Filament Winding Machine Market Size, Share, and Industry Analysis By Axis Configuration (2-Axis Machines, 3-Axis Machines, 4-Axis Machines, and 5-Axis and 6-Axis Machines), By Control Type (Manual Controlled, Semi-Automatic, and Fully Automatic (CNC-Controlled)), By End-Use Industry (Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Construction, Marine, and Others), and Regional Forecast 2025-2032

The global filament winding machine market is growing considerably as the demand for composite components is growing in the aerospace, automotive and renewal energy industries. According to the information posted by the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of the registered filament winding machine manufacturers in the U.S is 47, which reflects the high presence of the market in North America. Incorporated technologies of automation are helping to increase production efficiency, and 19 annual research and development activities on the challenges of winding automation in the U.S are in development, based on the National Science Foundation. The growth in the renewable energy industry is fuelling the demand in 4-axis machine especially in production of pressure vessels. This application is quite sensible with the number of ASME-certified producers which makes 65 composite pressure vessel producers in the United States according to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

Filament Winding Machine Market Driver

Aerospace Demand for Lightweight Components Drives Filament Winding Adoption

The demand of light weighted products by the aerospace industry is the main market driving force and 82 filament winding machines are present within the aerospace industry within the U.S. based upon U.S. department of energy. The next important factor is automation technology as it is estimated that 34 U.S. patents are filed in this field annually, according to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Specialist winding machines The expanding renewable energy industry needs specialist winding machines, and there are 9 EU Horizon-funded projects with filament winding, says the Community Research and Development Information Service of the European Commission. All these lead to the growth of the market, especially those in the development of the high-end CNC-controlled equipment, which provides precision and it is efficient in the production of composites.

Filament Winding Machine Market Restraint

High Capital Costs Restrict Filament Winding Adoption Among Small Manufacturers

The large capital investment requirements act as a major deterrent especially to small scale manufacturers. Of the U.S. technical colleges, data available (National Institute of Standards and Technology) shows only 23 Technical Colleges provide training on composite winding which means there is a skilled labour shortage. Competition with other processes compounds the U.S. technical education disparity whereby 54 composite winding machines are imported to Canada per annum according to the Statistics Canada. These restrict the advancement of the market particularly to small businesses that do not have funds to afford costly equipments and training skilled labor. There is also a skill mismatch that is the most difficult to operate advanced CNC machines that are controlling the high end market segment.

Filament Winding Machine Market Opportunity

Eco-Friendly Machines Gain Traction in Sustainability-Focused Markets

The Asian emerging markets provide great growth opportunities with China alone, manufacturing a figure of 640 filament winding machines per annum on the basis of the National Bureau of Statistics of China. Sustainable manufacturing projects present other opportunities, as the U.S. government provides 12.5 million USD annually in research grants to composites winding according to National Science Foundation. The Asia Pacific holds most potential, where 24 technical universities in the region are conducting filament wind research as per China National Science and Technology Council. All these dynamics point to increasing demand in the developing economies as well as the environmentally conscious markets, especially in the case of energy efficient and machines that are friendly when it comes to recyclable materials in the process of sustainable production.

Segmentation

Key Insights

The report covers the following key insights:
 

• Key Industry Trends
• Investments in Research
• Key Industry Developments
• Regulatory Scenario across Key Countries

Analysis By Axis Configuration

By Axis Configuration, the Filament Winding Machine Market is divided into 2-Axis Machines, 3-Axis Machines, 4-Axis Machines, 5-Axis and 6-Axis Machines. 

It is estimated that 4-Axis Machines will have overwhelmed the market since it can be used to make renewable energy components, including pressure vessels and pipes. Based on the statistics provided by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 65 composite pressure vessel manufacturers are certified by ASME in the U.S. which highlights the need of using capable winding solutions.

Analysis By Control Type

By Control Type, the Filament Winding Machine Market is divided into Manual Controlled, Semi-Automatic, Fully Automatic (CNC-Controlled). 

The fully Automatic CNC-Controlled machines will be the trend in the market due to their greater precision and efficiency. Adoption is also encouraged by the adoption of smart technologies, including IoT and Industry 4.0. As an example, the Federal Statistical Office of Germany estimated that 210 filament winding machines are exported to other countries every year, pointing out to the position of technological advancement of the region.

Analysis By End-Use Industry

By End-Use Industry, the Filament Winding Machine Market is divided into Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Construction, Marine & Others. 

The Aerospace & Defense industry is expected to lead the way and the U.S Department of Energy reports that 82 filament winding machines were operational in the aerospace industry in the United States. It is also projected that the field of Renewable Energy will exhibit high growth levels as wind and solar energy projects continue to rise across the world.

Regional Analysis

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Based on geography, the market has been studied across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

North America ranks at the top of the world market with a total of 47 registered manufacturers within the U.S as certificated by the U. S Census Bureau. The aerospace sector of the region is a major consumer which is why an estimated 136 million USD is exported every year in filament winding equipment by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Technological competence is in the form of 34 yearly patent subscriptions to the U.S. Patent and Trademark office. Government is also strong, it has 19 R&D projects which are funded by the National Science Foundation. The above mix of industrial requirement, technology, and institutional backing makes North America the leading marketplace for high-technology filament winding processes especially in the aerospace and defense sectors.

Europe is a powerful market player having 38 EU producers as European Commission data indicate. Germany is in the forefront in exports and exports 210 machines every year according to the Federal Statistical Office of Germany. Innovation is strong with 21 filed patent per annum being reported by the European Patent Office on the part of the Italian. The region focuses on sustainability, 95 CE marked machine models are registered with CENELEC. France is especially strong in composite tanks, with 48 filament wound producers based on INSEE. These aspects reflect the sophistication of technology in Europe, inducing a regulated market especially in environmental-related exploitation and streamlined production procedures.

The most rapid growing region is Asia Pacific where 640 machines are made by China a year as per its National Bureau of Statistics. Japan is one of the topper in R&D where 16 institutes use winding machines by NEDO statistics. Evidence of regional cooperation can be seen in an 88 ASEAN composite tank installations as revealed by ASEAN Secretariat. In South Korea, R&D investment is high; 7 million USD worth of government grant per annum according to MOTITE. The bureau of Indian standards reports that India has 22 licensed manufacturers in the manufacturing base. Such growth is fuelled by industrialization, infrastructure, and the strengthening demands of the aerospace and the automotive industries throughout the region.

Key Players Covered

The report includes the profiles of the following key players:

• Magnum Venus Products (U.S.)
• Engineering Technology Corp. (U.S.)
• Murata Machinery, Ltd. (Japan)
• Mikrosam (North Macedonia)
• Roth Composite Machinery GmbH (Germany)
• McClean Anderson (U.S.)
• CNC Technics Pvt. Ltd. (India)
• Autonational Composite Machinery (U.S.)
• Pultrex Ltd. (U.K.)
• VEM Technologies S.r.l. (Italy)

Key Industry Developments

• In January 2021, Magnum Venus Products had increased its reach of market through acquisition of another competitor which was smaller and improved its product offerings and technologic ability.
• In March 2020, Cygnet Texkimp launched a high-speed filament winding machine range, as composite manufacturing became more efficient with the growing need.