Global Position Sensors Strategic Business Report 2017 - Growing Use of Industrial Robotics As an Automation Production Strategy Bodes Well for Position Sensors

DUBLIN, July 04, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Position Sensors - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Position Sensors in US$ Million. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

The report profiles 102 companies including many key and niche players such as:

• ASM Automation Sensorik Messtechnik GmbH (Germany)
• Balluff Gmbh (Germany)
• Bourns Inc. (USA)
• CTS Corporation (USA)
• Curtiss-Wright Corporation (USA)
• Honeywell International Inc. (USA)
• IFM Electronic Gmbh (Germany)
• Infineon Technologies AG (Germany)
• Melexis Microelectronic Integrated Systems N.V. (Belgium)
• Micro-Epsilon (USA)
• MTS Systems Corporation (USA)
• Murata Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (Japan)
• Novotechnik (Germany)
• Panasonic Corporation (Japan)
• Piher Sensors & Controls SA (Spain)
• Sensata Technologies, Inc. (USA)
• SICK AG (Germany)
• Siemens AG (Germany)
• Stoneridge Inc. (USA)
• TE Connectivity (Switzerland)
• Turck Inc. (USA)
• Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (USA)
• ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)

Key Topics Covered:

1. SENSOR INDUSTRY: AN INTRODUCTORY

Market Structure
Industry Consolidation: A Perennial Trend
Competitive Structure
Distribution Plays a Pivotal Role
e-Commerce and Sensor Distribution
Advanced Technologies Involved in Sensors Market
Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)
Fiber Optic Technology
Magnetic Sensors
Electromechanical Sensor Technology
Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Sensors
Key Statistical Finding

2. POSITION SENSORS: MARKET OVERVIEW & TRENDS
Position Sensors Market: A Curtain Raiser
Key Measures to Achieve Accurate and Reliable Position Sensors
Saving Costs without Compromising Quality
Identifying Accurate Measurement Performance
Selecting Non-Contact Sensors
Adopting Safety Measures
Minimizing Calibration of Individual Sensor
Inductive or Magnetic Encoders for Wet Environments
Improvement in Global GDP Performance to Benefit Market Growth
Current Eurozone Economic Outlook
Market Outlook
Advanced Functions Drive Adoption in End-Use Industries
Position Sensors: Competitive Landscape
Improving Automotive Production to Benefit Automotive Position Sensors
Opportunity Indicators
Linear Position Sensor Market Continues to Post Consistent Growth
Healthy Commercial Aerospace Outlook & Aircraft Production Provides Strong Opportunities for Growth
Opportunity Indicators
Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and North America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Breakdown of Sales in US$ Million by Geographic Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Automation of Industrial Processes to Benefit Industrial Position Sensors
Developments in IoRT Fuelling Magnetic Position Sensors Market
Growing Use of Industrial Robotics As an Automation Production Strategy Bodes Well for Position Sensors
Position Sensors in Machine Tools to Witness Growth
Opportunity Indicators
Rapid Uptake in Smartphones and Other Consumer Electronics Drives Growth
Steady Growth in Oil & Gas Industry to Sustain Demand for Position Sensors Market
Rising Focus on Wind Energy to Benefit Position Sensors Used in Wind Turbines
Building & Home Automation: Another Potential Vertical for Position Sensors
Elevator Systems: An Important Area for Position Sensors in Building/Home Automation
Opportunity Indicator
Prices of Sensors to Decline in the Medium to Long-Term
Drive Volume Gains
Non-Contact Position Sensors Wax in Popularity
Smart Position Sensors Gain Market Acceptance
Optical Position Sensors Poised to Further Widen their Market Footprint
Automotive and Consumer Electronics Applications Fuel Demand
Consumer Electronics
The Leading Application Category
Key Growth Drivers and Challenges
Angular Position Sensors Gathering Steam
Use in Critical Environments Drives Angular Position Sensor Demand
On-Chip Position Sensors Grow in Popularity

3. SELECT INNOVATIONS
iC-Haus Introduces Reflexive EncoderBlue Position Sensor
Guidance Marine's RangeGuard Position Reference Sensor Enhances Navigation
Hall-based 3D Magnetic Sensors Enable Novel Applications
3D Magnetic Sensors and Applications
Electric Meters
Joystick
Consumer White Goods
Advanced Sensor Systems to Improve Braking Systems
HELLA's CIPOS® Technology
Advancements in Position Feedback Sensors

4. PRODUCT/END-USE OVERVIEW
Sensor: A Generic Definition
Position Sensor: A Definition
Types of Position Sensors and their Applications
i) Mirror Position Sensor
ii) Exhaust Gas Recirculation/EGR Valve Position Sensors
iii) Potentiometric Position Sensors
Precision Potentiometer
iv) Hall Effect based Magnetic Position Sensors
v) Magnetic Field Sensors
vi) Magnetostrictive Position Sensors
vii) Position-compensation Sensors
viii) Optical Position Sensors
Fiber-Optic Position Sensor
IX) Eddy Current based Position Sensors
X) Select Linear Position Sensors
Inductive Linear Position Sensors
Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT) Position Sensor
Capacitive Linear Position Sensors
Ultrasonic Linear Position Sensors
Types of Position Sensors Based on Functioning
Contact Position Sensors
Non-Contact Position Sensors
Select Key End-Use Applications
Automotive Industry
General Machinery/Machine Tools/ Process and Manufacturing Industries

5. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/LAUNCHES
Integrated Device Technology Launches New Family of High- Performance Inductive Position Sensors
Roll-2-Roll Introduces 440mm IR Web Positioning Sensor
Parker Introduces Intellinder Integrated Absolute Position Sensor for Mobile and Industrial Sectors
Zygo Launches High-Precision ZPS Absolute Optical Position Sensor
Control Products Introduces SL2000 Linear Position Sensor
Novotechnik Launches Vert-X 2800 Series Position Sensors
Rota Engineering Unveils New Position Sensor Features for Hydraulic Cylinders
Alliance Sensors Group Launches LR-19 Series Inductive Linear Position Sensors with LVIT Technology
Curtiss-Wright Introduces First Commercial Off-the-shelf VPT351 Valve-Position Sensor
Curtiss-Wright Launches SRH301 and SRH302 Rotary Position Sensors
Zettlex Introduces Accurate Position Sensor for Harsh Conditions
VectorNav Technologies Introduces VN-360 GPS-Compass Heading and Position Sensor for OEM Segment
Curtiss-Wright Introduces Non-Contact WM-830 Rotary Position Sensor
Curtiss-Wright Launches Non-Contact NRH300DP Rotary Position Sensor
Allegro Introduces 360° Contactless High-Resolution Programmable Magnetic Angle Position Sensor for Automobile Applications
Hoffmann + Krippner Introduces Miniature Inductive Displacement Inelta IZAL Series Sensors
Penny and Giles Launches NRH275DR Rotary Position Sensor for Specialist Vehicle Applications in Harsh Environments
Curtiss-Wright Launches New Family of Non-Contact NRH271 and NRH272 Rotary Position Sensors
Allegro MicroSystems Launches Contactless Dual-Die A1331 and A1334 Angle Sensor ICs
MTS Sensors Introduces High Performance Magnetostrictive Position Sensor with Temposonics Technology
Murata Introduces World's Smallest SVM4 Series Rotary Position Sensor
ams Introduces High Performance AS5047P New Version of 47 Series Magnetic Rotary Position Sensors
Opto Diode Launches ODD-SXUV-DLPSD
MTS Systems Rolls Out Temposonics® A-Series Duo Linear Encoder
Novotechnik, U.S. Unveils PTP Series of Open Housing Position Sensors
Novotechnik Launches LWX-002 Series Shaft Protected Position Sensors
Reventec Develops AD-015 Linear Position Sensor
ams Rolls Out 47 Series Magnetic Position Sensors
STMicroelectronics Unveils LSM9DS1 Module

6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
MTS Systems Acquires PCB Group
Sensata Acquires Sensing Portfolio of Custom Sensors & Technologies
ZF Friedrichshafen Acquires TRW Automotive
GSC Expands Non-Contacting Position Sensors Line into North America
Murata Introduces SVK3 Series Rotary Position Sensors for Automotive Sector
TE Connectivity Takes Over American Sensor Technologies
Alliance Sensors Group Inks Distribution Partnership with Cooper Instruments & Systems

7. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

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