Smart Manufacturing | M&A Update

June 2023

Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data and the Industrial Internet of Things are boosting demand for innovative smart solutions for the manufacturing industry. As a result of current market trends, providers of hardware and software solutions for smart manufacturing have particularly attractive valuations.

The M&A environment in the smart manufacturing sector is characterized by strategic buyers pursuing international, inorganic growth strategies. Strategists are focusing on expanding their product and solution portfolios and expanding into new geographical markets. These are reinforced by new technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data and the Industrial Internet of Things.  

This update highlights the current developments in the smart manufacturing market, takes a look at the most important valuation drivers and shows the respective valuation levels.