Factory Automation Sensor Global Market Report 2024

The factory automation sensor market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $15.32 billion in 2023 to $16.49 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The expansion observed in the historical period can be attributed to several factors, including a rise in automation use cases across industries, a growing trend toward predictive maintenance practices, increased demand for robotics and automation technologies, the expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem, and rising demand for electric vehicles.

The factory automation sensor market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $22.23 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The projected growth in the upcoming period is expected to be driven by several factors, including the increasing influence of industrial automation, a rising demand for smart factories characterized by advanced automation and connectivity, the growing automotive sector, quality control and inspection requirements across industries, and increasing demand in sectors such as aerospace and pharmaceuticals. Key trends anticipated in the forecast period encompass environmental regulations and sustainability initiatives shaping manufacturing practices, incentives for research and development (R&D) fostering innovation in automation technologies, changing trade and tariff policies influencing global supply chains, tax incentives encouraging the adoption of automation solutions, and ongoing innovation in sensor technologies enhancing automation capabilities.

The surge in demand for smart factories is poised to drive the expansion of the factory automation sensor market in the foreseeable future. Smart factories, which leverage IoT, AI, and automation technologies, are revolutionizing manufacturing by enhancing efficiency, flexibility, and competitiveness. This demand is fueled by the potential to optimize operations, cut costs, and elevate product quality through the integration of advanced technologies like automation, data analytics, and connectivity. Factory automation sensors play a pivotal role in smart factories by gathering real-time data on machinery performance, production processes, and environmental conditions. This data enables proactive monitoring, predictive maintenance, and optimization of manufacturing operations, leading to increased efficiency, productivity, and quality control. For instance, a survey conducted by Rockwell Automation, Inc. in May 2022 revealed significant growth in smart factory technology adoption, with a 50% year-over-year increase. Moreover, 74% of surveyed manufacturers either currently utilize or plan to integrate artificial intelligence into their manufacturing operations, highlighting the widespread adoption of advanced technologies in manufacturing settings. Additionally, 83% of manufacturing professionals plan to upgrade their modernization processes into smart factories, underscoring the growing trend and demand for smart manufacturing solutions.

Leading companies in the factory automation sensor market are innovating in sensor technologies, with a focus on radar-level sensor technology tailored for highly automated processes with stringent hygiene demands. Radar-level sensors are renowned for their versatility, reliability, high accuracy, and low maintenance requirements due to their absence of moving parts. These sensors find application in a wide array of industrial and commercial level measurement tasks. For instance, VEGA Grieshaber KG introduced the VEGAPULS 42 radar-level sensor technology in March 2023. This sensor is specifically designed for non-contact level measurement in factory automation, particularly in sectors like food and pharmaceuticals. Equipped with IO-Link and versatile hygienic adapters, the VEGAPULS 42 meets the crucial requirements of factory automation by delivering fast, complex measurements, user-friendly operation, and cost-effectiveness.

In November 2023, YAGEO Corporation strategically acquired Telemecanique Sensors, a renowned factory automation sensor manufacturer based in France. This acquisition aligns with YAGEO's premium segment focus and aims to expand its high-end product portfolio as a premium component solution provider. Telemecanique Sensors specializes in developing and delivering mission-critical electromechanical and electronic sensors, enhancing YAGEO's capabilities in the factory automation sensor market.

Major companies operating in the factory automation sensor market are Robert Bosch GmbH, Siemens AG, Sony Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Schneider Electric SE, Honeywell International Inc., ABB Ltd., STMicroelectronics N.V., Infineon Technologies AG, TDK Electronics Co. Ltd., Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., TE Connectivity Ltd., Amphenol Corporation, Analog Devices Inc., Seiko Epson Corporation, Alps Electric Co. Ltd., Rockwell Automation Inc., Microchip Technology Inc., Omron Corporation, FANUC Corporation, Texas Instruments Incorporated, Vishay Intertechnology Inc., Stäubli International AG, Pepperl+Fuchs SE, Sensirion AG.

North America was the largest region in the factory automation sensor market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the factory automation sensor market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the factory automation sensor market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Factory automation sensors are essential devices employed in industrial settings to detect, measure, analyze, and control diverse parameters and conditions within manufacturing environments. These sensors play a crucial role in automating processes by collecting data concerning physical variables like temperature, pressure, position, proximity, flow, level, and the presence of objects.

The primary types of factory automation sensors include temperature sensors, vibration sensors, humidity sensors, proximity sensors, pressure sensors, vision sensors, and various others. Temperature sensors, for instance, are utilized to monitor temperature variations within specific environments. They find applications across a wide range of industries such as weather monitoring, industrial processes, HVAC systems, medical devices, and consumer electronics, ensuring precise temperature regulation. These sensors are classified into contact and non-contact types and are deployed in numerous sectors including manufacturing, automotive, chemicals, energy and power, food and beverages, oil and gas, aerospace and defense, pharmaceuticals, among others.

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The factory automation sensor market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as consulting, subscription-based models for software services and integration. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The factory automation sensor market also includes sales of controllers, transmitters, signal conditioners, and actuators. 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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