Programmable Automation Controller Programming Software Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Report Covers Global Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) Companies and the market is Segmented by Type (HMI, APC, Asset Management, Database Connectivity), Solution (Open PAC System, Compact PAC System, Distributed PAC System), End User (Oil and Gas, Electric Power, Construction), and Geography.

Programmable Automation Controller Programming Software Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

PAC Programming Software Market Size

PAC Programming Software Market Size
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
CAGR 15.00 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market North America
Market Concentration High

Major Players

PAC Programming Software Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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PAC Programming Software Market Analysis

The Programmable Automation Controller Programming Software Market is expected to register a CAGR of 15% during the forecast period.

  • PACs are the combined features of traditional automation technologies, such as distributed control systems (DCSs), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), personal computers (PCs), and remote terminal units (RTUs).
  • The rapidly rising need for automation and with the increasing technological advancements in the field of sensors, machine size (emergence of smaller automated machines), software, the market is witnessing high growth.
  • The usage of PAC's will shift firms' focus on open communication standards and software integration with less focus on the hardware. As users focus more on the total system performance rather than just the hardware selection, PAC's will become more demanding by customers who are not satisfied by traditional PLC's.
  • Moreover, the rise in industrialization and increase in the number of manufacturing units across several developed as well as developing regions including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific will further boost the market studied.

PAC Programming Software Industry Overview

The PAC programming software market is highly competitive with the presence of many big and small players. The market appears to be moderately concentrated and the key strategies adopted by the major players are product innovation and mergers and acquisition. Some of the key players in the market areSchneider Electric,Rockwell Automation,Siemens AG, among others.

  • February 2018:Honeywell international collaborated with Equate Petrochemical Company, a global producer of petrochemicals. Both thecompanies signed an MoU, for the development of technologies that will support operations at Equate Petrochemical.

PAC Programming Software Market Leaders

  1. Schneider Electric SE

  2. Rockwell Automation, Inc.

  3. National Instruments Corporation

  4. Opto22

  5. Eaton Corporation

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Schneider Electric SE, Rockwell Automation, Inc., National Instruments Corporation, Opto22, Eaton Corporation
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PAC Programming Software Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Deliverables
  • 1.2 Study Assumptions
  • 1.3 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Introduction to Market Drivers and Restraints
  • 4.3 Market Drivers
    • 4.3.1 Rising Adoption of Automation
  • 4.4 Market Restraints
    • 4.4.1 High Initial Investment in Automation
  • 4.5 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.5.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.5.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.5.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.5.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.5.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 By Type
    • 5.1.1 HMI (Human Machine Interface)
    • 5.1.2 Advanced Process Control (APC)
    • 5.1.3 Asset Management
    • 5.1.4 Database Connectivity
    • 5.1.5 Other Types
  • 5.2 By Solution Type
    • 5.2.1 Open PAC System
    • 5.2.2 Compact PAC System
    • 5.2.3 Distributed PAC System
  • 5.3 By End User
    • 5.3.1 Oil and Gas
    • 5.3.2 Electric Power
    • 5.3.3 Construction
    • 5.3.4 Food & Beverages
    • 5.3.5 Water and Wastewater
    • 5.3.6 Other End Users
  • 5.4 Geography
    • 5.4.1 North America
    • 5.4.2 Europe
    • 5.4.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.4.4 Latin America
    • 5.4.5 Middle East & Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Company Profiles
    • 6.1.1 Opto22
    • 6.1.2 General Electric
    • 6.1.3 National Instruments Corporation
    • 6.1.4 Schneider Electric SE
    • 6.1.5 Rockwell Automation Inc.
    • 6.1.6 Delta Electronics, Inc.
    • 6.1.7 Eaton Corporation
    • 6.1.8 Texas Instruments Inc.
    • 6.1.9 MKS Instruments Inc.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

8. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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PAC Programming Software Industry Segmentation

A programmable automation controller (PAC) is a two or more processor-based device like a personal computer and is basically a PC integrated with a PLC with multitasking capabilities to automate control of more than one equipment. Although the PAC includes PLC capabilities, its hardware architecture and software are designed to be more user-friendly to the computer programmer.

By Type HMI (Human Machine Interface)
Advanced Process Control (APC)
Asset Management
Database Connectivity
Other Types
By Solution Type Open PAC System
Compact PAC System
Distributed PAC System
By End User Oil and Gas
Electric Power
Construction
Food & Beverages
Water and Wastewater
Other End Users
Geography North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Latin America
Middle East & Africa
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PAC Programming Software Market Research FAQs

What is the current Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) Programming Software Market size?

The Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) Programming Software Market is projected to register a CAGR of 15% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) Programming Software Market?

Schneider Electric SE, Rockwell Automation, Inc., National Instruments Corporation, Opto22 and Eaton Corporation are the major companies operating in the Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) Programming Software Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) Programming Software Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) Programming Software Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) Programming Software Market.

What years does this Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) Programming Software Market cover?

The report covers the Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) Programming Software Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) Programming Software Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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