Confocal Displacement Sensor Market: Introduction
- Confocal displacement sensor utilizes the white light LED by employing a unique measuring principle that separates emitted light into different colors and then uses a detector to identify the reflected color signal. The essence of the principle is the accurate detection of colors from light that is reflected back from target surfaces. The white light is focused onto the target surface by a multi-lens optical system.
- This robust component can be used for distance and thickness measurements with high resolution and measuring rate, extremely small and constant spot size, passive measurement system, and nanometer resolution. It offers a wide range of features such as ultra-compact size and ultra-lightweight, stable measurements for any material, and robust sensor head structure.
- These features boost the demand for confocal displacement sensor and contribute to market growth
Rise in Adoption from Automotive & Transportation Industry
- Based on the end-use industry, the global confocal displacement sensor market can be segmented automotive & transportation, healthcare, manufacturing, electronics & semiconductors, chemical & materials and others (glass & plastic industry, etc.) The automotive & transportation segment is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period due to the increasing use of confocal displacement sensor for simultaneous localization and mapping of warehousing vehicle (AGV), police patrol robot, drone altitude holding, and drone soft landing.
- Confocal displacement sensor is primarily used in devices such as automated guided vehicles, drones, robots, and traffic counter. This factor is significantly driving the demand for confocal displacement sensor in the automotive & transportation segment of the market.
- Rising adoption of confocal displacement sensor measuring fill levels; for e.g., when measuring test tube doses in the pharmaceutical industry, quality inspection of tools in the machine tool industry; and inspection of wafers in the electronics and solar industry, is further propelling the market
Europe to Lead Global Confocal Displacement Sensor Market
- In terms of region, the global confocal displacement sensor market can be divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America
- Europe is expected to hold the largest share of the confocal displacement sensor market during the forecast period due to increasing demand from semiconductors, manufacturing and healthcare industries
- Confocal displacement sensors are widely utilized in inspection of parts; for instance, manufacture of engines and gearboxes in the automotive industry, or machine tool industry and inspection of wafers in the electronics and solar industry
- Rising industrialization, the proliferation of the precision measurement, running investment in advanced factory automation solution and industry 4.0, the rapid development of information technology and its seamless integration within manufacturing processes are other factors propelling the confocal displacement sensors market in Europe
- The confocal displacement sensor market in Asia Pacific and North America is expected to expand at a significant rate during the forecast period due to rising demand for confocal displacement sensor from diverse industries such as automotive, healthcare, electronics & semiconductors, and chemical & materials. The growth is anticipated to be driven by leading countries such as India, China, Japan, U.S., Canada, and South Korea.
- The confocal displacement sensor market in Middle East & Africa and South America is anticipated to grow at a steady pace during the forecast period due to disputes among Syria and Yemen, low economic diversification, below par education systems and infrastructure, complex political and governance scenarios, and high barriers to the economic and social wellbeing of important sections of society in these regions
Key Players Operating in Global Confocal Displacement Sensor Market
Prominent players operating in the global confocal displacement sensor market are engaged in developing technologically advanced products to cater to the rising demand for confocal displacement sensors. Furthermore, several manufacturers are focusing on strategic mergers and acquisition of local manufacturers and system designers to strengthen their product offerings and expand their geographic reach.
Leading players operating in the global confocal displacement sensor market include:
- Hypersen Technologies Co., Ltd.
- Schmitt Industries Inc.
- Micro-Epsilon Measurement Technology
- Keyence Corporation
Global Confocal Displacement Sensor Market: Research Scope
Global Confocal Displacement Sensor Market, by Frequency Range
- 0-20 KHz
- 0-40 KHz
- 0-60 KHz
- 0-80 KHz
- Above KHz
Global Confocal Displacement Sensor Market, by Application
- Step Height measurement
- Flatness measurement
- Thickness measurement
- Surface Testing
- Surface Scanning
- Others (Center Pointing, Precision Measurement, etc.)
Global Confocal Displacement Sensor Market, by End-use Industry
- Automotive & Transportation
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Semiconductors
- Chemical & Materials
- Others (Glass & Plastic industry, etc.)
Global Confocal Displacement Sensor Market, by Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Rest of North America
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- South America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of South America
- Middle East & Africa
- GCC
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
