Force Sensor Market Report 2025

The force sensor market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.45 billion in 2024 to $2.57 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in industrial automation, consumer electronics miniaturization, automotive safety systems, healthcare instrumentation, and the rise of human-machine interfaces.

The force sensor market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.22 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to internet of things (IoT) integration, growth in robotic applications, emergence of flexible and stretchable sensors, smart home devices, adoption of force sensing technology in smartphones, demand for advanced driver assistance systems. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements in material sciences, increased use in gaming and entertainment, integration of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), integration of artificial intelligence, integration of machine learning.

The growing demand for industrial robots is anticipated to drive the expansion of the force sensor market in the future. An industrial robot is a mechanical device designed to automatically perform production-related tasks in industrial environments. Force sensors enhance the functionality of robotic applications by providing advanced control technologies that deliver haptic feedback, thereby improving overall performance. This capability includes validating grip pressures, ensuring proper balance, and supplying tactile information to external systems. For example, in September 2023, the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based professional non-profit organization, reported that industrial robot installations in factories worldwide rose from 553,052 units in 2022 to 590,000 units in 2023, marking a growth of approximately 6.7%. Thus, the increasing adoption of industrial robots is significantly contributing to the growth of the force sensor market.

The rising production of automobiles is expected to drive the growth of the force sensor market in the coming years. The automotive sector involves the design, manufacturing, and marketing of motor vehicles. Force sensors are employed in various automotive applications to measure and control forces, thereby enhancing safety and efficiency in critical systems such as airbag deployment and braking systems. For instance, in March 2024, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association, a Belgium-based vehicle industry association, reported that the EU car market experienced robust growth in 2023, increasing by 13.9% compared to 2022, with a total volume of 10.5 million units. Consequently, the rising production of automobiles is significantly driving the force sensor market.

A prominent trend gaining traction in the force sensor market is product innovation, with major companies in the sector actively pursuing innovations to maintain their market positions. For example, in September 2022, the Switzerland-based technology company Kistler Group introduced the SlimLine force sensor 9132CD, designed for the high-precision measurement of low forces. This new force transducer boasts enhanced sensitivity and features an exceptionally flexible, durable connection wire, making it ideal for precise measurements of low forces in applications such as semiconductors and 3C, where space constraints are a challenge.

Leading companies in the force sensor market are directing their efforts toward the development of smart sensors, including compact smart mini force sensors, to leverage digital transformation and maximize profitability. Smart mini force sensors are compact, digitally-enabled devices tailored for precise force measurements in fast processes. In July 2023, UK-based HBK launched the U9C and C9C smart mini force sensors equipped with IO-Link, specifically designed for swift processes in assembly and automotive manufacturing. These compact and robust sensors provide a standardized interface to PLCs with IO-Link, facilitating digitization at the user's preferred pace. Leveraging digital signal processing, these sensors offer advantages such as detecting technical limit breaches, enabling predictive maintenance, and resisting electromagnetic interferences. The sensors are compatible with existing setups, ensuring ease of integration and cost savings.

In December 2023, Qorvo Inc., a U.S.-based supplier of semiconductor solutions for connectivity and power applications, formed a partnership with Luxshare. Through this collaboration, Qorvo seeks to enhance operational efficiency and decrease capital intensity by transferring its assembly and testing facilities to Luxshare Precision Industry, a reputable advanced contract manufacturer. Luxshare Precision Industry Co. Ltd. is a China-based manufacturing company that specializes in providing advanced sensors and related services.

Major companies operating in the force sensor market include Siemens AG, Honeywell International Inc., ABB Ltd., Texas Instruments Incorporated, TE Connectivity Ltd., MinebeaMitsumi Inc., Alps Electric Co. Ltd, Omron Corporation, FANUC America Corporation, Sensata Technologies Inc, Mettler Toledo Inc., Spectris plc, Synaptics Inc., Baumer Holding AG, Kistler Group, Vishay Precision Group Inc., Flintec Group AB, OMEGA Engineering Inc., Gefran Group, PCB Piezotronics Inc., ATI Industrial Automation Inc., HBM Inc., Dytran Instruments Inc., FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology Inc., Tekscan Inc., HITEC Sensor Developments Inc., Taiwan Alpha Electronic Co Ltd, Sensel, Interlink Electronics Inc., Strainsert Co.

North America was the largest region in the force sensor market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the force sensor market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the force sensor market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A force sensor is a device that measures applied force by converting it into an electrical signal. These sensors are commonly utilized in robotics, automotive testing, medical devices, and industrial automation, playing a crucial role in monitoring and controlling forces during various operations. The advantages of force sensors include improved measurement accuracy, enhanced safety through real-time load monitoring, and the provision of valuable data for quality control and automation processes.

The primary force sensor categories encompass tension force sensors, compression force sensors, and tension and compression force sensors. Tension force sensors are employed to measure pulling or tension forces applied to an object. They find applications in detecting forces acting on rollers due to material tension in tensile testing, materials research, measuring tension in ropes and wires, suspended hopper weighing, and aerospace process monitoring. Various technologies, including strain gauges, load cells, force-sensitive resistors, and others, operate in analog and digital modes. These technologies are utilized across diverse industries such as healthcare, industrial manufacturing, automotive, aerospace and defense, consumer electronics, and others.

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The force sensor market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing force calibrations, design and manufacture of custom loading fixtures & adapters, sensor troubleshooting & repair, calibration of signal conditioning equipment, complimentary sensor evaluations, and custom solutions force sensors. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The force sensor market also includes sales of optical force sensors, ultrasonic force sensors, pneumatic load cells, hydraulic load cells, piezoelectric crystal load cells, inductive load cells, capacitive load cells, and magneto strictive load cells. 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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