Position Sensors: Market Research Report

February 2018 | 317 pages | ID: P736F7BCF8CEN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Position Sensors in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024. Also, a five-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 102 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• ASM Automation Sensorik Messtechnik GmbH
• Balluff Gmbh
• Bourns Inc.
• CTS Corporation
• Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. SENSOR INDUSTRY: AN INTRODUCTORY PRELUDE

Table 1. World Market for Sensors (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Market Structure
Industry Consolidation: A Perennial Trend
Competitive Structure
Distribution Plays a Pivotal Role
e-Commerce and Sensor Distribution
Advanced Technologies Involved in Sensors Market
Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)
Fiber Optic Technology
Magnetic Sensors
Electromechanical Sensor Technology
Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Sensors
Key Statistical Finding

Table 2. World Sensors Market by End-Use Segment (2016 & 2020): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automobile Applications, Process & Manufacturing Industries, Machine Tools & General Machinery, HVAC & Building Control, Office Automation & Communication and Other Markets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. POSITION SENSORS: MARKET OVERVIEW & TRENDS

Position Sensors Market: A Curtain Raiser
Key Measures to Achieve Accurate and Reliable Position Sensors
Improvement in Global GDP Performance to Benefit Market Growth

Table 3. World Real GDP Growth Rates in % (2014 through 2017F): Breakdown by Country/Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4. World GDP (2014 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Nominal GDP Value by Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5. Global Purchasing Managers Index (PMI): Breakdown of Monthly PMI Data by Country for the Period November 2015 to November 2016 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Current Eurozone Economic Outlook

Table 6. Key Business Indicators in the Euro Area for the Period Q3/2016 to Q2/2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) in the US: Breakdown of PMI Data for the Period April 2016 to March 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8. Key Business Indicators in the US for Years 2014, 2015 & 2016 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Market Outlook
Advanced Functions Drive Adoption in End-Use Industries
Position Sensors: Competitive Landscape
Improving Automotive Production to Benefit Automotive Position Sensors

Table 9. World Position Sensors Market (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Automotive Applications (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Opportunity Indicators

Table 10. World Production of Passenger Cars: Breakdown of Annual Production Figures in 000 Units for Years 2017 & 2020 by Geographic Region/Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. World Production of Commercial Vehicles: Breakdown of Annual Production Figures in 000 Units for Years 2017 & 2020 by Geographic Region/Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Linear Position Sensor Market Continues to Post Consistent Growth
Healthy Commercial Aerospace Outlook & Aircraft Production Provides Strong Opportunities for Growth
Opportunity Indicators

Table 12. Global Air Traffic Flow (in Billion Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs) for the Years 2013, 2015E & 2030P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13. Average Age of Aircraft Fleet (2017): Fleet Age in Years by Geographic Regions - Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and North America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14. World Market for Aircraft, Engines, Parts and Equipment (2017) - Breakdown of Sales in US$ Million by Geographic Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Automation of Industrial Processes to Benefit Industrial Position Sensors
Developments in IoRT Fuelling Magnetic Position Sensors Market
Growing Use of Industrial Robotics As an Automation Production Strategy Bodes Well for Position Sensors

Table 15. Global Market for Industrial Automation Equipment (in US$ Billion) for the Years 2013, 2015 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16. Global Industrial Automation Market (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Investments by Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17. Global Industrial Automation Market (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Investments by End-Use Sector (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18. World Market for Multipurpose Industrial Robots (2017 & 2020): Annual Robot Shipments in Units by Country/Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Position Sensors in Machine Tools to Witness Growth
Opportunity Indicators

Table 19. Global Machine Tools Market (2017): Breakdown of Sales in US$ Million and Percentage Share by Product Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. Global Machine Tools Market: Compound Annual Growth Rate (% CAGR) for Dollar Sales by Region/Country for Period 2015-2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21. Global Machine Tools Market (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by End-Use Industry (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Rapid Uptake in Smartphones and Other Consumer Electronics Drives Growth

Table 22. World Smartphones Market by Region/ Country (2015 & 2020): Breakdown of Annual Unit Shipments (in Millions) for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23. Global Shipments (in Million Units) of Tablets, Laptops and Desktop PCs: 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Steady Growth in Oil & Gas Industry to Sustain Demand for Position Sensors Market
Rising Focus on Wind Energy to Benefit Position Sensors Used in Wind Turbines

Table 24. World Installed Base of Wind Energy (in Megawatts) by Geographic Region: 2013, 2015E & 2017F (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Building & Home Automation: Another Potential Vertical for Position Sensors
Elevator Systems: An Important Area for Position Sensors in Building/Home Automation
Opportunity Indicator

Table 25. Global Elevators and Escalators Market (2017 & 2022): Breakdown of Unit Sales by Geographic Region/Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Prices of Sensors to Decline in the Medium to Long-Term – Drive Volume Gains
Non-Contact Position Sensors Wax in Popularity
Smart Position Sensors Gain Market Acceptance

Table 26. Global Smart Sensors Market (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27. World Smart Position Sensors Market (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Geographic Region/Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Optical Position Sensors Poised to Further Widen their Market Footprint
Automotive and Consumer Electronics Applications Fuel Demand
Consumer Electronics – The Leading Application Category

Table 28. World Optical Position Sensors Market (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by End-Use Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Key Growth Drivers and Challenges
Angular Position Sensors Gathering Steam
Use in Critical Environments Drives Angular Position Sensor Demand
On-Chip Position Sensors Grow in Popularity

Table 29. World Market for Angular Position Sensors On-a-Chip (2015): Percentage Breakdown of Sales by End-Use Segments (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. SELECT INNOVATIONS

iC-Haus Introduces Reflexive EncoderBlue Position Sensor
Guidance Marine’s RangeGuard Position Reference Sensor Enhances Navigation
Hall-based 3D Magnetic Sensors Enable Novel Applications

3D MAGNETIC SENSORS AND APPLICATIONS

Electric Meters
Joystick
Consumer White Goods
Advanced Sensor Systems to Improve Braking Systems
HELLA’s CIPOS Technology
Advancements in Position Feedback Sensors

4. PRODUCT/END-USE OVERVIEW

5. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/LAUNCHES

Integrated Device Technology Launches New Family of High-Performance Inductive Position Sensors
Roll-2-Roll Introduces 440mm IR Web Positioning Sensor
Parker Introduces Intellinder Integrated Absolute Position Sensor for Mobile and Industrial Sectors
Zygo Launches High-Precision ZPS Absolute Optical Position Sensor
Control Products Introduces SL2000 Linear Position Sensor
Novotechnik Launches Vert-X 2800 Series Position Sensors
Rota Engineering Unveils New Position Sensor Features for Hydraulic Cylinders
Alliance Sensors Group Launches LR-19 Series Inductive Linear Position Sensors with LVIT Technology
Curtiss-Wright Introduces First Commercial Off-the-shelf VPT351 Valve-Position Sensor
Curtiss-Wright Launches SRH301 and SRH302 Rotary Position Sensors
Zettlex Introduces Accurate Position Sensor for Harsh Conditions
VectorNav Technologies Introduces VN-360 GPS-Compass Heading and Position Sensor for OEM Segment
Curtiss-Wright Introduces Non-Contact WM-830 Rotary Position Sensor
Curtiss-Wright Launches Non-Contact NRH300DP Rotary Position Sensor
Allegro Introduces 360° Contactless High-Resolution Programmable Magnetic Angle Position Sensor for Automobile Applications
Hoffmann + Krippner Introduces Miniature Inductive Displacement Inelta IZAL Series Sensors
Penny and Giles Launches NRH275DR Rotary Position Sensor for Specialist Vehicle Applications in Harsh Environments
Curtiss-Wright Launches New Family of Non-Contact NRH271 and NRH272 Rotary Position Sensors
Allegro MicroSystems Launches Contactless Dual-Die A1331 and A1334 Angle Sensor ICs
MTS Sensors Introduces High Performance Magnetostrictive Position Sensor with Temposonics Technology
Murata Introduces World’s Smallest SVM4 Series Rotary Position Sensor
ams Introduces High Performance AS5047P New Version of 47 Series Magnetic Rotary Position Sensors
Opto Diode Launches ODD-SXUV-DLPSD
MTS Systems Rolls Out Temposonics A-Series “Duo” Linear Encoder
Novotechnik, U. S. Unveils PTP Series of Open Housing Position Sensors
Novotechnik Launches LWX-002 Series Shaft Protected Position Sensors
Reventec Develops AD-015 Linear Position Sensor
ams Rolls Out “47 Series” Magnetic Position Sensors
STMicroelectronics Unveils LSM9DS1 Module

6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

MTS Systems Acquires PCB Group
Sensata Acquires Sensing Portfolio of Custom Sensors & Technologies
ZF Friedrichshafen Acquires TRW Automotive
GSC Expands Non-Contacting Position Sensors Line into North America
Murata Introduces SVK3 Series Rotary Position Sensors for Automotive Sector
TE Connectivity Takes Over American Sensor Technologies
Alliance Sensors Group Inks Distribution Partnership with Cooper Instruments & Systems

7. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

ASM Automation Sensorik Messtechnik GmbH (Germany)
Balluff Gmbh (Germany)
Bourns Inc. (USA)
CTS Corporation (USA)
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (USA)
Honeywell International Inc. (USA)
IFM Electronic Gmbh (Germany)
Infineon Technologies AG (Germany)
Melexis Microelectronic Integrated Systems N. V. (Belgium)
Micro-Epsilon (USA)
MTS Systems Corporation (USA)
Murata Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (Japan)
Novotechnik (Germany)
Panasonic Corporation (Japan)
Piher Sensors & Controls SA (Spain)
Sensata Technologies, Inc. (USA)
SICK AG (Germany)
Siemens AG (Germany)
Stoneridge Inc. (USA)
TE Connectivity (Switzerland)
Turck Inc. (USA)
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (USA)
ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 30. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Position Sensors by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31. World Historic Review for Position Sensors by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32. World 14-Year Perspective for Position Sensors by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Market by Application

Table 33. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Position Sensors by Application - Military & Aerospace, Electronics & Semiconductors, Automotive, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 34. World Historic Review for Position Sensors by Application - Military & Aerospace, Electronics & Semiconductors, Automotive, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35. World 14-Year Perspective for Position Sensors by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Military & Aerospace, Electronics & Semiconductors, Automotive, and Other Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Improving Industrial Activity Bodes Well for Position Sensors
Growing Focus on Building and Home Automation Bodes Well for Position Sensors
Proximity Position Sensors Lead the Market
Optical Position Sensors – Key Applications Fueling Demand
Growing Automobile Sector Influencing Demand
Rising Application in Consumer Electronics Driving Market Growth
Automotive and Aerospace – Key Application Segments
Product Introductions/Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 36. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Position Sensors Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37. US Historic Review for Position Sensors Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. CANADA

Market Analysis

Table 38. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Position Sensors Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 39. Canadian Historic Review for Position Sensors Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. JAPAN

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Product Launch
Strategic Corporate Development
Select Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 40. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Position Sensors Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 41. Japanese Historic Review for Position Sensors Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Stable Demand from End-Use Industries
Huge Industrial Base Makes Germany the Largest Regional Market for Position Sensors
Companies Investing in R&D for Technological Breakthroughs
Product Introductions/Launches
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 42. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Position Sensors by Geographic Region/Country - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 43. European Historic Review for Position Sensors by Geographic Region/ Country - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 44. European 14-Year Perspective for Position Sensors by Geographic Region/ Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Outsourced Manufacturing Activity Spurs Demand in Developing Markets
Huge Industrial/Manufacturing Base Makes China a Lucrative Market for Position Sensors
Increasing Automotive Applications Influencing Demand
B. Market Analytics

Table 45. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Position Sensors by Geographic Region/Country - China, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 46. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Position Sensors by Geographic Region/ Country - China, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 47. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Position Sensors by Geographic Region/ Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for China, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. LATIN AMERICA

Market Analysis

Table 48. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Position Sensors by Geographic Region/Country - Brazil and Rest of Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 49. Latin American Historic Review for Position Sensors by Geographic Region/ Country – Brazil and Rest of Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 50. Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Position Sensors by Geographic Region/ Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Brazil and Rest of Latin American Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. REST OF WORLD

Market Analysis

Table 51. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Position Sensors Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 52. Rest of World Historic Review for Position Sensors Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 102 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 135)
The United States (50)
Canada (3)
Japan (9)
Europe (63)
  France (4)
  Germany (23)
  The United Kingdom (17)
  Italy (3)
  Spain (3)
  Rest of Europe (13)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (10)