Industrial Dispensing System and Equipment Market

Ensuring good dispensing practices across industries has increased the emphasis on developing next-gen industrial dispensing systems and equipment. A lot has been said about the impact of Industry 4.0 on warehousing, supply chain, and distribution, and a plethora of businesses are embracing this next-gen industrial revolution. Technological advancements and the growing utilization of artificial intelligence and robotics to perform a number of manual and monotonous tasks across industries have led to the age of automation.

Automation in industrial systems, including industrial dispensing systems and equipment, helps design systems that meet the transforming industrial requirements, which include precision, high-resolution, and high-performance operability. Industrial equipment manufacturing fostered by government initiatives and growing investments in technology integration are enabling the introduction of high-level industrial systems such as high-precision industrial dispensing system and equipment.

Highlighting the developments in the industrial dispensing system and equipment marketplace, this TMR study offers elaborate information about the current status and the future prospects of the market.

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Market Evolution: Preference Shift from Manual to Automated Systems Observed

From accurate product measurements to a safer way of diluting and dispensing them, industrial dispensers have solved numerous problems. Over the last few decades, industrial dispensing systems and equipment have diversified substantially, on account of advanced technology and design innovations. From compact sizes to versatile offerings, there is an industrial dispensing system and equipment for every end-use facility. Automated systems such as robots and cobots help automate the workflow on industrial floors, enabling reduced downtime and enhanced productivity. This has resulted in a paradigm shift of industrial operations from manual to semi- or fully-automated operations, bringing cutting-edge industrial equipment and systems at the center stage, creating major potential for automated industrial dispensing systems and equipment.

The TMR study on industrial dispensing systems and equipment evaluates the market to offer significant market forecast. The global industrial dispensing system and equipment market is expected to be valued at ~ US$ 10.3 Bn in 2019, and is projected to register a steady growth rate with a ~ 6% CAGR. The trend of technological advancements is expected to have a major influence on the industrial dispensing system and equipment market in the coming years, as factors such as increasing productivity, efficiency, and minimizing errors have prompted manufacturers to consider various technological innovations. The need to meet changing dispensing requirements is further triggering product upgrades.

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Industrial Dispensing System and Equipment Market: Key Trends Influencing Growth

Emphasis on Traceability and Inspection - Given the ease of operability achieved with technological integration, tracking and tracing an industrial dispensing process is also becoming achievable. Reduction of errors to minimize wastage, improvement in performance, and timely maintenance remain vital requisites for end users, resulting in the increasing emphasis on tracing the performance of the dispenser. Another aspect gaining ground is the inspection of industrial dispensing processes to ensure excellent quality control. This is supported by 3D sensing technologies such as laser triangulation that enable better dispensing inspection. 

Influence of Robotics and Smart Technology – Robotics and automation have transformed the industrial sector, as the implementation of industrial robots with industrial equipment allows achieving high-level precision, programmed operations, reduction in production downtime, and significant cost savings. Similarly, the incorporation of smart technologies in modern industrial dispensing systems and equipment is being widely observed. The use of technologies such as IoT to optimize internal operations is another aspect gaining broader emphasis.

Micro-dispensing Activities Gain Traction - Manufacturers around the world are placing their reliance on their suppliers that offer updated technologies and implement new processes. As micro-dispensing and precision work in tandem, the demand for micro-dispensing continues to pick pace, allowing greater flexibility in achieving accurate results for dispensing smaller quantities of products. This trend is likely to have a positive influence of future product developments.

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Winning Strategies of Industrial Dispensing System and Equipment Manufacturers

Focus on Omni-Channel Distribution Strategy - Although the preferred distribution channel for industrial dispensing system and equipment providers remains offline distribution, proliferation of the e-Commerce sector has shifted manufacturers’ focus towards online distribution networks. Future sales in industrial B2B manufacturing industries are expected to be driven by the digitalization and simplification of sales processes, bringing the omni-channel distribution strategy in the spotlight.

Expand Product Portfolio to Boost Consumer Base - Industrial dispensing system and equipment manufacturers emphasize new product development in an attempt to cater to the transforming end-user demand for reduced downtime, greater efficiency, high-level tracking, and reliability. New industrial dispensing system and equipment solutions integrate next-gen technologies such as robotics, enabling high-performance in dispensing operations. Apart from portfolio expansion in terms of new product launches, certain manufacturers are considering product upgrades with focus on reduction of product footprint, and implementation of low-maintenance design, digital display, and precision dispensing.

Emphasize on Collaborations to Expand in Developing Countries - Companies operating in the industrial dispensing system and equipment market are concentrating on partnership agreements that allow geographical expansion. Moreover, collaborations allow global players to tap into developing countries, particularly in Asia Pacific, such as China, which is also a manufacturing hub for industrial equipment.

Industrial Dispensing System and Equipment Market - Competitive Landscape

Nordson EFD, a Nordson company, which is a recognized precision fluid dispensing systems manufacturer, recently released a new solutions guide for stock lubrication and metal stamping, which outlines how customers cut oil usage by up to 90%, reduce emissions, reduce scrap and downtime, and experience substantial savings.

Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation recently announced that its fully-owned subsidiary and analytical instrument producer, Hitachi High-Tech Science Corporation, developed the new NEXTA STA Series of thermal analyzers that enable high-sensitivity measurements through its world-known baseline performance.

Hernon Manufacturing, Inc., recently announced a partnership with Shenzhen Mitsuden, a chemical producer and distributor in both, Singapore and China. Hernon’s products would provide Shenzhen Mitsuden the ability to support new adhesive applications across a range of manufacturing processes.

Key players operating in the industrial dispensing system and equipment market implement various policies to survive in this market space. Product developments and product upgrades remain a vital approach to profitability, implemented by competitors in wake of the continuous integration of technology and automation in industrial equipment.

Collaborations are also being considered on a major level, with the aim to expand global presence, especially in developing countries, giving them a competitive edge. With a few established global and regional players in the industrial dispensing system and equipment market, where around 25-30% of the total market share is held by five leading competitors, the market is moderately consolidated. However, the market is likely to witness the entry of new players, particularly from the Asia Pacific region; these would face less barriers owing to the low availability of substitutes.

Analysts’ View of the Market  

Authors of the report have a positive outlook of this market space. North America, followed by Europe, holds significant growth prospects, owing to the presence of leading global manufacturers of industrial dispensing systems and equipment, along with continual efforts in R&D activities for the development of high-precision and efficient industrial dispensing systems and equipment. Despite this scenario, Asia Pacific countries are likely to be prospective hubs of opportunities on account of the rapid growth in the application sectors across the region, which include food and beverages, automotive, and pharmaceuticals, owing to technological integration. Industrial dispensing system and equipment manufacturers should consider developing solutions catering to these end-use industries, while expanding their business in this region.

As the preference for semi-automatic industrial dispensing systems and equipment remains high, owing to their cost-effectiveness over fully-automatic variants, new entrants that aim to offer automatic variants at reasonable prices can consider business establishment in Asia Pacific. However, the development of similar quality products at reasonable rates has resulted in less product differentiation, and manufacturers have started competing in the aftersales market. Moreover, as the market remains capital-intensive, established players have been facing threat due to the volatility of raw material prices, which could hinder market growth. Another aspect that is expected to impede market growth is the introduction of advanced industrial dispensing systems with increased product lifecycle, thereby resulting in the shrinking of aftersales.