MMI (Man-Machine Interface) Human-Machine Interface

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2025: Global Digital Interfaces for Industrial Systems Management Market Size Reaches $5.6 Billion for the Year

At the end of 2024, the costs of the global digital interface market for managing industrial systems amounted to $5.6 billion. More than a third of this amount was in the Asia-Pacific region. The relevant data are provided in a Fortune Business Insights study, the results of which TAdviser reviewed in early December 2025.

We are talking about human-machine interfaces (HMI). Such systems allow the operator to interact with various hardware complexes, equipment, etc. HMI improves efficiency - intuitive tools and visualizations make it easier to set up, control, and manage complex processes. At the same time, operators receive important data on the state and operation of machines and units, which makes it possible to react faster and make informed decisions. Visual feedback and clear instructions reduce the likelihood of human-related errors.

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Among the main drivers of the market are the increase in the level of industrial automation and the rapid development of the industrial Internet of Things (IoT). Using HMI allows you to automate repetitive actions, freeing the operator to perform more complex tasks. Integration with MES (Process Management Systems), SCADA (Hardware and Software Platforms for Dispatching and Data Acquisition) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning Systems) can be performed.

Technological advances contribute to the development of the industry. The use of voice and gesture recognition tools, as well as augmented reality elements, allows operators to interact with machines naturally, which reduces reaction time. There is a tendency to implement personalized and adaptive interfaces that provide access to equipment from various devices. In general, modern HMI tools lead to the modernization of traditional workplaces with an eye to safety, efficiency and ergonomics.

Artificial intelligence is called another market driver. Neural networks are able to quickly analyze large amounts of data from sensors, identifying possible problems and predicting the need for equipment maintenance. In addition, AI algorithms help optimize various processes and prevent failures. Thanks to AI, the interface can adapt to the user and the tasks being performed, which provides additional convenience.

Depending on the technology used, the market is segmented into tactile, optical, conversational, bionic and other interfaces. In 2024, the largest share of revenue was provided by type 1 solutions - $2.59 billion. From a geographical point of view, the Asia-Pacific region leads with 34.8%, or $1.95 billion. Major industry players on a global scale are:

• ABB;
• Beijer Electronics Group AB;
• Delta Electronics;
• EAO AG;
• Emerson Electric;
• Honeywell International;
• Mitsubishi Electric;
• Omron;
• RAFI GmbH & Co. KG;
• Rockwell Automation;
• Schneider Electric SE;
• Siemens AG;
• Weintek Labs.

In 2025, the volume of the market in question is expected to reach $6.1 billion. At the same time, the United States will have $1.32 billion, Europe - $1.46 billion, Asia-Pacific - $2.15 billion. Fortune Business Insights analysts predict that in the future, the CAGR will be 8.5%. Thus, by 2032, costs could rise to $10.83 billion.^[1]

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