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静電容量式センサーの市場レポート:タイプ別、最終用途産業別、地域別、2024~2032年Capacitive Sensor Market Report by Type (Touch Sensor, Motion Sensor, Position Sensor, and Others), End Use Industry (Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Healthcare, Food and Beverages, Oil and Gas, and others), and Region 2024-2032 |
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静電容量式センサーの市場レポート:タイプ別、最終用途産業別、地域別、2024~2032年 |
出版日: 2024年03月02日
発行: IMARC
ページ情報: 英文 140 Pages
納期: 2~3営業日
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静電容量式センサーの世界市場規模は、2023年に322億米ドルに達しました。今後、IMARC Groupは、2024年から2032年にかけて4.6%の成長率(CAGR)を示し、2032年までに490億米ドルに達すると予測しています。医療機器や設備に対する需要の高まり、産業オートメーションやスマート工場技術の利用の増加、モノのインターネット(IoT)や人工知能(AI)に対する需要の高まりは、市場を推進する要因のいくつかを表しています。
静電容量式センサーは、静電容量の電気的特性を利用して様々なものを測定します。センサーの近くにある物体に物理的に触れることなく検出できるため、指の存在によって回路の静電容量が変化するタッチスクリーンのような用途でよく使用されます。また、物体や表面の正確な位置を特定できるため、さまざまな産業用途やロボット用途に役立ちます。空気中の水蒸気量がセンサーの静電容量に影響を与えるため、湿度センサーとしても使用されます。
現在、タッチスクリーン技術の進歩、小型化された静電容量式センサーの市場開拓、より正確で信頼性の高いセンサーの生産など、静電容量式センサーの技術的進歩が市場の成長に寄与しています。このほか、スマートフォン、タブレット、ノートパソコンなどのデバイスで静電容量式センサーが広く使用されていることに加え、民生用電子機器の利用が拡大していることも、有利な市場展望をもたらしています。さらに、静電容量式センサーは、ナビゲーションやエンターテインメント・システムのタッチスクリーン、座席の占有検知、レベル検知用途など、自動車産業内のさまざまな用途で使用されており、これが市場の成長を促進しています。さらに、プロセスの自動化、監視、制御など、さまざまな産業におけるさまざまな用途での静電容量式センサーの利用が増加していることも、市場の成長を強化しています。
医療分野での静電容量式センサーの採用増加
静電容量式センサーは、バイタルサインのモニタリングから特定の病状の検出まで、幅広い用途でさまざまな医療機器に使用されています。医療機器や設備に対する需要の高まりと慢性疾患の増加が、静電容量式センサー市場にプラスの影響を与えています。静電容量式センサーは、対象物を非接触で検出するのに優れているため、汚染や病気感染のリスクを低減できます。この機能は、直接接触すると無菌性が損なわれる可能性がある手術室や研究室などの衛生的な用途で特に有用です。また、近接を感知することができるため、局所的な電界の変化を検出することができます。このため、皮膚に直接触れることなく患者の呼吸や心拍数をモニターするような作業で重宝され、快適さと侵襲性の低さを保証しています。
産業オートメーションへの需要の高まり
静電容量式センサーを含むセンサーに大きく依存する、産業オートメーションとスマート工場技術の利用への動向が高まっています。これらのセンサーは、温度、圧力、近接などのさまざまな変数を検出・測定し、効果的かつ効率的な作業を保証する上で重要な役割を果たしています。静電容量式センサーの非接触センシング能力は、物理的な接触がセンサーやセンシング対象の磨耗や損傷につながる可能性のある産業オートメーション用途において有益です。静電容量式センサーを使用することで、産業界は機械的故障のリスクなしに、正確で信頼性の高い検出を保証することができます。また、液体、固体、粉体、さらには粒状物質の検出にも効果的です。
モノのインターネット(IoT)と人工知能(AI)の需要の増加
静電容量式センサーは、データ収集のためにモノのインターネット(IoT)機器に組み込まれており、正確なリアルタイムデータを提供することで、人工知能(AI)アルゴリズムの改善に役立ちます。静電容量式センサーは静電容量の変化を検出・測定できるため、IoT用途に適しており、近接センシング、タッチインターフェース、物体検出に有用です。さらに、スマートフォン、タブレット、スマートホームインターフェースなど、AIを搭載したスマートデバイスの普及が、正確で応答性の高いタッチ機能を提供する静電容量式センサーの需要を喚起しています。また、AIアルゴリズムは、タッチ入力を解釈し、高度なジェスチャーを可能にし、タッチベースのインターフェースの全体的なパフォーマンスを向上させることで、ユーザー体験を向上させます。
The global capacitive sensor market size reached US$ 32.2 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 49.0 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6% during 2024-2032. The growing demand for medical devices and equipment, increasing industrial automation and the use of smart factory technologies, and rising demand for the internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) represent some of the factors propelling the market.
Capacitive sensors make use of the electrical property of capacitance to measure various things. They can detect objects that are close to the sensor without needing to physically touch them, which is often used in applications like touchscreens, wherein the presence of a finger alters the capacitance of the circuit. They can identify the precise position of objects or surfaces that can be useful in various industrial and robotic applications. They are used as humidity sensors as the amount of water vapor in the air can affect the capacitance of a sensor.
At present, technological advancements in capacitive sensors, such as advancements in touch screen technology, the development of miniaturized capacitive sensors, and the production of more accurate and reliable sensors, are contributing to the growth of the market. Besides this, the growing utilization of consumer electronics, along with the widespread usage of capacitive sensors in devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops, is offering a favorable market outlook. In addition, capacitive sensors are used in various applications within the automotive industry, such as in touch screens for navigation and entertainment systems, in seat occupancy detection, and in level sensing applications, which is propelling the growth of the market. Moreover, the rising utilization of capacitive sensors for various applications, such as process automation, monitoring, and control, in various industries is strengthening the growth of the market.
Rising adoption of capacitive sensors in the healthcare sector
Capacitive sensors are used in various medical devices for a wide range of applications, ranging from monitoring vital signs to detecting specific medical conditions. The growing demand for medical devices and equipment and increasing incidences of chronic diseases is positively influencing the capacitive sensors market. Capacitive sensors are excellent for non-contact detection of objects, which can reduce the risk of contamination or disease transmission. This feature is especially useful in sanitary applications, such as in an operating room or lab, wherein any direct contact could compromise sterility. They are also able to sense proximity, meaning they can detect any changes in the local electrical field. This makes them valuable for tasks like monitoring the breathing or heart rate of patients without direct skin contact, thus ensuring comfort and less invasiveness.
Growing demand for industrial automation
There is an increasing trend towards industrial automation and the use of smart factory technologies, which rely heavily on sensors, including capacitive sensors. These sensors play a crucial role in detecting and measuring different variables like temperature, pressure, and proximity to ensure effective and efficient operations. The non-contact sensing capability of capacitive sensors is beneficial in industrial automation applications wherein physical contact may lead to wear and tear or damage to the sensor or the object being sensed. By using capacitive sensors, industries can ensure accurate and reliable detection without the risk of mechanical failure. They are also effective in detecting liquids, solids, powders, and even granular materials.
Increasing demand for internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI)
Capacitive sensors are integrated in the internet of things (IoT) devices for data collection and can help improve artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms by providing accurate real-time data. They are well-suited for IoT applications as they can detect and measure changes in capacitance, which is useful for proximity sensing, touch interfaces, and object detection. Moreover, the proliferation of AI-powered smart devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and smart home interfaces, is catalyzing the demand for capacitive sensors to provide accurate and responsive touch functionality. AI algorithms also enhance the user experience by interpreting touch inputs, enabling advanced gestures, and improving the overall performance of touch-based interfaces.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global capacitive sensor market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country levels from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on type and end use industry.
Touch Sensor
Motion Sensor
Position Sensor
Others
Touch sensor dominates the market
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes touch sensor, motion sensor, position sensor, and others. According to the report, touch sensor represented the largest segment as capacitive touch sensors offer a natural and intuitive way of interaction. Users can simply touch the sensor surface, and it can detect their presence and register the input. This ease of use has made them prevalent in various electronic devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and home appliances. They also provide a more responsive and seamless user experience compared to traditional mechanical buttons or switches. In addition, they offer faster response times, multi-touch capabilities (detecting multiple simultaneous touches), and gesture recognition, enabling more advanced and interactive user interfaces.
Consumer Electronics
Automotive
Aerospace and Defense
Healthcare
Food and Beverages
Oil and Gas
Others
Consumer electronics hold the biggest market share
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end use industry has also been provided in the report. This includes consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace and defense, healthcare, food and beverages, oil and gas, and others. According to the report, consumer electronics accounted for the largest market share.
Capacitive sensors are integrated in touchscreens of smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices. They offer a more intuitive and responsive user interface compared to resistive touchscreens. They can detect the electrical properties of the human body, allowing users to interact with the device by simply touching the screen with their finger or a capacitive stylus. Moreover, capacitive sensors are useful in consumer electronics for auto-brightness adjustment on smartphones, automatic display shut-off when the device is held close to the ear during a call, or proximity-based gesture control. They also enable various user interface enhancements in consumer electronics, such as multi-touch gestures like pinch-to-zoom, swipe, and rotate can be implemented on capacitive touchscreens, providing a more immersive and interactive user experience.
North America
United States
Canada
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
Others
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Russia
Others
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Others
Middle East and Africa
Asia Pacific exhibits a clear dominance, accounting for the largest market share
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Asia Pacific represented the largest market.
Asia Pacific held the biggest market share as this region has been witnessing significant industrial growth in recent decades. This growth is catalyzing the demand for automation, robotics, and automotive applications, all of which use capacitive sensors. Moreover, the Asia Pacific region is a large market for electronic consumer products and capacitive sensors are widely used in smartphones, tablets, touchscreens, gaming consoles, and other consumer electronics. Moreover, the thriving automotive industry in the region is catalyzing the demand for capacitive sensors.
The global capacitive sensors market is characterized by a moderate to high level of competition. Several established companies and small and niche players are operating in this market. These companies have a strong presence and enjoy brand recognition, extensive distribution networks, and well-established customer relationships. Factors contributing to the competition in the market include technological advancements, product innovation, pricing strategies, and the ability to meet customer requirements. Companies often compete based on product performance, reliability, functionality, and cost-effectiveness. However, the threat of new entrants in the global capacitive sensors market can be considered moderate. While there are certain barriers to entry, such as the need for substantial research and development (R&D) investments, access to specialized manufacturing capabilities, and intellectual property rights, new players can still enter the market.
3M Company
Analog Devices Inc.
Cirque Corporation (Alps Electric Co. Ltd.)
Infineon Technologies AG
Microchip Technology Inc.
NXP Semiconductors N.V.
Omron Corporation
Renesas Electronics Corporation
Schneider Electric
STMicroelectronics N.V.
Synaptics Incorporated
Texas Instruments Incorporated
In 2023, 3M Company entered into a broad class resolution to support per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) remediation for public water suppliers (PWS) that detect PFAS at any level or may do so in the future.
In July 2023, Microchip Technology Incorporated, a leading provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions, announced a multi-year initiative to invest approximately $300 million in expanding its operations in India.
In May 2023, Infineon Technologies AG announced the acquisition of Stockholm-based startup Imagimob AB, a leading platform provider for Machine Learning solutions for edge devices.