PUBLISHER: AnalystView Market Insights | PRODUCT CODE: 1720023
PUBLISHER: AnalystView Market Insights | PRODUCT CODE: 1720023
Test and Measurement Equipment Market size was valued at USD 39,240 Million in 2024, expanding at a CAGR of 4.30% from 2025 to 2032.
Test and measurement equipment includes a wide range of tools and devices used to verify and assess the performance, functionality, and quality of various electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems. Telecommunications, aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, and R&D all require this equipment. It includes oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, logic analyzers, and network analyzers, among others.
Test and Measurement Equipment Market- Market Dynamics
Automotive Industry Growth Fuels Market Growth
The growing automotive industry is expected to drive future growth in the test and measurement equipment market. The automotive industry is a broad term that refers to the organizations and businesses that design, develop, manufacture, market, sell, and maintain automobiles. Quality control, performance testing, safety assessment, and compliance verification of automotive components are all carried out using test and measurement equipment. For instance, in May 2023, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, a Belgian automobile manufacturers association, reported that global motor vehicle production reached 85.4 million units in 2022, a 5.7% increase from 2021. Furthermore, according to Brand Finance plc, a UK-based brand valuation company, the automobile sector sold approximately 78 million units in February 2022, representing a significant 10% increase. As a result, the growing automotive industry is propelling the test and measurement equipment market.
Test and Measurement Equipment Market- Key Insights
According to our research analyst, the global market will grow at a CAGR of around 4.30% from 2025-2032.
General-purpose test equipment dominated the test and measurement equipment market, according to Product Type segmentation.
In 2024, the calibration services segment held the majority of the test and measurement equipment market based on services segmentation.
In 2024, North America accounted for the largest revenue generation.
The Global Test and Measurement Equipment Market is divided into four segments: Product Type, Services, Vertical, and Region.
General-Purpose Test Equipment and Mechanical Test Equipment are the two product-type-based market segments. Throughout the forecast period, the general-purpose test equipment segment is anticipated to continue to dominate the test and measurement equipment market. General-purpose test equipment is used in a variety of industries, including automotive, healthcare, information technology, and telecommunications. There is an increasing demand for general-purpose test equipment for determining equipment performance. The segment's growth is being driven by the increasing adoption of 5G technology in the electronics industry. General-purpose test equipment is used to detect and solve common electronic parameters such as frequency, voltage, wattage, and other electronic components. The PG3 digital pattern generator series is a key component of general-purpose test equipment, used in a variety of testing applications.
The market is segmented into three service categories: calibration services, repair/after-sales services, and other services. The calibration services segment controlled the test and measurement equipment market in 2024. The calibration equipment detects the expected performance of the measuring and testing equipment. A calibrator, a current clamp meter, data loggers, desktop multimeters, digital multimeters handheld, electrical testing instruments, modular measuring systems, oscilloscopes desktop and handheld, probes and accessories, special multimeters, and measurement kits are among the calibration services available for measuring tests. Calibration services are increasingly being used by end-user industries to improve product quality, efficiency, and safety. Calibration reduces measurement errors and ensures precise measurements. Some calibrators used in industrial equipment measurements include electrical calibrators, dry block calibrators, calibration baths, pressure calibrators, deadweight testers, humidity calibrators, flow calibrators, and laser interferometers.
Test and Measurement Equipment Market- Geographical Insights
This market is geographically divided into Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. These regions are further divided based on which countries bring commerce. North America had the largest market share in 2024. The availability of well-developed industrial infrastructure in industries such as automotive, electronics, aerospace, and defense, among others, is increasing demand for test and measurement equipment used to test the mechanical properties of industrial devices or components, which is driving the market growth. The test and measurement equipment market is expanding due to increased investment in the electronic industry's infrastructure. The ongoing research into the development and innovation of electronic products is driving the test and measurement equipment market.
Asia Pacific is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period. The region's market growth is attributed to the region's growing population and rising demand for industrialization, which drives the demand for testing and optimizing industry processes, positively affecting market growth. Rising economic growth in countries that are expanding industries such as healthcare, automotive, electronics, telecommunications, aviation, and others is increasing demand for the test and measurement process, which will drive market growth. Furthermore, the region's market is growing due to increased research and development activities for technological advancement.
The test and measurement equipment market is extremely competitive, with major players such as Keysight Technologies, Tektronix, VIAVI Solutions Inc., Anritsu, and National Instruments all competing fiercely. The companies place a premium on innovation, offering cutting-edge solutions like automated testing and IoT-enabled devices to boost efficiency and accuracy. Strategic alliances and mergers are common, allowing businesses to broaden their product offerings and market reach. Furthermore, the growing demand for precision in industries such as telecommunications and automotive necessitates investment by companies in R&D to stay ahead in an ever-changing technological environment. For instance, in May 2024, Advantest Corporation introduced the DC Scale XHC32, a new 32-channel power supply for the V93000 EXA Scale SoC test platform. This power supply can deliver up to 640A, meeting the increasing power requirements of AI accelerators, HPC chips, GPUs, and other high-current devices. It includes features such as flexible channel ganging, fast response, and extended profiling, which ensure efficient high-power device testing while lowering testing costs by protecting probe cards and test sockets.
In July 2023, Keysight Technologies, Inc. introduced the new N9912C FieldFox Handheld Analyzer, a software-defined radio frequency (RF) test platform for field technicians that includes over 20 vector network analyzers (VNAs), a cable antenna tester (CAT), and Spectrum Analyzer (SA) options. The new FieldFox C-model includes over 20 vector network and spectrum analyzer upgrade and download options, as well as an enhanced software licensing key. It enables engineers to pay for the power required in a single, robust manual probe. It offers broad spectrum and network analysis up to 3 kHz.
In March 2024, Fluke Corp, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation] and a global leader in test and measurement instruments, announced the release of the PVA-1500 Series I-V curve tracer, which is intended to provide utility-scale solar technicians with fast, accurate, and streamlined testing operations for effective service and maintenance. This innovative tool addresses the critical need for efficient and dependable PV array testing, resulting in improved performance and higher ROI.
In May 2024, Extech announced the launch of a new line of measurement tools. The launch will feature the innovative IAQ320 air quality monitor, the advanced EX series of multimeters and clamp meters, and the versatile BR450 W borescopes. The tools will provide excellent value without compromising safety.