Integrated Passive Devices Market Size Worth $2.64 Billion By 2025

The global integrated passive devices (IPD) market is expected to reach USD 2.64 billion by 2025, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. The growing demand for wireless, electronic, handheld devices is presumed to drive the market growth over the forecast period.

IPD, such as RF devices, facilitate efficient wireless communication and prevent loss of network signals. They are used across several applications including digital & mixed signals, RF transceivers, power amplifiers, MEMS, digital processors, and power management units. The growing penetration of these devices in wireless consumer market can be attributed to the high volume of customers adopting cellular phones and other IoT devices.

The applications of this technology in digital and mixed signals are fewer, but significant. The commercialization of an application is subject to its potential to comply with electrical performance and density requirements of conventional DC-DC converter modules and high-performance silicon digital interposer substrates.

Additionally, custom-designed IPD used in specialty and niche applications, such as GPS tracking and cellular encryption, are expected to drive the growth of the integrated passive devices market. In terms of materials, thin film products are expected to be the next-generation technology benchmarks as they enable higher densities and lower losses. The advancements in sophisticated packaging techniques have resulted in cost-effective IPD and have increased the scope for large-scale commercialization.

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The EMS and EMI protection IPD segment dominated the overall market and accounted for over 9% of the market share in 2015. The growth was attributed to its application in wireless medical devices such as stimulators, cardiac pacemakers, and insulin pumps
The automotive end-use segment posed as a key segment and accounted for over USD 276 million of the overall industry revenue in 2015. The cost-effectiveness of IPD lead to their usage in automotive electronics applications such as electronic control Unit (ECU), intelligent headlights, and digital speedometers
The consumer electronics segment is expected to emerge as the fastest-growing segment with a CAGR of over 13% over the forecasted period, due to the increasing penetration of mobile phones
IPDs are presumed to gain traction in the healthcare segment, owing to their use in medical devices, such as pacemakers, enabling size reduction and low power-consumption in the devices
The LED lighting segment accounted for over USD 131 million of the overall integrated passive devices market in 2015, due to its growing adoption in commercial applications such as billboards, traffic signals, and glow signs. LED lighting consumes low power and facilitates the abovementioned applications
The RF IPD segment is expected to significantly contribute to the industry growth and accounted for over USD 806 million of the global industry revenue in 2015, owing to its extensive usage in POS terminals; thereby, contributing toward digital payment facilities
The key industry participants include STATS ChipPAC Ltd., ON Semiconductor, IPDiA, STMicroelectronics, Infineon Technologies AG, Amkor Technology, Inc., and TSMC Ltd.

Connected Car Market Size To Reach $180.30 Billion By 2022

The global connected car market size is expected to reach USD 180.30 billion by 2022, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Surging consumer demand, the constant need for connectivity, increased dependency on technology and the growing number of tech-savvy people are some of the factors expected to boost global connected car market growth.

Connected cars offer connectivity on wheels providing comfort, performance along with safety and security. Such advanced technology enables the driver and passengers to connect with various online platforms that facilitate real-time communication on the go.

The connected car market has the potential to significantly boost revenues of automobile manufacturers over the next five to seven years. Car manufacturers are expected to deliver the right mix of application and product packages for the right customers, and must systematically invest in R&D if they are willing to maintain their technological leadership.

Increasing regulations by governments and transportation authorities for the installation of advanced safety and vehicle to vehicle communications systems are expected to positively impact industry growth.

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Further key findings from the study suggest:

Safety applications dominated the global connected car industry, accounting for over 34% of the share in 2014. The inclusion of safety technologies such as danger warning systems, automatic emergency calling, blind-spot alerts, anti-collision systems that prevent accidents in automobiles has made modern cars safer and accident-proof. This is expected to result in an overall reduction in road mishaps and accidents thus reducing the overall on-road fatalities.
Growing at a CAGR of over 31% from 2015 to 2022, driver assistance systems are expected to gain prominence over the forecast period. Recent advancements in driver assistance systems such as Volkswagen’s Emergency Assist, that automatically applies the brakes and stops a car in case of an emergency and BMW’s autonomous parking valet, that automatically parks a car even after the passenger’s exit have set benchmarks for driver assistance systems in the connected vehicle industry.
Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 29% over the forecast period due to considerable automobile demand in the region coupled with a relatively untapped market for sophisticated automotive communications in the region. Countries such as China and India are expected to drive industry growth during the next seven years. Automobile manufacturers and technology giants across the world are striving hard to provide advanced vehicle management and safety technologies in the budget car segment as well. Regulation by the European department of transportation in association with the governments have mandated the installation of eCall emergence calling systems and other advanced telematics systems for safety purposes in all new vehicles manufactured after the year 2014.
Technological and product innovations have driven a highly dynamic market. Industry participants include major automobile manufacturers and telecommunication giants such as Audi AG, Alcatel Lucent, Apple Inc, BMW, Ford Motors, and Google Inc. Manufacturers resort to mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances with technological and network service providers as their key growth strategy to make their presence felt in the industry.

Wireline Logging Service Market Worth $34.39 Billion By 2022

The global wireline logging service market was valued at over USD 16 billion in 2014, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. This can be attributed to the potential increase in recoverable resources and increased production & exploration. Increase in crude oil prices is estimated to result in rise in investments for exploration & production activities leading to significant new projects across the globe, which is expected to positively impact industry growth.

Technological advancements have broadened service offerings by oil & gas field service providers and improved industry efficiency. Several new technologies such as drill ships and Floating, Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) vessels have enabled wells to be drilled in increasingly deep water. Additionally, the new reservoir conditions including high temperature, ultra-deep water, and high pressure require advanced logging tools and services. The aforementioned factors are projected to drive the industry demand over the next seven years.

Rise in the number of horizontal wells, demand for real-time logging, and well integrity concerns are estimated to offer significant opportunities for industry growth. However, increased seismic activities and stringent government regulations can hamper wireline logging service market.

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Further key findings from the study suggest:

E-line logging segment accounted for over 55% of the revenue in 2014 and is expected to witness substantial rise in demand over the forecast period. It finds more usage as compared to the slickline products owing to its wide application across several E&P activities. Some of the factors responsible for electric line’s increased adoption include its ability to transmit electric data by offering a pathway for communication between the downhole equipment and the surface.
Cased-hole logging services segment is estimated to account for over 75% of the overall industry by 2022, growing at a CAGR of over 9% from 2015 to 2022. The industry has been developing sophisticated measurements in through-casing applications. Tools such as gamma ray, spectral gamma ray, pulse neutron, and compensated neutron are used for determining water saturation.
North America dominated the market in 2014 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 9% from 2015 to 2022. Potential increase in recoverable resources and completion activities within North America are expected to drive the demand across this region over the forecast period.
Wireline logging service market share is occupied by companies such as Halliburton, Schlumberger, Weatherford International, Baker Hughes, Nabors Industries, and Pioneer Energy Services. Profit margins of the companies are influenced on the efficiency of their production processes. Hence, major players such as Halliburton and Schlumberger are investing heavily in R&D for improving existing technologies, maintaining their edge. For instance, in 2014, Schlumberger invested USD 1.2 billion in R&D activities, whereas Halliburton invested USD 0.6 billion, Baker Hughes 0.6 billion, and Weatherford International invested USD 0.3 billion, respectively.

Cerebral Spinal Fluid Management Market Worth $1.4 Billion By 2022

The global cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) management market size is anticipated to reach USD 1.4 billion by 2022, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Constant evaluation of various techniques by neurosurgeons for improvement of hydrocephalus management is expected to drive growth in this market. Moreover, shunt manufacturers are engaged in the investment for the development of novel and improved shunts in order to tackle the pitfalls associated with the existing designs.

A significant increase in the geriatric population across the globe as well as a rise in the incidence of chronic CNS associated disorders such as stroke can be attributed to projected growth. Furthermore, grants for research in neuromodulation therapies in order to develop different products for the prognosis of various nervous system associated disorders are expected to boost development.

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Further Key Findings from the Study Suggest:

CSF management devices are expected to witness extensive competition owing to the presence of several market players operating in this segment. Rise in the number of CSF associated disorders such as trauma and stroke are anticipated to boost demand for these products in the coming years.
Cerebral spinal fluid management shunts captured the largest market share in terms of revenue generation in 2014.
These devices are most commonly used for supplementing and replacing lost drainage capacity in case of CSF leak management.
CSF drainage is anticipated to witness lucrative growth over the forecast period.
This growth can be attributed to ongoing development for enhancing the overall safety of guidance-based systems and anti-biotic impregnated catheters incorporation.
In 2014, North America accounted for the largest share with respect to revenue generation.
Factors contributive for the share include a continuous increase in the number of Americans affected by Hydrocephalus coupled with ongoing research in neuroscience.
Asia Pacific is expected to propel with the fastest CAGR owing to constantly improving the healthcare system in the region.
Moreover, the economic progress of Asia Pacific countries such as China has led to a significant transformation of neurology and neurologic practices in the country. This is one of the key drivers to propel progress in this region in the coming years.
Some of the key players operating in the cerebrospinal fluid management market include Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc; B.Braun Melsungen AG; Magstim; Elekta AB; Medtronic, Inc.; Integra LifeSciences Corporation; Phoenix Biomedical Corp.; Sophysa; Spiegelberg GmbH & Co. KG; and Beckersmith Medical, Inc.
These players are engaged in the development of novel platforms for CSF management.

Laser Cutting Machines Market Size Worth $6.72 Billion By 2024

The global laser cutting machines market size is expected to reach USD 6.72 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing use of fiber, CO2 and Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (YAG) lasers in the cutting applications such as consumer electronics and industrial sectors is expected to augment the demand for the market.

Consumer electronics is anticipated to be the fastest-growing sector owing to the rising implementation of lasers in material processing applications such as cutting, welding, and engraving. Moreover, the need for high power input and efficiency-based cutters are driving the demand for laser cutting machines over the forecast period.

Developments of novel process lasers to optimize the production of customized three-dimensional glass components and a shift from conventional semiconductor lasers to quantum cascade lasers are expected to increase the demand for these machines. Continuous technological advancements in the laser technology are enabling manufacturers to invest in research and development to gain a competitive advantage. Moreover, the end-use industry is replacing the conventional cutting technology with laser cutting owing to the demand for high-speed cutting and drilling.

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Further key findings from the study suggest:

Gas lasers are estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 9.4% from 2016 to 2024. These lasers have an increasing demand for improved machine tools and equipment in making holograms, dye laser pumping, barcode reading, and laser printing.
The fusion cutting process is estimated to be the fastest-growing segment at a CAGR of over 9.4% from 2016 to 2024. Fusion cutting offers the benefit of producing a virtually oxide-free cutting edge suitable for thin sheets cutting.
The industrial sector is expected to dominate the market over the forecast period. The growing trend of automation in the manufacturing process is increasing the demand for laser cutting machines. These machines precisely cut parts and patterns at high speeds with consistent results.
The Asia Pacific laser cutting machines industry is expected to remain the largest market owing to the rising GDP and rapid expansion of the regional manufacturing sector. Moreover, the regional growth is strong in industries that use laser cutting to produce semiconductors, consumer electronics, and automotive components. As these sectors are expanding, the need for laser cutting machines in this region is also increasing.
Key players in the laser cutting machines market include Trumpf Laser GmbH + Co. KG, IPG Photonics Corporation, Coherent Inc., and Rofin-Sinar Technologies Inc. The market is highly competitive owing to the presence of numerous manufacturers’ incorporating innovative technologies to offer product differentiation.

MPLS IP VPN Services Market Is Expected To Reach USD 46.26 Billion by 2020

The Global MPLS IP VPN Services Market is expected to reach USD 46.26 billion by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Despite considerably maturing over the last five years, the market is poised for high growth on account of appreciable growth potential exhibited by managed MPLS IP VPN services. Enterprises have increasingly started incorporating MPLS IP VPN services for leveraging benefits such as cost minimization and performance maximization. The market is expected to stay buoyant as a direct consequence of declining ATM/frame relay implementation.

Convergence of video, voice, and data on a single platform from different sources and the ability to provide scalable bandwidth is expected to encourage MPLS IP VPN services adoption. As MPLS supports multipoint full-mesh connectivity, organizations adopting cloud computing to address growing concerns pertaining to network security and IT costs can easily manage multiple locations in their network.

Stringent regulations pertaining to the use of VPN for personal applications, especially in the Middle East countries and China are expected to pose a challenge to the MPLS IP VPN services market growth over the forecast period.

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Further key findings from the study suggest:

IT departments of institutions such as banks and government offices wishing to maintain control over their networking and routing related decision in order to address security issues have started preferring layer 2 VPN (L2VPN) services. IT departments of enterprises which opt for outsourcing their networking and routing decisions usually prefer layer 3 VPNs (L3VPNs). Multi-branch organizations have increasingly adopted hybrid L2VPN L3VPN services based on specific requirements at individual locations.
As MPLS offers a high Quality of Service (QoS) which is the primary requirement for VoIP, video conferencing is expected to emerge as a key application area over the forecast period. Substantial bandwidth offered by MPLS IP VPN services between the user’s equipment and the service provider’s network helps suffice VoIP’s requirements. Audio conferencing is projected to be a fast growing and profitable application sector.
North America and Asia Pacific constituted key regional MPLS IP VPN services markets in 2013 on account of the presence of prominent market players satiating the needs of an increasing consumer base. Influx of international carriers in the North American market to serve their existing MNC clients has favorably impacted the regional MPLS IP VPN services market growth.
Competitive solutions particularly tailored for MNCs having relatively smaller international presence are offered by prominent international MPLS IP VPN services operators such as AT&T, BT Global Services, Verizon, and Orange Business Services. After penetrating major regional markets, service providers focus on investing funds towards building backbone networks for supporting MPLS. The success of emerging MPLS IP VPN services market players hinges on establishing technical support partnerships and Network-To-Network Interface (NNI) relationships with an emphasis on customer service and flexible service offerings.

Cardiovascular Information System Market Worth $1.2 Billion By 2024

The global cardiovascular information system market is expected to reach USD 1.2 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research Inc. The global cardiovascular devices industry is growing swiftly owing to the increasing prevalence of heart diseases and other cardiovascular problems.

In accordance with the growing patient population there is an exponential surge in the patient history documents and patient data records. The resultant, rising burden of patient data is pushing forward the demand for effective management tools; thus, offering increased accessibility of patient information to surgeons and the healthcare staff and hence enhancing the operational efficiency of the practices. In addition, factors, such as technological advancements and the gradually growing awareness regarding the availability of these improved systems are expected to fuel the growth of the cardiovascular devices market.

However, factors, such as high system costs and the lack of skilled operators are impeding the overall growth. In addition, the presence of alternative data management tools is challenging the adoption of the information systems specific to cardiovascular data management. Some of the key players in the market are implementing strategies to expand market share. For instance, companies, such as Philips Healthcare and GE Healthcare offer CVIS systems along with their cardiac imaging products.

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Further key findings from the study suggest:

The CVIS segment captured the largest market share of the global market in 2015. Integration of these systems with imaging devices is responsible for the highest adoption rate of this segment.
Owing to the high cost of these systems, the CVIS segment is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period
The cloud-based segment is anticipated to exhibit the fastest growth rate during the forecast period. The associated advantages, such as the affordable cost, remote accessibility of data, and the user friendly interface, are expected to fuel the adoption of the cloud-based mode of operation.
North America captured the largest market share of around 36% in 2015. The dominance of the segment is expected to continue with a CAGR of 5.8% from 2016 to 2024.
The factors contributing to the growth of the North America market include the increasing prevalence of heart diseases and the technological advancements in the region. Moreover, factors, such as the availability of highly advanced healthcare facilities and the higher adoption rate of the data management tools are augmenting the market growth in North America.
Asia Pacific is anticipated to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period. Countries, such as India and China are expected to be the fastest growing markets in the region owing to the large pool of cardiovascular patients and the rising healthcare expenditure.
The booming medical tourism in Asia Pacific due to the availability of advanced healthcare facilities and services at a lower cost in comparison to the other developed countries serves as the pivotal factor in attracting cardiac patients worldwide to this region.
Some major players in this market include Philips Healthcare, GE Healthcare, McKesson Corporation, Siemens Healthcare GmbH, Merge Healthcare, Inc., Agfa Healthcare N.V., Cerner Corporation, Fujifilm Medical Systems, Inc., Lumedx Corporation, and Digisonics, Inc.

Software Defined Storage Market Worth $17,461.9 Million By 2024

The software defined storage (SDS) market size is expected to reach USD 17,461.9 million by 2024, according to a new study conducted by Grand View Research, Inc.

The emergence of the Big Data technology is anticipated to impel growth in the global software defined storage market. Technological propagation, coupled with benefits such as high flexibility and cloud storage, is instrumental in keeping the industry prospects upbeat. The technology facilitates the efficient management and control of complex networks through proficient resource data traffic management.

The advancements in the cloud technology, its availability, and wider access to cloud-based platforms are favorably impacting the industry. Various enterprises across the globe are experiencing the need for minimizing infrastructure development and data storage center costs which are significantly contributing toward theexpansion of the industry.

Enterprises across diverse verticals are generating excessive data, creating the need for effective data storage management solutions. SDS solutions offer high agility and robustness to businesses along with cost and time efficiency.

The industry is projected witness significant growth in the developing markets of South America and the Asia Pacific regions, owing to thestrong growth of the small-scale industries. The need for improving the efficiency and business processesin data centers is driving the demand for SDS solutions in small and medium-sized enterprises.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:

The BFSI segment dominated the global software defined storage industry, accounting for over 17% of the market share in 2015. The large-scale data generation in the banking and financial institutions and the need for incessant data availability are leading to the large-scale adoption of SDS solutions in the BFSI sector.
The North American regional market accounted for over 40% of the global revenue share in 2015. The strong presence of software defined storage solution vendors in the region is expected to contribute to the industry growth in the region. Asia Pacific is expected to emerge as the fastest-growing regional market. The rise of small-scale industries in the developing markets of India and China is driving the regional growth.
Small and medium-sized enterprises accounted for over 30% of the global revenue share in 2015. The growth of Small and Medium-Sized Business (SMB) units across the globe, owing to the favorable government initiatives, is substantially driving the demand for SDS solutions among the small and medium-sized enterprises.
The major vendors include Brain Corporation (U.S.), Hewlett-Packard (U.S.), HRL Laboratories, LLC (U.S.), Intel Corporation (U.S.), Numenta, Inc. (U.S.), and Vicarious FPC, Inc. (U.S.). Industry vendors are emphasizing on new product developments and forming technology alliances to gain a competitive edge in the industry.

Photonic IC Market Projected To Reach $3.54 Billion By 2024

The photonic IC market is expected to reach USD 3.54 billion by 2024 according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Photonic IC is an integrated circuit that uses optical wavelength as an information signal and provides multiple integrated photonic functions. Photonic IC, as such, is similar to an electronic IC and can be a viable replacement for it as well as for the copper-based wired transmission. Photonic IC forms an integral part of lasers, optical amplifiers, modulators, and MUX/DEMUX components, which are extensively used in the optical signal processing, optical communication, biophotonics, and sensing applications. The growing demand for sensing and optical devices are expected to fuel the growth of the photonic IC market.

There is an increasing need for cost effective, power efficient, and compact PICs which would further propel the photonic IC market over the forecast period across the mobile broadband Internet access, high-performance computing, datacenter, and enterprise networking, along with metro and long haul data communications, among many others. The increasing adoption of the high-level integrated PICs and application-specific PICs would boost the photonic IC market to strive for greater functionality and new product development across a number of verticals.

The photonic IC market is anticipated to grow substantially due to the continuous technological advancements and the evolving end-user demands. The laser, optical amplifier, and MUX/DEMUX component segments possess enormous growing opportunities, owing to the ability of photonic ICs to incorporate new optical functionalities that can be embedded on a single chip to achieve high efficiency and compactness.

The increasing demand for the optical communication and sensing applications is driving the growth of photonic ICs around the globe with an efficient management of datacenters and long haul networks providing a thriving market for them. Moreover, with the advancements in quantum computing, the adoption of photonic ICs are increasing as they allow multitasking that quantum computing readily requires. Also, the growing adoption of the biophotonic application in medical devices also holds considerable growth opportunities for the photonic ICs market. On the other hand, the high bandwidth and optimum performance requirements of the telecommunication industry, data storage, cloud service providers, and large business enterprises are expected to boost the optical communication and signal processing segments. This market will create many new opportunities culminating in an increased adoption of photonic ICs over the forecasted period.

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There is a growing need for higher bandwidth and greater transmission speeds across the Information and Technology (IT) industry. Photonic ICs can be incorporated into the existing products to fulfill this demand in diverse industry verticals to transmit, receive, and switch high-speed digital signals in communication networks. Progressive research and developments are being made towards the low-cost, high-performance optics to help lower the cost of the high-speed Internet access and boost the efficiency of the telecommunication networks
The growing shift towards quantum computing and machine learning, among others, requires enormous parallel computing capabilities. The optical quantum computers can perform much faster than the traditional computers in terms of multitasking, higher level of integration, and efficiency while consuming lower power. This will open new avenues for photonic IC-based computing services across a wide range of verticals.
Broadcom Limited (U.S.), Viavi Solutions, Inc. (U.S.), and NeoPhotonics Corporation (U.S.) are some of the major industry players in this domain. Other key vendors include Oclaro, Inc., Kaiam Corp, Luxtera Inc., Infinera Corp., Finisar Corporation, Ciena Corporation, and Emcore Corporation, among others.

CMOS Image Sensors Market Size Worth $10.17 Billion By 2020

The global CMOS image sensors market size was valued at USD 7.21 billion in 2013 and is likely to be worth USD 10.17 billion by 2020. Increasing demand for handheld equipment such as tablets and smartphones has initiated the development of smart sensing approaches with remote diagnostic and monitoring capability.

Global market was 1,601.8 million units in 2013 and is anticipated to reach 2,643.4 million units, growing at a CAGR of 7.5% by from 2014 to 2020. The industry has observed tremendous growth over the past few years owing to the growth of its application industries, particularly medical and automotive. In addition, technological innovations leading to the evolution of refined sensing technology are expected to drive growth.

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Dexterity to manufacture smaller pixel devices and provide high resolution with cost effective approach is expected to be one of the primary factors driving growth. Rising demand for computation and communication equipment has led to a growing need to develop upgraded processes for better optical administration. The requirement for on-chip integration and focal plane processing are still on improvement phase.

Consumer electronics was the largest application accounting for over 50% of the total market revenue in 2013. These sensors are widely used in numerous consumer electronic devices including entertainment devices, home appliances, communication products, and information technology. The CMOS image sensors market for consumer electronics is likely to grow at a CAGR of 3.3% from 2014 to 2020.

With an increasing focus on research & development, sensing equipments have become smaller, cheaper, and more power-efficient, which serves as a gratifying opportunity for industry players. This is particularly beneficial to the healthcare industry as these products help in improving diagnostics and provide appropriate treatments that rely on this technology. Medical applications are anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 9.9% from 2014 to 2020.

Multimedia-enabled equipment provides more benefits with more data safety over the internet. The application of sensing devices for indoor navigation, health monitoring, and related niche segments is anticipated to offer prominent growth opportunity for prosperity of this market. These gadgets are predominantly used in the U.S., however, the market is anticipated to witness significant gains in emerging economies such as China, India, and Brazil.

North America CMOS image sensors market exceeded 30% of the total revenue share in 2013. Focus on technological advancement coupled with high adoption rate of new technologies and gadgets have resulted in established of a large market in the region. However, the market has reached its maturity phase and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2014 to 2020.

Asia Pacific is expected to witness significant gains over the forecast period at a CAGR of 6.6% from 2014 to 2020. The market was valued at USD 2.37 billion in 2012. Availability of large number of semiconductor manufacturers in Asia Pacific, especially in Japan, China and Korea, is projected to bolster market growth in this region. Presence of cheap labor and establishment of production facilities by foreign organizations are anticipated to favorably affect industry growth in this region. Growing demand for latest gadgets owing to increase in disposable income of consumers is anticipated boost market growth to reach an estimated value of USD 3.95 billion by 2020.

Key players include OmniVision Technologies, Sony Corporation, Canon Inc., and Samsung Electronics. Sony Corporation and Samsung Electronics are projected to dominate the CMOS image sensors market in the near future. Companies are constantly engaging in research & development to introduce innovative products in the market.

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has announced its new 8-megapixel R-W-B sensing device based on ISOCELL and NFC integrated circuit technology with advanced frequency performance.In March 2015, OmniVision Technologies Inc. launched the OV8865, a CMOS image sensor positioned on OmniBSI-2 pixel planning. It is utilized in high speed photography with low power consumption application. Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. introduced a 280-megapixel APC-C image sensor, which employs advanced 65-nanometer and illuminated pixel technology to implement energy-efficiency and better picture aspect.