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World Avionics ATE Markets
Frost & Sullivan, Aug 2004
Growth in Avionics Technology Necessitates the Production of Newer Test Systems
Test vendors in the automatic test equipment (ATE) market are greatly challenged by the growing demand for advanced avionic test systems. In a bid to align their legacy systems with upcoming technology in the line replaceable units (LRU) space, most vendors are trying to develop a newer, more compatible test program sets (TPS). Large prime manufacturers such as Boeing and Lockheed-Martin that test their LRUs with ATE systems developed in-house also pose a serious threat to independent vendors. Since these manufacturers own both a sizeable market share and the contract, any technology adopted by them is soon likely to become the industry standard. This trend is expected to curb the growth of vendors that do not develop their own in-house systems.
This research from Frost & Sullivan examines the potential of the military and the commercial avionics ATE market. It critically evaluates the performance of leading participants in terms of unit shipment and provides a comprehensive insight into the drivers and restraints affecting the market. Detailed revenue forecasts and regional analysis give a clear idea of the expansion opportunities that are available in the industry. Additionally, it outlines strategies that are likely to assist participants in positioning themselves.
Shorter Life Cycle of Avionics Modules Challenges Vendors as Investments Required for Test Systems Increase
While considering the installation of a new TPS, it is essential to balance its developmental costs against the cost and life cycle of the particular module to be tested. The life cycle of avionics has been on the decline, and some vendors are of the opinion that the utility of the TPS might not justify the investment made on it, says the analyst. If the avionics device is cheap enough to warrant quicker replacement, there is no financial sense in installing an expensive TPS.Vendors, therefore, have an immediate need for a TPS, which can test an avionics module quickly and cost-effectively. This is further emphasized as the avionics industry continues to accommodate cheaper and more easily replaceable avionic devices.
Rising Demand from the Military Sector for Sturdier, Mobile Test Systems
Test vendors have always considered military requirements as a major source of revenue. However, the military is seriously concerned by the inability of test systems to be transported to the field.Vendors have been trying to evolve more rugged test systems that can be widely deployed, notes the analyst. Since there are ATE systems, which are meant for a particular LRU, it is quite a task to first build these rugged systems and then transport an array of such systems to the field.
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