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Customer Experience, Driven by Digitally Led Business Models, Creates New Growth Opportunities
16-Apr-2021
North America
Market Research
K58F-01-00-00-00
TM00668-NA-MT_25378
The impact of the convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) has been tremendous in recent times. Benefits of this convergence can be seen even in traditional markets (e.g., mechanical testing). The world is staring at an economic mess propelled by the catastrophic outbreak of COVID-19. In 2020, the demand for digitalization plummeted. Several technological advancements (e.g., 3D printing) are helping manufacturers create complex products like never before. These products are so complex and intricate that it is no longer possible to inspect and test these objects using traditional inspection and test mechanisms such as Coordinate-measuring Machines (CMMs) or optical measurement systems. Predictive and proactive maintenance of machines is the need of the hour. All these development have led to emerging applications of Industry 4.0 in the field of mechanical testing. Industry 4.0 is still in a nascent stage of adoption in the mechanical test market, yet its potential has been tremendous.
The high initial costs and a lack of supportive infrastructure are expected to impede market growth during the forecast period. However, access to inexpensive wireless sensors, cloud-based data storage, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based analytics are all expected to drive the case for Industry 4.0 in the mechanical test market.
Key Features
The objective of this research service is to give a detailed account of the mechanical test market comprising subsegments such as Non-destructive Testing (NDT), Condition Monitoring (CM), dimensional metrology, and material testing and how the 4 key Industry 4.0 technology themes— sensorization, cloud, analytics, and visualization—will have a profound impact on these subsegments. This research service would also look into how the 4 tech themes would be the next step in the evolution of smart mechanical testing, and how this would benefit companies from making smarter decisions on the factory floor. The study also aims at throwing light on what the market participants are currently doing in this space and how the market is likely to transform the manufacturing arena in the coming years.
Key Issues Addressed
- What is the potential for Industry 4.0 in the mechanical test market?
- What has been the impact of COVID-19 on Industry 4.0 investments in the mechanical test market?
- Which countries are expected to adopt Industry 4.0 on a large scale, and what are the regional factors driving growth?
- How attractive is IT-OT convergence in the mechanical test market, and what are the key enabling technology developments?
- What are some of the key opportunities arising out of Industry 4.0 in the mechanical test landscape? What are the strategies that these manufacturers can adopt to accelerate growth?
- What are the key trends that will shape the future of Industry 4.0 in mechanical testing?
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top Three Strategic Imperatives on the Adoption of Industry 4.0 in the Mechanical Test Market
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Industry 4.0 in Mechanical Test Market Overview
Impact of Industry 4.0 in Mechanical Test Market—Research Scope
Definitions
Key Growth Metrics
Key Players in the Mechanical Test Market
Growth Drivers for Industry 4.0 in Mechanical Test Market
Growth Restraints for Industry 4.0 in Mechanical Test Market
Industry 4.0 Tech Theme 1—Sensorization
Industry 4.0 Tech Theme 2—Cloud
Industry 4.0 Tech Theme 3—Artificial Intelligence-based Analytics
Industry 4.0 Tech Theme 4—Simulation and Immersive Visualization
Where Can Industry 4.0 Add Value in the Mechanical Testing Process?
Why will Industry 4.0 Be a Natural Progression for Mechanical Testing?
Industry 4.0 Tech Themes—Mechanical Test Segment Propensity
Winning Strategy for Digital—Six Principles of Digital Transformation Across Mechanical Test Markets
Forecast Assumptions
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast by Region
Revenue Forecast Analysis
Revenue Forecast by Region
Key Growth Metrics
Key Findings
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast by Region
Revenue Forecast Analysis
What Issues will Industry 4.0 Help Resolve in the NDT Market?
Industry 4.0 in the NDT Market—Value Addition
Future Vision for NDT
Industry 4.0 in NDT—Impact Meter
Competitive Landscape
Proof of Concept 1—Baker Hughes Uses Analytics for Predictive Corrosion Management (PCM)
Proof of Concept 2—Fujitsu Develops an AI Solution to Revolutionize NDT Inspection
Key Growth Metrics
Key Findings
Key Findings (continued)
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast by Region
Revenue Forecast Analysis
What Issues will Industry 4.0 Help Resolve in Dimensional Metrology?
Industry 4.0 in the Dimensional Metrology Market—Value Addition
Where will Dimensional Metrology Be in the Next 5 Years?
Industry 4.0 in Dimensional Metrology—Impact Meter
Competitive Landscape
Proof of Concept—Zeno Tech, Japan: When Industry 4.0 Meets Hi-Precision
Key Growth Metrics
Key Findings
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast by Region
Revenue Forecast Analysis
What Issues will Industry 4.0 Help Resolve in Condition Monitoring?
Industry 4.0 on Condition Monitoring Market—Value Addition
Where will Condition Monitoring Be in the Next 5 Years?
Industry 4.0 in Condition Monitoring—Impact Meter
Competitive Landscape
Proof of Concept—Wireless Condition Monitoring for Pumps and Motors in Petrochemicals
Key Growth Metrics
Key Findings
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast by Region
Revenue Forecast Analysis
What Issues will Industry 4.0 Help Resolve in Material Testing?
Role of Industry 4.0 on Material Testing Market—Value Addition
Where will Material Testing Be in the Next 5 Years?
Industry 4.0 in Material Testing—Impact Meter
Competitive Landscape
Proof of Concept—Shimadzu Improves Productivity Through AIOT Technology for Analytical Laboratories
Growth Opportunity 1: Industry 4.0 for Process and Data Sharing
Growth Opportunity 1: Industry 4.0 for Process and Data Sharing (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2: Machine Learning Based Condition Monitoring
Growth Opportunity 2: Machine Learning Based Condition Monitoring (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3: Immersive Visualization
Growth Opportunity 3: Immersive Visualization (continued)
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Key Features
The objective of this research service is to give a detailed account of the mechanical test market comprising subsegments such as Non-destructive Testing (NDT), Condition Monitoring (CM), dimensional metrology, and material testing and how the 4 key Industry 4.0 technology themes— sensorization, cloud, analytics, and visualization—will have a profound impact on these subsegments. This research service would also look into how the 4 tech themes would be the next step in the evolution of smart mechanical testing, and how this would benefit companies from making smarter decisions on the factory floor. The study also aims at throwing light on what the market participants are currently doing in this space and how the market is likely to transform the manufacturing arena in the coming years.
Key Issues Addressed
- What is the potential for Industry 4.0 in the mechanical test market?
- What has been the impact of COVID-19 on Industry 4.0 investments in the mechanical test market?
- Which countries are expected to adopt Industry 4.0 on a large scale, and what are the regional factors driving growth?
- How attractive is IT-OT convergence in the mechanical test market, and what are the key enabling technology developments?
- What are some of the key opportunities arising out of Industry 4.0 in the mechanical test landscape? What are the strategies that these manufacturers can adopt to accelerate growth?
- What are the key trends that will shape the future of Industry 4.0 in mechanical testing?
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| Author | Nandini Natarajan |
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Information Technology and Operations Technology (IT-OT) Convergence Powers the Global Industry 4.0 Market for Mechanical Test Applications
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