Industry Report: Automated Test Equipment Market size looks set to reach USD 4.46 billion by 2022
Automated Test Equipment Market size looks set to reach USD 4.46 billion by 2022; according to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc.
These systems offer several benefits such as improved operator ergonomics, reduced cost, amplified product quality and testing repeatability. Furthermore, they enable testing with lowest degree of human intervention while being a viable high-volume testing option. Strong SoC (System on Chip) adoption trends and high consumer electronics demand will be the key driving factors throughout the forecast timeframe. Growing electronic content in vehicles along with penetration of smartphones will drive automated test equipment market size. Miniaturization of devices has spurred ATE demand across numerous application areas such as defense, IT and telecommunication.
Rising technological advancements coupled with need for effective testing should positively impact the automated test equipment market share. Developments in semiconductor manufacturing processes accompanied by expansion of wireless networks in developing nations such as China, Japan and India are expected to provide significant growth throughout the forecast timeline. Semiconductor testing is on the rise owing to benefits offered such as faster time-to-market, reduced-cost, components miniaturization, improved flexibility, technical capability, reliability and modularity. Moreover, high-level integration including RF & wireless technology are the new norms driving the demand for effective testing solutions.
The automated test equipment market is primarily dependent upon semiconductor chip volume. The success of consumer devices such as tablets, smartphones and computers has led to the increase in production activity, thereby positively impacting global industry revenue. Additionally, with increasing innovation and new product development, the rollout of devices may propel the industry growth.
Key insights from the report include:
Non-memory ATE market accounted for over 75% of the overall revenue in 2014, it is forecast to grow at 2.8% CAGR. This can be attributed to increasing automotive demand and growing number of microcontroller-based applications. The memory segment is likely to witness moderate growth prospect due to more cyclical variations in growth when compared to non-memory semiconductors.
IT & telecom application accounted for more than 50% of the automated test equipment market share in 2014. Enhanced network capabilities & consistent product quality offered will drive demand.
Consumer electronics is predicted to grow at 3.1% CAGR from 2015 to 2022. Increasing prominence of consumer devices such as smartphones, computers and tablets will drive segment growth.
Asia Pacific, in particular China & India automated test equipment market size was valued at over USD 2.5 billion in 2014 with 2.8% CAGR estimations. Growth can be credited to presense of large number of semiconductor industries across the region. In addition, rapid technological advancements and changing customer needs is predicted to positively contribute towards the regional industry.
ATE market size is anticipated to grow at 2.5% CAGR from 2016 to 2022. Rising investment in defense sector as well as advancements in telecommunication sector justifies the regional growth.
Major industry participants comprise Teradyne, Advantest, and LTX. Other prominent partners include Advint, Aeroflex, Agilent Technologies, Anritsu, Cal-Bay Systems, and National Instruments Corporation.
Global Market Insights has segmented the automated test equipment market on the basis of product, application, and region:
Automated Test Equipment Product Analysis
Memory ATE
Non-Memory ATE
Discrete ATE
Automated Test Equipment Application Analysis
Automotive
Consumer
Defense
IT & Telecom