Sound Sensors Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 1.16 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 1.56 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 6.08 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Europe |
| Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Sound Sensors Market Analysis
The Sound Sensors Market size is estimated at USD 1.16 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 1.56 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 6.08% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
- The rising demand for reliable and high-performance sensors is a primary driver responsible for the high growth rate of the sound sensors market. Several technology advancements in the market and decreasing manufacturing costs of sound sensors have also led to the increasing adoption of these sensors.
- For instance, digital signal processes play a crucial role in converting analog audio to digital format for use in a digital environment. They have undergone continual improvement, influencing the design, installation, and use of professionally installed sound systems.
- Sensor technology has enabled automated devices to interpret sounds and other data without extremely powerful intelligent processing. This has led to the development of compact, low-power systems that enable increased autonomy in machine-to-machine interactions and offer natural perceptual user interfaces for human-machine interactions.
- Advancements in sound sensor technology have led to improvements in sound quality and battery life for wireless earphones and headphones. These improvements are expected to lead to the market’s growth.
- However, the possibility of substituting sound sensors with other technologies (like microphones, ultrasonic sensors, etc.) is likely to restrain the growth of the market studied.
- The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the market as various containment measures taken by governments across multiple countries, such as the implementation of lockdown, significantly impacted the supply chain of the semiconductor industry. As a result, a slowdown was witnessed in the market studied, especially during the initial phase. However, with several governments worldwide recognizing the importance of the semiconductor and electronics industry and its role in economic recovery and incentivizing local sourcing and support, the industry is anticipated to recover during the forecast period.
Sound Sensors Market Trends
Industrial Sector to be the Fastest Growing End-user Industry
- Sound sensors are widely employed for various industrial purposes like monitoring machinery vibrations and noises and analyzing acoustic emissions generated due to fatigue failure on machine elements when equipment runs at high speeds. These devices provide data input into industrial automation systems, which allow machines or robots to execute tasks according to specific rules depending on corresponding parameters acquired through said detection components, leading toward more effective control over operations under different environmental conditions while increasing safety protocols significantly.
- The growing trend of Industry 4.0 and the use of robotics for various purposes in manufacturing, stock, and other units is expected to drive the market's growth. Germany is growing as a preferred hub for start-ups focusing on AI and its applications, such as machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, and predictive analytics. According to EU start-ups, Berlin is Europe's second-biggest start-up hub after London. Over 65% of German companies recently implemented Industry 4.0 practices, with the other 25% pitching to follow the ongoing suit.
- According to the IFR forecasts, the global adoption of industrial robots is expected to increase significantly to 518,000 industrial robots operational across factories worldwide by 2024. The significant growth trajectory of the industrial robot market is expected to drive the demand for the market studied. According to the same source, industrial robot shipments are expected to rise significantly in the coming years, surpassing the peak in 2022, when around 453,000 industrial robots were shipped worldwide. It is projected that by 2024, industrial robot installations in Asia/Australia are projected to reach 370,000 units.
- Many countries invest heavily and collaborate with other countries to create opportunities for manufacturers to strengthen their manufacturing industry. China is embracing the concept of the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) as part of its 10-year Made in China 2025 plan to catch up with manufacturing powerhouses like Germany and stand tall in competition with other developing countries with lower labor costs. It is an effort to modernize Chinese industry comprehensively. The plan focuses on ten areas: high-end computerized machinery, robotics, etc. Such initiatives in Industry 4.0 are anticipated to create opportunities in the market.
- The market has also been helped by a robust ecosystem sustaining the fast adoption of new technology in various regions. For instance, IIOT adoption and factory automation have aided the market, as the infrastructure required to maximize the utility of acoustic sensors is already in use in developed countries. Government initiatives such as "Made in America" are expected to drive the adoption of advanced technologies in the industrial domain, creating opportunities in the market during the forecast period.
Europe to Witness Significant Growth
- Regional governmental initiatives for developing ocean and marine life are expected to drive the market during the forecast period. For instance, in June 2022, the UK government joined other world leaders at the UN Ocean Conference to announce new initiatives to protect the global marine environment and at least 30% of the global ocean by 2030. The government also announced a EUR 500 million (USD 540.61 million) Blue Planet Fund, launched at the G7 Leader's Summit 2021.
- Moreover, developments and innovations in the defense system are also expected to boost the market. For instance, in June 2023, Elta Systems, a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries, teamed up with German sonar manufacturer Atlas Elektronik to develop an anti-submarine warfare system. The firm announced its new partnership with Atlas, a subsidiary of Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, aimed at launching a joint product, the BlueWhale anti-submarine warfare (ASW) variant. The system is based on Elta's autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), integrated with Atlas's towed passive sonar triple array.
- Sound sensors are widely employed for various industrial purposes like monitoring machinery vibrations and noises and analyzing acoustic emissions generated due to fatigue failure on machine elements when equipment runs at high speeds. According to Make UK, with an annual output of GBP 183 billion (USD 231.98 billion), the United Kingdom remains the ninth-largest manufacturing nation in the world. Moreover, in recent times, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and associated digital and robotic technologies has presented new opportunities for the country's manufacturers. It promises even greater levels of efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
- The adoption of advanced technologies in the country's manufacturing industry is also aided by much government funding. For instance, in October 2022, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) awarded 12 smart factory projects a share of GBP 13.7 million (USD 17.37 million) in funding to develop technologies that improve energy efficiency, productivity, and growth in manufacturing. It is a part of the government's wider GBP 147 million (USD 186.34 million) Made Smarter Innovation Challenge that seeks to increase the use of technology within UK manufacturing.
- In May 2022, the UK government revealed plans to boost manufacturing SMEs' productivity and competitiveness through a new Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH). The new hub and testbed were expected to be led by Ulster University and backed by GBP 50 million (USD 63.38 million) in government funds and business co-investment. Moreover, during the second pandemic, France launched design studies and built the first sections of a third-generation nuclear ballistic missile submarine to maintain national sovereignty and military independence.
Sound Sensors Industry Overview
- The sound sensors market is a modestly fragmented market with the presence of several significant players like Honeywell International Inc., GE Measurement & Control Solutions, Maxbotix Inc., Rockwell Automation Inc., Siemens Inc., ST Microelectronics Inc., Robert Bosch GmbH, Panasonic Corporation, Brüel & Kjær GmbH, Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, etc. The market studied is witnessing several innovations, partnerships, and collaborations among significant market players to enhance their technical capabilities and better serve consumers' evolving requirements.
- In June 2023, Honeywell unveiled a solution to improve the effectiveness and dependability of monitoring and managing low-pressure combustion air and fuel gases as the DG Smart Sensor. For OEMs, end users, and system integrators, this solution presents an opportunity to enhance combustion system performance and change the operating dynamics by embracing digitalization trends in line with Industry 4.0. It also offers accurate monitoring capabilities.
- In February 2023, Polysense announced the launch of indoor and outdoor sound/noise sensor clusters for Smart City and Industrial environments, enabling health monitoring and city management. Empowered by the iEdge 4.0 OS modular and configurable WxS product platform, the upgraded sound/noise sensor is claimed to be BYODed with additional Polysense PSS sensors to equip users with more powerful capabilities to monitor and take action on noise pollution.
Sound Sensors Market Leaders
Honeywell International Inc.
Omron Corporation
Hunan Rika Electronic Tech Co. Ltd
Rockwell Automation Inc.
Siemens Ag
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Sound Sensors Market News
- January 2024: Mercedes-AMG collaborated with the innovative artist will.i.am to unveil MBUX Sound Drive, a cutting-edge in-car audio technology designed to enhance the driving experience by immersing drivers in a virtual musical adventure. This innovative technology integrates the car's hardware with music software using specific 'in-car signals,' allowing the music to respond dynamically to the vehicle's performance characteristics in real-time.
- May 2023: Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) and the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) have developed cutting-edge underwater sensor technology to support the development of next-generation sonars for the Indian Navy. This indigenously developed technology focuses on piezoelectric MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) processes, specifically producing high-performance thin films and converting piezo thin films into state-of-the-art naval sensors and devices for underwater applications.
Sound Sensors Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definitions
1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET INSIGHTS
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.2.4 Threat of Substitute
4.2.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
5. MARKET DYNAMICS
5.1 Market Drivers
5.1.1 Technology Advancement in the Market, Leading to Increasing Adoption
5.1.2 Low Manufacturing Cost
5.2 Market Restraints
5.2.1 Emergence of Alternative Technologies
6. TECHNOLOGY SNAPSHOT
6.1 By Hydrophone
6.1.1 Omni-directional
6.1.2 Directional
6.2 By Microphone
6.2.1 Electret Microphones
6.2.2 Piezoelectric Microphones
6.2.3 Condenser Microphones
6.2.4 Dynamic/Magnetic Microphones
6.2.5 Other Microphones
7. MARKET SEGMENTATION
7.1 By End-user Industry
7.1.1 Consumer Electronics
7.1.2 Telecommunications
7.1.3 Industrial
7.1.4 Defense
7.1.5 Healthcare
7.1.6 Other End-user Industries
7.2 By Geography
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia-Pacific
7.2.4 Rest of the World
8. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
8.1 Company Profiles*
8.1.1 Honeywell International Inc.
8.1.2 Omron Corporation
8.1.3 Hunan Rika Electronic Tech Co. Ltd
8.1.4 Rockwell Automation Inc.
8.1.5 Siemens Ag
8.1.6 Stmicroelectronics NV
8.1.7 Robert Bosch Gmbh
8.1.8 Panasonic Corporation
8.1.9 Bruel And Kjaer
8.1.10 Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
9. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
10. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
Sound Sensors Industry Segmentation
A sound sensor is a component/module that converts sound into a physical quantity to be measured into a signal that can be displayed, read, stored, or used to control some other amount. Sound sensors can be used to measure sound levels over a wide range of frequencies. They find applications in detecting weak signals, broadband signals, pipeline leaks, and tracking sound sources. Sound sensors also find underwater applications and can be used in the air to detect acoustic emissions and ultrasonic sounds.
The sound sensors market is segmented by end-user industry (consumer electronics, telecommunications, industrial, defense, healthcare, and other end-user industries) and geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World). The market sizes and forecasts are in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.
| By End-user Industry | |
| Consumer Electronics | |
| Telecommunications | |
| Industrial | |
| Defense | |
| Healthcare | |
| Other End-user Industries |
| By Geography | |
| North America | |
| Europe | |
| Asia-Pacific | |
| Rest of the World |
Sound Sensors Market Research FAQs
How big is the Sound Sensors Market?
The Sound Sensors Market size is expected to reach USD 1.16 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 6.08% to reach USD 1.56 billion by 2029.
What is the current Sound Sensors Market size?
In 2024, the Sound Sensors Market size is expected to reach USD 1.16 billion.
Who are the key players in Sound Sensors Market?
Honeywell International Inc., Omron Corporation, Hunan Rika Electronic Tech Co. Ltd, Rockwell Automation Inc. and Siemens Ag are the major companies operating in the Sound Sensors Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Sound Sensors Market?
Europe is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).
Which region has the biggest share in Sound Sensors Market?
In 2024, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Sound Sensors Market.
What years does this Sound Sensors Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the Sound Sensors Market size was estimated at USD 1.09 billion. The report covers the Sound Sensors Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Sound Sensors Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Sound Sensors Industry Report
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