Product Code: A138160
The Adhesive Dispensing Equipment Market is expected to generate revenue worth $11.6 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $19.6 billion by 2033, to register a CAGR of 5.3% from 2024 to 2033.

Adhesive dispensing equipment provides controlled application of adhesives and silicones, using various devices such as manual caulk guns, robotic & automated dispensing systems, and different mixing & dispensing systems. These systems are configured in several ways: as dispense-only units, mix-and-dispense, meter-mix-and-dispense, or hot melt dispensing setups. Dispense only units, which include both manual and power-driven dispensers, are designed strictly for dispensing without any mixing or monitoring features. They enable precise application, however, lack the capability to monitor or adjust the mix ratio. Overall, these tools are essential for ensuring accuracy and control in adhesive application across industrial and commercial settings. The precise control of adhesive usage leads to cost savings, as it reduces waste and minimizes rework, optimizing material costs. Workplace safety is another notable benefit, as automated dispensers limit the need for manual adhesive handling, thereby reducing the exposure of employees to potentially hazardous substances. Furthermore, adhesive dispensing systems are highly flexible, many are easily adjusted or reconfigured to handle various applications and types of adhesives, providing adaptability in production setups and supporting diverse manufacturing needs
Adhesive dispensing solutions provide several key benefits that enhance production quality and efficiency across various industries. One of the main advantages is the increased precision that these systems offer. Automated dispensing allows consistent, accurate adhesive application, which minimizes material waste and improves overall product quality. In addition, these solutions boost operational efficiency for both fully and semi-automated systems, which significantly accelerates production rates, reducing labour demands and increasing output.
Adhesive dispensing equipment is primarily used in industries such as automotive, electronics, aerospace, and packaging. This equipment aids in precise and efficient application of adhesives. This equipment is also powered by pneumatic & electric power source, and a few are manually powered as well. These systems help streamline assembly lines by applying adhesive materials such as glue, epoxy, or sealants with consistency and accuracy. Adhesive dispensers are essential in PCB (printed circuit board) assembly as they can be placed precisely on tiny components, ensuring durability and reliability.
Further, in the medical sector, adhesive dispensers are used in assembling medical devices such as syringes, catheters, and diagnostic equipment, requiring sterile and precise bonding for patient safety. For instance, companies such as Medtronic use automated dispensing systems to ensure accuracy in their device manufacturing. With advancements in robotics and automation, adhesive dispensing technology continues to evolve, supporting high-demand applications with improved speed.
In the automotive industry, companies such as Tesla utilize advanced dispensing systems to apply sealants and structural adhesives on vehicle frames, enhancing both structural integrity and noise reduction. In 2023, global vehicle production rose to approximately 93.5 million units, a 10% increase from 2022, as reported by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers. This surge reflects robust demand for adhesives in the automotive industry, where lightweight design for improved fuel efficiency is a key priority. Adhesives and sealants are essential for achieving weight reduction without compromising strength, and precise adhesive dispensing units enable efficient, automated application. These trends boost the use of adhesives and drive growth of the adhesive dispensing equipment market, as manufacturers seek reliable, high-precision solutions to meet industry standards for durability and efficiency.
The adhesive dispensing equipment market is segmented into mounting type, power source, adhesive type, component type, end user, and region. By mounting type, the market is divided into hand held and system mounted. By power source, it is classified into pneumatic, manual, and electrical. On the basis of adhesive type, it is bifurcated into cold adhesive system and hot-melt adhesive system. By adhesive component type, it is segregated into 2k and 1k. By end user, it is fragmented into automotive, electronics, packaging, medical, construction, wood working, and others. Region wise, it is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
The key players profiled in the report include Nordson Corporation, Graco Inc, Valco Melton, Hernon Manufacturing, Dymax Corporation, Henkel AG & Co.KGaA, Kirkco Corp, EXACT Dispensing Systems, 3M, and APPLIED Adhesives. These key players have adopted strategies such as product launch, expansion, and acquisitions to enhance their market penetration.
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Key Market Segments
By Adhesive Component Type
By Mounting Type
By Power Source
- Pneumatic
- Manual
- Electric
By Adhesive Type
- Cold Adhesive System
- Hot-Melt Adhesive System
By End User
- Automotive
- Electronics
- Packaging
- Medical
- Wood Working
- Construction
- Others
By Region
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- UK
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- South Korea
- Japan
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Latin America
- Middle East
- Africa
Key Market Players:
- 3M
- APPLIED Adhesives
- Dymax Corporation
- EXACT Dispensing Systems
- Graco Inc.
- Henkel AG & Co.KGaA
- Hernon Manufacturing
- Kirkco Corp
- Nordson Corporation
- Valco Melton
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
- 1.1. Report description
- 1.2. Key market segments
- 1.3. Key benefits to the stakeholders
- 1.4. Research methodology
- 1.4.1. Primary research
- 1.4.2. Secondary research
- 1.4.3. Analyst tools and models
CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER 3: MARKET OVERVIEW
- 3.1. Market definition and scope
- 3.2. Key findings
- 3.2.1. Top impacting factors
- 3.2.2. Top investment pockets
- 3.3. Porter's five forces analysis
- 3.3.1. Low bargaining power of suppliers
- 3.3.2. Low threat of new entrants
- 3.3.3. Low threat of substitutes
- 3.3.4. Low intensity of rivalry
- 3.3.5. Low bargaining power of buyers
- 3.4. Market dynamics
- 3.4.1. Drivers
- 3.4.1.1. Increasing demand for adhesives in the construction industry
- 3.4.1.2. Growing Packaging Industry
- 3.4.1.3. Growing Preference for Automation in Manufacturing
- 3.4.1.4. Growing Automotive and Electronics Sector
- 3.4.2. Restraints
- 3.4.2.1. High Initial Costs
- 3.4.2.2. Variability in adhesive properties
- 3.4.3. Opportunities
- 3.4.3.1. Integration of Industry 4.0 technologies in Adhesive Dispensing Equipment
- 3.4.3.2. Increased demand for dispensing equipment that can handle biodegradable and low-VOC adhesives.
CHAPTER 4: ADHESIVE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY MOUNTING TYPE
- 4.1. Overview
- 4.1.1. Market size and forecast
- 4.2. Hand Held
- 4.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 4.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 4.2.3. Market share analysis by country
- 4.3. System Mounted
- 4.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 4.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 4.3.3. Market share analysis by country
CHAPTER 5: ADHESIVE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY POWER SOURCE
- 5.1. Overview
- 5.1.1. Market size and forecast
- 5.2. Pneumatic
- 5.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 5.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 5.2.3. Market share analysis by country
- 5.3. Manual
- 5.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 5.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 5.3.3. Market share analysis by country
- 5.4. Electric
- 5.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 5.4.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 5.4.3. Market share analysis by country
CHAPTER 6: ADHESIVE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY ADHESIVE TYPE
- 6.1. Overview
- 6.1.1. Market size and forecast
- 6.2. Cold Adhesive System
- 6.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 6.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 6.2.3. Market share analysis by country
- 6.3. Hot-Melt Adhesive System
- 6.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 6.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 6.3.3. Market share analysis by country
CHAPTER 7: ADHESIVE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY END USER
- 7.1. Overview
- 7.1.1. Market size and forecast
- 7.2. Automotive
- 7.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 7.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 7.2.3. Market share analysis by country
- 7.3. Electronics
- 7.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 7.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 7.3.3. Market share analysis by country
- 7.4. Packaging
- 7.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 7.4.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 7.4.3. Market share analysis by country
- 7.5. Medical
- 7.5.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 7.5.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 7.5.3. Market share analysis by country
- 7.6. Wood Working
- 7.6.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 7.6.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 7.6.3. Market share analysis by country
- 7.7. Construction
- 7.7.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 7.7.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 7.7.3. Market share analysis by country
- 7.8. Others
- 7.8.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 7.8.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 7.8.3. Market share analysis by country
CHAPTER 8: ADHESIVE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY ADHESIVE COMPONENT TYPE
- 8.1. Overview
- 8.1.1. Market size and forecast
- 8.2. 1K
- 8.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 8.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 8.2.3. Market share analysis by country
- 8.3. 2K
- 8.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 8.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 8.3.3. Market share analysis by country
CHAPTER 9: ADHESIVE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY REGION
- 9.1. Overview
- 9.1.1. Market size and forecast By Region
- 9.2. North America
- 9.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 9.2.2. Market size and forecast, by Mounting Type
- 9.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Power Source
- 9.2.4. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Type
- 9.2.5. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 9.2.6. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Component Type
- 9.2.7. Market size and forecast, by country
- 9.2.7.1. U.S.
- 9.2.7.1.1. Market size and forecast, by Mounting Type
- 9.2.7.1.2. Market size and forecast, by Power Source
- 9.2.7.1.3. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Type
- 9.2.7.1.4. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 9.2.7.1.5. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Component Type
- 9.2.7.2. Canada
- 9.2.7.2.1. Market size and forecast, by Mounting Type
- 9.2.7.2.2. Market size and forecast, by Power Source
- 9.2.7.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Type
- 9.2.7.2.4. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 9.2.7.2.5. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Component Type
- 9.2.7.3. Mexico
- 9.2.7.3.1. Market size and forecast, by Mounting Type
- 9.2.7.3.2. Market size and forecast, by Power Source
- 9.2.7.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Type
- 9.2.7.3.4. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 9.2.7.3.5. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Component Type
- 9.3. Europe
- 9.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 9.3.2. Market size and forecast, by Mounting Type
- 9.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Power Source
- 9.3.4. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Type
- 9.3.5. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 9.3.6. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Component Type
- 9.3.7. Market size and forecast, by country
- 9.3.7.1. Germany
- 9.3.7.1.1. Market size and forecast, by Mounting Type
- 9.3.7.1.2. Market size and forecast, by Power Source
- 9.3.7.1.3. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Type
- 9.3.7.1.4. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 9.3.7.1.5. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Component Type
- 9.3.7.2. France
- 9.3.7.2.1. Market size and forecast, by Mounting Type
- 9.3.7.2.2. Market size and forecast, by Power Source
- 9.3.7.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Type
- 9.3.7.2.4. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 9.3.7.2.5. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Component Type
- 9.3.7.3. Italy
- 9.3.7.3.1. Market size and forecast, by Mounting Type
- 9.3.7.3.2. Market size and forecast, by Power Source
- 9.3.7.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Type
- 9.3.7.3.4. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 9.3.7.3.5. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Component Type
- 9.3.7.4. UK
- 9.3.7.4.1. Market size and forecast, by Mounting Type
- 9.3.7.4.2. Market size and forecast, by Power Source
- 9.3.7.4.3. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Type
- 9.3.7.4.4. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 9.3.7.4.5. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Component Type
- 9.3.7.5. Rest of Europe
- 9.3.7.5.1. Market size and forecast, by Mounting Type
- 9.3.7.5.2. Market size and forecast, by Power Source
- 9.3.7.5.3. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Type
- 9.3.7.5.4. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 9.3.7.5.5. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Component Type
- 9.4. Asia-Pacific
- 9.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 9.4.2. Market size and forecast, by Mounting Type
- 9.4.3. Market size and forecast, by Power Source
- 9.4.4. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Type
- 9.4.5. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 9.4.6. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Component Type
- 9.4.7. Market size and forecast, by country
- 9.4.7.1. China
- 9.4.7.1.1. Market size and forecast, by Mounting Type
- 9.4.7.1.2. Market size and forecast, by Power Source
- 9.4.7.1.3. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Type
- 9.4.7.1.4. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 9.4.7.1.5. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Component Type
- 9.4.7.2. India
- 9.4.7.2.1. Market size and forecast, by Mounting Type
- 9.4.7.2.2. Market size and forecast, by Power Source
- 9.4.7.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Type
- 9.4.7.2.4. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 9.4.7.2.5. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Component Type
- 9.4.7.3. South Korea
- 9.4.7.3.1. Market size and forecast, by Mounting Type
- 9.4.7.3.2. Market size and forecast, by Power Source
- 9.4.7.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Type
- 9.4.7.3.4. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 9.4.7.3.5. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Component Type
- 9.4.7.4. Japan
- 9.4.7.4.1. Market size and forecast, by Mounting Type
- 9.4.7.4.2. Market size and forecast, by Power Source
- 9.4.7.4.3. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Type
- 9.4.7.4.4. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 9.4.7.4.5. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Component Type
- 9.4.7.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 9.4.7.5.1. Market size and forecast, by Mounting Type
- 9.4.7.5.2. Market size and forecast, by Power Source
- 9.4.7.5.3. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Type
- 9.4.7.5.4. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 9.4.7.5.5. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Component Type
- 9.5. LAMEA
- 9.5.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 9.5.2. Market size and forecast, by Mounting Type
- 9.5.3. Market size and forecast, by Power Source
- 9.5.4. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Type
- 9.5.5. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 9.5.6. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Component Type
- 9.5.7. Market size and forecast, by country
- 9.5.7.1. Latin America
- 9.5.7.1.1. Market size and forecast, by Mounting Type
- 9.5.7.1.2. Market size and forecast, by Power Source
- 9.5.7.1.3. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Type
- 9.5.7.1.4. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 9.5.7.1.5. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Component Type
- 9.5.7.2. Middle East
- 9.5.7.2.1. Market size and forecast, by Mounting Type
- 9.5.7.2.2. Market size and forecast, by Power Source
- 9.5.7.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Type
- 9.5.7.2.4. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 9.5.7.2.5. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Component Type
- 9.5.7.3. Africa
- 9.5.7.3.1. Market size and forecast, by Mounting Type
- 9.5.7.3.2. Market size and forecast, by Power Source
- 9.5.7.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Type
- 9.5.7.3.4. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 9.5.7.3.5. Market size and forecast, by Adhesive Component Type
CHAPTER 10: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 10.1. Introduction
- 10.2. Top winning strategies
- 10.3. Product mapping of top 10 player
- 10.4. Competitive dashboard
- 10.5. Competitive heatmap
- 10.6. Top player positioning, 2023
CHAPTER 11: COMPANY PROFILES
- 11.1. Nordson Corporation
- 11.1.1. Company overview
- 11.1.2. Key executives
- 11.1.3. Company snapshot
- 11.1.4. Operating business segments
- 11.1.5. Product portfolio
- 11.1.6. Business performance
- 11.1.7. Key strategic moves and developments
- 11.2. Graco Inc.
- 11.2.1. Company overview
- 11.2.2. Key executives
- 11.2.3. Company snapshot
- 11.2.4. Operating business segments
- 11.2.5. Product portfolio
- 11.2.6. Business performance
- 11.2.7. Key strategic moves and developments
- 11.3. Henkel AG & Co.KGaA
- 11.3.1. Company overview
- 11.3.2. Key executives
- 11.3.3. Company snapshot
- 11.3.4. Operating business segments
- 11.3.5. Product portfolio
- 11.3.6. Business performance
- 11.3.7. Key strategic moves and developments
- 11.4. Valco Melton
- 11.4.1. Company overview
- 11.4.2. Key executives
- 11.4.3. Company snapshot
- 11.4.4. Operating business segments
- 11.4.5. Product portfolio
- 11.5. Kirkco Corp
- 11.5.1. Company overview
- 11.5.2. Key executives
- 11.5.3. Company snapshot
- 11.5.4. Operating business segments
- 11.5.5. Product portfolio
- 11.6. EXACT Dispensing Systems
- 11.6.1. Company overview
- 11.6.2. Key executives
- 11.6.3. Company snapshot
- 11.6.4. Operating business segments
- 11.6.5. Product portfolio
- 11.7. APPLIED Adhesives
- 11.7.1. Company overview
- 11.7.2. Key executives
- 11.7.3. Company snapshot
- 11.7.4. Operating business segments
- 11.7.5. Product portfolio
- 11.7.6. Key strategic moves and developments
- 11.8. Hernon Manufacturing
- 11.8.1. Company overview
- 11.8.2. Key executives
- 11.8.3. Company snapshot
- 11.8.4. Operating business segments
- 11.8.5. Product portfolio
- 11.9. Dymax Corporation
- 11.9.1. Company overview
- 11.9.2. Key executives
- 11.9.3. Company snapshot
- 11.9.4. Operating business segments
- 11.9.5. Product portfolio
- 11.9.6. Key strategic moves and developments
- 11.10. 3M
- 11.10.1. Company overview
- 11.10.2. Key executives
- 11.10.3. Company snapshot
- 11.10.4. Operating business segments
- 11.10.5. Product portfolio
- 11.10.6. Business performance
- 11.10.7. Key strategic moves and developments