The global smart factory market is projected to grow from USD 104.42 billion in 2025 to USD 169.73 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10.2%. The market growth is driven by the increasing adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, rising demand for automation to improve productivity, and growing emphasis on energy efficiency and resource optimization. Industries are investing in smart manufacturing solutions such as industrial sensors, robots, 3D printing, and machine vision systems to improve operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
Scope of the Report
Years Considered for the Study
2021-2030
Base Year
2024
Forecast Period
2025-2030
Units Considered
Value (USD Billion)
Segments
By Component, Solution, Industry, and Region
Regions covered
North America, Europe, APAC, RoW
Advancements in MES, SCADA, and PAM systems are also supporting the digital transformation of factories. Government initiatives and rising labor costs also encourage companies to modernize their manufacturing operations. These factors collectively boost the demand for smart factory solutions across sectors such as automotive, electronics, food & beverages, and pharmaceuticals.
"MES segment accounted for largest share of smart factory market in 2024"
Manufacturing execution systems (MES) are crucial in smart factory setups and are expected to lead the market in terms of share. These systems bridge enterprise-level planning and shop-floor operations, enabling real-time tracking, monitoring, and control of manufacturing activities. Their widespread adoption is driven by the need to improve production efficiency, reduce downtime, and ensure quality compliance. MES solutions help manufacturers make data-driven decisions by offering visibility into performance, inventory, and workflows. They also support seamless integration with ERP and automation systems, making them ideal for managing complex manufacturing environments. As companies aim to adopt Industry 4.0 practices, the role of MES in digital transformation becomes even more critical. Additionally, MES solutions are gaining popularity for their scalability and adaptability across industries such as automotive, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. With increasing focus on operational transparency, production traceability, and real-time analytics, MES platforms are becoming essential tools in evolving smart, connected factories.
"Semiconductor & electronics segment to record a significant CAGR during forecast period"
During the forecast period, the smart factory market is expected to experience strong growth in the semiconductor & electronics segment. This is mainly due to rising demand for advanced automation, real-time monitoring, and precision manufacturing in chip and electronic component production. Semiconductor manufacturing requires extremely high accuracy, cleanroom operations, and efficient use of materials, making it an ideal sector for adopting smart factory technologies such as IoT sensors, robotics, digital twins, and AI-driven analytics. These tools help reduce defects, improve yield, and ensure consistent quality, which is critical in electronics production. Additionally, the need for shorter production cycles, greater customization, and faster time-to-market pushes semiconductor and electronics companies to upgrade legacy systems with smart factory solutions. Ongoing advancements in equipment connectivity and edge computing further support this transition. The smart factory approach is gaining momentum as manufacturers aim for better productivity and energy efficiency. These trends are expected to significantly drive the segment's high CAGR during the forecast period.
"North America to hold a significant share in smart factory market by 2030"
The smart factory market in North America is anticipated to maintain a strong position through 2030, supported by widespread adoption of industrial automation, advanced manufacturing technologies, and strong digital infrastructure. The US is a key contributor, driven by its early investment in Industry 4.0 practices, strong presence of technology providers, and a focus on boosting productivity and reducing operational costs. Demand is growing across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, and food processing, all actively integrating IoT, robotics, machine learning, and cloud-based solutions to modernize operations. The region also benefits from supportive government initiatives promoting smart manufacturing and digital transformation, including funding programs and industry partnerships. Prominent players such as Rockwell Automation (US), Honeywell International Inc. (US), Emerson Electric Co. (US), and GE Vernova (US) continuously innovate and offer scalable smart factory solutions. Moreover, the increasing emphasis on real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and energy efficiency aligns well with North American manufacturers' goals. With a strong foundation in technology adoption and a clear focus on competitiveness, North America is expected to capture a significant share of the smart factory market during the forecast period.
Extensive primary interviews were conducted with key industry experts in the smart factory market space to determine and verify the market size for various segments and subsegments gathered through secondary research. The breakdown of primary participants for the report is shown below.
The study contains insights from various industry experts, from component suppliers to Tier 1 companies and OEMs. The break-up of the primaries is as follows:
By Company Type - Tier 1 - 40%, Tier 2 - 35%, and Tier 3 - 25%
By Designation - Directors - 48%, C- level Executives - 33%, and Others - 19%
By Region - Asia Pacific - 40%, Europe - 18%, North America - 35%, and RoW - 7%
The smart factory market is dominated by a few globally established players, such as ABB (Switzerland), Emerson Electric Co.(US), Siemens (Germany), Schneider Electric (France), Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Japan), GE Vernova (US), Rockwell Automation (US), Honeywell International Inc. (US), Yokogawa Electric Corporation (Japan), OMRON Corporation (Japan), WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG (Germany), Endress+Hauser Group Services AG (Switzerland), and FANUC CORPORATION (Japan).
The study includes an in-depth competitive analysis of these key players in the smart factory market, with their company profiles, recent developments, and key market strategies.
Research Coverage:
The report segments the smart factory market and forecasts its size by component (industrial sensors, industrial robots, industrial 3D printers, machine vision systems), by solution (SCADA, MES, industrial safety, PAM), and by industry [process industries (oil & gas, chemicals, pulp & paper, pharmaceuticals, metals & mining, food & beverages, energy & power, other process industries), discrete industries (automotive, aerospace & defense, semiconductor & electronics, machine manufacturing, medical devices, other discrete industries)]. It also discusses the market's drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges. It provides a detailed market analysis across four key regions (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and RoW). The report includes a review of the supply chain and competitive landscape of key players operating in the smart factory ecosystem.
Key Benefits of Buying the Report:
Analysis of key drivers (growing emphasis on improving energy efficiency, optimizing resource utilization, and minimizing production costs; increasing adoption of industrial robots; surging use of IoT and AI technologies across industrial settings), restraints (high capital investment requirements, rising security concerns related to cyber-physical systems), opportunities (adoption of 5G in next-generation smart factories, advancements in wireless sensor technologies and their integration into intelligent manufacturing), challenges (bridging the gap between (IT) and (OT) systems, exposure to cyber threats)
Service Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research and development activities, and product launches in the smart factory market
Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets by analyzing the smart factory market across varied regions
Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products and services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the smart factory market
Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players, such as ABB (Switzerland), Emerson Electric Co. (US), Honeywell International Inc. (US), Rockwell Automation (US), and Schneider Electric (France).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED AND REGIONAL SCOPE
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.5 LIMITATIONS
1.6 STAKEHOLDERS
1.7 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY AND PRIMARY RESEARCH
2.1.2 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.2.1 List of key secondary sources
2.1.2.2 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.3 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.3.1 List of primary interview participants
2.1.3.2 Key data from primary sources
2.1.3.3 Key industry insights
2.1.3.4 Breakdown of interviews with experts
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION METHODOLOGY
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.2.1.1 Approach to estimate market size using bottom-up analysis
2.2.2 TOP DOWN APPROACH
2.2.2.1 Approach to estimate market size using top-down analysis
2.3 MARKET BREAKDOWN AND DATA TRIANGULATION
2.4 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.5 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN SMART FACTORY MARKET
4.2 SMART FACTORY MARKET, BY COMPONENT
4.3 SMART FACTORY MARKET, BY SOLUTION
4.4 SMART FACTORY MARKET, BY PROCESS INDUSTRIES
4.5 SMART FACTORY MARKET, BY DISCRETE INDUSTRIES
4.6 SMART FACTORY MARKET IN NORTH AMERICA, BY SOLUTION AND COUNTRY
4.7 SMART FACTORY MARKET, BY COUNTRY
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.2.1 DRIVERS
5.2.1.1 Growing emphasis on improving energy efficiency, optimizing resource utilization, and minimizing production costs
5.2.1.2 Growing adoption of industrial robots
5.2.1.3 Rising interest in technologies like IoT and AI across industrial settings
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.2.1 High capital investment requirements
5.2.2.2 Cybersecurity threats linked to cyber-physical systems
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.3.1 Adoption of 5G in next-generation smart factories
5.2.3.2 Advancements in wireless sensor technologies and their integration into intelligent manufacturing
5.2.4 CHALLENGES
5.2.4.1 Bridging the gap between IT and OT systems
5.2.4.2 Exposure to cyber threats
5.3 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
5.4 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
5.5 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
5.6 PRICING ANALYSIS
5.6.1 PRICING ANALYSIS OF MES
5.6.1.1 Indicative pricing of MES software subscription, by key players, 2024
5.6.1.2 Average selling price trend of MES software subscriptions, 2021-2024
5.6.1.3 Average selling price trend of MES software subscriptions, by region, 2021-2024
5.6.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE OF INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS, 2024 (USD)
5.6.3 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE FOR SCADA, BY RTUS, 2024 (USD)
5.6.4 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE FOR MACHINE VISION COMPONENTS, 2024 (USD)
5.6.5 INDICATIVE PRICING OF KEY PLAYERS, BY COMPONENT, 2024
5.6.6 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE FOR INDUSTRIAL SENSORS, 2024 (USD)
5.7 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
5.8 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
5.8.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
5.8.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
5.8.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
5.8.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
5.8.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
5.9 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
5.9.1 ELOPAK INSTALLS FULLY ASEPTIC FILLING MACHINE FOR GABLE TOP PACKAGING WITH ROBUST PNEUMATICS FROM EMERSON AVENTICS
5.9.2 MP EQUIPMENT JOINS HANDS WITH ROCKWELL AUTOMATION SAFETY CONSULTANTS TO RE-EVALUATE DESIGN OF PROTEIN PORTIONING MACHINE
5.9.3 MOLLART ENGINEERING SELECTS PROCTER SMART FACTORY'S ENCLOSED GUARDS TO INSTALL IN ITS MACHINE TOOLS
5.9.4 LEADING AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIER IMPROVES INSPECTION EFFICIENCY WITH FUJIFILM'S 4D HIGH RESOLUTION MACHINE VISION LENSES
5.9.5 ADVANCED DIMENSIONAL AND QUALITY CONTROL WITH 3D MACHINE VISION AT SIDENOR STEEL MILL
5.10 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
5.10.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
5.10.1.1 Artificial intelligence
5.10.1.2 Augmented reality
5.10.1.3 IoT
5.10.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
5.10.2.1 5G
5.10.2.2 Digital twin
5.10.2.3 Predictive maintenance
5.10.3 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES
5.10.3.1 Blockchain
5.10.3.2 Smart energy management
5.10.3.3 Edge computing
5.10.3.4 Predictive supply chain
5.10.3.5 Cybersecurity
5.11 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
5.11.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
5.11.2 BUYING CRITERIA
5.12 TRADE ANALYSIS
5.12.1 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 847950)
5.12.2 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 847950)
5.13 PATENT ANALYSIS
5.14 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2025-2026
5.15 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
5.15.1 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
5.15.2 STANDARDS
5.16 IMPACT OF AI/GEN AI ON SMART FACTORY MARKET
5.16.1 INTRODUCTION
5.16.2 IMPACT OF AI/GEN AI ON KEY END-USE INDUSTRIES
5.16.2.1 Electronics & semiconductors
5.16.2.2 Automotive
5.16.3 USE CASES
5.16.4 FUTURE OF AI/GEN AI IN SMART FACTORY ECOSYSTEM
5.17 IMPACT OF 2025 US TARIFF - OVERVIEW
5.17.1 INTRODUCTION
5.17.2 KEY TARIFF RATES
5.17.3 PRICE IMPACT ANALYSIS
5.17.4 IMPACT ON COUNTRIES/REGIONS
5.17.4.1 US
5.17.4.2 Europe
5.17.4.3 Asia Pacific
5.17.5 IMPACT ON END-USE INDUSTRIES
6 SMART FACTORY MARKET, BY COMPONENT
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 INDUSTRIAL SENSORS
6.2.1 LEVEL SENSORS
6.2.1.1 Requirement to measure liquid, bulk solid, and other fluid levels to drive market
6.2.2 TEMPERATURE SENSORS
6.2.2.1 Adoption of lean manufacturing and process control technologies to drive market
6.2.3 FLOW SENSORS
6.2.3.1 Wide use in monitoring flow of various chemicals to foster market growth
6.2.4 POSITION SENSORS
6.2.4.1 Increasing demand from several applications to drive market
6.2.5 PRESSURE SENSORS
6.2.5.1 Replacement of pressure transducers with cost-efficient pressure transmitters to drive market
6.2.6 FORCE SENSORS
6.2.6.1 Demand for force control to improve safety and comfort in robot-human interactions to drive market
6.2.7 HUMIDITY & MOISTURE SENSORS
6.2.7.1 Extensive use in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, oil & gas, and food & beverage industries to drive demand
6.2.8 IMAGE SENSORS
6.2.8.1 Wide usage in imaging devices to foster market growth
6.2.9 GAS SENSORS
6.2.9.1 Rising demand from various end-use industries to drive market
6.3 INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS
6.3.1 TRADITIONAL INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS
6.3.1.1 Adoption of automated manufacturing techniques to drive market growth
6.3.1.2 Articulated robots
6.3.1.2.1 Demand for assembly, welding, and machine load and unloads to drive market
6.3.1.3 Cartesian robots
6.3.1.3.1 Provision of accurate and quick solutions for material handling applications to drive market
6.3.1.4 Selective compliance assembly robot arm
6.3.1.4.1 Ability to offer precise and flexible horizontal motions while being fixed vertically to drive adoption
6.3.1.5 Cylindrical robots
6.3.1.5.1 Deployment in various robotic applications to drive market
6.3.1.6 Other robots
6.3.2 COLLABORATIVE ROBOTS
6.3.2.1 High production efficiency through human-robot collaboration to drive market
6.4 INDUSTRIAL 3D PRINTING
6.4.1 ELIMINATION OF ASSEMBLY LINE AND REDUCTION OF LABOR COSTS TO DRIVE MARKET
6.4.2 INDUSTRIAL 3D PRINTING: SMART FACTORY MARKET, BY OFFERING
6.4.2.1 Printers
6.4.2.1.1 Primary hardware component used in industrial additive manufacturing
6.4.2.2 Material
6.4.2.2.1 Investments in R&D for developing new materials for 3D printing to support market growth
6.4.2.3 Software
6.4.2.3.1 Software programs essential for developing and processing 3D digital models
6.4.2.4 Services
6.4.2.4.1 Advancements in 3D printing technology increasing demand for services
6.5 MACHINE VISION
6.5.1 INCREASING DEMAND FOR QUALITY FROM MANUFACTURERS AND CUSTOMERS TO DRIVE MARKET
6.5.2 MACHINE VISION: SMART FACTORY MARKET, BY COMPONENT
6.5.2.1 Cameras
6.5.2.1.1 Demand for high-quality images, image processing, and compactness to drive market
6.5.2.2 Frame grabbers
6.5.2.2.1 Increasing adoption in high-speed and large-scale machine vision systems to drive market
6.5.2.3 LED lighting
6.5.2.3.1 Increasing adoption of structured lighting solutions to fuel demand
6.5.2.4 Optics
6.5.2.4.1 Growing integration with camera bodies for object image capture to fuel demand
6.5.2.5 Processors
6.5.2.5.1 Adoption of advanced vision systems fueling demand for high-performance processors
6.5.2.6 Other hardware components
6.5.2.6.1 Optimized hardware components to boost system reliability and performance
6.5.2.7 Software
6.5.2.7.1 AI-based machine vision software
7 SMART FACTORY MARKET, BY SOLUTION
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 MANUFACTURING EXECUTION SYSTEM (MES)
7.2.1 INCREASING PRODUCTIVITY, REDUCING SHIPPING TIME, AND PROCESSING DATA TO DRIVE MARKET
7.2.2 MANUFACTURING EXECUTION SYSTEM: SMART FACTORY MARKET, BY DEPLOYMENT MODE
7.2.2.1 On-premises
7.2.2.1.1 Emphasis on enhancing security control through in-house configurations to fuel segmental growth
7.2.2.2 Cloud
7.2.2.2.1 Cost-efficiency and reliability in terms of data recovery to drive market
7.2.2.3 Hybrid
7.2.2.3.1 Enhanced operational efficiency through integrated infrastructure to foster segmental growth
7.2.3 MANUFACTURING EXECUTION SYSTEM: SMART FACTORY MARKET, BY OFFERING
7.2.3.1 Software
7.2.3.1.1 Ability to limit manual work and reduce errors to accelerate segmental growth
7.2.3.2 Services
7.2.3.2.1 Need for routine business maintenance and upgradation to contribute to segmental growth
7.2.4 IMPLEMENTATION
7.2.5 UPGRADATION
7.2.6 TRAINING
7.2.7 MAINTENANCE
7.3 SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA)
7.3.1 CONTROL AND ACQUISITION OF DATA FROM REMOTE DEVICES TO DRIVE MARKET
7.3.2 SCADA: SMART FACTORY MARKET, BY OFFERING
7.3.2.1 Hardware
7.3.2.2 Programmable logic controller
7.3.2.2.1 Adoption of PLCs for safe and efficient plant operations to accelerate segment expansion
7.3.2.3 Remote terminal unit
7.3.2.3.1 Rising demand for real-time data acquisition and remote monitoring to drive segment growth
7.3.2.4 Human-machine interface
7.3.2.4.1 Growing need for clear graphical representation of critical data to support timely decision-making
7.3.2.4.2 Communication systems
7.3.2.4.3 Wired communication systems
7.3.2.4.4 Wireless communication systems
7.3.2.5 Other components
7.3.2.6 software
7.3.2.6.1 Software deployment modes
7.3.2.6.2 On-premises deployment
7.3.2.6.3 Cloud deployment
7.3.2.7 Services
7.3.2.7.1 Professional services
7.3.2.7.2 Managed services
7.4 PLANT ASSET MANAGEMENT (PAM)
7.4.1 REDUCED UNPLANNED DOWNTIME AND OPTIMIZED ASSET UTILIZATION TO FOSTER MARKET GROWTH
7.5 INDUSTRIAL SAFETY
7.5.1 RISK MITIGATION IN SENSORS, LOGIC CONTROLS, AND ACTING ELEMENTS TO DRIVE MARKET
7.5.2 INDUSTRIAL SAFETY: SMART FACTORY MARKET, BY TYPE
7.5.2.1 Machine safety
7.5.2.1.1 Machine safety systems enable safety of plant assets and personnel