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Global Market for MEMS and NEMS Sensors, Forecast to 2022
MEMS & NEMS Sensors are Enabling Smart Devices and IoT Applications Across Vertical Markets
17-Feb-2017
Global
Market Research
K0CD-01-00-00-00
TM00475-GL-MR_20253
Micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) sensors are in the growth stage of their life cycle, exhibiting growing demand from most of the end users. This trend is likely to continue for many years to come. With ease of miniaturization becoming a reality, a number of sensors have been developed based on MEMS technology such as pressure and vibration sensors/accelerometers, gyroscopes, and radiation and temperature sensors. Accelerometers are devices that measure acceleration in one dimension and gyroscopes measure the rotational rate. A few of these applications include: motion sensor suite for diverse applications, industrial vibration monitoring devices, virtual reality gaming devices, air bag deployment, vehicle stability enhancement systems, and personal, vehicle, and aircraft navigation systems.
With so many possibilities, MEMS are used as a common technology platform for developing different sensors, which have facilitated the ease of constructing integrated systems. The most recent trend indicates the use of MEMS for monitoring and control applications. MEMS are identified differently by different technologists in different regions. Some refer to those as micro-machined sensors/devices, while others refer to those as microsystems technology.
MEMS sensors have proven high performance, when compared to similar sensors based on competing technologies. Using macro-level machining to manufacture pressure sensors has resulted in high-precision sensors that can be used in critical applications. Accelerometers based on MEMS technology are highly sensitive. They have fail-safe performance in extremely critical applications such as air bag activation and vehicle stability within the automotive end user.
As is the norm within the IC market, manufacturing of MEMS in bulk drives down costs significantly. Through miniaturization, it has been possible to produce nano- and micro- sensors for health, wellness, and preventive health applications. This development has transformed the health monitoring space. MEMS sensor-based devices have a large variation—ranging from being simple structures with moving elements to extremely complex electromechanical systems with multiple moving elements that are controlled by integrated microelectronics.
Miniaturization of MEMS has disproved that the performance of a sensor is most often inversely related to its size. A key benefit of miniaturization is substantial improvement frequency response of sensors as their size decreases. However, in terms of limitations, some technologists have reported a decrease in the raw sensitivity of MEMS-based microphones, pressure sensors, gyroscopes, and accelerometers when miniaturized. At the same time, large investments are being made in research and development of new-generation MEMS sensor devices, ranging from less than a micron to several millimeters with proven high performance.
Increasing demand for MEMS-based sensors is an indication of fast-growing penetration of miniature or nano-sensors. There is a large number of diverse sensor types based on MEMS technology. Currently, there are 15 sensors based on MEMS that are used in diverse applications within various vertical end-user markets. They include both stand-alone and single parameter monitoring to combined sensors monitoring more than one parameter. Accelerometers and pressure sensors are the largest revenue generators for the MEMS sensors market.
Key Questions This Study Will Answer
Is the MEMS and NEMS sensors market growing? How long will it continue to grow and at what rate?
What is the structure of the MEMS and NEMS sensors market across industries and how is it expected to take shape?
What are the different types of sensors, technologies, and regulatory trends observed in the marketplace?
What are the recent mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the market? Is the market ripe for acquisitions?
Are the products/services offered meeting customer needs or is additional development needed?
What are the important geographical regions for the market? What is the growth forecast for these regions?
Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
- Market Overview
- Competitor Overview
- Total Addressable Market
- Industry Advancement
CEO’s Perspective
Market Definitions
Market Segmentation
Bulk Micro-machining Technique
Surface Micro-machining Technique
Wafer Bonding Technique
DRIE-HAR Technique
LIGA-HAR Technique
Hot Embossing HAR Technique
Other MEMS Fabrication Techniques
Advantages of MEMS and NEMS Sensors
Market Drivers
Market Restraints
Market Engineering Measurements
Revenue Forecast
Percent Revenue Forecast by Classification
Revenue Forecast by Classification
Percent Revenue Forecast by Sensor Technology
Revenue Forecast by Sensor Technology
Percent Revenue Forecast by Region
Revenue Forecast by Region
Revenue Forecast by Sensor Type
Revenue Forecast by Vertical Market
Market Share
Market Share Analysis
Competitive Environment
Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast by Application
Percentage Revenue Forecast by Application
MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Automotive
Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast by Application
Percentage Revenue Forecast by Application
MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Industrial
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Market Engineering Measurements
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast by Application
Percentage Revenue Forecast by Application
MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Healthcare & Medical
Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast by Application
Percentage Revenue Forecast by Application
MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Consumer Electronics
Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast by Application
Percentage Revenue Forecast by Application
MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Aircraft and Space
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Market Engineering Measurements
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast by Application
Percentage Revenue Forecast by Application
MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Telecommunications & IT
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Market Engineering Measurements
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast by Application
Percentage Revenue Forecast by Application
MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Internal Security
Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
Revenue Forecast
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Percentage Revenue Forecast by Application
MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Test & Measurement
Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
Revenue Forecast
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Percentage Revenue Forecast by Application
MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Military &Defense
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Market Engineering Measurements
Revenue Forecast
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Percentage Revenue Forecast by Application
MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Infrastructure
Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast by Application
Percentage Revenue Forecast by Application
MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Printing (Inkjets)
Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast by Application
Percentage Revenue Forecast by Application
MEMS & NEMS Sensors in Biotechnology
Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast by Application
Percentage Revenue Forecast by Application
MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Others
MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Others—Wearable Garments
MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Others—Energy Harvesters
MEMS & NEMS Sensors in IoT
Impact of IoT on Automotive Industry
Impact of IoT on Wearable Devices
Impact of IoT on Healthcare & Medical
Impact of IoT on Security &Defense
Impact of IoT on Aircraft & Space
Impact of IoT on Consumer Electronics
Impact of IoT on Industrial
Impact of IoT on Telecommunications and IT
Impact of IoT on Test & Measurement
Impact of IoT on Infrastructure
4 Big Predictions
Legal Disclaimer
List of Others
List of Companies
Market Engineering Methodology
List of Figures
- 1. Total MEMS and NEMS Sensors Market: Key Market Drivers, Global, 2017–2022
- 2. Total MEMS and NEMS Sensors Market: Key Market Restraints, Global, 2017–2022
- 3. Total MEMS and NEMS Sensors Market: Market Engineering Measurements, Global, 2016
- 4. Total MEMS and NEMS Sensors Market: Revenue Forecast by Classification, Global, 2013–2022
- 5. Total MEMS and NEMS Sensors Market: Revenue Forecast by Sensor Technology, Global, 2013–2022
- 6. Total MEMS and NEMS Sensors Market: Revenue Forecast by Region, Global, 2013–2022
- 7. Total MEMS and NEMS Sensors Market: Revenue Forecast by Sensor Type, Global, 2013–2022
- 8. Total MEMS and NEMS Sensors Market: Revenue Forecast by Sensor Type, Global, 2013–2022
- 9. Total MEMS and NEMS Sensors Market: Revenue Forecast by Vertical Market, Global, 2013–2022
- 10. Total MEMS and NEMS Sensors Market: Revenue Forecast by Vertical Market, Global, 2013–2022
- 11. Total MEMS and NEMS Sensors Market: Company Market Share Analysis of Top 10 Participants, Global, 2016
- 12. Total MEMS and NEMS Sensors Market: Competitive Structure, Global, 2016
- 13. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Automotive: Market Engineering Measurements, Global, 2016
- 14. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Automotive: Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2013–2022
- 15. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Automotive: Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2013–2022
- 16. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Industrial Segment: Market Engineering Measurements, Global, 2016
- 17. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Industrial: Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2013–2022
- 18. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Healthcare & Medical: Market Engineering Measurements, Global, 2016
- 19. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Healthcare & Medical: Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2013–2022
- 20. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Consumer Electronics: Market Engineering Measurements, Global, 2016
- 21. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Consumer Electronics: Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2013–2022
- 22. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Aircraft & Space: Market Engineering Measurements, Global, 2016
- 23. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Aircraft & Space: Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2013–2022
- 24. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Telecommunications & IT: Market Engineering Measurements, Global, 2016
- 25. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Telecommunications & IT: Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2013–2022
- 26. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Internal Security: Market Engineering Measurements, Global, 2016
- 27. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Internal Security: Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2013–2022
- 28. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Test & Measurement: Market Engineering Measurements, Global, 2016
- 29. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Test & Measurement: Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2013–2022
- 30. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Military &Defense: Market Engineering Measurements, Global, 2016
- 31. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Military &Defense: Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2013–2022
- 32. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Infrastructure: Market Engineering Measurements, Global, 2016
- 33. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Infrastructure: Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2013–2022
- 34. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Printing (Inkjets): Market Engineering Measurements, Global, 2016
- 35. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Printing (Inkjets): Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2013–2022
- 36. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Biotechnology: Market Engineering Measurements, Global, 2016
- 37. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Biotechnology: Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2013–2022
- 38. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Others: Market Engineering Measurements, Global, 2016
- 39. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Others: Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2013–2022
- 40. IoT on Test and Measurement Equipment Market: Market Opportunities, Global, 2016
List of Charts
- 1. Total MEMS and NEMS Sensors Market: Market Engineering Measurements, Global, 2016
- 2. Total MEMS and NEMS Sensors Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown by Vertical Markets, Global, 2016
- 3. Total MEMS and NEMS Sensors Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown by Sensor Type, Global, 2016
- 4. Total MEMS and NEMS Sensors Market: Percentage Revenue Forecast by Sensor Technology, Global, 2016 and 2022
- 5. Total MEMS and NEMS Sensors Market: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2013–2022
- 6. Total MEMS and NEMS Sensors Market: Percent Revenue Forecast by Classification, Global, 2013–2022
- 7. Total MEMS and NEMS Sensors Market: Percent Revenue Forecast by Sensor Technology, Global, 2013–2022
- 8. Total MEMS and NEMS Sensors Market: Percent Revenue Forecast by Region, Global, 2013–2022
- 9. Total MEMS and NEMS Sensors Market: Revenue Forecast by Sensor Type, Global, 2016 and 2022
- 10. Total MEMS and NEMS Sensors Market: Revenue Forecast by Vertical Market, Global, 2016 and 2022
- 11. Total MEMS and NEMS Sensors Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown, Global, 2016
- 12. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Automotive: Percent Revenue Breakdown, Global, 2016
- 13. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Automotive: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2013–2022
- 14. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Automotive: Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2016 and 2022
- 15. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Automotive: Percentage Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2016 and 2022
- 16. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Industrial: Percent Revenue Breakdown, Global, 2016
- 17. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Industrial: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2013–2022
- 18. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Industrial: Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2016 and 2022
- 19. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Industrial: Percentage Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2016 and 2022
- 20. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Healthcare & Medical: Percent Revenue Breakdown, Global, 2016
- 21. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Healthcare & Medical: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2013–2022
- 22. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Healthcare & Medical: Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2016 and 2022
- 23. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Healthcare & Medical: Percentage Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2016 and 2022
- 24. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Consumer Electronics: Percent Revenue Breakdown, Global, 2016
- 25. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Consumer Electronics: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2013–2022
- 26. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Consumer Electronics: Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2016 and 2022
- 27. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Consumer Electronics: Percentage Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2016 and 2022
- 28. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Aircraft & Space: Percent Revenue Breakdown, Global, 2016
- 29. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Aircraft & Space: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2013–2022
- 30. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Aircraft & Space: Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2016 and 2022
- 31. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Aircraft & Space: Percentage Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2016 and 2022
- 32. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Telecommunications &IT: Percent Revenue Breakdown, Global, 2016
- 33. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Telecommunications & IT: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2013–2022
- 34. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Telecommunications & IT: Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2016 and 2022
- 35. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Telecommunications & IT: Percentage Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2016 and 2022
- 36. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Internal Security: Percent Revenue Breakdown, Global, 2016
- 37. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Internal Security: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2013–2022
- 38. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Internal Security: Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2016 and 2022
- 39. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Internal Security: Percentage Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2016 and 2022
- 40. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Test & Measurement: Percent Revenue Breakdown, Global, 2016
- 41. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Test & Measurement: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2013–2022
- 42. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Test & Measurement: Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2016 and 2022
- 43. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Test & Measurement: Percentage Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2016 and 2022
- 44. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Military &Defense: Percent Revenue Breakdown, Global, 2016
- 45. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Military &Defense: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2013–2022
- 46. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Military &Defense: Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2016 and 2022
- 47. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Military &Defense: Percentage Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2016 and 2022
- 48. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Infrastructure: Percent Revenue Breakdown, Global, 2016
- 49. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Infrastructure: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2013–2022
- 50. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Infrastructure Segment: Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2015 and 2022
- 51. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Infrastructure: Percentage Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2016 and 2022
- 52. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Printing (Inkjets): Percent Revenue Breakdown, Global, 2016
- 53. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Printing (Inkjets): Revenue Forecast, Global, 2013–2022
- 54. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Printing (Inkjets): Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2016 and 2022
- 55. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Printing (Inkjets): Percentage Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2016 and 2022
- 56. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Biotechnology: Percent Revenue Breakdown, Global, 2016
- 57. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Biotechnology Segment: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2013–2022
- 58. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Biotechnology Segment: Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2016 and 2022
- 59. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Biotechnology: Percentage Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2016 and 2022
- 60. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Others: Percent Revenue Breakdown, Global, 2016
- 61. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Others: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2013–2022
- 62. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Others: Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2016 and 2022
- 63. MEMS and NEMS Sensors in Others: Percentage Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2016 and 2022
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