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Photonic Sensors and Detectors: Technologies and Global Markets

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  • 189 Pages
  • April 2023
  • Region: Global
  • BCC Research
  • ID: 5780721

The scope of the report includes an overview of the global photonic sensors and detectors market as well as the analysis of global market trends, with data from 2020 and 2021, the latter considered the base year, as well as estimates for 2022 through 2027, with projections of CAGR in the forecast period. Revenue forecasts for this period are segmented based on photonic sensor type, photonic detector type, application, and geography.

The report also includes a discussion of technological, regulatory and competitive elements as well as economic trends affecting the market. It also explains the major drivers and regional dynamics of the global photonics and sensors market and current trends within the industry. The report concludes with detailed profiles of the major vendors in the global market.

Report Includes

  • 54 data tables and 25 additional tables
  • Detailed overview and an up-to-date analysis of the global markets for the photonic sensors and detectors within the industry
  • Analyses of the global market trends, with historic market revenue data for 2021, estimates for 2022, forecasts for 2023 and 2025, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2027
  • Estimation of the actual market size and revenue forecast for the photonic sensors and detectors market in USD million values, and their corresponding market share analysis by type, application, and region
  • In-depth information (facts and figures) concerning the major factors influencing the progress of the market (benefits, and industry-specific challenges) with respect to specific growth trends, upcoming technologies, prospects, and contributions to the overall market
  • Review of the patents issued on photonic sensors and detectors as well as the technological trends and new developments in the global market over a brief period
  • Identification of the leading industry players and analysis of the company competitive landscape based on their recent developments, solution offerings, financial performance, patent portfolios, and segmental revenues
  • Detailed company profiles of the top photonic sensors and detectors providers, including Analog Devices Inc., Coherent Inc., Infineon Technologies AG, MKS Instruments Inc., Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., and Omron Corp.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
1.2 Study Goals and Objectives
1.3 Reasons for Doing the Study
1.4 What's New in this Update?
1.5 Scope of Report
1.6 Intended Audience
1.7 Information Sources
1.8 Research Methodology
1.9 Geographic Breakdown
1.10 Analyst's Credentials
1.11 Custom Research
1.12 Related Reports

Chapter 2 Summary and Highlights
Chapter 3 Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Evolution of Photonic Sensors and Detectors
3.2.1 Classical Optics
3.2.2 Modern Optics
3.2.3 Emerging Fields
3.3 Key Developments in the Field of Photonics
3.4 Advantages of Emerging Sensors Over Conventional Sensors
3.5 Advancement in Integrated Photonic Sensors
3.6 Commercialization of Photonic Biochemical Sensors
3.7 Regulatory Standards
3.8 Value Chain Analysis
3.9 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
3.10 Future Outlook
3.11 Assessment of Covid-19 Impact on the Market
3.11.1 Positive Impact
3.12.2 Negative Impact

Chapter 4 Market Dynamics
4.1 Overview
4.1.1 Market Drivers
4.1.2 Market Restraints
4.1.3 Market Opportunities

Chapter 5 Technology Snapshot
5.1 Fiber Optic Sensors Based on Operating Principle
5.1.1 Intensity-Based Fiber Optics Sensor
5.1.2 Polarization-Based Fiber Optic Sensors
5.1.3 Phase-Based Fiber Optics Sensor

Chapter 6 Photonic Sensors Market Breakdown by Type
6.1 Overview
6.1.1 Fiber Optic Sensors
6.1.2 Bragg Grating Sensors (Fbg Sensors)
6.1.3 Distributed Sensors
6.1.4 Quasi-Distributed Sensors
6.1.5 Point Sensors
6.2 Image Sensors
6.2.1 Charge-Coupled Devices
6.2.2 Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductors
6.2.3 Position-Sensitive Detectors
6.2.4 Photoelectric Sensors
6.3 Biophotonic Sensors
6.3.1 Intrinsic Biophotonic Sensors
6.3.2 Extrinsic Biophotonic Sensors
6.4 Others

Chapter 7 Photonic Detectors Market Breakdown by Type
7.1 Overview
7.2 Single Photon Counting Modules
7.3 Avalanche Photodiodes
7.4 Photocells
7.5 Photodiodes
7.6 Phototransistors
7.6.1 Characteristics of Phototransistors
7.7 Analog Optoisolators and Optocouplers
7.8 Others

Chapter 8 Photonic Sensors and Detectors Market Breakdown by Application
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Military
8.3 Homeland Security
8.4 Industrial Process Control
8.5 Civil Structures
8.6 Factory Automation
8.7 Transportation
8.7.1 Mass Transportation Market
8.7.2 Airport Security
8.7.3 Port Security
8.8 Biomedical
8.9 Microfluidics
8.10 Bio-Environmental
8.11 Oil and Gas
8.12 Wind-Energy Turbines
8.13 Others

Chapter 9 Photonic Sensors and Detectors Market Breakdown by Region
9.1 Overview
9.2 North America
9.3 Europe
9.4 Asia-Pacific
9.5 Rest of the World

Chapter 10 Patent Analysis
10.1 Overview
10.2 Geographical Patterns

Chapter 11 Competitive Landscape
11.1 Top Companies
11.2 Strategic Analysis
11.2.1 Acquisition, Partnerships and Agreements

Chapter 12 Company Profiles
  • Alphasense
  • Analog Devices Inc.
  • Balluff Inc.
  • Banner Engineering Corp.
  • Banpil Photonics
  • Baumer Holding AG
  • Broadcom Ltd.
  • Coherent Inc. (Ii-Vi Inc.)
  • Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
  • Infineon Technologies AG
  • Ipg Photonics Corp.
  • Luna Innovations Inc.
  • M2 Optics Inc.
  • Mks Instruments Inc.
  • Newport Corp. (Mks Instruments Inc.)
  • Omron Corp.
  • Photonic Solutions Ltd.
  • Polytec GmbH
  • Qps Photronics Inc.
  • Toptica Photonics AG
Chapter 13 Appendix: List of Abbreviations
List of Tables
Summary Table A: Global Market for Photonic Sensors and Detectors, by Segment, Through 2027
Summary Table B: Global Market for Photonic Sensors, by Type, Through 2027
Table 1: Porter's Five Forces Analysis: Overview
Table 2: Global Market for Photonic Sensors, by Type, Through 2027
Table 3: Global Market for Fiber Optic Sensors, by Region, Through 2027
Table 4: Comparison of CCD and CMOS
Table 5: Global Market for Image Sensors, by Region, Through 2027
Table 6: Biophotonics Market Functions
Table 7: Global Market for Biophotonic Sensors, by Region, Through 2027
Table 8: Global Market for Other Photonic Sensors, by Region, Through 2027
Table 9: Global Market for Photonic Detectors, by Type, Through 2027
Table 10: Global Market for Single Photon Counting Modules, by Region, Through 2027
Table 11: Global Market for Avalanche Photodiodes, by Region, Through 2027
Table 12: Global Market for Photocells, by Region, Through 2027
Table 13: Global Market for Photodiodes, by Region, Through 2027
Table 14: Global Market for Phototransistors, by Region, Through 2027
Table 15: Global Market for Analog Optoisolators and Optocouplers, by Region, Through 2027
Table 16: Global Market for Other Photonic Detectors, by Region, Through 2027
Table 17: Global Market for Photonic Sensors and Detectors, by Application, Through 2027
Table 18: Global Market for Photonic Sensors and Detectors in Military Applications, by Region, Through 2027
Table 19: Global Market for Photonic Sensors and Detectors in Homeland Security Applications, by Region, Through 2027
Table 20: Global Market for Photonic Sensors and Detectors in Industrial Process Applications, by Region, Through 2027
Table 21: Global Market for Photonic Sensors and Detectors in Civil Structural Applications, by Region, Through 2027
Table 22: Global Market for Photonic Sensors and Detectors in Factory Automation Applications, by Region, Through 2027
Table 23: Global Market for Photonic Sensors and Detectors in Transportation Applications, by Region, Through 2027
Table 24: Global Market for Photonic Sensors and Detectors in Biomedical Applications, by Region, Through 2027
Table 25: Global Market for Photonic Sensors and Detectors in Microfluidic Applications, by Region, Through 2027
Table 26: Global Market for Photonic Sensors and Detectors in Bio-Environmental Applications, by Region, Through 2027
Table 27: Global Market for Photonic Sensors and Detectors in Oil and Gas Applications, by Region, Through 2027
Table 28: Global Market for Photonic Sensors and Detectors in Wind-Energy Turbine Applications, by Region, Through 2027
Table 29: Global Market for Photonic Sensors and Detectors in Other Applications, by Region, Through 2027
Table 30: Global Market for Photonic Sensors and Detectors, by Region, Through 2027
Table 31: North American Market for Photonic Sensors and Detectors, by Segment, Through 2027
Table 32: North American Market for Photonic Sensors, by Type, Through 2027
Table 33: North American Market for Photonic Detectors, by Type, Through 2027
Table 34: North American Market for Photonic Sensors and Detectors, by Application, Through 2027
Table 35: European Market for Photonic Sensors and Detectors, by Segment, Through 2027
Table 36: European Market for Photonic Sensors, by Type, Through 2027
Table 37: European Market for Photonic Detectors, by Type, Through 2027
Table 38: European Market for Photonic Sensors and Detectors, by Application, Through 2027
Table 39: Asia-Pacific Market for Photonic Sensors and Detectors, by Segment, Through 2027
Table 40: Asia-Pacific Market for Photonic Sensors, by Type, Through 2027
Table 41: Asia-Pacific Market for Photonic Detectors, by Type, Through 2027
Table 42: Asia-Pacific Market for Photonic Sensors and Detectors, by Application, Through 2027
Table 43: Rest of the World Market for Photonic Sensors and Detectors, by Segment, Through 2027
Table 44: Rest of the World Market for Photonic Sensors, by Type, Through 2027
Table 45: Rest of the World Market for Photonic Detectors, by Type, Through 2027
Table 46: Rest of the World Market for Photonic Sensors and Detectors, by Application, Through 2027
Table 47: List of Patents for Photonic Sensors, Global, 2022-2023
Table 48: List of Patents for Photonic Detectors, Global, 2022-2023
Table 49: Top Photonic Sensors and Detectors Providers, 2021
Table 50: Global Photonic Sensor and Detector Market, Product Innovations, Acquisitions, Collaborations and Partnerships, Geographical Expansions, February 2020-January 2023
Table 51: Analog Devices Inc.: Recent Financial Performance, FY 2019-FY 2021
Table 52: Analog Devices Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 53: Balluff Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 54: Banner Engineering: Product Portfolio
Table 55: Banpil Photonics: Product Portfolio
Table 56: Baumer Holding AG: Product Portfolio
Table 57: Broadcom Ltd.: Recent Financial Performance, FY 2019-FY 2021
Table 58: Broadcom Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 59: II-VI Inc.: Recent Financial Performance, FY 2020-FY 2022
Table 60: II-IV Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 61: Coherent Inc.: Recent Developments, 2023
Table 62: Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.: Recent Financial Performance, FY 2019-FY 2021
Table 63: Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.: Product Portfolio
Table 64: Infineon Technologies AG: Recent Financial Performance, FY 2019-FY 2021
Table 65: Infineon Technologies AG: Product Portfolio
Table 66: IPG Photonics Corp.: Recent Financial Performance, FY 2019-FY 2021
Table 67: IPG Photonics Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 68: Luna Innovations Inc.: Recent Financial Performance, 2019-2021
Table 69: Luna Innovations Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 70: M2 Optics Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 71: MKS Instruments Inc.: Recent Financial Performance, 2019-2021
Table 72: MKS Instruments Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 73: Newport Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 74: Omron Corp.: Recent Financial Performance, FY 2019-FY 2021
Table 75: Omron Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 76: Polytec GmbH: Product Portfolio
Table 77: Abbreviations Used in This Report

List of Figures
Summary Figure A: Global Market Shares of Photonic Sensors and Detectors, by Segment, 2021
Summary Figure B: Global Market Shares of Photonic Sensors, by Type, 2021
Figure 1: Photonic Sensors and Detectors Market: Value Chain Analysis
Figure 2: Photonic Sensors and Detectors Market: Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Figure 3: Photonic Sensors and Detectors Market: Bargaining Power of Suppliers
Figure 4: Photonic Sensors and Detectors Market: Bargaining Power of Consumers
Figure 5: Photonic Sensors and Detectors Market: Threat of New Entrants
Figure 6: Photonic Sensors and Detectors Market: Competitive Rivalry
Figure 7: Global Market Shares of Photonic Sensors, by Type, 2021
Figure 8: Global Market Shares of Fiber Optic Sensors, by Region, 2021
Figure 9: Global Market Shares of Image Sensors, by Region, 2021
Figure 10: Global Market Shares of Biophotonic Sensors, by Region, 2021
Figure 11: Global Market Shares of Other Photonic Sensors, by Region, 2021
Figure 12: Global Market Shares of Photonic Detectors, by Type, 2021
Figure 13: Global Market Shares of Single Photon Counting Modules, by Region, 2021
Figure 14: Global Market Shares of Avalanche Photodiodes, by Region, 2021
Figure 15: Global Market Shares of Photocells, by Region, 2021
Figure 16: Global Market Shares of Photodiodes, by Region, 2021
Figure 17: Global Market Shares of Phototransistors, by Region, 2021
Figure 18: Global Market Shares of Analog Optoisolators and Optocouplers, by Region, 2021
Figure 19: Global Market Shares of Other Photonic Detectors, by Region, 2021
Figure 20: Global Market Shares of Photonic Sensors and Detectors, by Application, 2021
Figure 21: Global Market Shares of Photonic Sensors and Detectors in Military Applications, by Region, 2021
Figure 22: Global Market Shares of Photonic Sensors and Detectors in Homeland Security Applications, by Region, 2021
Figure 23: Global Market Shares of Photonic Sensors and Detectors in Industrial Process Applications, by Region, 2021
Figure 24: Global Market Shares of Photonic Sensors and Detectors in Civil Structural Applications, by Region, 2021
Figure 25: Global Market Shares of Photonic Sensors and Detectors in Factory Automation Applications, by Region, 2021
Figure 26: Global Market Shares of Photonic Sensors and Detectors in Transportation Applications, by Region, 2021
Figure 27: Global Market Shares of Photonic Sensors and Detectors in Biomedical Applications, by Region, 2021
Figure 28: Global Market Shares of Photonic Sensors and Detectors in Microfluidic Applications, by Region, 2021
Figure 29: Global Market Shares of Photonic Sensors and Detectors in Bio-Environmental Applications, by Region, 2021
Figure 30: Global Market Shares of Photonic Sensors and Detectors in Oil and Gas Applications, by Region, 2021
Figure 31: The U.S. Annual and Cumulative Growth in Wind Power Capacity, 2015-2021
Figure 32: Global Market Shares of Photonic Sensors and Detectors in Wind-Energy Turbine Applications, by Region, 2021
Figure 33: Global Market Shares of Photonic Sensors and Detectors in Other Applications, by Region, 2021
Figure 34: Global Market Shares of Photonic Sensors and Detectors, by Region, 2021
Figure 35: North American Market Shares of Photonic Sensors and Detectors, by Segment, 2021
Figure 36: North American Market Shares of Photonic Sensors, by Type, 2021
Figure 37: North American Market Shares of Photonic Detectors, by Type, 2021
Figure 38: North American Market Shares of Photonic Sensors and Detectors, by Application, 2021
Figure 39: European Market Shares of Photonic Sensors and Detectors, by Segment, 2021
Figure 40: European Market Shares of Photonic Sensors, by Type, 2021
Figure 41: European Market Shares of Photonic Detectors, by Type, 2021
Figure 42: European Market Shares of Photonic Sensors and Detectors, by Application, 2021
Figure 43: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Photonic Sensors and Detectors, by Segment, 2021
Figure 44: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Photonic Sensors, by Type, 2021
Figure 45: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Photonic Detectors, by Type, 2021
Figure 46: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Photonic Sensors and Detectors, by Application, 2021
Figure 47: Rest of the World Market Shares of Photonic Sensors and Detectors, by Segment, 2021
Figure 48: Rest of the World Market Shares of Photonic Sensors, by Type, 2021
Figure 49: Rest of the World Market Shares of Photonic Detectors, by Type, 2021
Figure 50: Rest of the World Market Shares of Photonic Sensors and Detectors, by Application, 2021
Figure 51: Share of Published Photonic Sensors Related Patents and Patent Applications, by Applicants in Key Countries, 2022-2023
Figure 52: Share of Published Photonic Sensors Related Patents and Patent Applications, by Key Applicants, 2022-2023
Figure 53: Share of Published Photonic Detectors Related Patents and Patent Applications, by Applicants in Key Countries, 2022-2023
Figure 54: Analog Devices Inc.: Revenue Share, by End Users Market, FY 2021
Figure 55: Analog Devices Inc.: Revenue Share, by Region, FY 2021
Figure 56: Broadcom Ltd.: Revenue Share, by Segment, FY 2022
Figure 57: Broadcom Ltd.: Revenue Share, by Region, FY 2022
Figure 58: II-VI Inc.: Revenue Share, by Segment, FY 2022
Figure 59: Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, FY 2021
Figure 60: Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.: Revenue Share, by Region, FY 2021
Figure 61: Infineon Technologies AG: Revenue Share, by Segment, FY 2021
Figure 62: Infineon Technologies AG: Revenue Share, by Region, FY 2021
Figure 63: IPG Photonics Corp.: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, FY 2021
Figure 64: IPG Photonics Corp.: Revenue Share, by Application Segment, FY 2021
Figure 65: IPG Photonics Corp.: Revenue Share, by Geography, FY 2021
Figure 66: MKS Instruments Inc.: Revenue Share, by Offering, 2021
Figure 67: MKS Instruments Inc.: Revenue Share, by Reportable Segment, 2021

Executive Summary

Photonic sensors and detectors are devices that use the properties of light to detect, measure, and analyze various physical, chemical, and biological parameters. They work by converting optical signals into electrical signals, which can then be analyzed and processed using electronic devices. Photonic sensors and detectors play a critical role in many modern technologies and applications, including military, homeland security, industrial process, civil structures, factory automation, transportation, biomedical, microfluidics, bio-environmental, oil and gas, and wind-energy turbines, among others.

Photonic sensors and detectors are increasingly being used in a wide range of applications due to their many advantages over traditional electronic sensors and detectors. These advantages include high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, fast response time, non-contact sensing, immunity to electromagnetic interference, small size, and multiplexing capability. Photonic sensors and detectors are extremely sensitive to light, enabling them to detect even small changes in optical signals. They can operate over a wide range of optical power levels and respond to optical signals with very high speed, making them useful in real-time applications. Many photonic sensors and detectors can operate without physical contact with the object being measured, which makes them useful for measuring fragile or sensitive materials. Additionally, they are immune to electromagnetic interference, making them useful in environments with high levels of electrical noise. They can be made very small, making them useful in applications where space is limited. Finally, photonic sensors and detectors can be multiplexed, allowing for distributed sensing over large distances.

Overall, the advantages of photonic sensors and detectors make them ideal for a wide range of applications where high sensitivity, fast response time, and non-contact sensing are required. However, they also have some disadvantages that should be considered when selecting a sensing technology such as cost, complexity, limited wavelength range (for some types of photonic sensors), temperature sensitivity, and power requirements.
The outlook for the photonic sensors market looks optimistic, as there is a rising demand for accurate and dependable sensing and detection technologies in multiple industries. This rising demand is expected to drive significant growth in the market for photonic sensors.

Advancements in technology are likely to lead to improvements in the performance and functionality of photonic sensors, making them even more attractive to potential users. Also, the growing adoption of smart sensors and the increasing trend towards automation in various industrial sectors are expected to drive the demand for photonic sensors even further.

Companies Mentioned

  • Alphasense
  • Analog Devices Inc.
  • Balluff Inc.
  • Banner Engineering Corp.
  • Banpil Photonics
  • Baumer Holding AG
  • Broadcom Ltd.
  • Coherent Inc. (Ii-Vi Inc.)
  • Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
  • Infineon Technologies AG
  • Ipg Photonics Corp.
  • Luna Innovations Inc.
  • M2 Optics Inc.
  • Mks Instruments Inc.
  • Newport Corp. (Mks Instruments Inc.)
  • Omron Corp.
  • Photonic Solutions Ltd.
  • Polytec GmbH
  • Qps Photronics Inc.
  • Toptica Photonics AG

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