European Industrial Vision Systems Markets

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Published	May, 2005	Product code	30355
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Introduction

Research Overview

Industrial Vision Systems Markets Must Overcome Standardization Issues to Offer Value-added Solutions

The growing end user awareness about vision systems assists the European industrial vision systems markets in meeting consistent demand from diverse industry segments such as electrical and electronics, automotive, food and beverage and pharmaceuticals. With falling prices, the constantly improving vision systems offer greater value by providing multi-tasking solutions along with real-time information and will eventually find wider end-user acceptance. Nevertheless, vision system solutions need to offer standardization in terms of hardware interconnects and application software. The solutions should aim to eliminate the incompatibility between vision system elements of different manufacturers by adopting common hardware interface and networking standards. This standardisation is likely to improve the scalability and functionality of the systems to sustain growth.

This Frost & Sullivan research service provides an overview of and an outlook for the industrial vision systems market in Europe, detailing revenue forecasts by region and segments as well as providing market share analyses. It looks into the major market sectors for industrial vision systems such as electrical and electronics, automotive, mechanical, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and pulp and paper. This information is valuable to both large and small market participants seeking to position themselves in this highly competitive market.

Market Participants Emphasize Meeting Stringent Quality and Quality Control Requirements

"With customers insisting on zero-defect products, the industrial vision systems market has started focusing on quality and quality control," points out the analyst of the research. "Manufacturers are opting for automated inspection processes to keep pace with the increasing throughput of production and assembly lines and the stringent quality requirements."

Machine vision system, an automated inspection process introduced in the late 1970s, has been handling complex inspections, robot guidance and measurement processes. It has started phasing out the human element and minimizing associated errors. Companies across industry verticals are adopting this technology to obtain quality and throughput-related benefits.

Technological Gains Enable Manufacturers to Provide Reliable and Viable Solutions

"Due to the technological advancements made in recent years, the industrial vision systems market is able to offer reliable and viable solutions to broader end-user segments," observes the analyst. "Developments in digital camera technology have enabled industrial vision systems to detect a wider range of defects and find new applications." The latest systems offer real-time feedback, improved processing speed and effective control over the production process. Novel compact vision systems enable system installation within the production line, enabling online inspection without hindering throughput.

Overall, the increasingly competitive industrial vision systems market is going through a phase of consolidation. Larger enterprises are adopting this strategy to strengthen their market position, while their smaller and medium counterparts are cashing in on this trend to tap new market segments and geographic areas. This development increases the demand for greater customisation and an in-depth knowledge of the end-user industry.

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Market Definitions and Overview: Introduction
Key Findings: Market Growth Opportunities and Forecasts; Analysis by Product Type; Analysis by Geographic Region; Analysis by User Sector; Competitive Analysis; Conclusions

2 TOTAL EUROPEAN INDUSTRIAL VISION SYSTEMS MARKET

Introduction: Overview and Definitions
Challenges: Identification of Challenges
Market Measurements: Market Engineering Analysis; Market Drivers; Market Restraints
Market Forecasts: Revenue Forecasts; Trends by Product Type; Trends by Geographical Region; Trends by User Sector; Trends by Technology Advancement; Pricing Strategy and Trend Analysis
Competitive Analysis: Competitive Structure; Market Share Analysis
Market Engineering Strategies: Strategic Recommendations for Large Companies and Market Leaders; Strategic Recommendations for Medium and Small/Niche Competitors
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3 RECOGNITION SYSTEMS MARKET

Introduction; Overview and Definition; Market Engineering Measurements
Drivers and Restraints: Market Drivers; Market Restraints
Forecasts of the Recognition Systems Market: Revenue Forecasts; Pricing Strategy and Trend Analysis; Competitive Structure
Forecast by Geographic Segments: Trends by Geographic Regions; Forecasts of the German Recognition Systems Market; Forecasts of the United Kingdom Recognition Systems Market; Forecasts of the French Recognition Systems Market; Forecasts of the Italian Recognition Systems Market; Forecasts of the Iberian Recognition Systems Market; Forecasts of the Scandinavian Recognition Systems Market; Forecasts of the Benelux Recognition Systems Market; Forecasts of the Rest-of-Western Europe Recognition Systems Market; Forecasts of the Eastern Europe Recognition Systems Market
Forecast by End-user Segments: Trends by End-user Segments; Forecasts of the Electrical and Electronics Sector; Forecasts of the Automotive Sector; Forecasts of the Mechanical Engineering Sector; Forecasts of the Food and Beverage Sector; Forecasts of the Pharmaceuticals Sector; Forecasts of the Pulp and Paper Sector; Forecasts of the Others Sector

4 GUIDANCE SYSTEMS MARKET

Introduction: Overview and Definition; Market Engineering Measurements
Drivers and Restraints: Market Drivers; Market Restraints
Forecasts of the Guidance Systems Market: Revenue Forecasts; Pricing Strategy and Trend Analysis; Competitive Structure
Forecast by Geographic Segments: Trends by Geographic Regions; Forecasts of the German Guidance Systems Market; Forecasts of the UK Guidance Systems Market; Forecasts of the French Guidance Systems Market; Forecasts of the Italian Guidance Systems Market; Forecasts of the Iberian Guidance Systems Market; Forecasts of the Scandinavian Guidance Systems Market; Forecasts of the Benelux Guidance Systems Market; Forecasts of the Rest-of-Western Europe Guidance Systems Market; Forecasts of the Eastern Europe Guidance Systems Market
Forecast by End User Segments: Trends by End-user Segments; Forecasts of the Electrical and Electronics Sector; Forecasts of the Automotive Sector; Forecasts of the Mechanical Engineering Sector; Forecasts of the Food and Beverage Sector; Forecasts of the Pharmaceuticals Sector; Forecasts of the Pulp and Paper Sector; Forecasts of the Others Sector

5 1D /2D METROLOGY SYSTEMS MARKET

Introduction: Overview and Definition; Market Engineering Measurements
Drivers and Restraints: Market Drivers; Market Restraints
Forecasts of the 1D /2D Metrology Systems Market: Revenue Forecasts; Pricing Strategy and Trend Analysis; Competitive Structure
Forecast by Geographic Segments: Trends by Geographic Segments; Forecasts of the German 1D/2D Metrology Systems Market; Forecasts of the UK 1D /2D Metrology Systems Market; Forecasts of the French 1D/2D Metrology Systems Market; Forecasts of the Italian 1D/2D Metrology Systems Market; Forecasts of the Iberian 1D/2D Metrology Systems Market; Forecasts of the Scandinavian 1D/2D Metrology Systems Market; Forecasts of the Benelux 1D/2D Metrology Systems Market; Forecasts of the Rest-of-Western Europe 1D/2D Metrology Systems Market; Forecasts of the Eastern Europe 1D/2D Metrology Systems Market
Forecast by End User Segments: Trends by End-user Sectors; Forecasts of the Electrical and Electronics Sector; Forecasts of the Automotive Sector; Forecasts of the Mechanical Engineering Sector; Forecasts of the Food and Beverage Sector; Forecasts of the Pharmaceuticals Sector; Forecasts of the Pulp and Paper Sector; Forecasts of the Others Sector

6 3D METROLOGY SYSTEMS MARKET

Introduction: Overview and Definition; Market Engineering Measurements
Drivers and Restraints: Market Drivers; Market Restraints
Forecasts of the 3D Metrology Systems Market: Revenue Forecasts; Pricing Strategy and Trend Analysis; Competitive Structure
Forecast by Geographic Segments: Trends by Geographic Regions; Forecasts of the German 3D Metrology Systems Market; Forecasts of the UK 3D Metrology Systems Market; Forecasts of the French 3D Metrology Systems Market; Forecasts of the Italian 3D Metrology Systems Market; Forecasts of the Iberian 3D Metrology Systems Market; Forecasts of the Scandinavian 3D Metrology Systems Market; Forecasts of the Benelux 3D Metrology Systems Market; Forecasts of the Rest-of-Western Europe 3D Metrology Systems Market; Forecasts of the Eastern Europe 3D Metrology Systems Market
Forecast by End User Segments: Trends by End-user Sectors; Forecasts of the Electrical and Electronics Sector; Forecasts of the Automotive Sector; Forecasts of the Mechanical Engineering Sector; Forecasts of the Food and Beverage Sector; Forecasts of the Pharmaceuticals Sector; Forecasts of the Pulp and Paper Sector; Forecasts of the Others Sector

7 SHAPE CONFORMITY SYSTEMS MARKET

Introduction: Overview and Definition; Market Engineering Measurements
Drivers and Restraints: Market Drivers; Market Restraints
Forecasts of the Shape Conformity Systems Market: Revenue Forecasts; Pricing Strategy and Trend Analysis; Competitive Structure
Forecast by Geographic Segments: Trends by Geographic Regions; Forecasts of the German Shape Conformity Systems Market; Forecasts of the UK Shape Conformity Systems Market; Forecasts of the French Shape Conformity Systems Market; Forecasts of the Italian Shape Conformity Systems Market; Forecasts of the Iberian Shape Conformity Systems Market; Forecasts of the Scandinavian Shape Conformity Systems Market; Forecasts of the Benelux Shape Conformity Systems Market; Forecasts of the Rest-of-Western Europe Shape Conformity Systems Market; Forecasts of the Eastern Europe Shape Conformity Systems Market
Forecast by End User Segments: Trends by End-user Sectors; Forecasts of the Electrical and Electronics Sector; Forecasts of the Automotive Sector; Forecasts of the Mechanical Engineering Sector; Forecasts of the Food and Beverage Sector; Forecasts of the Pharmaceuticals Sector; Forecasts of the Pulp and Paper Sector; Forecasts of the Others Sector

8 NON-WEB FLAW DETECTION SYSTEMS MARKET

Introduction: Overview and Definition; Market Engineering Measurements
Drivers and Restraints: Market Drivers; Market Restraints
Forecasts of the Non-web Flaw Detection Systems Market: Revenue Forecasts; Pricing Strategy and Trend Analysis; Competitive Structure
Forecast by Geographic Segments: Trends by Geographic Regions; Forecasts of the German Non-web Flaw Systems Market; Forecasts of the UK Non-web Flaw Systems Market; Forecasts of the French Non-web Flaw Systems Market; Forecasts of the Italian Non-web Flaw Systems Market; Forecasts of the Iberian Non-web Flaw Systems Market; Forecasts of the Scandinavian Non-web Flaw Systems Market; Forecasts of the Benelux Non-web Flaw Systems Market; Forecasts of the Rest-of-Western Europe Non-web Flaw Systems Market; Forecasts of the Eastern Europe Non-web Flaw Systems Market
Forecast by End User Segments: Trends by End-user Sectors; Forecasts of the Electrical and Electronics Sector; Forecasts of the Automotive Sector; Forecasts of the Mechanical Engineering Sector; Forecasts of the Food and Beverage Sector; Forecasts of the Pharmaceuticals Sector; Forecasts of the Aerospace Sector; Forecasts of the Others Sector

9 WEB INSPECTION SYSTEMS MARKET

Introduction: Overview and Definition; Market Engineering Measurements
Drivers and Restraints: Market Drivers; Market Restraints
Forecasts of the Web Inspection Systems Market: Revenue Forecasts; Pricing Strategy and Trend Analysis; Competitive Structure
Forecast by Geographic Segments: Trends by Geographical Regions; Forecasts of the German Web Inspection Systems Market; Forecasts of the UK Web Inspection Systems Market; Forecasts of the French Web Inspection Systems Market; Forecasts of the Italian Web Inspection Systems Market; Forecasts of the Iberian Web Inspection Systems Market; Forecasts of the Scandinavian Web Inspection Systems Market; Forecasts of the Benelux Web Inspection Systems Market; Forecasts of the Rest-of-Western Europe Web Inspection Systems Market; Forecasts of the Eastern Europe Web Inspection Systems Market
Forecast by End User Segments: Trends by End-user Sectors; Forecasts of the Pulp and Paper Sector; Forecasts of the Metals Production Sector; Forecasts of the Plastics Sector; Forecasts of the Float Glass Sector; Forecasts of the Rubber Sector; Forecasts of the Others Sector

10 APPENDIX

Supporting Data - DSD Tables: European Electrical and Optical Equipment Manufacturing Enterprises; European Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Enterprises; European Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing Enterprises; European Food & Beverage Products Manufacturing Enterprises; European Pulp and Paper Products Manufacturing Enterprises; @