Machine Vision Systems and Components Global Market Report 2024

The machine vision system and components market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $12.21 billion in 2023 to $13.19 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The expansion observed in the historical period can be credited to several factors, including cost reduction in hardware components, a notable increase in industrial automation, rising demand within the automotive industry, and adherence to regulatory standards and compliance. These elements collectively contributed to the growth of machine vision systems and components during the specified historical period.

The machine vision system and components market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $17.23 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be ascribed to the rise of edge computing, the broader application of machine vision systems in healthcare, the increasing adoption of robotics and automation, and the expansion of smart cities and infrastructure. Noteworthy trends in the forecast period encompass advancements in sensor technologies, rapid technological progress, developments in 3D vision technology, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with machine vision systems. These trends collectively contribute to the anticipated expansion of the machine vision systems and components market in the upcoming forecast period.

The increasing prevalence of the e-commerce industry is set to drive the growth of the machine vision systems and components market. E-commerce, involving online transactions and exchanges, has gained popularity due to its convenience and accessibility, fostering a growing preference for online shopping. Within this landscape, machine vision systems and components play a crucial role in tasks such as automated product inspection, improving visual search capabilities, and optimizing logistics through efficient object recognition. These applications collectively contribute to enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiency in the e-commerce sector. Recent data from November 2023, reported by the United States Census Bureau, reveals a continued upward trend in e-commerce, with a 7.6% increase in the 3rd quarter of 2023 compared to the 4th quarter of 2022. Online stores accounted for 15.4% of all sales in the second quarter of 2023, underlining the substantial impact of e-commerce on the market.

Key players in the machine vision systems and components market are strategically focusing on innovative solutions, such as autonomous machine vision systems, to drive efficiency and innovation across various industries. Autonomous machine vision systems operate independently, utilizing cameras and processing algorithms to make decisions without external human intervention. In a significant development, Inspekto, a Germany-based autonomous machine vision company, launched the NSPEKTO S70 Gen.2 in May 2021. This upgraded autonomous machine vision (AMV) system, powered by autonomous machine vision AI (AMV-AI), extends support to a broader range of use cases, facilitating reliable quality inspections even in challenging scenarios involving highly reflective materials, moving components, and vibrating platforms.

In October 2023, Cognex Corporation, a US-based industrial machine vision company, acquired Moritex Corporation. This strategic acquisition positions Cognex to expand its market reach and seamlessly deliver cutting-edge solutions to Moritex's extensive customer network. The move enhances Cognex's capabilities, enabling the provision of a more comprehensive machine vision offering to meet evolving industry demands. Moritex Corporation, based in the US, specializes in manufacturing machine vision optical components.

Major companies operating in the machine vision systems and components market are Sony Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Texas Instruments Incorporated, Omron Corporation, Keyence Corporation, Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, Cypress Semiconductor Corporation, National Instruments Corporation, Cognex Corporation, FLIR Systems Inc., Baumer Optronic GmbH, Basler AG, Vitronic GmbH, Perceptron Inc., Point Grey Research Inc., Scorpion Vision Ltd., Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co. Ltd., IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH, Sick AG, Lumenera Corporation, Adept Technology Inc., Microscan Systems Inc., Allied Vision Technologies GmbH, JAI AS, Optotune AG.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the machine vision system and components market in 2023. The regions covered in the machine vision systems and components market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the machine vision systems and components market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Machine vision systems and components encompass technologies and hardware utilized for automated visual inspection and analysis in both industrial and commercial applications. These systems are engineered to emulate and enhance human vision capabilities, enabling tasks such as quality control, object recognition, measurement, and defect detection across diverse industries.

The primary types of products in machine vision systems and components are PC-based and smart camera-based. A PC-based machine vision system refers to a computer-driven visual inspection system utilizing cameras and image processing software for automated analysis and decision-making. This category encompasses various components, including both hardware and software, incorporating technologies such as imaging technology, laser technology, and augmented reality. These systems find applications in diverse areas, such as quality assurance and inspection, position guidance, measurement, identification, pattern recognition, and others. They cater to a wide range of end-users, including automotive, semiconductor, metal and glass, pharmaceuticals, wood and paper, rubber and plastic, food packaging, consumer goods, and more.

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The machine vision system and components market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as consultation and needs analysis, integration services, software development and customization, technical support and maintenance, and quality assurance and validation. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The machine vision system and components market also includes sales of cameras, frame grabbers, lighting, processors, sensors, industrial protocols, and optics. 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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