Tuesday, 29 March 2016

Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Market To 2020 – Industry Analysis, Trends: Grand View Research, Inc.



The global Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) market is expected to reach USD 9,882.5 million by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing demand for consumer electronics such as smartphones is expected to be the key driving force for the market over the next six years. Growing electronic content in automotives and penetration of Electric Vehicles (EV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) is also expected to drive the market over the forecast period.
Miniaturization of devices has spurred FPGA demand across application areas. Additionally, considerable technological advancements coupled with bandwidth demand in wireless networks is expected to positively impact the global industry. The use of FPGA in medical imaging applications is expected to be a growth opportunity, since they are reprogrammable and reusable. The presence of Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) as viable FPGA substitutes may hamper market growth over the next six years.


Further key findings from the study suggest:
  • Telecom is expected to remain the largest and fastest growing application segment over the forecast period, at an estimated CAGR of 9.8% from 2014 to 2020. FPGAs offer a high degree of flexibility, and the upgradation process only involves changes to the software. Consumer electronics accounted for over 12% of the market in 2013, and is expected to grow faster than the global average over the next six years.
  • Asia Pacific accounted for over 40% of the global market share in 2013 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2014 to 2020. Growing demand from application areas is expected to drive the market in this region. Favorable regulatory scenario for ensuring safety in automotives is also expected to fuel FPGA adoption in developed markets such as Europe.
  • Xilinx and Altera are the key industry participants; other companies operating in the market include Lattice Semiconductor, Microsemi Corporation, Atmel Corporation, and Freescale Semiconductor among others. New product development and innovation is the key strategy adopted by market players. FPGA architectures include Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), fuse and antifuse.

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For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global FPGA market on the basis of application and region:
FPGA Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2012 - 2020)
            • Automotive
            • Consumer Electronics
            • Data Processing
            • Industrial
            • Military and Aerospace
            • Telecom
            • Others
FPGA Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2012 - 2020)
            • North America
            • Europe
            • Asia Pacific
            • RoW


Monday, 28 March 2016

Position Sensors Market Size Worth USD 9.93 Billion By 2022: Grand View Research, Inc.



The global position sensors market is expected to reach USD 9.93 billion by 2022, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing demand for electronics and sensor systems in automobiles is expected to augment demand. Factors such as the need for contactless technologies, requirement for lower CO2 emissions, and improvement in reliability and precision are expected to trigger demand over the forecast period.
Increasing requirement of accurate sensor performance for detection of reflective objects and signaling the position of moving components in semiconductor and electronics industry is expected to boost the sensor demand over next seven years.
Increased awareness regarding vehicle safety and technological advancements are anticipated to drive the global demand for position sensor market. Escalating demand for navigation and GPS-enabled wearable devices and smartphones is expected to further entice growth.
Growing requirement of time-proven positioning sensing technology and highly customized solutions for mission critical needs in military and aerospace applications is anticipated to augment the demand for these sensors. Stringent vehicle emission regulations in several countries worldwide are encouraging the adoption across various verticals.
However, lack of product differentiation is expected to challenge industry growth. A large number of players offer products based on similar technological foundation. This propels industry players to compete with large manufacturers for high-volume contracts and is thus exposed to corresponding pricing pressure.
In this price sensitive market, it has been a difficult task for these manufacturers to differentiate their products with any factor other than price.Extensive R&D investment in order to obtain competitive advantage is also expected to result in frequent strategic alliances and acquisitions.


 U.S. position sensors market by application, 2012 - 2022 (USD Million)
U.S. position sensors market

Further key findings from the report suggest:
  • Proximity sensor was valued at over USD 1.5 billion in 2014 and is expected to remain a major segment over the next seven years. Applications of proximity sensors include position, detection, inspection, and counting on automated machines and manufacturing systems. They are also used in machine vibration monitoring to measure variations in distance between a shaft and its support bearing.
  • Photoelectric sensors industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2015 to 2022 owing to increased adoption of automation in process, automotive, and food & beverage industries
  • Packaging application is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.0% from 2015 to 2022. This can be primarily attributed to increasing adoption of sensors in automation to improve performance and reliability. Position sensors in packaging are used for monitoring the position of a moving machine part, detecting the location of label applicator, and end point detection of mechanical part.
  • The Asia Pacific position sensors industry is expected to remain the largest owing to strong demand for high quality precision equipment and consumer electronics demand. The regional industry is expected to account for over 40% by 2022, growing at a CAGR of over 6.0% from 2015 to 2022.
  • Key players in the position sensor market include Honeywell International, Inc., Sick AG, Allegro Microsystems, iFM Elector Inc., Heidenhain, Keyence Corporation, Bourns, Inc., Schneider Electric, Siemens AG, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., Banner Engineering, Balluff GmbH, and Sensata Technologies.


Grand View Research has segmented the position sensors market on the basis of technology, application, and region:
Position Sensors Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2012 – 2022)
  • Photoelectric
  • Linear
  • Proximity
  • Rotary
  • Others
Position Sensors Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2012 – 2022)
  • Automotive
  • Military & Aerospace
  • Electronics & Semiconductors
  • Packaging
  • Others
Position Sensors Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2012 – 2022)
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • MEA
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Wednesday, 16 March 2016

Mobile Robotics Market Analysis, Growth, Trends To 2020: Grand View Research, Inc.



According to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc., global mobile robotics market growth can be attributed to increased adoption in military & defense applications. Commercialization of automated cars due to technological advancement in mobile robotics is expected to drive the market over the next six years. Favorable regulatory scenario, including funds and grants for promoting the robotics industry is also expected to positively impact the global market.
Availability of open source platforms coupled with reduction in sensor and camera prices is expected to propel demand for domestic mobile robots such as vacuum cleaners and lawn mowers. Scarcity of experts equipped with the skill sets required for R&D may pose a challenge to mobile robotics market growth. Relatively low market penetration coupled with growing demand from end-use industries is expected to be a growth opportunity for key industry participants.


Further key findings from the study suggest:
  • Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) are expected to be the most dominant segment over the next six years due to a plethora of mobile robotics opportunities in military and defense. UAVs have considerable growth potential owing to their capability to cater to diverse applications such as surveying, wildlife research, mapping, security, and defense.
  • The mobile robotics market for service applications is expected to witness high growth over the forecast period. Professional robots dominated the overall service robotics market, with a large number of applications in defense and agricultural applications. Increasing use in personal assistance and for medical purposes, such as in drug delivery, is expected to be favorable for the personal robotics market. In the industrial segment, warehousing & distribution is expected to remain the key market; other applications mainly include painting, coating, and inspection.
  • Asia Pacific was the dominant regional market in 2013; it is further expected to continue being the market leader over the next six years. Increased adoption of mobile robots in industrial, agricultural, and medical applications has driven regional mobile robotics market growth. Growing domestic robots demand is expected to be the key driving force for the North America market.
  • Leading mobile robotics market players have strived to develop robots capable of delivering and sustaining in challenging environments. There has been an increased emphasis on developing mobile-based applications to control unmanned vehicles. The industry is characterized by notable mergers and acquisitions; for instance, Adept Technology’s acquisition of MobileRobotics Inc.
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For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global mobile robotics market on the basis of product, application and region:
Mobile Robotics Product Outlook (Revenue, 2012 – 2020)
    • Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs)
    • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
    • Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs)
    • Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)
Mobile Robotics Application Outlook (Revenue, 2012 – 2020)
    • Industrial
    • Service
Mobile Robotics Regional Outlook (Revenue, 2012 – 2020)
    • North America
    • Europe
    • Asia Pacific
    • RoW


Wednesday, 9 March 2016

Fitness Equipment Market Trends 2015 To 2022 by Grand View Research, Inc.



The global fitness equipment market size is expected to reach USD 13.24 billion by 2022 according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc.
Increasing awareness of health & wellness, increasing urbanization, and an exponential increase in obese population across the world are some of the factors expected to drive the global fitness equipment market growth.
The market is analyzed in accordance to equipment type such as cardiovascular, strength training, and other devices such as monitors & trackers. Treadmills, stationary bicycles, stair climbers, and weightlifting machines are commonly used by people across all age groups for weight management and to maintain an overall body well-being.
Governments in developed countries are constantly in the process of conceptualizing and establishing effective and timely healthcare programs. Developing countries also indicate a significantly growing trend of healthcare offerings across all sectors. Additionally, increasing trends of corporate fitness and wellness programs offered by organizations across different industry verticals to their employees have further propelled industry growth.


Further key findings from the study suggest:
  • Cardiovascular training devices are expected to strengthen their presence over the forecast period and are expected to grow at a CAGR of over 3% from 2015 to 2022. Adoption of cardiovascular training devices is comparatively higher as compared to strength training devices as it offers dual benefit of disease prevention and well-being. Cardiovascular training devices such as treadmills, stationary bicycles, rowing machines, and stair machines are extensively used to maintain body fitness and keep the Body Mass Index (BMI) within healthy limits.
  • Health clubs and gyms dominated the industry accounting for over 45% of the market share in 2014. Home users of such devices procure different equipment for their personal use while these devices are an essential prerequisite for health clubs and gyms in order to run their businesses. Other commercial users, such as hotels, hospitals, and corporate offices, purchase them to improve the customer experience they offer.
  • Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 7% over the forecast period due to a relatively untapped market for sophisticated and advanced fitness equipment in the region. Large youth population with rising disposable incomes in countries such as China and India are expected to drive industry growth during the next seven years. Rising overweight population in North America has led the region to dominate the industry. North America occupied nearly 45% of the overall industry share in 2014 and is projected to grow steadily over the forecast period at a CAGR of nearly 2%.
  • Companies operate their businesses in highly competitive market by launching new products or updated versions of existing products. Technological and product innovations have driven the highly dynamic market. Industry participants such as Brunswick, Cybex International Inc., Johnson Health Tech, Nautilus Inc., Paramount, and Precor have formed strategic alliances with gym and health club service providers to gain the industry revenue share and establish their dominance in the market.
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Grand View Research has segmented the global fitness equipment market on the basis of device, end-use, and region:
Fitness Equipment Device Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2012 – 2022)
  • Cardiovascular training
  • Strength training
  • Others
Fitness Equipment End-Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2012 – 2022)
  • Home
  • Health clubs
  • Others
Fitness Equipment Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2012 – 2022)
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • RoW