Automotive Sensors - Global Market Trends

Automotive Sensors - Global Market Trends published by BizAcumen, Inc. in November, 2009. This report consists of Pages: 471 and the price starts from US $ 2995.

Introduction

Abstract

Automotive industry offers maximum growth potential for the global sensors market. Technological advancements are expected to boost sales in the global automotive sensors market. Introduction of non-contact electronic sensors offering enhanced reliability and accuracy, as well as the advent of micro-technology in electronics industry is expected to propel the demand for advanced and miniature automotive sensors. The most potential applications for sensors in automobile sector are electronic and electrical systems for enhancing comfort and safety, and air-conditioning and climate control systems for humidity and temperature control. With automotive industry making vast investments into research and development activities, the integration of emerging sensor technologies into application is imminent.

Automotive sensors industry has witnessed a surge in sales over the past few years with demand driven by use of sensors in a wide range of vehicle safety and control applications such as anti-lock braking systems (ABS), airbags and engine emissions control. Technological advancements, mandatory emission regulations, and potential application of sensors in automotive electronic and electrical systems, air-conditioning, and climate control systems are expected to propel global sales of automotive sensors.

These and other market data and trends are presented in "Automotive Sensors: Global Market Trends" by BizAcumen, Inc. Our reports are designed to be most comprehensive in geographic coverage and vertical market analyses.

Table of Contents

1. METHODOLOGY 1

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1
• Disclaimers 2
• Quantitative Techniques & Reporting Level 3

2. GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW 4

• Global Passenger Cars Market 4

3. TRENDS AND ISSUES 4

• Sensor Manufacturers Focus on Low-Cost Smart Devices 4
• Rising Use of Electronics in Automobiles Drives Sensor Market 5
• Modularization - Trend of The Day 5
• Impact of Exogenous Factors 5
• Microprocessor-based Smart Versions Replace Conventional Ones 6
• Silicon Sensors Open New Avenues 6
• Developing Economies - Potential Overrules Risk Elements in Investment 6
• Packaging: A Necessary Component in Sensor Costs 7

4. PRODUCT FACTS 7

• Automotive Sensors 7
  • End-Use Applications 8

5. CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 8

• General Automotive Enters into Joint-Venture Agreement with SenCer 8
• Tyco Electronics Divests Automotive Radar Sensors Business 8
• Microsemi Unveils LX1973B™ Sensor 9
• Micronas Unveils New Models of varioHAL Family of Sensors 9
• Transense Introduces New SAW Sensor 9

6. MAJOR PLAYERS 17

• Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (US) 17
• Analog Devices, Inc. (US) 17
• Autoliv, Inc. (Sweden) 17
• Bosch Sensortec GmbH (Germany) 17
• CASCO Products Corporation (US) 17
• Continental AG (Germany) 18
• CTS Corporation (US) 18
• Custom Sensors & Technologies, Inc. (US) 18
  • Kavlico Corporation (US) 18
• Delphi Corporation (US) 18
• Denso Corporation (Japan) 19
• ELESYS North America, Inc. (US) 19
• Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (US) 19
• GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies (US) 19
• Hamamatsu Photonics KK (Japan) 20
• Hamlin Electronics LP (US) 20
• Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. (Germany) 20
• Hitachi Automotive Systems (Japan) 20
• Honeywell Sensing & Control (US) 20
• Infineon Technologies North America Corp. (US) 20
• Magneti Marelli Holdings S.p.A (Italy) 21
• Melexis Microelectronic Integrated Systems N.V. (Belgium) 21
  • Melexis, Inc. (US) 21
• Micralyne, Inc. (US) 21
• Micron Technology, Inc. (US) 21
• NGK Spark Plugs USA, Inc. (US) 21
• NXP Semiconductors (The Netherlands) 22
• Novotechnik U.S., Inc. (US) 22
• Omron Corporation (Japan) 22
• OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH (Germany) 22
• Sensata Technologies (US) 22
• SSI Technologies, Inc. (US) 23
• TT electronics plc (UK) 23
• Universal Sensors, Inc. (China) 23
• Visteon Corporation (US) 23

7. GLOBAL MARKET ANALYTICS 24

8. THE UNITED STATES 30

• Automotive Applications Dominate US Sensor Market 30
• Market Trends 30
• Role of Government and Regulatory Authorities 31
• Tyre Pressure Sensors - Legislative Enactments 31

9. CANADA 33

10. JAPAN 34

• Fall and Rise of Japanese Sensors Industry 34
• Market Trends 34

11. EUROPE 36

• a. France 40
• b. Germany 41
• c. Italy 42
• d. The United Kingdom 43
• e. Rest of Europe 44

12. ASIA-PACIFIC 45

• Fastest Growing Market Worldwide 45
• China 45
  • Rise in Vehicle Production Boosts Chinese Automotive Sensors Market 45
  • Auto Industry Driving the Oxygen Sensors Market in China 45
  • Chinese Domestic Suppliers Lower Prices to Overcome Competition 45
• India 46
  • Government Regulations to Propel Automotive Sensors Demand in India 46
  • Role of Government in Indian Automotive Sensors Industry 46
• South East Asian countries 46
  • Strong Increase in South East Asian Auto Sensor Market 46
  • Imports Erode Local Manufacturer Profits in South East Asia 47

13. REST OF WORLD 48

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