Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment: Market Research Report

January 2015 | 211 pages | ID: SE06E8E156FEN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment in US$ Thousand. The Global market is analyzed by the following End-Use Sectors: Automotive, Electronics & Electricals, Semiconductors, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2014 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 73 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• Adept Technology, Inc.
• Ametek, Inc.
• Baumer Inspection GmbH
• BST eltromat International GmbH
• Edmund Optics Inc.

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Prelude
Growing Penetration of Industrial Automation Creates Fertile Environment for Market Growth

Table 1. Global Industrial Automation Market by Segment (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Investments for Factory Automation and Process Automation (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2. Global Industrial Automation Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Investments by End-Use Sector (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3. Global Robotics Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Investments by Country/ Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Impact of Recent Economic Upheavals on the Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment Market: A Review
Global Economic Crisis Dents a Major Blow to Market Prospects in 2008 & 2009

Table 4. GDP Growth Rates in Select World Economies (2005-2010) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5. Change in Global Trade Volume (2005-2010) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Market Rebounds in 2010 amid Revival in Manufacturing Sector
European Debt Crisis Induces Low-Intensity Impact in 2013
Stable Economic Outlook Offers Opportunities for Market Growth

Table 6. GDP Growth Rates in Select World Economies (2013-2016) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Market Outlook
Asia-Pacific: The Largest & Fastest Growing Market for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment
Competitive Scenario
Market Leaders Sense Brewing Competition from Low-Cost Asian Companies

2. NOTEWORTHY MARKET TRENDS & GROWTH DRIVERS

Technological Advances Drive Momentum
Computer Systems: Established Equipment Category
Market Sees Rapid Growth in the Uptake of Camera Systems
Semiconductor: The Most Important End-Use Sector for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment
Surface Inspection Equipment Seek Bigger Role in Electronics & Electricals Manufacturing
Automotive Sector: A Major Revenue Contributor
Surface Inspection Equipment Gain Traction in Vehicle Paint Shops
Market to Benefit from Increased Level of Automation and Upward Trajectory in Automotive Production

Table 7. Global Market for Passenger Cars (2014 & 2020): Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units by Region/Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8. Global Market for Passenger Cars (2014 & 2020): Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units by Region/Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Stricter Regulations Extend Opportunities for Surface Inspection Equipment in Pharmaceutical Sector
Surface Inspection Equipment Gain Priority in Metal Processing & Fabrication
Key Applications for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment in Metal Processing & Fabrication by Activity
Glass Manufacturers Bet on Surface Inspection to Enhance Commercial Value of their Products
Paper Manufacturers Focus on Surface Inspection to Gain Competitive Edge
Plastics Manufacturers Seek the Proficiency of Surface Inspection Equipment to Deal with Quality Issues
Surface Inspection for Improved Printed Image Quality
The Upcoming Smart Manufacturing & Smart Factory Concepts to Drive Market Growth

3. PRODUCT/TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW

Introduction
Types of Surface Defects
Distributed Defects
Discrete Defects
Repetitive Defects
Types of Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment
Computer Systems
Camera Systems
CMOS Cameras
CCD Cameras
Key Benefits
Ability to Inspect Any Type of Production Material
Installation & Operational Convenience
Consistency & Reliability
24X7 AND FATIGUELESS FUNCTIONING
Time-to-Market Efficiencies
Cost Economies
End-Use Application Sectors

4. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/LAUNCHES

Intravis Launches Prewatcher III
BST eltromat International Unveils iPQ-Check Module for iPQ-Center
BST eltromat International Launches Shark 4000 Lex
Eisenmann Introduces E-LED Light Tunnel
EVT Announces Compatibility of EyeVision 3. 0 for OctoCore ARM of Odroid XU4
EVT Unveils ChipControl Command Set
EVT Launches EyeVBox IV
FSInspection Introduces New Visual Inspection Stations
Elbit Vision Systems Unveils iBar Defect Inspection Tool
EVT Unveils Surface Inspection System with RazerCam Smart Camera
ISRA VISION Launches PAPER MASTER
ISRA VISION Rolls Out New Surface Inspection Solutions for Converting Industry
BST eltromat International Unveils BST QCenter

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Ametek Takes Over CGNX Surface Inspection Systems Division of Cognex
Konica Minolta to Take Over Radiant Vision Systems
ZEISS Industrial Metrology Business Group to Acquire Majority Stake in Steinbichler Optotechnik
EVT Inks Distribution Agreement with Boytel Otomasyon in Turkey
Elbit Vision Systems Bags New $600,000 worth Order in China
Elbit Vision Systems to Supply iBar Systems to Zhejiang Hailide
Elbit Vision Systems Bags $1 Million worth IQ-TEX4 Systems Supply Contract
BST International Acquires eltromat
BST ProMark Takes Over Accuweb
EVT Inks Distribution Agreement with OPIN

6. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

Adept Technology, Inc. (US)
Ametek, Inc. (US)
Baumer Inspection GmbH (Germany)
BST eltromat International GmbH (Germany)
Edmund Optics Inc. (US)
Elbit Vision Systems Ltd. (Israel)
Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (US)
EPIC Systems Inc. (US)
ETS SuperVision BV (The Netherlands)
EVT Eye Vision Technology GmbH (Germany)
Futec Origin Corp. (Japan)
GreCon Inc. (US)
IMS Systems, Inc. (US)
INB Vision AG (Germany)
IN-CORE Systèmes (France)
Industrial Vision Systems Ltd. (UK)
Intego GmbH (Germany)
ISRA VISION AG (Germany)
Jenoptik AG (Germany)
Kinneir Dufort (UK)
Matrox Imaging (Canada)
Microscan Systems, Inc. (US)
OLIGO Lichttechnik GmbH (Germany)
Omron Corporation (Japan)
Panasonic Corporation (Japan)
QualiVision AG (Switzerland)
Steinbichler Optotechnik GmbH (Germany)
surcon GmbH (Germany)
Toshiba Teli Corporation (Japan)
Vitronic (Germany)
Wintriss Engineering Corporation (US)

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 9. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10. World Historic Review for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. World 14-Year Perspective for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2007, 2015, and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment by End-Use Sector - Automotive, Electronics & Electricals, Semiconductors, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13. World Historic Review for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment by End-Use Sector - Automotive, Electronics & Electricals, Semiconductors, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14. World 14-Year Perspective for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for Automotive, Electronics & Electricals, Semiconductors, and Other End-Use Markets for Years 2007, 2015, and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
The United States: A Major Market for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment
Pharmaceutical Companies Prioritize Surface Inspection to Comply with Stricter FDA Regulations
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 15. US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16. US Historic Review for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. CANADA

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Matrox Imaging – A Major Canadian Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 17. Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18. Canadian Historic Review for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. JAPAN

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Japan: A Major Market for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment
Select Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 19. Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. Japanese Historic Review for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Increased Focus on Smart Manufacturing & Smart Factory to Encourage Market Growth in Europe
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 21. European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. European Historic Review for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Asia-Pacific: The Largest & Fastest Growing Market for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment
Positive Momentum in Industrial Automation Offers Growth Opportunities
B. Market Analytics

Table 23. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment by Region/Country - China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment by Region/ Country - China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment by Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2007, 2015, and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5A. CHINA

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Surface Inspection Equipment to Expand Role in China’s Extensive Manufacturing Sector
Massive Automotive Sector Extends Market Opportunities
High Activity in Semiconductor Manufacturing Bodes Well for Market Growth
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics

Table 26. Chinese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27. Chinese Historic Review for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5B. SOUTH KOREA

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Surface Inspection Equipment Seek Bigger Role in the Korean Electronics & Electricals Sector
Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics

Table 28. South Korean Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29. South Korean Historic Review for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5C. TAIWAN

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Large Semiconductor Sector in Taiwan Bestows High-Volume Opportunities
B. Market Analytics

Table 30. Taiwan Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31. Taiwan Historic Review for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5D. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC

Market Analysis

Table 32. Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 33. Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. REST OF WORLD

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Product Launch
Elbit Vision Systems Ltd. (Israel) – A Select Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 34. Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35. Rest of World Historic Review for Surface Vision and Inspection Equipment Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 73 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 83)
The United States (30)
Canada (2)
Japan (10)
Europe (39)
  France (1)
  Germany (21)
  The United Kingdom (6)
  Italy (1)
  Rest of Europe (10)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (1)
Middle-East (1)