Report Highlights
The global market for flexible manufacturing systems was valued at $14.2 billion in 2024 and is estimated to increase from $15.2 billion in 2025 to reach $22.2 billion by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9% from 2025 through 2030.
Report Includes
- 47 data tables and 57 additional tables
- An overview of the global market for flexible manufacturing
- In-depth analysis of global market trends, featuring historical revenue data for 2024, estimated figures for 2025, as well as forecasts for 2030. This analysis includes projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2030
- Evaluation of the current market size and revenue growth prospects specific to the flexible manufacturing, accompanied by a market share analysis by flexibility level, component, application and region
- Analysis of current and future demand in the global flexible manufacturing market, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive environment, market regulations and reimbursement practices
- Analysis of drivers, challenges and opportunities affecting market growth
- Coverage of evolving technologies, the current and future market potential, R&D activities, growth strategies, new product pipeline, regulatory framework and reimbursement scenarios and ESG trends of the market
- Market share analysis of the key market participants in the flexible manufacturing market, along with their research priorities, product portfolios, global rankings and company competitive landscape
- Company profiles of major players within the industry, including Siemens, ABB, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, and Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
Report Scope
This report analyzes the global market for flexible manufacturing systems. The global market covers the regions of North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World (in this report, South America, and Middle East and Africa. It segments the market by not only region, but also level of flexibility, component and industry. The report uses 2024 as the base year, and provides estimated market data for the forecast period of 2025-2030.
The report examines the trends and challenges driving the market, the vendor landscape, relevant patents and emerging technologies. It analyzes the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) initiatives of the major companies and provides profiles of leading companies in the market.
Report Synopsis
| Report Metrics | Details | ||||||||||||||||
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| Base year considered | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||
| Forecast period considered | 2025-2030 | ||||||||||||||||
| Base year market size | $14.2 billion | ||||||||||||||||
| Market size forecast | $22.2 billion | ||||||||||||||||
| Growth rate | CAGR of 7.9% for the forecast period of 2025-2030 | ||||||||||||||||
| Units considered | $ Millions | ||||||||||||||||
| Segments covered | Level of Flexibility, Component, Industries, Region | ||||||||||||||||
| Regions covered | North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Rest of the World | ||||||||||||||||
| Countries covered | U.S., Canada, Mexico, U.K., Italy, France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia, South America, Middle East and Africa | ||||||||||||||||
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- The rise in demand for customized products in manufacturing.
- Advancements in manufacturing technology.
- Necessity for enhanced production efficiency and reduced lead times.
- Key challenges include - High initial investment costs, Complex implementation and maintenance.
- Key opportunities include - Rise of Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0, Sustainability and Green Manufacturing, Government Initiatives Supporting the Development of Industry 4.0 Technologies
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