Machine Safety Market to Surpass USD11.1 Billion by 2035, Driven by Industry 4.0 and Global Safety Regulations | ABB, Balluff GmbH, Banner Engineering Corp., Bihl+Wiedemann GmbH

The global machine safety market was valued at US$ 5,732.91 Mn in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.07% during the forecast period of 2025-2035, reaching US$ 11,146.90 Mn by the end of 2035. Machine safety encompasses strategies and technologies such as emergency stops, light curtains, safety sensors, interlocks, and guarding devices designed to protect personnel and equipment in automated and semi-automated manufacturing environments. Driven by stringent global safety regulations (ISO 13849, OSHA) and the shift toward Industry 4.0, the market is witnessing deep integration of safety into production planning and real-time operations.

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Market Drivers & Trends

Growing Awareness About Workplace Safety
Escalating complexity of machinery has highlighted potential risks, prompting companies to enhance safety protocols and training programs.
Safety investments reduce downtime, liability, and bolster reputation, fostering a culture of shared responsibility.

Rising Automation Across Industries
Integration of robotics and automated processes increases throughput but also introduces new hazard profiles.
Demand is rising for integrated safety sensors, emergency stops with faster response times, and predictive monitoring systems.

Regulatory Push & Government Support
Stricter global standards (ISO, ANSI, OSHA) and national mandates in China, Japan, South Korea, Germany, and the U.S. are driving adoption.
Financial incentives and subsidies in key markets encourage SMEs to upgrade legacy systems.

Latest Market Trends

Smart Safety Systems
Fusion of safety hardware with Industry 4.0 IT networks enables real-time risk assessment and adaptive safety zones.
Modular & Scalable Solutions
Manufacturers prefer plug-and-play safety modules that can be incrementally expanded as production needs evolve.
Human‐Robot Collaboration (Cobots)
Growing deployment of cobots in assembly and material handling requires certified safety-rated force‐limiting functions and proximity sensing.
Digital Twin Integration
Virtual modeling of safety systems allows pre‐deployment simulation of hazard scenarios, optimizing guard design and response strategies.

Key Players and Industry Leaders

The market is highly fragmented, featuring global conglomerates and specialized innovators. Major players include:

Siemens AG
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Schneider Electric SE
ABB Ltd.
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

Other prominent vendors: ABB, Balluff GmbH, Banner Engineering Corp., Bihl+Wiedemann GmbH, Emerson Electric Co., Festo AG, HIMA GmbH, Honeywell International Inc., IDEC Corp., IFM Electronic, Keyence Corporation, Omron Corporation, Pilz GmbH & Co. KG, Sick AG, Yokogawa Electric Corp.

These companies are strengthening portfolios through R&D, strategic partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, and regional expansions to serve evolving Industry 4.0 safety needs.

Recent Developments

January 2025: Mitsubishi Electric launched MELSEC iQR safety I/O modules RX40NC6S‐TS and RY48PT20S‐TS, enhancing local safety I/O capabilities, improving work efficiency, and reducing safety-related costs in automated facilities.
December 2023: Balluff introduced the CIP Safety I/O module, offering up to 12 single-channel safe inputs, 6 dual‐channel inputs, and IP67-rated outputs, simplifying the integration of safety-rated I/O devices.

Market Opportunities

Retrofit of Legacy Systems: Significant untapped potential exists in upgrading older machinery with modern safety solutions, especially within SMEs.
Emerging Markets: Rapid industrialization in South Asia, Latin America, and Africa is creating demand for cost‐effective, modular safety systems.
Service & Maintenance: Aftermarket services-inspection, calibration, and certification-represent high-margin, recurring revenue streams.
AI‐Driven Predictive Safety: Integrating AI/ML for predictive hazard detection and maintenance scheduling opens new avenues for differentiation.

Future Outlook

The transition to fully networked smart factories will make collaborative safety and cyber‐physical protection indispensable.
Safety will increasingly be embedded at the design stage, with digital twin and simulation-driven guard planning becoming standard practice.
Investment in machine safety is forecast to outpace overall automation spend, as companies recognize the ROI in reduced downtime and incident mitigation.

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Market Segmentation

By Implementation

Individual Components
Embedded Components

By Components

Presence Sensing Safety Sensors
Safety Edges
Laser Scanners
Safety Light Curtains
Safety Mats
Safety Camera Systems
Safety Interlock Switches (Trapped Key, Hinge Pin, etc.)
Electromechanical Switches
Safety Controllers/Modules/Relays (Programmable Controllers, Emergency Stops)
Machine Guards (Fixed, Adjustable, Two‐hand Controls, etc.)

By Application

Assembly
Material Handling
Metalworking
Packaging
Robotics
Others (Welding, Shielding, etc.)

By End‐Use Industry

Process (Chemicals, F&B, Metals & Mining, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, Pulp & Paper, Utilities)
Discrete (Automotive, A&D, Semiconductor & Electronics, Healthcare, Others)

By Sales Channel

Direct
Indirect
Regional Insights

East Asia leads with 28.13% share in 2024, driven by major manufacturing hubs in China, Japan, and South Korea, strong regulatory enforcement, and local innovations.
North America and Western Europe follow, propelled by early Industry 4.0 adoption and stringent workplace safety standards.
South Asia, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa are poised for faster growth due to increasing automation investments and gradual tightening of safety regulations.

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