The global smart factory market size was valued at USD 130.25 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8% from 2023 to 2030.

The market for smart factory is expected to expand due to several key factors, including increasing emphasis on energy efficiency, improved manufacturing productivity, and the establishment of advanced manufacturing infrastructures. Additionally, there are promising prospects for the adoption of collaborative robots and ongoing advancements in 3D printing technology, which are set to create lucrative opportunities for the market during the forecast period.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are playing a pivotal role in smart factories. These technologies enable predictive maintenance, quality control, and process optimization. AI-driven analytics can uncover valuable insights from vast datasets, helping manufacturers make data-driven decisions. As AI capabilities continue to evolve, their integration into smart factories is expected to grow.

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Smart Factory Market Report Highlights

• Based on technology, the Distributed Control Systems (DCS) segment accounted for the largest market share in 2022. This is attributed to the growing investments from the industrial sector, such as food & beverage, mining & metal, metallurgy, and electronics, in developing economies

• Based on field devices, the sensors segment is expected to expand at the highest CAGR by 2030, owing to their increasing self-sufficiency with low power consumption and integrated computing abilities

• Based on application, the automotive segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2022 and is expected to continue the same trend over the forecast period. Automotive manufacturers are investing heavily in the development of smart manufacturing and automation to optimize production and reduce operating costs

• The Asia Pacific regional market accounted for the largest revenue share in 2022. This is attributed to the heavy investments of developing countries in smart technologies to keep abreast of international manufacturing standards and trends

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• The global small drone market size was estimated at USD 12.03 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.5% from 2024 to 2030.

• The global IoT platform market size was estimated at USD 11.10 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.7% from 2024 to 2030. 

Smart Factory Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global smart factory market based on technology, field devices, application, and region:

Smart Factory Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

• Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

• Human Machine Interface (HMI)

• Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

• Product Life Cycle Management (PLM)

• Program Logic Controller (PLC)

• Supervisory Controller and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

• Others

Smart Factory Field Devices Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

• Sensors

• Industrial Robotics

• Machine Vision Systems

• Others

Smart Factory Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

• Aerospace & Defense

• Automotive

• Energy & Power

• Food and Beverages

• Healthcare

• Semiconductor & Electronics

• Oil & Gas

• Others

Smart Factory Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

o U.S.

o Canada

• Europe

o U.K.

o Germany

o France

o Italy

o Spain

o Rest of Europe

• Asia Pacific

o China

o India

o Japan

o South Korea

o Rest of Asia Pacific

• Latin America

o Brazil

o Mexico

o Rest of Latin America

• Middle East & Africa (MEA)

o UAE

o Saudi Arabia

o Rest of Middle East & Africa

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