Asia Pacific Digital Servo Motors and Drives Market Size & Share 2026-2035
Market Size – By Drive (AC Drive, DC Drive) and By Application (Oil and Gas, Metal Cutting & Forming, Material Handling Equipment, Packaging and Labeling Machinery, Robotics, Medical Robotics, Rubber & Plastics Machinery, Warehousing, Automation, Extreme Environment Applications, Semiconductor Machinery, AGV, Electronics, Others), Growth Forecast. The market forecasts are provided in terms of revenue (USD Million) and volume (’000 Units)
Report ID: GMI10416
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Published Date: May 2026
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Authors:
Ankit Gupta, Divyendu Sharma
Asia Pacific Digital Servo Motors and Drives Market Size
The Asia Pacific digital servo motors and drives market was estimated at USD 3.9 billion in 2025. The market is expected to grow from USD 4.2 billion in 2026 to USD 6.9 billion in 2035, at a CAGR of 5.6%, according to a recent study by Global Market Insights Inc.
Asia Pacific Digital Servo Motors and Drives Market Key Takeaways
Market Size & Growth
Regional Dominance
Key Market Drivers
Challenges
Opportunity
Key Players
Rapid adoption of Industry 4.0, ongoing automation across various industries, continuous efforts to accelerate digital transformation will complement the industry landscape. Growing automobile industry along with the accelerating investments for infrastructure development is expected to drive product demand.
For instance, as per the Indian government body, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the country reported that total FDI inflows totaled over USD 80.6 billion in fiscal year 2025. The agency further confirmed that the FDI inflow observed over 13.1% increment from around USD 71.3 billion during the previous fiscal year. Furthermore, ongoing industrialization and increased need for precise motor control across several industrial applications will further augment the business dynamics.
Ongoing efforts to boost industrial automation coupled with the increasing rate of robotics deployment across various industries will further add to the industry growth. Wide range of industries including automotive, electronics, semiconductor manufacturing, packaging, and warehousing are increasingly integrating advanced robotics to improve productivity, reduce operational errors, and address labor shortages.
For example, as per the Japan Robot Association (JARA) report, the total orders of robots in the country totaled above 60.4 thousand units between January to March 2026. In addition, the organization further stated that corresponding period last year observed the order volume of over 45.4 thousand units marking an year on year increment of about 33%.
The digital servo motors and drives industry in South Korea is driven by its strong presence in advanced manufacturing industries, rapid automation adoption, and expanding semiconductor and electronics production capabilities. In addition, the country’s strong focus on smart factory development and industrial digitalization is accelerating the integration of AI-enabled robotics, IoT-connected machinery, and intelligent motion control solutions across production facilities. Moreover, government-backed initiatives promoting advanced manufacturing technologies and domestic semiconductor expansion are further supporting market growth.
Asia Pacific Digital Servo Motors and Drives Market Trends
Asia Pacific digital servo motors and drives market is anticipated to grow owing to ongoing technological developments in industrial automation, and strict government regulations that support environmental sustainability. Increasing smart manufacturing and favorable reforms pertaining toward industrial development will favor the business dynamics.
For instance, according to the data updated by the World Bank in April 2026, the total value added by the manufacturing sector in China totaled over USD 4.66 trillion in 2024, accounting for around 24.9% of the country’s GDP. Furthermore, growing industrial internet of things (IIoT) and increased attention to technological advancements to optimize system sizing and boost energy efficiency will positively impacting the industry outlook.
Asia Pacific Digital Servo Motors and Drives Market Analysis
On the basis of drive, the industry is bifurcated into AC and DC. The AC drive holds majority share accounting for about 74.8% market share in 2025 and is set to observe a growth rate of 5.7% through 2035.
Growing automation across variety of industrial applications along with introduction of industry 4.0 has elevated the demand for these systems, positively impacting the business dynamics. AC motors are extensively used in various industries owing to their superior performance in both full-load and variable load conditions. Furthermore, the ongoing refurbishment and development across industrial establishments coupled with increasing installation of advanced automation and feedback communication systems, will positively impact the AC servo motors and drives market dynamics.
On the basis of application, the Asia Pacific digital servo motors and drives market is divided into semiconductor machinery, packaging and labeling machinery, metal cutting & forming, medical robotics, robotics, oil and gas, warehousing, extreme environment applications, rubber & plastics machinery, automation, material handling equipment, AGV, electronics and others. The metal cutting & forming segment observed a revenue of over USD 762 million in 2025 and is projected to observe a CAGR of over 4.5% from 2026 to 2035.
Growing use of cutting-edge technologies & equipment for metal cutting in a variety of industrial processes, such as robotics, iron and steel, and automotive, will increase the product demand. These units may provide accurate motion control and speed across these applications, as well as the ability to maintain and optimize the industrial operations is set to fuel the product deployment. Growing degrees of intelligence is being used by factories and manufacturing facilities to increase output, flexibility, and production quality, all of which will further complement the business dynamics.
Automation segment is projected to observe substantial increase and achieve a growth rate of about 6.5% through 2035. Manufacturers across different industries such as automotive, electronics, semiconductors, food & beverage, packaging, and pharmaceuticals are increasingly adopting automated production systems to improve operational efficiency, product consistency, and manufacturing precision. Moreover, the growing demand for advanced servo motors and drives capable of delivering accurate motion control, faster response times, and improved energy efficiency will further add to the regional industry landscape.
China leads the Asia Pacific digital servo motors and drives industry with around 41.1% share in 2025 and totaling over USD 1.6 billion in revenue. Ongoing expansion in the manufacturing sector along with rising demand for energy efficient systems across industrial applications complemented the business landscape. Flourishing investments for infrastructure development coupled with increasing investments across advanced robotics solutions & process optimization will enhance the industry landscape.
For instance, the International Federation of Robotics reported that September 2025 was when over 2.02 million total industrial robots had been deployed in China by 2024 and that an average of approximately 295,000 robots were placed in 2024. In addition, due to higher demand for accurate motor control systems, rapid growth in the automotive sector, as well as an increased emphasis on industrial automation will support the development of the Asia Pacific servo motors and drives industry landscape.
The Japanese digital servo motors and drives market is estimated to exceed USD 1.4 billion by 2035. The growth of the market for servo technologies is boosted by Japan’s developed industrial automation environment, advanced manufacturing processes, and significant presence in robotics and precision engineering technology. Moreover, the lack of a young labor force and shortage of labor force is driving the adoption of automated manufacturing processes, which will propel market growth.
In February 2026, five automation tool manufacturers conducted private exhibitions in Osaka, Japan, unveiling their latest developments across machine tools and peripheral equipment. The annual event focused on the process integration and labor-saving alternatives with primary emphasis on combined robot applications, automation systems, integrated measurement systems, optimized grinding solutions, and digital tool management technologies aiming to increase productivity and address labor shortages with smart manufacturing landscape.
There are several factors contributing to the development of the digital servo motors and drives sector in India. These include a significant presence in sophisticated manufacturing, quick adoption of automation, as well as increased production capabilities in semiconductors and electronics sectors. Furthermore, the emphasis on building smart factories along with advancements in digitalization within industry is helping to push AI-based robots, IoT-based machinery, and motion control technology. Government efforts to support advancements in manufacturing along with expansion in the manufacturing industry will further support market growth.
Asia Pacific Digital Servo Motors and Drives Market Share
Top 5 companies operating across the Asia Pacific digital servo motors and drives industry consist of Yaskawa Electric, Mitsubishi Electric, Siemens, Panasonic, Nidec collectively accounting for about 36% of the market share in 2025.
Major manufacturers operating across the Asia Pacific digital servo motors and drives industry are focusing toward making strategic partnerships, collaborations, agreements, and introducing new products to enhance their competitive edge over the others.
Asia Pacific Digital Servo Motors and Drives Market Companies
Key players operating across the industry comprising of:
ABB
Advanced Motion Controls
Aerotech
Allient
Applied Motion Products
Baumüller
Beckhoff Automation
Bosch Rexroth
Danfoss
Delta Electronics
Elmo Motion Control
Festo
Fuji Electric
Harmonic Drive
Kollmorgen
Mitsubishi Electric
Nidec
Panasonic Industry
Rockwell Automation
Schneider Electric
Siemens
Yaskawa Electric
10.5% Market Share
Collective market share of 36% in 2025
Asia Pacific Digital Servo Motors and Drives Industry News
In February 2026, B&R India, the machine automation division of ABB, introduced its next-generation ACOPOS D1 servo drive at the Innovations Day 2026 event held in Pune, India. This reflects the company’s consistent focus towards improving the ability to provide intelligent motion control systems. This new ACOPOS D1 system provides OEMs and smart manufacturing applications with scalable performance and advanced automation possibilities.
SANYO DENKI made the announcement about the introduction of their new SANMOTION C S300 motion controller during November 2025. This new addition has made it possible for them to further extend their range of cutting-edge motion controllers that support high-performance industrial automation systems. The new motion controller has the ability to offer up to four times better control performance as compared to their previous generations. Some other benefits include scalability, advanced security, high-speed EtherCAT communication, and synchronized video data troubleshooting.
The MicroFlex e190 servo drive range received its upgrade from ABB in September 2025, and once again the company highlighted its commitment to designing premium motion control systems to meet the requirements of modern industrial automation processes. Some key features of the new series include increased electromagnetic compatibility, better heat dissipation, higher vibration tolerance, and stability.
In May 2025, Yaskawa Electric Corp. announced the introduction of new 400 Volt input versions of its Σ-X Series of AC servo drives – the result of the company’s efforts to extend its industry-leading motion performance, precision motion control, and enhanced integration of digital data within advanced industrial automation environments. The new AC servo drives will be leveraged to provide improved performance for large scale industrial equipment as well as high-speed manufacturing applications in semiconductor, electronic device/robotic and battery manufacturing industries.
The Asia Pacific digital servo motors and drives market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Million) and volume (’000 Units) from 2022 to 2035, for the following segments:
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Market, By Drive
AC Drive
DC Drive
Market, By Application
Oil and Gas
Metal Cutting & Forming
Material Handling Equipment
Packaging and Labeling Machinery
Robotics
Medical Robotics
Rubber & Plastics Machinery
Warehousing
Automation
Extreme Environment Applications
Semiconductor Machinery
AGV
Electronics
Others
The above information has been provided for the following countries:
China
Japan
India
Australia
South Korea
Thailand
Malaysia
Philippines
Indonesia
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