Industrial Tablet PC Global Market Report 2024

The industrial tablet PC market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $0.9 billion in 2023 to $0.97 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth observed in the historic period can largely be attributed to several factors, including integration with industrial systems, which enhances operational efficiency, increased productivity, and efficiency levels. Additionally, customization and flexibility options offered by industrial tablet PCs have played a significant role, along with compliance with industry standards, ensuring reliability and compatibility with existing systems.

The industrial tablet PC market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.3 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period is expected to be driven by increasing demand for mobility and flexibility, as well as a heightened focus on ergonomics and user experience. Additionally, integration with IoT and industrial automation technologies will contribute to this growth. Major trends expected in the forecast period include customization and modular design of industrial tablet PCs, the adoption of edge computing and edge AI capabilities, and the implementation of enhanced security features to ensure data protection and privacy.

The industrial tablet PCs market is poised for significant growth, fueled by the expanding e-commerce sector's demands. E-commerce, characterized by online buying and selling of goods or services, continues to witness robust growth driven by factors such as widespread internet access and the proliferation of smartphones. In e-commerce operations, industrial tablet PCs play a pivotal role, enabling efficient management of incoming orders and real-time inventory updates. For instance, recent data from the Census Bureau indicates that U.S. retail e-commerce sales for the second quarter of 2023 reached $277.6 billion, marking a notable 2.1% increase from the first quarter of the same year. This upward trend underscores the growing importance of industrial tablet PCs in facilitating e-commerce operations.

Key players in the industrial tablet PCs market are intensifying their efforts towards the development of fully ruggedized Android tablets, exemplified by products such as the ZX10 rugged tablet. Designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions and rough handling in industrial and outdoor settings, the ZX10 rugged tablet stands out as a versatile Android device catering to various industries. Launched by Getac in January 2022, this 10-inch rugged tablet offers powerful operational efficiency, seamless field communications, and industry-leading rugged reliability. Its application spans across sectors such as public safety, utilities, energy, transport & logistics, manufacturing, automotive, and defense, empowering professionals with enhanced connectivity, durability, and operational efficiency.

In January 2024, MilDef, a Sweden-based systems integrator and provider specializing in rugged IT solutions for military, government, and critical infrastructure sectors, completed the acquisition of Handheld Group. This strategic acquisition aimed to leverage the strengths of both companies and expand their portfolio of rugged and ultra-rugged premium solutions tailored for mission-critical infrastructure applications. Handheld Group, a Sweden-based manufacturer of rugged mobile tablets, aligns with MilDef's strategic objectives, positioning the combined entity as a formidable player in the rugged IT solutions landscape, particularly catering to the unique requirements of military, government, and critical infrastructure sectors.

Major companies operating in the industrial tablet pc market are Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, Dell Technologies, Advantech Co Ltd, Lenovo Group Limited, Panasonic Corporation, General Dynamics Corporation, Honeywell International Inc, Zebra Technologies Corporation, Trimble Inc, Seiko Epson Corporation, Bluebird Inc, Datalogic SpA, Xplore Technologies Corporation, DT Research Inc, DT Research Inc, Juniper Systems Inc, CipherLab Co Ltd, Handheld Group, Teguar Corporation, JLT Mobile Computers, TouchStar Technologies LLC, MobileDemand, RuggON Corporation, Getac Technology Corporation, Algiz Technology.

North America was the largest region in the industrial tablet PC market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the industrial tablet pc market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the industrial tablet pc market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

An industrial tablet PC is a specialized computer tailored to endure harsh industrial environments and meet specific requirements for industrial applications. These devices are engineered to withstand challenges such as vibrations, dust, extreme temperatures, and impact, making them suitable for demanding industrial settings.

Key types of industrial tablet PCs include fully rugged, semi-rugged, and ultra-rugged models. Fully rugged devices are designed for use in demanding industrial and outdoor applications, capable of surviving extreme conditions such as cold, heat, water, dust, and physical impact. They typically run on operating systems such as Windows and Android, catering to end-users across industries such as manufacturing, energy and power, oil and gas, transportation and logistics, automotive, agriculture, and farming.

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The industrial tablet PC market consists of sales of vehicle-mounted tablets, medical-grade tablets, rugged tablet computers, and high-brightness displays. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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