CMOS Image Sensor Market Was Estimated At USD 7.21 Billion In 2013 And Is Expected To Reach $10.17 Billion By 2020: Grand View Research, Inc.

The global CMOS image sensor market 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 CMOS sensors 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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Further key findings from the report suggest:

• 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 sensor 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 sensor 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 sensor 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.

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Collaborative Robots Market Will Grow Rapidly Based On Increasing Demand For Performing Tasks Requiring Higher Payload Capacity Till 2025: Grand View Research, Inc.

The global collaborative robots market is expected to reach USD 6.77 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The growing interest of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), owing to the low price of cobots, is projected to increase the deployment over the forecast period.

The application of cobots in industries such as automotive, furniture and equipment, metal and machining, plastic and polymers, and food and beverages is expected to drive the market growth over the projected period. The increasing focus of OEMs and consumers on safety of operations, such as gluing and welding, pick & place, and machine tending, is expected to propel cobots’ growth.

Collaborative robots apply advanced technologies, which include collision detection, torques sensing, and elastic actuators, for completing tasks in an efficient manner. The material handling segment is expected to witness a significant growth over the forecast period owing to the rising investments in setting up new manufacturing facilities. The presence of existing manufacturing facilities, decreasing ergonomic hazards for workers, and increasing adoption of cobots for packaging is projected to fuel the market for handling application.

The rising industrial automation in emerging regions such as Asia Pacific and the growing trend of precision and rise in safety-rated manufacturing in developed regions, such as Europe and North America, would enhance the industry growth. Furthermore, regulations for mitigating the imminent collisions and the need for safety fences between human and robots are also important factors for growth. The automotive segment is expected to be the major revenue generating segment owing to the well-established automotive market in China and Japan and the growing demand of passenger cars over the forecast period.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:

• Cobots are enormously deployed in small and medium-sized enterprises owing to the high adaptability and affordability
• Cobots with above 10kg payload capacity are expected to grow significantly owing to their capability of handling higher payload capacity tasks
• The material handling segment dominated the market share in 2015 and is expected to grow significantly over the projected period owing to the increasing adaptability and deployment in SMEs
• The automotive segment dominated the cobots market and is expected to maintain the dominance over the next four years owing to the well-established automotive industry base in the emerging region
• The Asia Pacific collaborative robots market is projected to witness a significant growth over the forecast period, owing to the growing demand in the handling application and automotive industries
• The key players in the collaborative robots market include KUKA AG (Germany), FANUC Corporation (Japan), ABB Ltd. (Switzerland), Universal Robots (Denmark), and Robert Bosch GmbH (Germany)

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Grand View Research has segmented the collaborative robots market based on payload capacity, application, industry, and region:
Payload Outlook (Transaction Revenue, USD Billion, 2014 - 2025)

·         Up to 5kg

·         Up to 10kg

·         Above 10kg

Application Outlook (Transaction Revenue, USD Billion, 2014 - 2025)

·         Assembly

·         Pick & Place

·         Handling

·         Packaging

·         Quality Testing

·         Machine Tending

·         Gluing & Welding

·         Others

Industry Outlook (Transaction Revenue, USD Billion, 2014 - 2025)

·         Automotive

·         Food & Beverage

·         Furniture & Equipment

·         Plastic & Polymers

·         Metal & Machinery

·         Electronics

·         Pharmaceuticals

·         Others

Regional Outlook (Transaction Revenue, USD Billion, 2014 - 2025)

·         North America

·         Europe

·         Asia Pacific

·         Latin America

·         MEA

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High Purity Alumina Market To Witness Growth On Account Of Rising Demand For The Product In Plasma Displays Till 2024: Grand View Research, Inc.

The global high purity alumina market is expected to reach USD 6.41 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Substantial demand for the product in plasma displays as it is a cost-effective and an energy efficient substitute for traditional materials including incandescent light bulbs is expected to drive demand. Moreover, growing demand for plasma displays is projected to propel the growth of the market over the forecast period. High purity alumina is an essential base material for artificial sapphire substrates, which are used in numerous electronics.

Growing demand for high purity alumina in niche applications including medical, precision optics and defense is expected to drive demand over the forecast period. Moreover, increasing adoption of LED screen as they provide high-definition images is projected to boost demand for alumina products over the forecast period.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:

• 4N high purity alumina is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 18.0% from 2016 to 2024. The increasing use of the product in ceramics, smartphones, and batteries on account of its superior electrical insulation, low moisture absorption, and improved thermal conductivity is expected to drive the demand. The product is being widely used to coat ceramic separators in lithium ion batteries.
• Rising demand for lithium ion batteries owing to growth in Electric Vehicle (EV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) is expected to drive the market demand for high purity alumina over the forecast period.
• Sapphire production accounted for over 12.5% of high purity alumina consumption in 2015. Growing investments in sapphire glass production on account of its increasing requirement across a wide array of applications including smartphones, tablets, LEDs and semiconductors is expected to open new opportunities over the forecast period.
• North America high purity alumina demand was 4.31 kilo tons in 2015. The material is being increasingly used in plasma displays as it helps in reducing the overall dimensions of the final product by making it lighter and thinner. A boom in utilities rebate on account of using LED retrofits is expected to drive the market over the forecast period.
• Significant demand for the material from the LED industry owing to growing use of energy efficient lighting in emerging economies including China and India coupled with rising government initiatives to increase the market share of LED lamps and minimize the use of incandescent lamps is projected to augment growth. Abundant raw material availability coupled with adequate manufacturing capabilities has led to relatively lowering production costs.
• Nippon Light Metal is a key market player which manufactures high purity alumina, aluminum metal alloys, industrial parts, metal rolls, capacitor foils and heat exchangers. Baikowski Pure Solutions is involved in producing high purity alumina powders and other fine composites & oxides including YAG, ZTA, ceria, and Spinel. The company has its manufacturing facilities located in Japan, U.S., and France.

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Grand View Research has segmented the global high purity alumina market on the basis of product, application and region:

High Purity Alumina Product Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2013 - 2024)

·         4N

·         5N

·         6N

High Purity Alumina Application Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2013 - 2024)

·         Light Emitting Diodes

·         Semiconductors

·         Phosphor

·         Sapphire

·         Others

High Purity Alumina Regional Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2013 - 2024)

·         North America

o    U.S.

·         Europe

o    Germany

·         Asia Pacific

o    China

·         Latin America

o    Brazil

·         Middle East & Africa

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Temperature Sensors Market To Gain From Increasing Global Demand For Smarter Consumer Electronics And Automobiles Industries Till 2020: Grand View Research, Inc.

The Global Temperature Sensors Market is expected to reach USD 6.13 billion by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing global demand for smarter consumer electronics and automobiles is expected to favor market growth over the forecast period. Temperature sensors are increasingly used in smartphones and other consumer electronics to monitor their temperature and enhance performance. 

Basic temperature sensors include resistive temperature devices (RTD), thermocouples, liquid expansion devices, silicon diodes, infrared sensors etc. Additionally, fusion of communication, computing and sensing is expected to drive the MEMS market, which is expected to benefit global temperature sensor demand. Technological advancements and device miniaturization also drive market growth. Need for ensuring safety and favorable regulatory scenario is expected to fuel market growth over the forecast period. However, intense competition and significant price cuts may restrain the temperature sensors market over the forecast period.

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Further key findings from the study suggest:

• Consumer electronics and environmental applications are expected to grow at a considerable rate over the forecast period. Temperature sensors are increasingly used standalone or integrated with diverse equipment. This technology is spurred by factors such as low cost and power and wireless connectivity. Introduction of new raw materials such as polymers is expected to lower the weight, size and cost of electronic devices.
• Sensors are used in wide range of applications such as consumer electronics, automotive, process industries etc. owing to easy equipment integration. Temperature sensors are increasing used in automotive applications such as cylinder head temperatures, coolant, and air intake. Therefore, rise in automobile production is expected to favor market demand. Temperature sensors are also used in HVAC, environmental control, food processing, medical devices and chemical handling applications.
• The Asia Pacific temperature sensors market accounted for over 30% of the global demand and is expected to grow at a considerable rate over the next six years. The regional market is expected to be driven by advancements in sensor technology and demand for high-performance sensors that can be fitted into handheld portable devices. China is expected to be the largest contributor to regional market revenue generation over the next six years.
• Key market participants include ABB, Delphi Automotive, Analog Devices Inc., Siemens AG, Freescale Semiconductor, Honeywell International, Texas Instruments, NXP Semiconductors, Panasonic, etc. Honeywell serves various industries including aerospace & defense, medical, transportation, industrial etc. Key players are increasingly moving their manufacturing facilities in countries with economical labor particularly in Asia Pacific to reduce their overall cost. Cost effective and differentiated services are expected to be a critical success factor for the industry participants.

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For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global temperature sensors market on the basis of application and region:
Temperature Sensors Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2012 – 2020)

• Automotive
• Consumer Electronics
• Environmental
• Healthcare & Medical
• Process Industries
• Others

Temperature Sensors Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2012 – 2020)

• North America           
• U.S.
• Europe
• Germany
• UK
• Asia Pacific
• China
• Japan
• India
• RoW
• Brazil

About Grand View Research

Grand View Research, Inc. is a U.S. based market research and consulting company, registered in the State of California and headquartered in San Francisco. The company provides syndicated research reports, customized research reports, and consulting services. To help clients make informed business decisions, the company offers market intelligence studies ensuring relevant and fact-based research across a range of industries including technology, chemicals, materials, healthcare and energy.

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