide range of products out there that supports it, including barcode readers.

Use Digital Twin or Virtualization as a Booster for Time-to-Consumer    

Virtualization with digital twins enables the OEM to provide complete information about the whole production process before the machine is commissioned to the end users. Commissioning time is reduced to a minimum, with few or no substandard products.

Computer Numerical Controls Research Formats and Editions Available

This market research may be purchased as a MIRA Service, an Excel Workbook, and/or as a Market Analysis Report (PDF). MIRA Services help unlock the full benefits of ARC’s market intelligence, making the data more actionable for you by adding qualitative context to our market data in an online environment unique to each customer. Regional editions include country and industry market data. Formats available are listed below:

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Table of contents for this research is shown in the following paragraphs.

Worldwide Research Focus Areas

Strategic Analysis

  • Executive Overview
  • Market Trends
  • Buyer Strategies
  • Supplier Strategies
  • Growth Contributors and Inhibitors

Competitive Analysis

  • Market Shares of the Leading Suppliers of CNC Systems
  • Market Shares by Region
    • North America
    • Europe, Middle East, Africa
    • Asia
    • Latin America
  • Market Shares by Revenue Category
    • Hardware
    • Software
    • Services
  • Market Shares by Industry
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Automotive
    • Cement & Glass
    • Electronics & Electrical
    • Furniture & Wood Products
    • Fabricated Metals
    • Furniture & Wood Products
    • Machinery Manufacturing
    • Medical Products
    • Oil & Gas
    • Plastics & Rubber
  • Market Shares by Machinery Segment
  • Market Shares by Component
    • Controllers
    • Spindles
    • Servo Drives
  • Market Shares by CNC Type
    • Low End
    • Mid Range
    • High End
  • Market Shares by Application
    • Additive Manufacturing
    • Machining Centers
    • Milling
    • Turning
    • Stamping/Forming
    • Grinding/Polishing
    • Thermal Cutting
    • Woodworking
    • Punching/Nibbling
    • Multi-Purpose
    • Water-Jet
    • Transfer Lines
  • Market Shares by Sales Channel
  • Market Shares by Customer Type

Market Forecasts and Histories

  • Total CNC Business Including Hardware, Software, & Services
  • Shipments by Region
    • North America
    • Europe, Middle East, Africa
    • Asia
    • Latin America
  • Shipments of Units by Region
  • Shipments by Revenue Category
    • Hardware
    • Software
    • Services
  • Shipments by Industry
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Automotive
    • Cement & Glass
    • Electronics & Electrical
    • Furniture & Wood Products
    • Fabricated Metals
    • Machinery Manufacturing
    • Medical Products
    • Oil & Gas
    • Plastics & Rubber
  • Shipments by Machinery Segment
  • Shipments by Application
    • Additive Manufacturing
    • Machining Centers
    • Milling
    • Turning
    • Stamping/Forming
    • Grinding/Polishing
    • Thermal Cutting
    • Woodworking
    • Punching/Nibbling
    • Multi-Purpose
    • Water-Jet
    • Transfer Lines
  • Shipments by Component
    • Controllers
    • Spindles
    • Servo Drives
  • Shipments by CNC Type
    • Low End
    • Mid Range
    • High End
  • Shipments by Sales Channel
  • Shipments by Customer Type

Industry Participants

The research identifies all relevant suppliers serving this market.

Regional Research Focus Areas

Strategic Analysis

Competitive Analysis

  • Leading Suppliers in Region
  • Industry Shares in Region
  • Country Shares in Region
  • Leading Suppliers by Industry

Market Forecasts and Histories 

  • Market Forecast and History by Country
  • Market Forecast and History by Industry

Industry Participants

List of countries included in each region: MIRA-Country

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