MEMS Automobile Sensors Market Size

Automobile MEMS Sensors Market Analysis

The MEMS automobile sensor market is expected to grow by registering a CAGR of about 14.61% over the forecast period. The increased demand for safety applications, the inclusion of new functionalities in automobiles, and the availability of robust, reliable, and cost-effective sensors are expected to drive the MEMS automobile sensor market in the forecast period.

• MEMS sensors have become an indispensable part of vehicles. From the first versions used in motor vehicles, such as the accelerometer, this sensor technology has evolved significantly to become the most prominent technology driver for automotive applications. In most advanced vehicles, these delicate sensors continuously supply the automotive system with precise data, based on which the connected electric control units trigger necessary actions in real-time.
• The growing demand for safety and security in automobiles is one of the main factors that play a vital role in the market's growth. According to the World Health Organization, more than 1.5 million people are killed in road accidents yearly, and about 50 million people get injured. As MEMS sensors play a critical role in improving the safety features of vehicles, such trends act as catalysts for the growth of the market.
• Moreover, electrification and automation are two significant trends in the automotive industry. The emergence of electric vehicles (EVs) in the industry has dramatically impacted the demand for and distribution of pressure and magnetic sensors. It is expected to increase the demand in the long-term further. Increasing sales of electric cars are thereby increasing the demand for sensors. Furthermore, the increasing integration of various positioning and high-value sensing modules, such as RADAR, LIDAR, and imaging in automotive systems, is expected to create significant opportunities during the forecast period.
• In addition, strict government regulations encourage automotive manufacturers to include mandated safety systems, such as tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) and electronic stability control (ESC), in new vehicles in major automotive markets, creating new use cases for implementing MEMS sensors. Various manufacturers are also making several product innovations to grab the market's opportunities. For instance, at CES 2021, TDK announced Smart Automotive IAM-20685, an automotive grade 6-axis ASIL-B MEMS IMU.
• MEMS devices vary from a relatively simple structure to highly complex ones with multiple moving elements under the control of integrated microelectronics. Hence, the industry faces various challenges during the complex manufacturing process. Additionally, these sensors often have a more significant drift over temperature, which further challenges the growth of the market.
• Additionally, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for automotive slowed down, along with the effect on the supply chain of automotive parts. Over the short to medium term, the pandemic delayed the development of advanced technologies, such as autonomous driving, as automakers divert research budgets to fund immediate cash requirements. However, with the condition improving and the automotive sector gaining momentum, the industry is expected to offer ample growth opportunities during the forecast period.