Global Medical Device Automatic Polishing Machines Market US285 Million in 2024 US619 Million by 2031 at 11.7% CAGR Struers and Buehler Lead

According to the recent report by QYResearch, the global market for Medical Device Automatic Polishing Machines reached US$285 million in 2024 and is forecast to grow to US$619 million by 2031, achieving a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.7% between 2025 and 2031. Shipments in 2024 totaled approximately 15,400 units, with an average unit price near US$18,500. This segment, which covers automated grinding, deburring, and polishing systems for medical devices, is experiencing accelerated adoption as manufacturers seek higher precision, repeatability, and compliance with stringent biocompatibility requirements.

The year 2025 marks a pivotal phase in market development, shaped by tariff policy changes, increased reshoring activities, and the integration of post-processing technologies for additive manufacturing (AM) medical components.

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Latest Data
• 2024 market value: US$285 million
• 2031 forecast value: US$619 million
• CAGR 2025-2031: 11.7%
• 2024 shipments: ~15,400 units
• Average 2024 price per unit: ~US$18,500

Classification by Type
• Surgical Instrument Automatic Polishing Machines
• Implant Automatic Polishing Machines
• Dental Instrument Automatic Polishing Machines
• Laboratory Instrument Polishing Machines
• Others

Applications
• Surgical Instrument Surface Finishing
• Dental Instrument Smoothing
• Orthopedic Implant Polishing
• Medical Diagnostic Device Polishing
• Others

Leading Companies
Struers
Buehler
LAPMASTER WOLTERS
NS Máquinas Industriais
Timesavers International
Kemet International
Finiture Srl
Suhner Group
ACCRETECH
Loeser GmbH
Glebar Company
Lissmac Maschinenbau
Scotchman Industries
BOCCA & MALANDRONE
Junker Group
Kuhlmeyer Maschinenbau
TRUMPF Group
Costa Levigatrici
Tipton Corporation
Okamoto Machine Tool Works
VG Machines
Stahli Group
MEPSA
Lapmaster Group
Lissmac Polska
Klingspor AG
Rösler Oberflächentechnik GmbH
Dynabrade Europe
AUTOPULIT
PETER WOLTERS GmbH

2025 Industry Highlights
Automation is expanding across orthopedic implant production, with drag and robotic finishing systems replacing manual polishing in high-volume lines. Manufacturers now achieve surface roughness values as low as Ra 0.02 μm on critical bearing areas, significantly reducing wear and improving implant longevity. In 2025, Rösler Oberflächentechnik confirmed the deployment of its R 6/1000 SF drag finishing system for femoral and tibial components in multiple orthopedic OEMs, enabling shorter cycle times and higher repeatability.

Additive manufacturing post-processing has become an integral part of medical device production. Companies are integrating de-powdering, smoothing, and polishing stations directly into AM workflows. Systems developed for titanium and cobalt-chromium implants achieve sub-0.1 μm Ra values while maintaining geometric accuracy.

Trade policy changes in 2025, including U.S. tariff adjustments on industrial machinery imports, have prompted many medical device manufacturers to reassess their supply chains. Strategies include relocating polishing operations closer to assembly sites, dual-sourcing critical equipment, and diversifying consumable suppliers to mitigate risk.

Five Key Product Profiles
Rösler Oberflächentechnik - R 6/1000 SF Drag Finisher
• Work bowl diameter: ~1,080 mm
• Four multi-purpose stations with rotating spindles for precise, consistent polishing
• Achieves Ra values down to ~0.02 μm on orthopedic bearing surfaces
• Designed to prevent component collision and damage during batch finishing

Struers - Tegramin-30 Automatic Grinding/Polishing Machine
• Platen size: 300 mm, speed range: 40-600 rpm
• Individual specimen force: 5-65 N, central holder force: 30-400 N
• Capacity for up to six 50 mm specimens
• Used for laboratory validation of polishing processes for surgical steel, titanium, and cobalt-chromium alloys

Buehler - AutoMet 300 Pro Semi-Automatic Grinder-Polisher
• Platen size: up to 305 mm (12 inches)
• Speed range: 50-150 rpm
• Central force: 10-120 lb; single specimen: 1-20 lb
• Ideal for quality assurance labs handling large sample volumes, ensuring reproducible pre- and post-passivation finishes

MEPSA - CREP616F Robotic Polishing Cell
• Multi-station robotic system tailored for surgical implants
• Integrates with major industrial robot brands
• Automates grinding and polishing paths for knee and hip prostheses, improving takt time and reducing manual variability

AUTOPULIT - CR-60/2UL+2UL+PDG Robotic Surfacing Cell
• Two robots, four grinding units, one buffing unit
• CNC control for high-mix, high-precision part finishing
• Consolidates deburring, polishing, and buffing into a single automated process for medical components

Downstream Customers
Stryker
Zimmer Biomet
Smith+Nephew
DePuy Synthes
Medtronic
B. Braun (Aesculap)
Arthrex
Globus Medical
Straumann
Dentsply Sirona
ConMed
Integra LifeSciences
Karl Storz
Olympus
Boston Scientific

Market Trends
Orthopedic Finishing Moves Fully Automatic
Orthopedic manufacturers are transitioning to fully automated polishing cells for implants, replacing manual belting and bench polishing. This change is driven by the need for precision, repeatability, and consistent quality across high-volume lines. Automated systems can achieve superior surface finishes in shorter cycles, ensuring consistent performance in implants such as hip and knee joints.

Integration with Additive Manufacturing
The rise of 3D printing in medical devices is creating demand for specialized polishing systems capable of handling complex geometries and maintaining dimensional accuracy. Post-processing solutions now integrate directly with AM lines, offering automated de-powdering, surface smoothing, and high-gloss finishing, reducing lead times and eliminating manual steps.

Stricter Surface Requirements
There is a growing emphasis on achieving extremely low surface roughness values to improve biocompatibility, reduce friction, and minimize wear. For articulating surfaces, manufacturers are targeting Ra ≤ 0.05 μm, with some orthopedic applications reaching 0.02 μm. These specifications are increasingly embedded in device master records as part of quality compliance.

Rise of Closed-Loop Polishing Control
Advanced polishing systems now feature adaptive force control and integrated measurement tools, enabling real-time adjustments during the finishing process. This reduces rework rates and enhances process capability, delivering consistent results across different batches and product lines.

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Supply Chain Diversification
With global tariff and trade uncertainties, manufacturers are diversifying suppliers for both machines and consumables. There is also a shift toward regionalizing production to reduce cross-border dependencies, particularly in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Growth in Dental and Diagnostic Device Finishing
Beyond orthopedics, dental and diagnostic device manufacturers are adopting compact automatic polishing units to standardize finishing quality. This is particularly important for components requiring precise surface textures for hygiene and performance.

Chapter Outline:

Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.
Chapter 2: key insights, key emerging trends, etc.
Chapter 3: Manufacturers competitive analysis, detailed analysis of the product manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 4: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 5 & 6: Sales, revenue of the product in regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 7: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 8: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 9: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 10: The main points and conclusions of the report.

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