Report Description Table of Contents The Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling market in 2023 was worth USD 2.8 billion and is expected to be worth USD 7.7 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 11% during the forecast period. The growth of Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) is mainly driven by the increasing trend in the use of automation in manufacturing industries like automotive, electronics, and e-commerce industries. With global industrial robot installations reaching over 500,000 units in 2022, there is a growing demand for versatile and efficient EOAT solutions to enhance robot functionality. For instance, advanced grippers and welding tools have seen high demand in automotive applications due to the high degree of precision required in dealing with automobile parts and their assembly. New advancements include using sensors and AI in EOAT to allow the robots to work in different functions, for instance, picking up thin electronics or inspecting for defects. This advancement improves operational efficiency and allows for greater flexibility in production lines, driving the market forward. One of the significant opportunities in the Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) market is the evolution of cobots, which would increase their application in SMEs. The cobot market is expected to contribute more than a third of industrial robot sales by 2025; therefore presenting an increased need for EOAT that can operate alongside human workers with minimal risks. Recent advancements in EOAT, such as soft grippers and force-sensitive sensors, allow cobots to perform complex tasks like delicate product handling and precise assembly, expanding their use in food processing, pharmaceuticals, and electronics industries. Additionally, modular and easily programmable EOAT designs enable SMEs to quickly adapt production lines for different products, reducing downtime and increasing overall productivity, making this a promising area for market growth. Market Segmentation By Tool Type: Grippers Mechanical Grippers Vacuum Grippers Magnetic Grippers Soft Grippers Welding Torches Force/Torque Sensors Tool Changers Clamps Cutting and Soldering Tools Others (e.g., Cameras, Vision Systems) By Application: Material Handling Assembly Welding & Soldering Inspection & Quality Control Packaging & Palletizing Machine Tending Painting & Coating By End-Use Industry: Automotive Electronics & Semiconductor Food & Beverage Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Logistics & E-commerce Aerospace & Defense Plastics & Chemicals Metals & Machinery Others (e.g., Furniture, Textile) By Robot Type: Articulated Robots Collaborative Robots (Cobots) SCARA Robots Cartesian Robots Delta Robots Others (e.g., Cylindrical Robots) By Region North America US Mexico Canada Rest of North America Europe Switzerland Russia France Germany U.K Finland Turkey Netherlands Belgium Spain Italy Rest of Europe Asia Pacific India China South Korea Japan Singapore Thailand Indonesia Malaysia Philippines Australia Rest of Asia-Pacific LAMEA Brazil Argentina Uruguay Saudi Arabia Rest of LAMEA Segment Analysis for Robotics End-of-Arm Tooling Market By Tool Type: Leading Segment: Grippers (Mechanical and Vacuum) Grippers dominate the market with a combined share exceeding 40%, driven by their versatile application across industries like automotive & electronics. Mechanical grippers are extensively used in automotive assembly lines for precise material handling, while vacuum grippers are preferred for lightweight and delicate objects in electronics and food packaging. For instance, companies like Schmalz provide vacuum grippers widely adopted in logistics operations. This segment is growing steadily with a CAGR of 8.5%. Fastest-Growing Segment: Soft Grippers Soft grippers are witnessing rapid growth with a CAGR of 12%, fueled by the increasing adoption in food, beverage, & healthcare industries. Their ability to handle delicate items like fruits, baked goods, or medical equipment without damage is a key driver. Soft Robotics Inc. has developed soft grippers that enhance automation in food processing facilities which reduces labor dependency. By Application: Leading Segment: Material Handling Material handling accounts for over 35% of the market share due to its widespread use in industries such as logistics, e-commerce & automotive. Robots equipped with EOAT like vacuum grippers are streamlining warehouse operations & supply chain processes. Amazon’s warehouses, for instance, use material-handling robots with advanced EOAT for efficient order fulfillment. Fastest-Growing Segment: Inspection & Quality Control This segment is growing at a CAGR of 11%, driven by the demand for precise & automated quality checks in manufacturing & semiconductor industries. Vision systems integrated with EOAT, such as those provided by Keyence, are enhancing defect detection in automotive components & electronics production lines. By End-Use Industry: Leading Segment: Automotive The automotive industry holds a 30% market share, leveraging EOAT for tasks like welding, assembly, and inspection. The deployment of articulated robots with EOAT such as welding torches is common in manufacturing plants of giants like Tesla and Toyota. This segment benefits from the continuous shift toward electric vehicles, requiring advanced assembly processes. Fastest-Growing Segment: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Growing at a CAGR of 13%, this segment is driven by the increasing adoption of robotics for delicate tasks like drug handling & medical device manufacturing. Collaborative robots equipped with EOAT, such as soft grippers, are increasingly used in lab automation & sterile environments. An example is ABB's robotic systems in pharmaceutical labs for sample preparation. By Robot Type: Leading Segment: Articulated Robots Articulated robots dominate with a 40% market share due to their versatility and adaptability for complex tasks like assembly, painting, & welding. Their wide adoption in automotive and electronics industries drives their dominance. For example, FANUC’s articulated robots are used in automotive assembly lines for high-precision tasks. Fastest-Growing Segment: Collaborative Robots (Cobots) Cobots are growing rapidly at a CAGR of 15%, driven by their ability to work safely alongside humans in industries like healthcare, electronics, & logistics. Their flexible EOAT compatibility, such as tool changers & grippers, makes them suitable for small-scale operations & dynamic environments. Universal Robots has seen significant demand for cobots in small & medium enterprises (SMEs). By Region: Leading Region: Asia Pacific Asia Pacific holds a dominant market share of 45%, driven by rapid industrialization, especially in countries like China, Japan & South Korea. The region is a hub for electronics & automotive manufacturing, where robots with advanced EOAT are heavily deployed. Panasonic & Samsung have invested significantly in EOAT-equipped robots for their production lines. Fastest-Growing Region: North America North America is the fastest-growing region, with a CAGR of 11%, owing to the adoption of automation in logistics, e-commerce, & healthcare sectors. The U.S. leads the regional growth, driven by technological advancements & increasing investments in warehouse automation by companies like Amazon & Walmart. Key Players Zimmer Group Schunk GmbH & Co. KG Festo AG & Co. KG Destaco Piab AB Robotiq SCHUNK SMC Corporation ATI Industrial Automation OnRobot A/S Zimmer Group Robotics End-of-Arm Tooling Market Report Coverage Report Attribute Details Forecast Period 2023 – 2030 Market Size Value in 2023 USD 2.8 billion Revenue Forecast in 2030 USD 7.7 billion Overall Growth Rate CAGR of 11% Base Year for Estimation 2022 Historical Data 2017 – 2021 Unit USD Billion, CAGR (2023 – 2030) Segmentation By Tool Type, By Application, By End-Use Industry, By Robot Type, By Region By Tool Type Grippers (Mechanical, Vacuum, Magnetic), Welding Torches, Sensors, Tool Changers, Others By Application Material Handling, Assembly, Welding, Inspection, Packaging, Machine Tending, Others By End-Use Industry Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Logistics, Aerospace, Others By Robot Type Articulated Robots, Collaborative Robots, SCARA Robots, Cartesian Robots, Others By Region North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, LAMEA Country Scope US, Canada, Mexico, UK, Germany, France, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, etc. Pricing and Purchase Options Avail customized purchase options to meet your exact research needs. Frequently Asked Question About This Report What are the key factors driving the growth of the Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market? Growth is mainly driven by the increasing trend of automation in manufacturing industries such as automotive, electronics, and e-commerce. Who are the major players in the Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market? Prominent companies include SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG, Destaco, Piab AB, and Robotiq. Which region held the largest Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market share? Asia-Pacific dominates the market, attributed to the rapid industrialization and adoption of automation technologies in countries like China and Japan. Which application had the largest Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market share? The material handling segment holds the largest share, owing to the extensive use of EOAT in tasks like picking, placing, and packaging in various industries. How big is the Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market? The EOAT market was valued at USD 2.8 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 7.7 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 11% during the forecast period. . Table of Contents 1. ROBOTICS END-OF-ARM TOOLING MARKET – PRODUCTION VOLUME BY REGION, (2024 – 2030) 1.1. North America 1.2. Europe 1.3. Asia Pacific 1.4. Latin America 1.5. Middle East & Africa 2. ROBOTICS END-OF-ARM TOOLING MARKET – REVENUE ($MILLION), BY REGION, (2024 – 2030) 2.1. North America 2.2. Europe 2.3. Asia Pacific 2.4. Latin America 2.5. Middle East & Africa 3. MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS – ROBOTICS END-OF-ARM TOOLING MARKET 3.1. Top 20 Players with Product Mix, Revenue, and Sales Volume 3.2. Market Share, 2023 3.3. Market By Tool Type and End Use Outlook Analysis 4. HISTORIC TRENDS IN ROBOTICS END-OF-ARM TOOLING MARKET 5. EMERGING MARKET TRENDS 6. NORTH AMERICA ROBOTICS END-OF-ARM TOOLING MARKET ANALYSIS BY SEGMENT (COUNTRY-LEVEL ANALYSIS) 6.1. North America Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Historical Market ($MILLION), (2017 – 2023) 6.2. North America Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market ($MILLION) and Forecasts (2024 – 2030) 6.3. North America Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Tool Type 6.3.1. Grippers 6.3.2. Welding Torches 6.3.3. Force/Torque Sensors 6.3.4. Tool Changers 6.3.5. Clamps 6.3.6. Cutting and Soldering Tools 6.3.7. Others (e.g., Cameras, Vision Systems) 6.3.8. 6.4. North America Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Application 6.4.1. Material Handling 6.4.2. Assembly 6.4.3. Welding & Soldering 6.4.4. Inspection & Quality Control 6.4.5. Packaging & Palletizing 6.4.6. Machine Tending 6.4.7. Painting & Coating 6.5. North America Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By End-Use Industry 6.5.1. Automotive 6.5.2. Electronics & Semiconductor 6.5.3. Food & Beverage 6.5.4. Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals 6.5.5. Logistics & E-commerce 6.5.6. Aerospace & Defense 6.5.7. Plastics & Chemicals 6.5.8. Metals & Machinery 6.5.9. Others (e.g., Furniture, Textile) 6.6. North America Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Robot Type 6.6.1. Articulated Robots 6.6.2. Collaborative Robots (Cobots) 6.6.3. SCARA Robots 6.6.4. Cartesian Robots 6.6.5. Delta Robots 6.6.6. Others (e.g., Cylindrical Robots) 6.7. North America Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Geography 6.7.1. USA 6.7.2. Canada 6.7.3. Rest of North America 7. USA ROBOTICS END-OF-ARM TOOLING MARKET ANALYSIS BY SEGMENT (COUNTRY-LEVEL ANALYSIS) 8. EUROPE ROBOTICS END-OF-ARM TOOLING MARKET ANALYSIS BY SEGMENT (COUNTRY-LEVEL ANALYSIS) 8.1. Europe Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Historical Market ($MILLION), (2017 – 2023) 8.2. Europe Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market ($MILLION) and Forecasts (2024 – 2030) 8.3. Europe Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Tool Type 8.4. Europe Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Application 8.5. Europe Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By End-Use Industry 8.6. Europe Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Robot Type 8.7. Europe Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Geography 8.7.1. Germany 8.7.2. France 8.7.3. UK 8.7.4. Italy 8.7.5. Spain 8.7.6. Rest of Europe 9. APAC ROBOTICS END-OF-ARM TOOLING MARKET ANALYSIS BY SEGMENT (COUNTRY-LEVEL ANALYSIS) 9.1. APAC Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Historical Market ($MILLION), (2017 – 2023) 9.2. APAC Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market ($MILLION) and Forecasts (2024 – 2030) 9.3. APAC Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Tool Type 9.4. APAC Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Application 9.5. APAC Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), ByEnd-Use Industry 9.6. APAC Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Robot Type 9.7. APAC Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Geography 9.7.1. China 9.7.2. Japan 9.7.3. South Korea 9.7.4. India 9.7.5. Australia 9.7.6. Rest of APAC 10. LATIN AMERICA ROBOTICS END-OF-ARM TOOLING MARKET ANALYSIS BY SEGMENT (COUNTRY-LEVEL ANALYSIS) 10.1. Latin America Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Historical Market ($MILLION), (2017 – 2023) 10.2. Latin America Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market ($MILLION) and Forecasts (2024 – 2030) 10.3. Latin America Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Tool Type 10.4. Latin America Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Application 10.5. Latin America Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), ByEnd-Use Industry 10.6. Latin America Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Robot Type 10.7. Latin America Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Geography 10.7.1. Brazil 10.7.2. Argentina 10.7.3. Rest of Latin America 11. COMPANY PROFILES: 11.1. ZIMMER GROUP 11.1.1. Company Overview 11.1.2. Company Snapshot 11.1.3. Operating business segments 11.1.4. Product offered and Revenue 11.1.5. Production & Sales 11.2. Piab AB 11.3. Robotiq 11.4. SCHUNK 11.5. SMC Corporation 11.6. ATI Industrial Automation 11.7. OnRobot A/S 11.8. OTHER MARKET PLAYERS