Electromagnetic Tracking Systems Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The electromagnetic tracking systems market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.02 billion in 2024 to $1.13 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to customer experience enhancement, digital transformation, demand for personalization, healthcare applications, media and entertainment industry.

The electromagnetic tracking systems market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.71 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing use of ai and machine learning, rising awareness of emotional intelligence, increasing use of digital channels for brand communication, growing iot devices, rising need for improved sales performance. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancement, advancements in sensing devices, ai and machine learning advancements, product innovation, merger and acquisitions.

The anticipated surge in the popularity of virtual and augmented reality is set to drive the growth of the electromagnetic tracking systems market. Virtual reality (VR) immerses users in computer-generated environments, while augmented reality (AR) overlays digital information onto the real world, enhancing user perception and interaction with their surroundings. Electromagnetic tracking systems are integral to virtual and augmented reality, precisely monitoring the position and orientation of devices or sensors. This functionality enables seamless, real-time interaction within digital environments, enhancing user experiences and spatial awareness. As reported by XR Today, a UK-based technology podcast company in the United States, in February 2023, approximately 57.4 million people owned a VR headset in 2020, with an expected increase of 37.7 million in 2022. Additionally, according to Stefanini IT Solutions, a Brazil-based software company, globally, there were around 1.4 billion AR users in 2023, projected to reach 1.73 billion by 2024. Consequently, the surge in virtual and augmented reality is a key driver propelling the growth of the electromagnetic tracking systems market.

Leading companies in the electromagnetic tracking system market are focusing on advancing tracking capabilities through the development of the OGx network, which aims to provide comprehensive global coverage for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. This satellite-based network overcomes the limitations of traditional cellular networks by enabling real-time asset tracking even in remote and inaccessible locations. For example, in October 2024, ORBCOMM, a prominent U.S. satellite communications and IoT solutions provider, introduced its SC 1000, the first native satellite tracker for the OGx network. This cutting-edge tracker can be quickly installed, offering intelligent satellite tracking in a compact, durable, and solar-powered design that is both cost-effective and ideal for a wide array of satellite IoT applications. This innovation enhances visibility and reliability, especially in challenging environments, driving the growth of the electromagnetic tracking system market.

In September 2023, General Atomics Inc., a US-based energy company, completed the acquisition of EO Vista LLC for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, General Atomics seeks to broaden its weather and science programs, as well as expand its range of sensor system payload designs, including those for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. EO Vista LLC is a US-based manufacturer specializing in high-performance electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems.

Major companies operating in the electromagnetic tracking systems market report are Medtronic PLC, Koninklijke Philips N.V., Stryker Corporation, B. Braun Melsungen AG, Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc., Smith+Nephew, DePuy Synthes Companies, KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG, NuVasive Inc., Globus Medical Inc., TT Electronics PLC, Heal Force Bio-Meditech Holdings Limited, Brainlab AG, Northern Digital Inc., Premo S.L., NeuroLogica Corporation, Augmedics Ltd., MediGuide Ltd., OrthAlign Inc., Skeletal Dynamics LLC, Polhemus Corporation, OrthoGrid Systems Inc., Radwave Technologies Inc., Ommo Technologies, Amfitech ApS.

North America was the largest region in the electromagnetic tracking systems market in 2024. The regions covered in the electromagnetic tracking systems market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the electromagnetic tracking systems market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The electromagnetic tracking systems market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as Real-time location determination, navigation and guidance, measurement and analysis, and system calibration. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The electromagnetic tracking systems market also includes sales of electromagnetic tracking hardware components, sensors, transmitters, motion capture systems, industrial tracking systems, and receivers. 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).

Electromagnetic tracking systems denote technological solutions meticulously designed to precisely monitor and ascertain the position, orientation, and movement of objects or devices within a three-dimensional space through the utilization of electromagnetic fields. These systems hinge on the principles of electromagnetic induction to track the location and orientation of sensors or objects outfitted with electromagnetic sensors.

The primary technologies within electromagnetic tracking systems encompass optical navigation systems, electromagnetic (EM) navigation systems, hybrid navigation systems, fluoroscopy-based navigation systems, and others. Optical navigation systems utilize optical sensors and imaging techniques to track and determine the movement of objects across various applications. These systems are distributed through direct tender, retail sales, and online sales, finding application in various sectors, including orthopedic tracking systems, ear, nose, and throat (ENT) tracking systems, cardiac tracking systems, electrophysiology tracking systems, neuronavigation tracking systems, dental tracking systems, among others. The end-users span healthcare facilities, military and defense, and industrial automation.

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