Servo Motors and Drives Market Size, Trends - Share & Research Report 2030

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Servo Motors And Drives Market Size and Share

Market Overview

Study Period	2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025)	USD 16.35 Billion
Market Size (2030)	USD 21.93 Billion
Growth Rate (2025 - 2030)	6.05% CAGR
Fastest Growing Market	Asia Pacific
Largest Market	Asia Pacific
Market Concentration	Medium
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Servo Motors And Drives Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The servo motors and drives market size stood at USD 16.35 billion in 2025 and was forecast to reach USD 21.93 billion by 2030, reflecting a 6.05% CAGR over the period. Growth stemmed from factories upgrading to networked motion systems that combine silicon-carbide power electronics, digital twin simulation and collaborative robotics. Semiconductor plants and precision packaging lines adopted linear designs to eliminate mechanical conversions, while automotive producers invested in mid-voltage, high-power solutions for battery and e-axle assembly. Energy-efficiency legislation prompted manufacturers to replace induction units with IE4-class servo packages, and the expanding 800 V electric-vehicle architecture spurred demand for higher-voltage drives. Intensifying competition arrived from silicon-carbide specialists and cybersecurity vendors, pressuring traditional incumbents to blend mechanical expertise with digital intelligence.

Key Report Takeaways

By product type, AC units led with 65.5% revenue share in 2024, whereas linear motors advanced at a 9.8% CAGR to 2030.
By voltage range, low-voltage systems held 62.4% of the servo motors and drives market share in 2024, while medium-voltage platforms expanded at a 7.2% CAGR through 2030.
By end-user, automotive and EV manufacturing commanded 34.2% share of the servo motors and drives market size in 2024; semiconductor and electronics posted the fastest 9.7% CAGR.
By power rating, motors of 5-15 kW accounted for 8.1% growth, although ≤1 kW units retained a 37.3% share of the servo motors and drives market size in 2024.
By geography, Asia-Pacific captured 46.3% revenue in 2024 and remained the fastest-growing region at 7.8% CAGR to 2030.

Global Servo Motors And Drives Market Trends and Insights

Drivers Impact Analysis

Driver	(~) % Impact on CAGR Forecast	Geographic Relevance	Impact Timeline
Rapid industrial automation and smart-factory rollout	+1.8%	Global, early gains in Germany, Japan, South Korea	Medium term (2-4 years)
Rising adoption of collaborative and mobile robotics	+1.2%	North America and EU, spill-over to Asia-Pacific core	Short term (≤ 2 years)
Stringent global and regional energy-efficiency mandates	+0.9%	EU leading, North America following, Asia-Pacific selective adoption	Long term (≥ 4 years)
Electrification push in automotive manufacturing and EV platforms	+1.5%	Global, concentrated in China, Germany, United States	Medium term (2-4 years)
Silicon-carbide power modules boosting drive efficiency	+0.7%	Japan, Germany, United States	Long term (≥ 4 years)
Digital-twin-enabled sizing and optimisation of servo systems	+0.4%	Germany, Japan, United States	Long term (≥ 4 years)
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Rapid industrial automation and smart-factory rollout

During 2024, automotive groups in Germany connected multi-axis robotic cells to digital-twin platforms, cutting line-change times and increasing throughput. Closure Systems International lifted overall equipment effectiveness to 97.5% after installing FANUC servo-driven lines that dropped unplanned downtime to 2.5%^{[1]FANUC America, “AI Servo Monitor,” fanucamerica.com}. EtherCAT-enabled drives synchronised motion within microseconds, supporting flexible manufacturing and paving the way for 5G-based machine coordination.

Rising adoption of collaborative and mobile robotics

Cobots require compact, safety-rated actuators with integrated torque sensing. Yaskawa’s HC series met ISO/TS 15066:2016 force limits through embedded monitoring, allowing direct human interaction on assembly lines. High-torque-density motors supplied by Kollmorgen powered almost 1 million robotic joints worldwide, demonstrating the servo motors and drives market’s shift toward lighter, user-friendly platforms.

Stringent global and regional energy-efficiency mandates

The European Union enforced IE4 standards for 75-200 kW machines from July 2023, obliging OEMs to update motion systems. The United States Department of Energy proposed rules that could save 8.9 quadrillion Btu between 2029 and 2058 for expanded-scope motors. Silicon-carbide switches enabled drives to meet these targets without oversizing cooling stages, reinforcing demand for high-efficiency solutions.

Electrification push in automotive manufacturing and EV platforms

Battery-pack, motor-housing, and e-axle assembly lines adopted servo-controlled presses that logged real-time force data, cutting scrap in Liuzhou production by replacing pneumatic presses. Tesla used servo presses to ensure uniform pressure on cylindrical cells, supporting gigafactory output ramp-ups. The servo motors and drives market benefited as OEMs scaled 800 V platforms requiring faster, more precise joining operations.

Restraints Impact Analysis

Restraint	(~) % Impact on CAGR Forecast	Geographic Relevance	Impact Timeline
High upfront cost vs. induction/stepper alternatives	-1.1%	India, Southeast Asia, Latin America	Short term (≤ 2 years)
Proliferation of low-cost stepper and VFD-controlled induction motors	-0.8%	China, India, Eastern Europe	Medium term (2-4 years)
Supply-chain risk for high-grade rare-earth permanent magnets	-1.3%	Global, acute in North America and Europe	Short term (≤ 2 years)
Cyber-vulnerabilities in networked drives	-0.6%	Germany, United States, Japan	Medium term (2-4 years)
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High upfront cost vs. induction/stepper alternatives

Small manufacturers in India and Southeast Asia compared premium servo packages with variable-frequency-drive induction sets and frequently chose the latter. Yet studies by Packaging World showed lifetime energy and maintenance savings tilting favour back toward servos, with annual operating cost dropping from USD 7,320 to USD 388.8 when pneumatics were replaced by electric actuators.

Supply-chain risk for high-grade rare-earth permanent magnets

China’s licence rules on neodymium magnet exports in April 2025 delayed shipments to European auto suppliers, leading to short production halts. Tesla’s humanoid-robot programme required up to 4 kg of magnets per unit, widening exposure to supply shocks. ZF responded by launching an I2SM motor that removed rare-earth content and cut energy losses 15%.

Segment Analysis

By Product Type: Linear Designs Lead Precision Applications

AC units kept 65.5% of the servo motors and drives market in 2024 because three-phase grids and mature manufacturing lines favoured rotary designs. Linear variants captured semiconductor packaging, lithography and high-speed cartooning, expanding at 9.8% CAGR. Delkor’s cartoning lines achieved higher throughputs by eliminating rotary-to-linear conversions^{[2]Delkor Systems, “Linear Servo Motor Permits Unique Cartoning System,” automationworld.com}.

Linear models extended beyond simple positioning. Tolomatic servo presses delivered 80% efficiency versus 50% for hydraulics, attracting packaging firms that needed hygienic, oil-free motion. Platform suppliers responded with distributed drives such as Rockwell Automation’s ArmorKinetix, cutting cabling 90% and installation time 30%.

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By Voltage Range: Mid-Voltage Solutions Elevate Power Density

Low-voltage installations held 62.4% share but the 1-35 kV class grew 7.2% annually as plants adopted higher-voltage architectures to reduce cable size and heat. Arrow Electronics highlighted silicon-carbide MOSFETs running at higher switching frequencies with lower losses. Medium-voltage drives supported 100 kW-plus machine tools used for EV motor housings, matching growing torque demands.

Siemens introduced MICRO-DRIVE extra-low-voltage units for autonomous mobile robots that need safe 24-48 V levels. Conversely, 800 V EV lines deployed mid-voltage servos to shrink conductor diameters and lower resistive loss, holding a niche but rising share in the servo motors and drives market.

By End-user Industry: Semiconductor Lines Challenge Automotive Dominance

Automotive retained 34.2% of revenue, fuelled by expanding EV capacity in China, Germany and the United States. Yet semiconductor fabrication and advanced packaging recorded the fastest 9.7% CAGR as lithography steppers and CoWoS tools demanded sub-micron positioning. Delta Electronics supplied linear pocket actuators for Ta Liang’s advanced packages, displacing Japanese imports.

Healthcare device makers adopted servo-controlled surgical robots for minimally invasive procedures, while packaging firms relied on quick-change drives for SKU flexibility. Oil and gas operators specified servo valve actuators that coped with corrosive fluids and high temperatures, saving energy over pneumatic throttling.

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By Power Rating: Mid-Range Motors Enable Throughput Scaling

Units ≤1 kW comprised 37.3% of the servo motors and drives market size during 2024, serving SCARA arms and collaborative robots. The 5-15 kW class advanced at 8.1% CAGR, powering battery-tray tightening and extrusion lines that required higher torque yet compact footprints. Mitsubishi’s HG-SR series offered up to 100 Nm peak torque for such applications.

Above 15 kW, adoption remained niche but benefited from 800 V EV architectures. ECM PCB Stator Tech’s “Eight Ball” motor packed 18.8 Nm into a palm-sized envelope, hinting at higher-power density trends.

Geography Analysis

Asia-Pacific captured 46.3% of global revenue in 2024 on the back of Chinese electronics production, Japanese technology leadership and India’s factory expansions. Regional growth remained the fastest at 7.8% CAGR as ASEAN nations incentivised automation to raise competitiveness. China’s dominance in rare-earth supply lowered local costs but exposed foreign buyers to export controls. Japan’s Harmonic Drive Systems aimed for JPY 90 billion net sales by FY 2026, reinforcing the technology cluster in Tokyo and Nagano.

North America increased its reshoring programmes to improve supply resilience. Mitsubishi Electric’s USD 143.5 million compressor plant in Kentucky illustrated the trend toward localised production and shorter lead times. Hitachi’s purchase of Joliet Electric Motors broadened aftermarket services, supporting lifecycle value across installed fleets. Rising collaborative-robot utilisation in the United States offset softness in heavy industry.

Europe focused on decarbonisation and digital-twin analytics. IE4 mandates spurred retrofits in Germany and the Nordics, while cybersecurity concerns prompted audits after CISA flagged vulnerabilities in ABB Drive Composer and Rockwell PowerFlex firmware^{[3]DC Velocity, “Mitsubishi Electric buys stake in Realtime Robotics,” dcvelocity.com
Source: CISA, “ABB Drive Composer,” cisa.gov}. Medium-voltage drives penetrated automotive clusters in Bavaria and Piedmont as OEMs migrated to 800 V battery lines, sustaining mid-single-digit growth despite macroeconomic pressures.

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Competitive Landscape

The servo motors and drives market featured moderate concentration. Yaskawa, Mitsubishi Electric and Siemens continued to anchor global share but faced erosion from silicon-carbide and software-defined newcomers. Yaskawa’s FY 2024 first-half revenue slipped 9.5% year-on-year due to weaker Chinese demand, yet the company reinvested in mechatronics innovation to defend share.

Mitsubishi Electric diversified by acquiring stakes in Realtime Robotics for collision-free path planning and Formic Technologies for robots-as-a-service, signalling a shift toward subscription models. Siemens provided digital-twin platforms coupled with extra-low-voltage drives to lock in software-hardware ecosystems.

Component specialists emerged as disruptors. Silicon-carbide module makers supplied 3.3 kV HVIGBT units with 15% lower switching loss, improving drive efficiency in trains and heavy industry. Cybersecurity firms capitalised on CISA advisories to market intrusion-detection layers for networked motion systems, turning operational-technology security into a purchase criterion alongside torque and speed.

Servo Motors And Drives Industry Leaders

Yaskawa Electric Corp.
Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
Siemens AG
Schneider Electric
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
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Recent Industry Developments

April 2025: Mitsubishi Electric began sample shipments of XB Series 3.3 kV/1,500 A HVIGBT modules, cutting switching loss 15% and widening safe-operating area 25% for rail and heavy-drive inverters.
May 2025: ECM PCB Stator Tech unveiled the “Eight Ball” servo motor with integrated harmonic drive, delivering 18.8 Nm torque in a compact form for robotics and medical devices.
February 2025: CISA issued a critical advisory on ABB Drive Composer, CVSS 9.3, recommending users update to Version 2.9.1 to close path-traversal exploits.
January 2025: Hitachi acquired Joliet Electric Motors to expand maintenance services and diversify recurring revenue streams in North America.

Table of Contents for Servo Motors And Drives Industry Report

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET LANDSCAPE

4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Market Drivers
- 4.2.1 Rapid industrial automation and smart-factory rollout
- 4.2.2 Rising adoption of collaborative and mobile robotics
- 4.2.3 Stringent global and regional energy-efficiency mandates
- 4.2.4 Electrification push in automotive manufacturing and EV platforms
- 4.2.5 Silicon-carbide power modules boosting servo-drive efficiency
- 4.2.6 Digital-twin-enabled predictive sizing and optimisation of servo systems
4.3 Market Restraints
- 4.3.1 High upfront cost vs. induction/stepper alternatives
- 4.3.2 Proliferation of low-cost stepper and VFD-controlled induction motors
- 4.3.3 Supply-chain risk for high-grade rare-earth permanent magnets
- 4.3.4 Cyber-vulnerabilities in networked servo drives causing downtime
4.4 Evaluation of Critical Regulatory Framework
4.5 Value Chain Analysis
4.6 Technological Outlook
4.7 Porter's Five Forces
- 4.7.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.7.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.7.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.7.4 Threat of Substitutes
- 4.7.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.8 Impact Assessment of Key Stakeholders
4.9 Key Use Cases and Case Studies
4.10 Impact on Macroeconomic Factors of the Market
4.11 Investment Analysis

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

5.1 By Product Type
- 5.1.1 Motor
- 5.1.1.1 AC Servo Motor
- 5.1.1.2 DC Brushless Servo Motor
- 5.1.1.3 Brushed DC Servo Motor
- 5.1.1.4 Linear Servo Motor
- 5.1.2 Drive
- 5.1.2.1 AC Servo Drive
- 5.1.2.2 DC Servo Drive
- 5.1.2.3 Adjustable / Multi-axis Servo Drive
5.2 By Voltage Range
- 5.2.1 Low Voltage (≤1 kV)
- 5.2.2 Medium Voltage (1 kV-35 kV)
- 5.2.3 High Voltage (>35 kV)
5.3 By End-user Industry
- 5.3.1 Automotive and EV Manufacturing
- 5.3.2 Oil and Gas (Up-, Mid-, Down-stream)
- 5.3.3 Healthcare and Medical Devices
- 5.3.4 Packaging and Labelling
- 5.3.5 Semiconductor and Electronics
- 5.3.6 Chemicals and Petrochemicals
- 5.3.7 Food and Beverage
- 5.3.8 Other Industries (Textile, Printing, etc.)
5.4 By Power Rating
- 5.4.1 ?1 kW
- 5.4.2 1 kW-5 kW
- 5.4.3 5 kW-15 kW
- 5.4.4 >15 kW
5.5 By Geography
- 5.5.1 North America
- 5.5.1.1 United States
- 5.5.1.2 Canada
- 5.5.1.3 Mexico
- 5.5.2 South America
- 5.5.2.1 Brazil
- 5.5.2.2 Argentina
- 5.5.2.3 Rest of South America
- 5.5.3 Europe
- 5.5.3.1 Germany
- 5.5.3.2 United Kingdom
- 5.5.3.3 France
- 5.5.3.4 Italy
- 5.5.3.5 Russia
- 5.5.3.6 Rest of Europe
- 5.5.4 Asia-Pacific
- 5.5.4.1 China
- 5.5.4.2 Japan
- 5.5.4.3 South Korea
- 5.5.4.4 India
- 5.5.4.5 ASEAN
- 5.5.4.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 5.5.5 Middle East and Africa
- 5.5.5.1 Middle East
- 5.5.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia
- 5.5.5.1.2 United Arab Emirates
- 5.5.5.1.3 Turkey
- 5.5.5.1.4 Rest of Middle East
- 5.5.5.2 Africa
- 5.5.5.2.1 South Africa
- 5.5.5.2.2 Nigeria
- 5.5.5.2.3 Rest of Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

6.1 Market Concentration
6.2 Strategic Moves
6.3 Market Share Analysis
6.4 Company Profiles {(includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Information, Market Rank/Share for key companies, Products and Services, and Recent Developments)}
- 6.4.1 Yaskawa Electric Corporation
- 6.4.2 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
- 6.4.3 Siemens AG
- 6.4.4 Schneider Electric SE
- 6.4.5 Rockwell Automation, Inc.
- 6.4.6 ABB Ltd.
- 6.4.7 Delta Electronics, Inc.
- 6.4.8 FANUC Corporation
- 6.4.9 Kollmorgen Corporation (Regal Rexnord Corporation)
- 6.4.10 Bosch Rexroth AG
- 6.4.11 Panasonic Holdings Corporation
- 6.4.12 Nidec Corporation
- 6.4.13 Omron Corporation
- 6.4.14 Oriental Motor Co., Ltd.
- 6.4.15 Lenze SE
- 6.4.16 Parker-Hannifin Corporation
- 6.4.17 Inovance Technology Co., Ltd.
- 6.4.18 Moog Inc.
- 6.4.19 WEG Equipamentos El�tricos S.A.
- 6.4.20 Emerson Electric Co.
- 6.4.21 AMETEK, Inc.
- 6.4.22 TECO Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd.
- 6.4.23 Nanotec Electronic GmbH & Co. KG
- 6.4.24 SANYO DENKI Co., Ltd.
- 6.4.25 Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE OUTLOOK

7.1 White-space and Unmet-Need Assessment

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Global Servo Motors And Drives Market Report Scope

A servo motor is a simple electric motor that is controlled by a servomechanism. When a motor is used as a control device and is connected to a servomechanism, it is referred to as a DC Servo Motor. A controlled motor powered by AC is referred to as an AC Servo Motor. A servo drive is one of the fundamental components of a motion control system, which includes a servo motor, controller, and feedback element. Servo drives use closed-loop feedback to alter the voltage and current applied to the servomotor in response to a command signal for the position, velocity, or current.

The study tracks the revenue accrued through the sale of Servo Motors and Drives by various players in the global market. The study also tracks the key market parameters, underlying growth influencers, and major vendors operating in the industry, which supports the market estimations and growth rates over the forecast period. The study further analyzes the overall impact of COVID-19 aftereffects and other macroeconomic factors on the market. The report’s scope encompasses market sizing and forecasts for the various market segments.

The servo motors and drives market is segmented by type (motor [AC servo motor, DC brushlesss servo motor, brushed DC servo motor, and linear servo motor], drive [AC servo drive, DC servo drive, and adjustable servo drive]), voltage range (low voltage, medium voltage, and high voltage), end-user industry (automotive, oil and gas, healthcare, packaging, semiconductor and electronics, and chemicals and petrochemicals), and by geography (North America [United States, Canada], Europe [United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Rest of Europe], Asia-Pacific [China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia Pacific], Latin America, and Middle East and Africa). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value in USD for all the segments.

By Product Type	Motor	AC Servo Motor
		DC Brushless Servo Motor
		Brushed DC Servo Motor
		Linear Servo Motor

	Drive	AC Servo Drive
		DC Servo Drive
		Adjustable / Multi-axis Servo Drive
By Voltage Range	Low Voltage (≤1 kV)
	Medium Voltage (1 kV-35 kV)
	High Voltage (>35 kV)
By End-user Industry	Automotive and EV Manufacturing
	Oil and Gas (Up-, Mid-, Down-stream)
	Healthcare and Medical Devices
	Packaging and Labelling
	Semiconductor and Electronics
	Chemicals and Petrochemicals
	Food and Beverage
	Other Industries (Textile, Printing, etc.)
By Power Rating	?1 kW
	1 kW-5 kW
	5 kW-15 kW
	>15 kW

By Geography	North America	United States
		Canada
		Mexico

	South America	Brazil
		Argentina
		Rest of South America

	Europe	Germany
		United Kingdom
		France
		Italy
		Russia
		Rest of Europe

	Asia-Pacific	China
		Japan
		South Korea
		India
		ASEAN
		Rest of Asia-Pacific

	Middle East and Africa	Middle East	Saudi Arabia
			United Arab Emirates
			Turkey
			Rest of Middle East

		Africa	South Africa
			Nigeria
			Rest of Africa

By Product Type

Motor	AC Servo Motor
	DC Brushless Servo Motor
	Brushed DC Servo Motor
	Linear Servo Motor
Drive	AC Servo Drive
	DC Servo Drive
	Adjustable / Multi-axis Servo Drive

By Voltage Range

Low Voltage (≤1 kV)

Medium Voltage (1 kV-35 kV)

High Voltage (>35 kV)

By End-user Industry

Automotive and EV Manufacturing

Oil and Gas (Up-, Mid-, Down-stream)

Healthcare and Medical Devices

Packaging and Labelling

Semiconductor and Electronics

Chemicals and Petrochemicals

Food and Beverage

Other Industries (Textile, Printing, etc.)

By Power Rating

?1 kW

1 kW-5 kW

5 kW-15 kW

>15 kW

By Geography

North America	United States
	Canada
	Mexico
South America	Brazil
	Argentina
	Rest of South America
Europe	Germany
	United Kingdom
	France
	Italy
	Russia
	Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific	China
	Japan
	South Korea
	India
	ASEAN
	Rest of Asia-Pacific

Middle East and Africa	Middle East	Saudi Arabia
		United Arab Emirates
		Turkey
		Rest of Middle East

	Africa	South Africa
		Nigeria
		Rest of Africa

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Key Questions Answered in the Report

What is the current value of the servo motors and drives market?

The servo motors and drives market was valued at USD 16.35 billion in 2025.

Which region leads the servo motors and drives market?

Asia-Pacific led with 46.3% revenue in 2024 and is set to grow at 7.8% CAGR through 2030.

Which product segment is expanding the fastest?

Linear servo motors are advancing at a 9.8% CAGR due to demand from semiconductor packaging and high-speed cartoning lines.

How are energy-efficiency rules affecting adoption?

EU IE4 mandates and proposed U.S. standards are driving replacements of older induction systems with high-efficiency servo packages.

Why are silicon-carbide power modules important for drives?

Silicon-carbide switches reduce switching losses and heat, enabling compact, medium-voltage servo drives suitable for high-power industrial and EV applications.

What risks threaten supply continuity for servo motor builders?

Export controls on rare-earth magnets and cybersecurity vulnerabilities in networked drives pose notable supply-chain and operational risks.

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