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Analysis of Global Machine Vision Equipment Market, Forecast to 2022

  • Report

  • 102 Pages
  • February 2019
  • Region: Global
  • Frost & Sullivan
  • ID: 4755732

Internet of Things and Advancements in Technical Capabilities will Open a Plethora of Opportunities for Machine Vision Vendors

Machine vision technology has been in the market for years. However, with advances in technology and with the evolution of smart factory, the past decade has seen a drastic revolution in machine vision equipment.

The different product categories within the machine vision equipment market are PC-based machine vision and smart camera-based machine vision. The proliferation of technologies and their applications within industries have created a lot of excitement for the small and medium-sized manufacturers. The market is very competitive, and to remain competitive in the market, end users demand advanced machine vision solutions to ensure greater robustness, reliability, and stability. Machine vision comprises a combination of hardware and software to capture and process images and execute their functions.

The global machine vision equipment market achieved a moderate growth of 11.8% in 2017. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.82% owing to the rapid pace of technological advancements.

The research aims to identify the various drivers and restraints impacting the global machine vision equipment market. The analysis also provides information on the key end users such as automotive, electronics and semiconductors, food and packaging, pharmaceuticals and medical devices and discusses opportunities for machine vision equipment in these industries. Growing interest in the industrial Internet of things (IIoT) and superior quality inspection are driving the adoption of machine vision equipment across industries. The study also discusses the Mega Trends that highlights the impact of selected criteria on the market over the long term. Growth opportunities and actions to capitalize on them have also been included in the study.

Companies such as Omron, Basler, Cognex Corporation, and Keyence dominate the global market for machine vision equipment. Their strong position in the market is attributed to diverse product portfolios, robust distribution network, and diverse application coverage.

Key Issues Addressed

  • Is the global machine vision equipment market growing, how long will it continue to grow, and at what rate?
  • Who are the top competitors in the machine vision equipment market? Are the existing competitors structured correctly to meet customer needs?
  • What are the key opportunities and how do they impact the global market?
  • How will the structure of the market change with time?
  • What are the key growth opportunities for the market participants and how can they be addressed?
  • Which end-user industries offer high growth potential?

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary
  • Key Findings
  • Market Engineering Measurements
  • CEO’s Perspective


2. Market Overview
  • Market Definitions
  • Key Questions this Study will Answer
  • Percent Revenue Breakdown by End Users


3. Drivers and Restraints-Total Machine Vision Equipment Market
  • Market Drivers
  • Drivers Explained
  • Market Restraints
  • Restraints Explained


4. Forecasts and Trends-Total Machine Vision Equipment Market
  • Market Engineering Measurements
  • Forecast Assumptions
  • Revenue Forecast
  • Revenue Forecast Discussion
  • Percent Revenue Forecast by Region
  • Revenue Forecast by Region
  • Revenue Forecast Discussion by Region
  • Revenue Forecast by Vertical Market
  • Revenue Forecast Discussion by Vertical Market
  • Revenue Forecast Discussion - Automotive
  • Revenue Forecast Discussion - Electronics and Semiconductor
  • Revenue Forecast Discussion - Pharmaceutical
  • Revenue Forecast Discussion - Medical Devices
  • Revenue Forecast Discussion - Food and Packaging


5. Market Share and Competitive Analysis - Total Machine Vision Equipment Market
  • Market Share
  • Market Share Analysis
  • Competitive Environment
  • Company Highlights
  • Competitive Factors Assessment


6. Growth Opportunities and Strategic Imperatives
  • Growth Opportunity - Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence
  • Growth Opportunity - Embedded Vision
  • Growth Opportunity - 3D Imaging
  • Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth


7. Mega Trends and Industry Convergence Implications
  • Mega Trend Impact on the Global Machine Vision Market
  • Mega Trends Driving The Future of Machine Vision
  • Mega Trend 1 - Industry 4.0
  • IIoT and Machine Vision
  • Mega Trend 2 - Embedded Vision
  • Mega Trend 3 - Stringent Inspection Techniques


8. Machine Vision Market by Product
  • Introduction
  • PC-based Machine Vision Systems
  • Smart Camera-based Machine Vision Systems


9. Vision Systems Segment Breakdown
  • Vision Systems Segment Key Findings
  • Market Engineering Measurements
  • Vision Systems Segment Revenue Forecast
  • Vision Systems Segment Revenue Forecast Discussion


10. Industrial Cameras Segment Breakdown
  • Industrial Cameras Segment Key Findings
  • Market Engineering Measurements
  • Industrial Cameras Segment Revenue Forecast
  • Industrial Cameras Segment Revenue Forecast Discussion


11. Frame Grabbers Segment Breakdown
  • Frame Grabbers Segment Key Findings
  • Market Engineering Measurements
  • Frame Grabbers Segment Revenue Forecast
  • Frame Grabbers Segment Revenue Forecast Discussion


12. Optics and Illumination Segment Breakdown
  • Optics and Illumination Segment Key Findings
  • Market Engineering Measurements
  • Optics and Illumination Segment Revenue Forecast
  • Optics and Illumination Segment Revenue Forecast Discussion


13. Machine Vision Software Segment Breakdown
  • Machine Vision Software Segment Key Findings
  • Market Engineering Measurements
  • Machine Vision Software Segment Revenue Forecast
  • Machine Vision Software Segment Revenue Forecast Discussion


14. The Last Word
  • The Last Word - 3 Big Predictions


15. Appendix
  • Partial List of Other Participants
  • Market Engineering Methodology
  • Legal Disclaimer
  • List of Exhibits

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Basler
  • Cognex Corporation
  • Keyence
  • Omron