Factory automation sensors are essential devices employed in industrial settings to detect, measure, analyze, and control diverse parameters and conditions within manufacturing environments. These sensors play a crucial role in automating processes by collecting data concerning physical variables like temperature, pressure, position, proximity, flow, level, and the presence of objects.
The primary types of factory automation sensors include temperature sensors, vibration sensors, humidity sensors, proximity sensors, pressure sensors, vision sensors, and various others. Temperature sensors, for instance, are utilized to monitor temperature variations within specific environments. They find applications across a wide range of industries such as weather monitoring, industrial processes, HVAC systems, medical devices, and consumer electronics, ensuring precise temperature regulation. These sensors are classified into contact and non-contact types and are deployed in numerous sectors including manufacturing, automotive, chemicals, energy and power, food and beverages, oil and gas, aerospace and defense, pharmaceuticals, among others.
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The factory automation sensor market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $16.49 billion in 2024 to $17.81 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to a rise in automation use cases, a growing trend toward predictive maintenance, rising demand for robotics and automation, the expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT), and rising demand for electric vehicles.
The factory automation sensor market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $23.91 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing influence of industrial automation, increasing demand for smart factories, the growing automotive sector, quality control and inspection requirements, and increasing demand in industries including aerospace and pharmaceutical. Major trends in the forecast period include environmental regulations and sustainability initiatives, incentives for research and development (R&D), changing trade and tariff policies, tax incentives for automation adoption, innovation in sensor technologies.
The surge in demand for smart factories is poised to drive the expansion of the factory automation sensor market in the foreseeable future. Smart factories, which leverage IoT, AI, and automation technologies, are revolutionizing manufacturing by enhancing efficiency, flexibility, and competitiveness. This demand is fueled by the potential to optimize operations, cut costs, and elevate product quality through the integration of advanced technologies like automation, data analytics, and connectivity. Factory automation sensors play a pivotal role in smart factories by gathering real-time data on machinery performance, production processes, and environmental conditions. This data enables proactive monitoring, predictive maintenance, and optimization of manufacturing operations, leading to increased efficiency, productivity, and quality control. For instance, a survey conducted by Rockwell Automation, Inc. in May 2022 revealed significant growth in smart factory technology adoption, with a 50% year-over-year increase. Moreover, 74% of surveyed manufacturers either currently utilize or plan to integrate artificial intelligence into their manufacturing operations, highlighting the widespread adoption of advanced technologies in manufacturing settings. Additionally, 83% of manufacturing professionals plan to upgrade their modernization processes into smart factories, underscoring the growing trend and demand for smart manufacturing solutions.
Leading companies in the factory automation sensor market are innovating in sensor technologies, with a focus on radar-level sensor technology tailored for highly automated processes with stringent hygiene demands. Radar-level sensors are renowned for their versatility, reliability, high accuracy, and low maintenance requirements due to their absence of moving parts. These sensors find application in a wide array of industrial and commercial level measurement tasks. For instance, VEGA Grieshaber KG introduced the VEGAPULS 42 radar-level sensor technology in March 2023. This sensor is specifically designed for non-contact level measurement in factory automation, particularly in sectors like food and pharmaceuticals. Equipped with IO-Link and versatile hygienic adapters, the VEGAPULS 42 meets the crucial requirements of factory automation by delivering fast, complex measurements, user-friendly operation, and cost-effectiveness.
In November 2023, YAGEO Corporation strategically acquired Telemecanique Sensors, a renowned factory automation sensor manufacturer based in France. This acquisition aligns with YAGEO's premium segment focus and aims to expand its high-end product portfolio as a premium component solution provider. Telemecanique Sensors specializes in developing and delivering mission-critical electromechanical and electronic sensors, enhancing YAGEO's capabilities in the factory automation sensor market.
Major companies operating in the factory automation sensor market report are Robert Bosch GmbH; Siemens AG; Sony Corporation; Panasonic Corporation; Schneider Electric SE; Honeywell International Inc.; ABB Ltd.; STMicroelectronics N.V.; Infineon Technologies AG; TDK Electronics Co. Ltd.; Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.; TE Connectivity Ltd.; Amphenol Corporation; Analog Devices Inc.; Seiko Epson Corporation; Alps Electric Co. Ltd.; Rockwell Automation Inc.; Microchip Technology Inc.; Omron Corporation; FANUC Corporation; Texas Instruments Incorporated; Vishay Intertechnology Inc.; Staubli International AG; Pepperl+Fuchs SE; Sensirion AG
North America was the largest region in the factory automation sensor market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the factory automation sensor market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the factory automation sensor market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The factory automation sensor market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as consulting, subscription-based models for software services and integration. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The factory automation sensor market also includes sales of controllers, transmitters, signal conditioners, and actuators. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Sensors Type: Temperature Sensors; Vibration Sensors; Humidity Sensors; Proximity Sensors; Pressure Sensors; Vision Sensors; Other Sensor Types
2) By Type: Contact; Noncontact
3) By Application: Manufacturing; Automotive; Chemicals; Energy And Power; Food And Beverages; Oil And Gas; Aerospace And Defense; Pharmaceuticals; Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Temperature Sensors: RTD Sensors (Resistance Temperature Detectors); Thermocouples; Infrared Temperature Sensors
2) By Vibration Sensors: Accelerometers; Displacement Sensors; Velocity Sensors
3. Factory Automation Sensor Market Trends And Strategies
4. Factory Automation Sensor Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Factory Automation Sensor Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Factory Automation Sensor PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Factory Automation Sensor Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Factory Automation Sensor Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Factory Automation Sensor Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Factory Automation Sensor Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Factory Automation Sensor Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Factory Automation Sensor Market, Segmentation By Sensors Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Temperature Sensors
Vibration Sensors
Humidity Sensors
Proximity Sensors
Pressure Sensors
Vision Sensors
Other Sensor Types
6.2. Global Factory Automation Sensor Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Contact
Noncontact
6.3. Global Factory Automation Sensor Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Manufacturing
Automotive
Chemicals
Energy And Power
Food And Beverages
Oil And Gas
Aerospace And Defense
Pharmaceuticals
Other Applications
6.4. Global Factory Automation Sensor Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Temperature Sensors, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
RTD Sensors (Resistance Temperature Detectors)
Thermocouples
Infrared Temperature Sensors
6.5. Global Factory Automation Sensor Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Vibration Sensors, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Accelerometers
Displacement Sensors
Velocity Sensors
6.6. Global Factory Automation Sensor Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Humidity Sensors, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Capacitive Humidity Sensors
Resistive Humidity Sensors
Thermal Conductivity Sensors
6.7. Global Factory Automation Sensor Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Proximity Sensors, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Inductive Proximity Sensors
Capacitive Proximity Sensors
Ultrasonic Proximity Sensors
6.8. Global Factory Automation Sensor Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Pressure Sensors, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Piezoelectric Pressure Sensors
Strain Gauge Pressure Sensors
Capacitive Pressure Sensors
6.9. Global Factory Automation Sensor Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Vision Sensors, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Machine Vision Sensors
Optical Sensors
Image Processing Sensors
6.10. Global Factory Automation Sensor Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Other Sensor Types, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Flow Sensors
Gas Sensors
Level Sensors
7. Factory Automation Sensor Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Factory Automation Sensor Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Factory Automation Sensor Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion