Tag: Consumer Electronics

Mini LED Market Size Worth $5.9 Billion By 2025

The global mini LED market size is expected to reach USD 5.9 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 86.6% over the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Amidst rapid development of Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs), mini LEDs have gradually forayed into the industry to bridge the application and technology gap between micro LEDs, which have not been able to overcome their inherent technical hurdles, and traditional LEDs. They are being integrated into backlight modules owing to their increased color gamut and brightness level, lower response time, and improved contrast ratio.

Increasing demand for miniaturized display in consumer electronics devices is expected to positively impact industry growth over the next few years. Mini light-emitting diodes are expected to aid chip makers in gaining market share and technology penetration. Chip sizes ranging from 100 to 200 µm were commercialized in late 2018. Consumer electronics, digital signage, and industrial displays have been the early adopters of this technology. High dynamic range and power-saving capability are some of the features that make them a suitable backlight solution for next-generation displays. Key players are expected to cash in on this opportunity by providing mini LED packages.

Currently, the applications are limited to backlighting in televisions and laptops. These light-emitting diodes have the potential to alter LCDs by decreasing the performance gap with OLED displays. Miniature LEDs are expected to grow beyond these applications in the automotive, smartphone, and digital signage segments. They are suitable for curved display and notch design, and thus in the coming years, are expected to become mainstream smartphones.

Asia Pacific is one of the prominent manufacturing hubs as there are numerous China- and Taiwan-based companies involved in the development and mass production of mini light-emitting diodes. As manufacturers themselves feel that the manufacturing cost is much higher than other technologies, the focus currently hinges on cost reduction before introducing the technology into mainstream applications. Once low-cost products are introduced, miniature LEDs are expected to expand their presence in other regional markets as well.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:

  • Mini LED is expected to become one of the mainstream display technologies, and thus various vendors are reporting their developments by showcasing these products in several exhibitions and trade shows
  • The automotive display application segment is expected to exhibit the highest CAGR in mini LED market over the forecast period. Mini light-emitting diodes have high contrast and brightness ratio, which provide clarity in automotive displays, thereby ensuring safety and security
  • North America is expected to be early adopters of this technology owing to regional demand for premium gaming monitors and laptops
  • Innolux Corporation; Japan Display, Inc.; Everlight Electronics Co. Ltd.; and EPISTAR Corporation are some of the prominent companies working on the development of mini light-emitting diode technology and products.

Flexible Printed Circuit Boards Market Size Worth $26.8 Billion By 2025

The global flexible printed circuit boards market size is projected to reach USD 26.8 billion by 2025, expanding at a CAGR of 11.2% over the forecast period, according to a study published by Grand View Research, Inc. Growing demand for compact and flexible electronic devices is the major factor driving demand for flexible Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) worldwide. Regulated demand from the IT and telecom sector in view of growing need for circuits with higher data processing speed and higher working temperature is further augmenting the growth.

Flexible printed circuit boards (FPCBs) are thin and lightweight and can save up to 60% of the space and weight in comparison to rigid printed circuit boards. In addition, benefits offered in terms of durability and cost has further augmented their adoption across different end use industries. Demand for miniature, flexible electronics in automotive industry for use in advanced navigation displays and other automotive electronics has had positive impact on the demand.

Flexible PCBs are also used in medical equipment and health monitoring devices, such as pacemakers, defibrillators, neuro-stimulation, modulation devices, and external hearing devices. Benefits offered in terms of packaging flexibility and performance are expected to augment adoption of flexible printed circuit boards across multiple industry verticals. Companies are emphasizing on attaining advances in the fabrication technology and material substrates used to manufacture flexible PCBs. Various manufacturers offer tailored and/or dedicated flexible printed circuit boards as per the specifications led by the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

The adoption of flexible printed circuit boards has surged over the last few years on account of growing awareness among OEMs regarding the superior benefits offered by flexible PCBs, in terms of weight, circuit complexity (elimination of mechanical connectors), wiring errors, and operating temperature range among others.

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Further key findings from the study suggest:

  • The double-sided circuit segment held the largest flexible PCBs market share of approximately 45% in terms of revenue in 2018. This is due to the superior elasticity in terms shape restoration and greater efficiency offered by these circuits
  • The consumer electronics segment dominated the market in 2018 and is projected to expand at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to the rising popularity of wearables and proliferation of consumer electronics like laptops and smartphones among others
  • Asia Pacific is expected to account for the largest market share followed by North America during the forecast period. The regional growth is accredited to the huge consumer electronics market and high concentration of electronic manufacturers in countries, such as China, Japan, and South Korea
  • Key players operating in the flexible printed circuit boards market include AT&S, Benchmark Electronics, Cicor Management AG, Eltek Ltd, TTM Technologies, IEC Electronics, and Flex Ltd

Silicon Photonics Market Size Worth $918.3 Million By 2025

The global silicon photonics market size is expected to reach USD 918.3 million by 2025, according to a new report conducted by Grand View Research, Inc. The rapid emergence of commercial and consumer electronics applications is anticipated to revolutionize the market by 2025.

The IT and telecommunication application segment would dominate the sector in terms of market size over the forecast period. Silicon photonics devices find commercial applications in high-performance computers and data center applications. The silicon photonics technology offers a cost-effective and reliable solution to commercial applications.

The key value chain components for the silicon photonics system include raw material suppliers, component manufacturers (chip and optical interconnect fabrication firms), Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), server system distributors, and end-use segments. Silicon photonics has been a significant research arena since the last decade on account of potential benefits of the optoelectronics integration.

The market can be categorized based on application types into consumer electronics, IT & telecommunication, commercial, defense & security, and healthcare & life science verticals. Silicon photonics devices find commercial applications in high-performance computers and data center applications.

Small size and cost-effectiveness are the ideal features desired from silicon photonics, which is largely driving the growth of the silicon photonics market. Vendors provide solutions across a wide range of industries, such as mobile broadband Internet access, high-performance computing, data center and enterprise networking, and metro and long haul data communications, among many others.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:

  • The industry is predicted to grow as the products would rapidly gain traction. This is attributed to the ability of products to be incorporated in different application areas, such as IT and telecommunication, consumer electronics, and commercial.
  • The increasing demand for active optical cables, optical multiplexers, and optical attenuators provides numerous growth opportunities as they offer considerable options to attain low-cost economies
  • The North American region dominated the marketplace, accounting for the largest global silicon photonics market share (in terms of revenue) in 2015
  • The key industry participants include Cisco Systems Inc., Finisar Corporation, Intel Corporation, Mellanox Technologies, and Molex Incorporated

Gesture Recognition Market Worth $30.6 Billion By 2025

The global gesture recognition market size is likely to reach USD 30.6 billion by 2025. It is poised to post a CAGR of 22.2% from 2018 to 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing digitization across various industries is benefiting the growth of the market. Ease of adoption due to low technical complexity for end users is escalating its implementation across the consumer electronics industry. Several other industries have also started using this technology. Similarly, the touchless gesture recognition market is primarily driven by factors such as rising hygiene consciousness, government measures for water conservation, low maintenance cost, and booming hospitality and tourism industry.

Surging use of consumer electronics and Internet of Things, along with increasing need for comfort and convenience in product usage, is boosting the growth of the gesture recognition market. Technological advancements and ease of use are helping the market gain momentum over the coming years. Increasing awareness regarding regulations and driver safety are bolstering the demand for gesture recognition systems in the automobile industry. Similarly, spiraling customer demand for application-based technologies is stimulating market growth.

Gestures are visible body actions through which human express information to others without saying it. In our daily lives, we see several hand gestures that are frequently used for communication purposes. Hand gesture recognition is one of the advanced research fields, which provides a way for human-machine interaction. Hand gesture recognition provides an intelligent method for human-computer interaction (HCI).

The market is volatile and is experiencing a fierce competition, therefore, witnessing high number of mergers and acquisitions. For instance, Intel Corp. acquired Omek Interactive Ltd. Some of the key players in the market are Apple, Intel, Microsoft, and Google. Along with global giants, local and regional players are also showing tremendous growth and attracting big investors. This scenario has taken the competition to a whole different level.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:

  • Increasing digitization across various industries and ease of adoption due to low technical complexity for end users are poised to propel the market
  • The healthcare segment is projected to experience substantial CAGR of 27.0% over the forecast period
  • Asia Pacific was the highest revenue contributor in 2017. It is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period
  • The key players of the market include Apple Inc.; eyeSight Technologies Ltd; and Infineon Technologies AG.

Metal 3D Printing Market Worth $14.56 Billion By 2027

The global metal 3D printing market is estimated to reach USD 14.56 billion by 2027, according to the new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 19.2% from 2020 to 2027. Metal 3D printing is also referred to as Additive Manufacturing (AM) as it involves the successive addition of layers of materials in various 2D shapes using an additive process. These layered 2D shapes are built upon one another to form a three-dimensional object. The process is different from the subtractive method of production, which begins with a block of metal and the unnecessary metal is ground out to obtain the desired object.

The metal 3D printing industry is estimated to exhibit significant growth throughout the forecast period owing to a combination of numerous factors such as growing demand for rapid prototyping, which allows the manufacturers to design and develop better products and systems. Additionally, the ease of manufacturing and added benefits offered by the 3D printing technology are the major factors behind the greater adoption of the technology across various industry verticals.

Metal 3D printing is widely adopted in the industrial sector owing to the growing need for enhanced product manufacturing and a shorter time to market. The automotive vertical happens to be the most significant adopter of the metal 3D printing technology and eventually leading to the largest market share of metal 3D printers for industrial applications over the forecast period. Additive manufacturing is anticipated to evolve over the forecast period.

The market is subject to witness a considerable economical appearance rather than being just a labor-intensive industrial manufacturing technique. Particularly in developing economies, such as Brazil, South Africa, and India, machining shops have managed to adopt alternative business models by installing 3D printers and offer related services, such as 3D printing materials, filaments, 3D modeling, and 3D printer software.

The metal 3D printing technology happens to be capital-intensive technology. At the same time, manufacturers are holding to their misconceptions about prototyping rather than realizing the advantages associated with metal 3D printing. Moreover, the market lacks the standard process controls and a skilled workforce required for metal 3D printing. These are some of the factors that are expected to restrain market growth. However, government initiatives aimed at increasing awareness and promoting the benefits of adopting metal 3D printers are expected to help in countering the market restraints.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:

  • North America accounted for the largest market share in 2019 owing to the early adoption of the technology s
  • The U.S. being the highest revenue generating country in 2019 in the North America regional market, the region is predicted to exhibit steady growth over the forecast period
  • Increasing adoption of metal 3D printers in the healthcare, automotive, and consumer electronics verticals is likely to drive the market growth significantly
  • The Asia Pacific regional market, which is emerging as a manufacturing hub for several industry verticals, is forecast to grow significantly in future as the continued urbanization triggers the need for infrastructure and prompts the automotive, consumer electronics, aerospace and defense, and healthcare verticals to adopt metal 3D printing, particularly in countries, including China, Japan, and South Korea.

Visible Light Communication/Light Fidelity Market Worth $101.30 Billion By 2024

The global VLC/Light Fidelity (Li-Fi) market is expected to reach USD 101.30 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing concern over cyber security is anticipated to drive demand over the forecast period.

Growing need of green technology solutions with low power consumption is encouraging the development of advanced communication systems.VLC is a disruptive technology and is therefore expected to grab a substantial portion of the Wi-Fi industry in the near future. However, the adoption is at the nascent stage and is currently being used for niche applications, due to which, an extensive R&D investment would help market players to obtain a competitive advantage.

High illumination, longer life and low power consumption of has led the implementation of LED as a component in LiFi systems. Government promotions for smart LED bulbs in developed countries such as the U.S., and the UK are expected to provide a massive infrastructure base to the VLC system providers.

Increasing applications of indoor location-based services embedded with light fixtures in retail shops and hotels is projected to be one of the factors driving revenue growth. Several companies such as GE Lightings, ByteLight Inc. including Koninklijk Philips N.V. are deploying VLC installations in supermarkets which in turn is aiding retailers to tie customers’ shopping history by tracking their location details. This is helping the retailers to deliver on-site information tailored to a customer needs.

Advancements in the automotive industry are projected to enhance the safety of commuters. This is being executed through the vehicle to vehicle (V2V) and vehicle to the roadside (V2R) communication by installing LEDs in headlight and tail light of the vehicle. However, high installation and repair cost are projected to obstruct the large-scale implementation of these systems, especially in the emerging economies.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:

  • In 2014, LED captured a sizeable industry share for over 40% of the overall revenue. Need for safer and reliable communication system using LED lightening has led to an upsurge in demand across commercial buildings, traffic lights, smart stores, game consoles, and consumer electronics.
  • LED technology is projected to be an important component in the VLC system. It enables transmitted signals to utilize various bandwidths as the medium for transmission. Low power consumption, long productive life of LED products has led to profitable opportunities for industry growth.
  • Automotive & transport application segment is estimated to witness high growth and is expected to reach over USD 19.0 billion by 2024. The technology is capable of delivering real-time traffic updates for proper traffic management and road safety featuring vehicle tracking. LED-based traffic lights are also expected to provide a short-route guideline to the driver and help in saving traffic congestion.
  • North America visible light communication (Li-Fi) market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 75.9% from 2016 to 2024. This can be primarily attributed to the increasing data traffic and rising adoption of communication system along with the availability of advanced infrastructure. RF spectrum overuse has led increased the data traffic, hence, providing broad growth avenues for the adoption of VLC communication systems.
  • VLC market in Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness substantial growth owing to rising awareness among smartphones consumers. The region is expected to account for around 30% of the overall revenue share by 2024. The existence of major players is expected to propel demand across this region.
  • Notable companies operating in the VLC market include PureLifi, Velmenni, Oledcomm, IBSEN Telecom, and Visilink. The technology is predicted to penetrate across smart cities, wireless sensor networks, augmented reality (AR) applications, ubiquitous networks, power over Ethernet (PoE) and M2M communication.
  • Several institutes and consortiums such as the University of Oxford, Visible Light Communication Consortium (VLCC), Keio University, and Smart Lighting Engineering Research Centre are focusing on innovation and product commercialization

IGBT And Super Junction MOSFET Market Is Expected To Reach USD 10.74 Billion By 2020

The global IGBT And Super Junction MOSFET Market is expected to reach USD 10.74 billion by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. The need for high energy efficiency coupled with green initiatives is expected to be the key market driver over the forecast period. Changing consumer preferences have led to high demand for electric vehicles, which is also expected to drive power electronics adoption, and thus the IGBT & super junction MOSFET market.

The data center market has witnessed growth, which has spurred data center UPS market growth across organizations. High renewable energy demand has led to increased installation of wind turbines, which is expected to favorably impact the global market. The availability of alternatives to these products may restrain market growth over the next six years. Growing smart grid infrastructure is expected to serve as a considerable growth opportunity for companies operating in the market.

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Further key findings from the study suggest:

  • IGBT accounted for the majority of the overall market in 2013; this can be attributed to the significant IGBT module market. These modules are used in inverter applications, and enabling equipment miniaturization is expected to be the key driving factor for this segment. Reduced heat dissipation along with higher efficiency is expected to fuel the super junction MOSFET market over the next six years.
  • Electric and hybrid electric vehicles are expected to witness the highest growth over the forecast period. IGBT is largely used in these vehicles as compared to its counterpart, which is mainly on account of low cost and a considerable number of application areas such as in lighting and infotainment. The proliferation of consumer electronics has positively impacted the converters/chargers segment. 
  • Asia Pacific is expected to remain the dominant regional market over the next six years; it accounted for over 35% of the market share in 2013. High demand for efficient power semiconductors across end-use industries is expected to fuel the regional market over the forecast period.
  • Notable industry participants include Infineon Technologies, STMicroelectronics, Fuji Electric, Vishay Intertechnology, and Mitsubishi Electric. Establishing a strong global presence and a competitive product portfolio are among other key initiatives adopted for sustaining in the market.

Automated Test Equipment Market Size Worth $8.68 Billion By 2027

The global automated test equipment market size is estimated to reach USD 8.68 billion by 2027, expanding at a CAGR of 3.4% over the forecast period, according to a new study conducted by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing adoption of System on Chip (SoC) coupled with high demand for consumer electronics is anticipated to drive the growth. Growing electronic content in automotive sector and penetration of smartphones is expected to drive the market. Furthermore, the demand for Automated Test Equipment (ATE) in manufacturing industry as the test equipment save the manufacturing cost and helps in eliminating the defective devices is projected to continue fueling the market.

A torque wrench is attached to a calibration machine at the Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 7. PMEL calibrates more than 7,500 pieces of test, measurement and diagnostic equipment for 120 different offices. Test equipment like this is used on the B-52H Stratofortress and other Air Force aircraft and support equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Jason McCasland)(RELEASED)

Miniaturization has spurred demand across various semiconductor manufacturing companies. Additionally, considerable technological advancements coupled with design complexity and the need for adequate testing is expected to positively impact the growth. Developments in semiconductor manufacturing processes along iwht expansion of wireless networks in developing nations is expected to provide significant growth opportunities for the global market.

The growth of ATE market is primarily driven by semiconductor manufacturing companies which focus on cost-effective testing. Semiconductor manufacturing companies no longer consider fabrication costs as a factor for profit margin in semiconductor chip manufacturing. Semiconductor companies focus on improving their fabrication technology and look for efficient ways of testing to reduce losses due to damages. Advancements in smartphones, tablets, and SoC-based products is creating demand for greater functionality in ATE. As connected devices get smaller, more powerful, and multifaceted; they face design, application, and fabrication challenges, increasing the product demand.

Increasing design complexities along with major technological inventions such as advanced Design for Test (DFT) and adaptive testing are some of the key factors driving the automatic test equipment market. Moreover, recent innovations in Internet of Things (IoT) devices, autonomous vehicles, along with significant changes in the defense and aerospace sectors have significantly transformed the market dynamics.

Non-memory automated test equipment product segment is expected to hold significant market share over the forecast period owing to the increasing number of microcontroller-based applications and demand of the automotive sector. Revenue from IT and telecommunications sector is projected to witness significant growth in the forthcoming years. Asia Pacific accounted for the largest market share in 2019 and is expected to register the fastest growth over the forecast period, owing to the rising number of semiconductor industries in the region. Key market players include Aemulus Holdings Bhd (“Aemulus”); Chroma ATE Inc.; and Teradyne Inc.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:

  • The growth of automated test equipment market is driven by the significant use of the test equipment in automotive and semiconductor industry
  • In the product segment, Non-memory ATE held the largest market share in 2019 and is estimated to witness the second fastest growth over the forecast period owing to the expansion of consumer electronics, growing number of microcontroller-based application, and other such factors
  • In the vertical segment, IT and telecommunication is estimated to continue holding the largest market share in the forthcoming years, owing to the increased focus on effective communication
  • The automotive segment is expected to witness considerable growth over the forecast period owing to the increasing integration of the electronic devices in the automobile industry
  • North America is estimated to witness substantial growth over the forecast period owing to the high investment in aerospace and defense couple with technological innovations
  • Key market players include Aemulus Holdings Bhd (“Aemulus”); Chroma ATE Inc.; Aeroflex Inc. (a subsidiary of Cobham plc); Astronics Corporation; Advantest Corporation; LTX-Credence Corporation (Xcerra Corporation); Teradyne Inc.; STAr Technologies Inc. (a subsidiary of Innotech Corporation); Tesec Corporation; Roos Instruments, Inc.; Marvin Test Solutions Inc.; and Danaher Corporation. Teradyne Inc.; LTX-Credence Corporation (Xcerra Corporation); and Advantest Corporation dominated majority of global market share

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.

Image Sensor Market Size To Reach $26.41 Billion By 2024

The global image sensor market is anticipated to reach USD 26.41 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The industry is poised for unprecedented growth over the forecast period owing to the rising expenditure on security & surveillance in public places across regions and increasing disposable income across the emerging and developing economies. The impact of information technology in the automotive, defense, medical, and industrial application has driven the demand for image sensors over the projected period.

The increasing adoption of technologies for improving anti-terror equipment mitigating the security lapses has demanded better camera resolution, which has further enhanced the market growth. The IP cameras are expected to have significant growth over the forecast period as compared to analog cameras, which is due to higher resolution, secure transmission, ability to cover more distance, high-speed recording, and lower cable cost. Consumer electronics is expected to be the key application segment having significant penetration and is also anticipated to grow at a considerable rate over the forecast period. The leading companies in the market are seeking new revenue sources as the smartphone market is attaining maturity. This has resulted in increased demand for image sensors in the wearable industry and other applications.

The increasing R&D expenditure on the deployment to have raw material access is expected to compel the backward integration at the buyer’s end. For instance, Beijing-based Hua Capital Management Co., Ltd. planned to acquire U.S-based OmniVision Technologies, Inc. in 2016 to overcome the supply shortage in the market.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:

  • The image sensor market is anticipated to witness considerable growth over the projected period owing to the increasing awareness of early diagnosis. Moreover, a growing number of diagnostics imaging procedures have increased the demand for imaging systems in healthcare facilities.
  • The CMOS technology is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR over the projected period owing to the characteristics such as low power consumption, high immunity to noise, and less emission of waste heat.
  • Consumer electronics is anticipated to gain the highest revenue over the forecast period owing to the wide applications in devices such as wearables, tablets, notebooks, PCs, webcams, gaming consoles, and so on.
  • The industrial/defense application is anticipated to witness a CAGR of over 15.2% over the forecast period. The growth is attributed to the increased defense spending by countries across the region. The increasing performance of the high-end CMOS technology is competing with the CCD technology on the factory floors. Reducing the cost of mainstream cameras and sensors allows the vision to be used effectively in industrial applications.
  • The North American image sensor industry is anticipated to have significant growth over the forecast period. The increasing per capita healthcare expenditure and prevailing large consumer base have influenced the growth in the region.
  • The key players in the image sensor market include OmniVision Technologies, Inc., (U.S.), Toshiba Corporation (Japan), and Pixart Imaging, Inc. (China). Companies are focusing on developing new products to enhance their market share.