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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

Flexible Electronics Market Worth $87.21 Billion By 2024

The global flexible electronics market was USD 20,850.0 million in 2015, which is estimated to reach USD 87,210.0 million by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Escalating demand for compact and light-weight electronic devices is anticipated to fuel growth over the forecast period. Flexible batteries, displays, memories are a few products realized with the adoption of this technology. The technology provides ample opportunities in the area of smart textiles, which is the future of wearables. Government support in the form of funding that lends a helping hand to several research projects in this field is also anticipated to impact the industry growth positively.

Healthy demand for smart glasses, e-books, smartphones, smartwatches, and e-papers is expected to catapult market growth over the next eight years. The technology facilitates electronic systems to be stretched, rolled, and flexed, minimizing design issues associated while developing compact, portable and miniature devices. The style and functionality of wearable devices are anticipated to witness a transition over the next eight years with companies such as Samsung, Apple, Nike, and Google investing heavily in this segment, thereby providing avenues for discovering novel applications incorporating this technology.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:

  • The consumer electronics segment accounted for over 55% of the overall revenue in 2015. The year 2014 witnessed the onset of new curved televisions, smartphones, and other electronic devices; a trend that gained traction in 2015, and is expected to impact the flexible electronics demand favorably from 2016 to 2024 owing to high penetration in the wearable’s segment
  • The display segment is projected to grow at a CAGR exceeding 16% over the forecast period. It is primarily attributed to the ability of these products to curve, roll, flex, conform, and fold, enabling a new intuitive user interface. Further, companies are progressing towards the use of plastic displays as an alternative to glass displays, which provides an opportunity for future growth
  • Wearable devices segment accounted for over 40% of the overall revenue in 2015 and is expected to witness a healthy demand over the forecast period. This increase is primarily ascribed to an upsurge in demand for fitness or activity trackers as these products are well-positioned in the market with a promise of tracking productivity, physical activity, heart rate, sleep, etc. that intrigues customers
  • Asia Pacific flexible electronics market accounted for over 20% of the overall revenue share in 2015. Research capabilities and aggressive investments by major industry players such as LG and Samsung Electronics in anticipated to drive the regional growth over the forecast period
  • Prominent industry participants include 3M, E Ink Holdings Inc., GE Measurement & Control Solutions, ITN Energy Systems Inc., LG, PARC, Samsung, and Thinfilm Electronics ASA. Strategic alliances among the major stakeholders such as material manufacturers, academia, and device integrators are anticipated to strengthen the existing technology know-how while driving drive efforts to explore new application areas