This report provides analyses on the size and future growth of North American markets for proximity, photoelectric, and linear displacement sensors. Each report provides market sizes, segmentations, and forecasts for these products. These include segmentations and forecasts by consuming industries and applications.
Report Highlights
Shipments of proximity and photoelectric sensors to North American markets totaled $617.2 million in 2004. The market is forecast to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7% through 2007, exceeding $708 million. The market for photoelectric sensors is expected to be the fastest-growing segment during this period.
Shipments of linear displacement sensors to North American markets totaled $334.9 million in 2004. The market is forecast to increase at a CAGR of 4.3% through 2007, reaching approximately $380 million. The market for triangulation laser sensors is expected to be the fastest-growing product segment during this time.
Increasingly, sensors will have bus/network interfaces. Our research indicates a trend toward greater use of Ethernet. The relative use of other networks and buses, including standard serial, DeviceNet and Profibus, is expected to remain fairly constant.
The most important criteria to user respondents in selecting sensors include: accuracy and reliability for linear displacement sensors, and reliability and durability/ruggedness for proximity and photoelectric sensors. Respondents want assurance that their sensors provide a correct reading, and will continue to do so over time.
Laser Linear Displacement Systems (interferometery, triangulation)
LVDTs
Magnetostrictive Linear Displacement Sensors
Potentiometric Linear Displacement Sensors (conductive plastic, wire wound)
Ultrasonic Linear Displacement Sensors
Distribution Channel Segmentation
Vendor Sales Personnel
Vendor Inside Sales Personnel
Manufacturers' Representatives & Agents
Internet
Other (Fax, Phone, Mail, etc.)
Competitive Analysis
Includes Profiles on 37 vendors of the products under study, covering: - Corporate Overview - Shipments of the products under study - Product Manufacturing Locations - Applications and Industries Served - Distribution Channels - Strategic Direction and Outlook
This report provides analyses on the size and future growth of North American markets for proximity, photoelectric, and linear displacement sensors. 