Vibration Sensors Market Size & Growth Analysis to 2030

The global vibration sensor market size is anticipated to register a significant CAGR of around 7% during the forecast period 2021 to 2027. The increasing adoption of automated condition monitoring systems in the manufacturing industry is a primary factor to drive the market growth. Furthermore, technological advancement and the increasing use of wireless monitoring systems are further anticipated to fuel the market growth. Moreover, the increasing adoption of predictive maintenance in the manufacturing industry is projected to propel the market over the forecast period.

Market Drivers:

Industrial Automation and Monitoring: Vibration sensors play a crucial role in industrial automation and monitoring systems. They are used to detect and measure vibration levels in machinery, equipment, and structures. With the increasing adoption of automation and the need for real-time monitoring of machine health and performance, the demand for vibration sensors has grown significantly.

Predictive Maintenance and Condition Monitoring: Vibration sensors are essential for predictive maintenance and condition monitoring programs. By continuously monitoring vibrations in rotating machinery, such as motors, pumps, and turbines, these sensors can identify potential faults or abnormalities. This enables proactive maintenance, reduces downtime, and improves overall equipment efficiency.

Increasing Demand for Machine Health Monitoring: The focus on improving machine health and preventing unexpected breakdowns has driven the demand for vibration sensors. These sensors provide insights into the operational condition of machines, helping to identify issues such as misalignment, bearing wear, imbalance, and structural defects. Machine health monitoring using vibration sensors allows for early fault detection and optimized maintenance schedules.

Advancements in Sensor Technology: Technological advancements in vibration sensor technology have resulted in more accurate, sensitive, and reliable sensors. Miniaturization, improved signal processing capabilities, and wireless connectivity have expanded the applications of vibration sensors across industries. These advancements have driven the adoption of vibration sensors in various sectors, including automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, and healthcare.

Increasing Emphasis on Worker Safety: Worker safety is a significant concern in industries such as construction, mining, and manufacturing. Vibration sensors are used to monitor the levels of whole-body and hand-arm vibrations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and prevent occupational hazards, such as hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) and whole-body vibration-related injuries.

Growth in Automotive Industry: The automotive industry extensively uses vibration sensors for various applications, including engine monitoring, vehicle dynamics, suspension systems, and tire condition monitoring. The growing demand for vehicles, advancements in automotive technology, and the need for improved performance, comfort, and safety contribute to the demand for vibration sensors in the automotive sector.

Expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT): The proliferation of IoT devices and connectivity has impacted the vibration sensors market. Integration of vibration sensors with IoT platforms enables remote monitoring, data analytics, and predictive maintenance capabilities. IoT-enabled vibration sensors provide real-time insights, allowing for optimized operational efficiency and reduced maintenance costs.

Energy and Power Generation Sector: Vibration sensors are widely used in the energy and power generation industry to monitor the condition of turbines, generators, and other critical equipment. They help identify mechanical faults, rotor imbalances, and structural issues that could affect the reliability and performance of power generation systems.

Growing Demand in Healthcare Applications: Vibration sensors find applications in the healthcare sector for monitoring human vital signs, such as heart rate, respiratory rate, and tremors. They are used in medical devices such as wearable fitness trackers, implantable devices, and patient monitoring systems. The increasing focus on remote patient monitoring and telehealth services drives the demand for vibration sensors in healthcare applications.

Increasing Environmental Monitoring: Vibration sensors are utilized for environmental monitoring, including monitoring seismic activity, structural integrity of buildings and bridges, and natural resource exploration. They assist in detecting ground vibrations, ensuring the safety of infrastructure, and providing valuable data for geotechnical and environmental studies.

Market Outlook:

Market Insights:

The global vibration sensor market is bifurcated into type, material, technology, end-use, and geography. On the basis of type, the market is further segmented into accelerometers, velocity sensor, and displacement sensor. The accelerometers segment dominated the global market in 2020 and expected to maintain its dominance over the forecast period. The segment is accounted to hold the largest market share of around 45% of the market. The segment growth is attributed to the increasing adoption of these sensors in various end-use industries such as automotive manufacturing, and consumer electronics. On the other hand, the displacement sensor segment is accounted to grow at a fast growth rate over the forecast period due to the increasing adoption.

On the basis of technology, the market is segmented into piezoresistive, strain gauge, variable capacitance, hand probe, and others. The piezoresistive segment dominated the global vibration sensor market in 2020 and accounted to largest market share of around one-fourth of the market by revenue. The increasing use of piezoresistive accelerometers in automobile applications such as traction control, anti-braking systems, and airbags has contributed the segment growth. Furthermore, the piezoresistive technology is more suitable for measuring static and dynamic acceleration, which is anticipated to drive the segment growth over the forecast period.

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The vibration sensor comprehensive study offers an in-depth analysis of industry trends, market size, competitive analysis, and market forecast – 2021 to 2027. Research Corridor report provides detailed premium insight into the global market and reveals the potential revenue streams, commercial prospects, market drivers, challenges, opportunities, issues, and events affecting the industry. In addition, the report has a dedicated section covering market forecasts and analysis for leading geographies, profiles of major companies operating in the market and expert opinion obtained from interviews with industry executives and experts from prominent companies.

The vibration sensor market research report presents the analysis of each segment from 2018 to 2027 considering 2020 as the base year for the research. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) for each respective segment is calculated for the forecast period from 2021 to 2027.

Historical & Forecast Period

• 2018-19 – Historical Year
• 2020 – Base Year
• 2021-2027 – Forecast Period

Market Segmentation:

By Type:

• Accelerometers
• Velocity Sensor
• Displacement Sensor

By Material:

• Doped Silicon
• Piezoelectric Ceramics
• Quartz

By Technology:

• Piezoresistive
• Strain Gauge
• Variable Capacitance
• Hand Probe
• Optical Sensor
• Tri-axial Sensors
• Others

By End-Use:

• Automobile
• Consumer Electronics
• Healthcare
• Aerospace & Defense
• Oil & Gas
• Others

By Region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa

Geographic Coverage:

Geographically, North America dominated the global vibration sensors market in 2020 and is estimated to hold the largest revenue share of over one-third of the market. The increasing adoption of vibration sensors in the automotive industry is a major factor to drive the market growth in the region. With the presence of a large railway network, the adoption of vibration sensors is increasing in rail asset management is anticipated to drive the market growth in North America.  Furthermore, the increasing adoption in the aerospace and defense sector is projected to boost the market over the forecast period in the region.

Competition Assessment:

Some of the major players operating in the global vibration sensor market are Honeywell International Inc., Emerson Electric Co., Robert Bosch, Advanced Sensors Calibration GmbH, Inc., and Analog Devices, Inc. Companies are exploring markets by expansion, new investment, the introduction of new services, and collaboration as their preferred strategies. Players are exploring new geography through expansion and acquisition to gain a competitive advantage through joint synergy.

Key Companies:

• Honeywell International Inc.
• Emerson Electric Co.
• Robert Bosch
• Advanced Sensors Calibration GmbH, Inc.
• Analog Devices, Inc.
• Dytran Instruments, Inc.
• TE Connectivity Ltd.
• National Instruments Corporation
• Hansford Sensors Ltd.
• Colibrys Ltd.

Key Questions Answered by Vibration Sensor Market Report

• Global vibration sensor market forecasts from 2021-2027
• Regional vibration sensor market forecasts from 2021-2027 covering Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America
• Country-level forecasts from 2021-2027 covering 15 major countries from the aforementioned regions
• Vibration sensor submarket forecasts from 2021-2027 covering the market by type, by material, by technology, by end-use, and geography
• Various industry models such as SWOT analysis, Value Chain Analysis pertaining to the vibration sensor market
• Analysis of the key factors driving and restraining the growth of the global, regional, and country-level vibration sensor markets from 2021-2027
• Competitive Landscape and market positioning of top 10 players operating in the vibration sensor market