The latest report prepared by advisors on the sale and purchase of companies in the technology sector provides an overview of the industrial automation sector. It contains all the data on companies, acquisitions, and financing rounds extracted in May 2025.
Industrial automation refers to the use of control systems, such as computers, robots, and information technology, to manage industrial processes and machinery with minimal human intervention. It transforms traditional manufacturing into smart factories, improving production consistency, ensuring quality, and enabling companies to adapt quickly to changes in demand, which is essential for competitiveness and growth.
Trends shaping the future of industrial automation
Major public companies and investor-backed platforms are actively acquiring specialized technologies to optimize their processes and strengthen both their market position and their range of services.
- AI integration: AI is no longer experimental in automation, but is becoming a fundamental element for decision-making, prediction, and self-optimization.
- Cloud and Edge Automation Platforms: manufacturers are shifting from isolated local systems to connected platforms that use cloud computing.
- Digital Twin Technology: digital twins replicate physical assets (machines, lines, factories) in a virtual space to simulate, test, and optimize performance.
- Industrial Cybersecurity as a Priority: as automation systems become increasingly connected, cybersecurity has become a fundamental concern.
- Adoption of Industrial IoT: IoT represents a fundamental shift in how industrial operations are managed, creating interconnected ecosystems that generate and use data for optimization.
Analysis of investments in the industrial automation sector
High operating costs are pushing companies to invest in automation. As a result, many are turning to external capital, either by raising equity or taking on debt. This dynamic creates a clear opportunity for mergers and acquisitions, as well as for investment funds looking to enter the sector.
Demand for acquisitions far exceeds the supply of quality targets, which has led to an increase in valuations, especially for companies with strong growth potential and integrated technologies. At the same time, strategic buyers remain very active, seeking to gain scale, efficiency, and advanced capabilities through consolidation. Key factors such as labor shortages, the need for operational efficiency, ESG commitments, and supply chain resilience are accelerating automation across the board.
Consolidation will remain strong, and The most attractive opportunities will be found in scalable and technologically advanced companies. that can lead the next wave of industrial innovation.
Growth of the sector in the coming years
El mercado mundial de la automatización industrial está experimentando un crecimiento fuerte y sostenido, impulsado principalmente por la creciente demanda de eficiencia operativa, tecnologías de fabricación inteligentes y transformación digital en diversos sectores industriales.
Algunas fuentes prevén que el mercado alcance los 238.130 millones de dólares en 2025 y crezca hasta los 449.770 millones de dólares en 2032, lo que refleja una tasa compuesta de crecimiento anual (CAGR) del 9,5 % entre 2025 y 2032. Research and Markets en su caso, ofrece la valoración más alta para 2024, con 255.880 millones de dólares estadounidenses, y prevé un crecimiento hasta alcanzar los 399.120 millones de dólares estadounidenses en 2029, con una tasa compuesta de crecimiento anual (CAGR) del 9,3 %.
Otras fuentes destacan que solo el segmento de los sistemas de automatización y control industrial alcanzará los 206.330 millones de dólares estadounidenses en 2024, con una impresionante tasa compuesta de crecimiento anual (CAGR) del 10,8 % entre 2025 y 2030.
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