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.
The North American market for flexible manufacturing systems was valued at $5.2 billion in 2024 and is estimated to increase from $5.5 billion in 2025 to reach $8.2 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 8.1% from 2025 through 2030.
The Asia-Pacific market for flexible manufacturing systems was valued at $4.1 billion in 2024 and is estimated to increase from $4.4 billion in 2025 to reach $6.9 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 9.2% from 2025 through 2030.
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 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.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
- Market Outlook
- Scope of Report
- Market Summary
- Technological Advances and Applications
- Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
- Future Trends and Developments
- Segmental Analysis
- Regional Insights and Emerging Markets
- Conclusion
Chapter 2 Market Overview
- Current Market Overview
- Future of Flexible Manufacturing Systems
- Macroeconomic Factors
- Economic Growth and Rising Consumer Spending
- Rising Labor Costs in Manufacturing
- Geopolitical Tensions
- Value Chain Analysis
- Planning and Design
- Sourcing and Procurement
- Manufacturing and Operations
- Delivery and Logistics
- Service and Maintenance
- Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- Potential for New Entrants
- Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Vendors)
- Bargaining Power of Buyers (Consumers)
- Threat of Substitutes
- Competition in the Industry
- Impact of U.S. Tariffs
- Case Studies
- Case Study 1: Flexible Manufacturing System for Enhanced Production
- Case Study 2: Implementing a Flexible Manufacturing System in a Digital Factory
- Case Study 3: Improving Efficiency in Titanium Machining
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
- Overview
- Market Drivers
- Demand for Customized Products in Manufacturing
- Advances in Manufacturing Technology
- Need for More Production Efficiency and Reduced Lead Times
- Market Challenges
- High Initial Investment
- Complex Implementation and Maintenance
- Market Opportunities
- Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0
- Sustainability and Green Manufacturing
- Government Initiatives Supporting Industry 4.0
Chapter 4 Emerging Technologies and Developments
- Emerging Technologies and Developments
- AI and ML
- Advanced Robotics and Automation
- Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
- Digital Twins and Virtual Commissioning
- Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
- Patent Analysis
- Company Share Patterns
- Regional Patterns
- Findings
Chapter 5 Market Segmentation Analysis
- Segmental Breakdown
- Flexible Manufacturing Systems Market, by Level of Flexibility
- Overview
- Takeaways
- Random
- Sequential
- Dedicated
- Engineered
- Modular
- Flexible Manufacturing Systems Market, by Component
- Overview
- Takeaways
- Software
- Hardware
- Services
- Flexible Manufacturing Systems Market, by Industry
- Overview
- Takeaways
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Electronics
- Medical Devices
- Pharmaceuticals
- Food and Beverage
- Other Industries
- Breakdown by Geographic Region
- Flexible Manufacturing Systems Market, by Region
- Overview
- North America
- The U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- The U.K.
- France
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- India
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Rest of the World
- South America
- Middle East
- Africa
Chapter 6 Competitive Intelligence
- Market Ranking Analysis
- Siemens
- ABB
- Rockwell Automation
- Schneider Electric
- Mitsubishi Electric
- Product Mapping Analysis
- Strategic Analysis
- Collaborations and Partnerships
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Investments and Expansions
Chapter 7 Sustainability in the Flexible Manufacturing System Industry: An ESG Perspective
- Overview
- ESG Performance Analysis
- Environmental Factors
- Social Factors
- Governance Factors
- Current Status of ESG in the Industry
- Concluding Remarks from BCC Research
Chapter 8 Appendix
- Methodology
- Information Sources
- Abbreviations
- Company Profiles
- ABB
- AMADA CO. LTD.
- AUTODESK INC.
- CYTIVA
- FANUC CORP.
- G-CON MANUFACTURING INC.
- GEBR. HELLER MASCHINENFABRIK GMBH
- JACOBS
- LEIDOS
- MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP.
- OMRON CORP.
- ROCKWELL AUTOMATION
- SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
- SIEMENS
- TREVISAN MACHINE TOOL
- Other Companies in the Flexible Manufacturing Systems Market
