World Sensors Market

World Sensors Market

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Sensors in Millions of US$. The specific product segments analyzed are Pressure Sensors, Chemical Sensors, Flow Sensors, Level Sensors, Temperature Sensors, Proximity & Displacement Sensors, Force and Load Sensors, Position Sensors, Image Sensors, Fiber Optic Sensors, and Others. The specific end-use segments discussed are Automobile Applications, Process & Manufacturing Industries, Machine Tools & General Machinery, HVAC & Building Control, Office Automation & Communication, and Others (Household Appliances, Medical Applications and other miscellaneous applications). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 917 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Analog Devices, Allegro, Atmel Corporation, Bosch Sensortec GmbH, Bourns Inc., Bourns Sensors GmbH, Continental Automotive Systems, Corrsys-Datron GmbH, City Technology Holdings, CTS Automotive, Custom Sensors and Technologies Inc., BEI Duncan Electronics, Dalsa Corporation, Denso Corporation, Eaton Corp., ELMOS Semiconductor AG, Silicon Microstructures, Inc., GE Security, Goodrich Corporation, Sensors System, Honeywell International, Inc., Melexis Microelectronic Integrated Systems N.V., OmniVision Technologies, Inc., Rockwell Collins, Sensata Technologies Inc., Siemens AG, Infineon Technologies AG, STMicroelectronics NV, TRW Automotive Holdings Corp., TT electronics plc, and VDO Automotive AG. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

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CONTENTS


I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
A. Product Segments I-3
Pressure Sensors I-4
Chemical/Gas Sensors I-4
Flow Sensors I-4
Level Sensors I-4
Temperature Sensors I-4
Proximity and Displacement Sensors I-4
Force and Load Sensors I-5
Position Sensors I-5
Image Sensors I-5
Fiber Optic Sensors I-5
Miscellaneous Sensors I-6
B. End-Use Segments I-6


II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. An Introduction to Sensor Market II-1
Sensing - A Multi-Billion Dollar Market II-1
Regional Market Analysis II-1
A Promising Electronic Sub-Sector II-2
Sensor Market Segments and the Measured Technology II-2
Emerging Sensor Technologies and Applications II-3
Growth Factors II-4
Innovations, Rapid Delivery Shape Success Stories II-4
Sensing the Demand Pattern II-5
Price Pressure on Sensor Manufacturers to Persist II-5
E-Commerce and Sensors II-6
Innovative Classes of Sensors II-6
Bi or Mono - Panoply of Applications II-6

2. Market Analysis - By Product Segment II-8
Pressure Sensors II-8
Market Analysis II-8
Market Trends II-8
New Technologies Drive Market Growth II-8
Life Sciences and Automotive Industries Among Top End- Users II-8
Micromachine Pressure Sensors - Potential High Growth Segment II-8
Chemical Sensors II-9
Market Analysis II-9
Factors Affecting Market Growth II-9
Technology Advancements II-9
Fiber Optic Technology II-10
Microprocessor Technology II-10
Technological Challenges Faced by the Industry II-10
Biosensors II-11
Recent Technology Developments II-11
Market Restraints II-11
Outlook II-11
Flow Sensors II-12
Current and Future Analysis II-12
Market Drivers II-12
A Strategic Insight II-12
Customer Service and Specialization - A Winning Strategy II-13
Market Trends II-13
Conventional Technologies Losing Share to Modern Technologies II-13
Towards Better Flow Sensors II-13
Level Sensors II-14
Market Analysis II-14
Table 1: Global Level Sensors Market (2005 & 2008):
Percentage Breakdown of Revenues by Product Type -
Magnetostrictive, Tuning Fork, Hydro-static, Capacitance,
Conductivity, Ultrasonic, Radar Microwave, and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-14
Factors Affecting Level Sensors II-15
Technological Advancements II-15
Non-Contact Level Sensors - Potential High Growth Segment II-15
Key Technologies in the Level Sensors Market II-15
Temperature Sensors II-16
Current and Future Analysis II-16
Key Drivers II-16
Outlook II-16
Trends in the IR-Industry II-16
Affordability - The New Growth Mantra in IR Sensors Market II-16
Compact - The Way to Go II-16
Gaining New Shapes II-17
Proximity and Displacement Sensors II-17
Market Potential II-17
North American Proximity Sensors Market II-18
Table 2: North American Market for Proximity Sensors
(2006): Percentage Share Breakdown of Key Players - TURCK
Inc, IFM Efector Inc, and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-18
Competition II-18
Automation Rolls in New Opportunities II-18
Photoelectric Technology Gaining Pace II-18
Outlook II-19
Table 3: World Market for Photonic Sensors (2009):
Percentage Breakdown of Revenues by Type - Photonic Chemical
Sensors, Fiber Optic Point & Distributive Sensors, and
Photonic Biomedical Sensors (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-19
Force and Load Sensors II-19
Current and Future Analysis II-19
Position Sensors II-20
Market Overview II-20
Non-Contact Technology Advancements Drive Growth II-20
Image Sensors II-20
Current and Future Analysis II-20
Global Image Sensors Market II-21
Table 4: Global Image Sensors Market (2007 & 2010):
Percentage Breakdown of Revenues by End-Use Markets -
Camera Phones, Digital Still Camera & Video Camcorders, PC
Cameras, Security Devices, Medical & Scientific,
Automotive, and Others (includes corresponding
graph/chart) II-21

Table 5: Leading Players in Worldwide CMOS Image Sensors
Market (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown by Annual
Sales for OmniVision, Micron, STMicro, Toshiba, Sharp and
Others (includes corresponding graph/chart) II-22
Fiber Optic Sensors II-22
Market Analysis II-22
Biosensor/Bioelectronics II-23
Table 6: World Market for Biosensor/Bioelectronics (2004 &
2009): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues by Segment II-23

Table 7: World Market for Biosensor/Bioelectronics (2004 &
2009): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues by End-Use Market II-23

3. End Use Analysis II-24
I. Automobile Industry II-24
Market Analysis II-25
Penetration Status of Automotive Sensors II-25
Applications by Sensor Type II-25
Pressure Sensors II-25
Temperature Sensors II-26
Position Sensors II-26
Force and Load Sensors II-26
Packaging: A Necessary Component in Sensor Costs II-27
II. Process and Manufacturing Industries II-27
Market Analysis II-27
Applications by Sensor Type II-27
Pressure Sensors II-27
Chemical Sensors II-27
Biosensors II-28
Flow Sensors II-28
Temperature Sensors II-28
Proximity and Displacement Sensors II-28
Position Sensors II-28
Factor Affecting Market Performance II-29
III. Machine Tools and General Machinery II-29
Market Analysis II-29
Position Sensors in General Machinery II-29
IV. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) II-30
Market Analysis II-30
HVAC-A Potential Market for Temperature Sensor II-30
V. Office Automation and Communication II-30
Market Analysis II-30
Sensors Esteemed in Office Automation and Communication
Industry II-31
VI. Other Applications II-31
Market Analysis II-31
Sensors in Other Applications II-31
Pollution Control II-31
Medical Applications II-31
Environmental Applications II-32
Other Miscellaneous/Niche Applications II-32
i. Avionics II-32
ii. Meteorology II-32
End-Use Applications of Various Sensors II-32
A. Application Markets for Pressure Sensors II-32
B. Application Markets for Chemical Sensors II-33
C. Application Markets for Flow Sensors II-33
D. Application Markets for Flow Sensors II-33
E. Application Market for Position Sensors II-33

4. Industry Overview II-34
Opportunities II-34
Entry Barriers II-34
Legislative Pressures to Drive Growth in Key Market Segments II-34
Improper Legislation Restraining Markets for Emerging
Applications II-35
Industry Consolidation II-35
Need for Consolidation II-35

5. A Strategic Insight II-36
Strategies Vary Across End-Use Industries II-36
Competitive Factors II-36
Competitive Focus on Specific Geographic Regions II-36
Developing Economies - Potential Overrules Risk Elements in
Investment II-36
Distribution Plays a Pivotal Role II-37
A Few Strategies to Excel in Sensor Market II-37
E-Commerce and Sensor Distribution II-37

6. Market Trends II-38
Modularization - Trend of the Day II-38
Emerging Economies - Exotic Markets to be in II-38
Impact of Exogenous Factors II-38
Proliferation of Pressure Sensors II-38
Microprocessor-based Smart Versions Replace Conventional Ones II-38
Silicon Sensors Open New Avenues II-38
Emerging Applications Fuel Rapid Growth II-39
Developments in Related Fields Increase Sensor Applications II-39
Low-Cost Sensors Win Over Industrial Consumers II-40
CMOS and CCD to Develop Separate Niche II-40
Consumer Market - The Next Big Application Arena II-40
Remote Sensing - Expanding Applications II-40
On-line Sensing of Food & Drink - Benefits Coax Higher Adoption II-40
It Pays to be a Sensor Supplier for Automobile Industry II-41
Increasing Penetration of Non-Contact Technologies II-41
Sensors Reduce Construction Accidents II-41
Trends in Temperature Sensors Market II-41
Multitude of Factors Spurring Electronic Sensor Sales II-42
Nanosensors- An Unexplored Segment II-42

7. Business Trends II-43
Vertical Integration - A Paradigm Shift II-43
Prospects Brighten Up in Defense Applications II-43
Stringent Entry Regulations in Japanese Market II-44
Wireless Sensors Revolutionize Applications II-44
Examples Galore II-44
Obstacles in Adoption II-44
Benefits at a Price II-45

8. Technology Trends/Developments II-46
US Inventors Develop Thin Film Pressure Sensor II-46
US Researchers Invent Self-Encoding Fiber-Optic Sensor II-46
US Scientists Develop Sensors From Carbon Nanotubes II-46
Ohio based Inventor Devises Force Sensor II-46
Michigan Scientists Design Fuel Level Sensor II-46
US Researchers Invent Proximity Sensor II-46
US Inventors Design Proximity Sensor Systems II-47
US Inventor Designs Proximity Sensor for Brake System II-47
Japanese Researchers Design Temperature Sensor II-47
France based Researchers Develop Temperature Sensor II-47
Danish Researchers Invent Position Sensor II-47
Plug-and-Play Sensors - Technological Conduits II-48
Nano Sized Products Promise to Revolutionize Sensors’
Applications II-48
Specialized Sensor Technologies II-48

9. Product Analysis II-49
Classification of Sensors II-49
I. Pressure Sensors II-49
Types of Pressure Sensors II-49
i) Absolute Sensors II-49
ii) Gage Pressure Sensors II-50
iii) Piezoresistive Sensors II-50
iv) Capacitive Pressure Sensors II-50
v) Optical Pressure Sensors II-50
II. Chemical/Gas Sensors II-50
Types of Chemical Sensors II-51
i) Gas Sensors II-51
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Sensors and Oxygen (O2) Sensors II-51
Different Classes of Gas Sensors II-52
a) Catalytic Gas Sensors II-52
b) Metal Oxide Semiconductor (MOS) Gas Sensors II-52
c) Infrared Sensors II-52
d) Electrochemical Gas Sensors II-52
Types of Electrochemical Gas Sensors II-53
1. Fuel Cell Sensors II-53
2. Galvanic Electrochemical Sensors II-53
3. Thermal Conductivity (TC) Sensors II-53
4. Diode Laser Based Sensors II-53
Volatile Organic Compound Sensors II-54
Biosensors- A Sub-Class of Chemical Sensors II-54
Types of Biosensors II-54
a) Potentiometric Biosensors II-55
b) Amperometric Biosensors II-55
c) Optical Biosensors II-55
d) Other Physicochemical Sensors II-55
III. Flow Sensors II-55
Types of Flow Sensors II-55
i) Magnetic Flow Sensors II-55
ii) Mass Flow Sensors II-56
iii) Vortex Flow Sensors II-56
iv) Ultrasonic Flow Sensors II-56
IV. Level Sensors II-56
Types of Level Sensors II-56
i) Point Level Sensors II-57
Types of Point Level Sensors II-57
ii) Continuous Level Sensors II-57
Types of Continuous Level Sensors II-57
a) Ultrasonic Level Sensors II-57
b) Nuclear Level Sensors II-57
c) Radar/Microwave Level Sensors II-58
V. Temperature Sensors II-58
Types of Temperature Sensors II-58
i) Thermocouple Temperature Sensors II-58
ii) Thermistor Temperature Sensors II-59
iii) Resistance Temperature Detectors II-59
iv) Infrared Pyrometer Sensors II-59
v) Acoustic Temperature Sensors II-59
vi) Other Types of Temperature Sensors II-59
VI. Proximity and Displacement Sensors II-60
Types of Proximity and Displacement sensors II-60
i) Inductive and Photoelectric Sensors II-60
ii) Capacitive Proximity Sensors II-60
iii) Photoelectric Sensors II-61
iv) Ultrasonic Proximity Sensors II-61
VII. Force and Load Sensors II-61
Types of Force and Load Sensors II-61
i) Force Sensors II-61
ii) Accelerometers II-62
VIII. Position Sensors II-62
Types of Position Sensors and their Applications II-63
i) Mirror Position sensor II-63
ii) Exhaust Gas Recirculation/EGR Valve Position sensors II-63
iii) Precision Potentiometer II-63
iv) Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT)
position sensor II-63
v) Magnetic Field Sensors II-63
vi) Magnetostrictive Position Sensors II-63
vii) Position-compensation Sensors II-63
viii) Optical Position Sensors II-63
IX. Image Sensors II-63
Types of Image Sensors II-64
i) CMOS Image Sensors II-64
ii) CCD Image Sensors II-64
X. Fiber Optic Sensors II-64
Types of Fiber Optic Cables II-65
a) Glass Fibers II-65
b) Plastic Fibers II-65
Benefits II-65
XI. Miscellaneous Sensors II-65
Types of Sensors II-65
i) Humidity Sensors II-65
ii) Magnetic Sensors II-65
iii) Motion Sensors II-66
iv) Navigational Sensors II-66
v) Ultrasonic Sensors II-66
vi) Squid Sensors II-66
vii) Film Sensors II-67

10. Technology Analysis II-68
Sensor Technologies - An Introduction II-68
Technology Snapshots II-68
Sensor Technology - The Market Stature II-69
Demand Drivers for New Technologies II-69
Restraints for Commercialization of New Sensor Technologies II-69
Advanced Technologies Involved in Sensors Market II-70
1. Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) II-70
Market Overview II-71
MEMS- The 21st Century Technology II-72
End-Use Applications II-72
a. Automotive II-73
Global Automotive MEMS Sensors Market II-73
Table 8: Global Market for Automotive MEMS Sensors
(2006 & 2011): Breakdown of Revenues by Type - Pressure
Sensors, Gyroscopes, Accelerometers, and Flow Sensors
(In US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-73
Safety System Applications II-74
Engine/Drive Train II-74
Vehicle Diagnostics/Monitoring II-74
Safety Application Opportunities of MEMS/MST in Automobiles II-75
1. Antilock Braking/Vehicle Dynamics/ Suspension II-75
2. Airbag Actuation II-75
3. Seat Occupancy / Passenger Position II-75
4. Seatbelt Tensioner II-75
5. Object Avoidance II-75
6. Navigation II-75
7. Road Condition II-76
Comfort, Convenience and Security Application
Opportunities of MEMS/MST in Automobiles II-76
1. Seat Control II-76
2. Climate II-76
3. Compressor Control II-76
4. Security II-76
MEMS/MST Application Opportunities in Automotive Engine
/Drivetrain Systems II-77
1. Digital Engine Control II-77
MEMS/MST Application Opportunities in Vehicle
Diagnostic/Monitoring Systems II-77
1. Coolant System II-77
2. Brake System II-78
3. Transmission Fluid II-78
4. Fuel System II-78
5. Vehicle Speed II-78
b. Medical Applications II-78
c. Industrial Applications II-78
d. Information Technology Applications II-79
e. Military and Aerospace Applications II-79
2. Fiber Optic Technology II-79
The Market Stature II-79
End-Use Applications II-79
3. Semiconductive Sensors II-80
Charge-Coupled Device II-80
Market Overview II-80
Manufacturing Aspects Related to CCD Technology II-80
End-Use Applications II-81
4. Magnetic Sensors II-82
Market Stature II-82
End-Use Applications II-82
5. Electromechanical Sensor Technology II-83
End-use Applications II-83
Automobiles II-83
6. Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Sensors II-84
Advantage of CMOS over CCD II-84
Market Overview II-84
7. Chemical Sensors Technology II-85
Historical Overview II-86
End-Use Applications II-86
Biosensors II-87
Smart Sensors II-87

11. Recent Industry Activity II-88
Atmel to Take Over Quantum Research Group II-88
CTS Corporation Acquires Tusonix II-88
GE Security and Schiphol to Improve Security Jointly II-88
Goodrich Receives Contract from US Naval Research Lab II-88
Gyration Employs Acceleration Sensors from TMicroelectronics II-88
Lockheed Martin Opts for Goodrich Air Data System II-89
Silicon Microstructures Supplies Pressure Sensors to OMRON
Healthcare II-89
OmniVision Produces 3 MegaPixel System-On-A-Chip Sensor II-89
Continental Automotive Produces Infrared Sensors for Volvo II-89
Hella Develops Sensors for Audi II-89
TT electronics to Provide Sensors for Tata Nano II-89
Matsushita Electric to be Renamed as Panasonic Corporation II-90
Panasonic to Expand Image Sensor Production II-90
CTS Corporation Acquires Alpha Ceramics II-90
Sensata Acquires Airpax Holdings II-90
Continental Acquires Siemens VDO II-90
Infineon Produces iGMR Sensor II-91
TT electronics Acquires New Technology Patents II-91
Continental Acquires Motorola’s Automotive Electronics Business II-91
Teledyne Acquires Rockwell Scientific II-91
Micron Boosts Image Sensor Business with Acquisition of Avago II-91
TI Divests Sensors & Controls Business to Create Sensata
Technologies II-91
Quixote Transportation Acquires Mobile Temperature Sensor from
CPI II-92
Bourns Acquires SSI Automotive Controls Business II-92
Spectrum Control Acquires Temperature Sensors Manufacturer II-92
Nagano Keiki Takes Over Ashcroft Holdings II-92
Itron Acquires Flow Metrix II-92
Argon to Acquire SDRC for $41M II-92
Symyx Technologies Offers Sensor for Commercial Vehicle Market II-93
Hella Partner Omnivision to Develop Rearview Camera Products II-93
Silicon Microstructures Starts up Sensor Production at 6-inch
Fab Line II-93
Lear, Transense Team Up For Tyre Pressure Sensors II-93
Micron Technology Acquires ZiLOG Facility II-93
DALSA Wins $5.8M Image Sensor Supply Contracts II-93
DALSA Supplies CMOS Image Sensors to Dental X-ray OEM II-93
DALSA Bag Contracts For CCD Image Sensor Chips II-94
FISO Technologies Supplies Sensor Products to Schlumberger II-94
Bosch Sensortec Sign Distribution Agreements for Sensor Products II-94
NGK Spark Plug Plans Capacity Expansion II-94
E2v Technologies Acquires Atmel for over $140M II-94
CTS Begins Operation at Czech Republic Plant II-94
Honeywell Acquires City Technology, SensoriC II-94
Saab Acquires Ericsson Microwave II-95
Tower Semiconductor, SuperPix Ally for Image Sensors II-95
Tower Semiconductor Supplies CMOS technology to Panasonic II-95
Tower Semiconductor Sign $10M Deal with Biomorphic II-95

12. Strategic Corporate Developments in the Recent Past II-96
Honeywell Acquires Lebow II-96
Schneider Electric Takes Over BEI Technologies II-96
Siemens Acquires RVSI Acuity CiMatrix II-96
Siemens Pockets AEC’s Automotive Sensors Business II-96
Applied Signal Technology Secures Dynamics Technology for $30M II-96
Eastman Kodak Company Forge Alliance With TSMC, IBM II-96
DRS Technologies Develops Sensors for Improved Weather
Forecasting II-96
Hanson Secure Funds for Developing Chemical Sensors II-97
ISSYS, WSU Obtains Grant For Wireless Pressure Sensors II-97
Atmel Partners Tower for CMOS Technology Development II-97
Cypress Takes Over SMaL Camera Technologies II-97
AMI Semiconductor Adds Flextronics' Imaging Sensors to Portfolio II-97
Prime Photonics Obtains Contract from DoE II-97
Dalsa Obtains Image Sensor Supply Contract from Asia II-98
Dalsa Gets $5.1M Contract from IDC II-98
Dalsa, Philips Enter Technology License Agreement II-98
Valeo Acquires JCI’s Engine Electronics Business II-98
City Technology Bags Contract From Chinese Coal Mines II-98
China Automotive Systems, 3S Form Sensor JV II-98
DALSA Corporation Acquires Coreco Inc II-98
CTS Corporation Acquires SMTEK International, Inc II-99
Honeywell Acquires Zellweger Analytics II-99
MSI Sensors Completes Acquisition of Humirel II-99
Gems Sensors Inc Buys Venture Measurement Company, LLC II-99
Analog Devices Teams with TCL Mobile to Set Up Wireless
Development Laboratory II-99
Melexis N.V Acquires Sentron AG II-100
Abbott Laboratories Acquires i-Stat II-100
GE Industrial Systems Acquires SI Pressure Instruments II-100
TT electronics Buys Optek Technology Inc II-100
Gems Sensors Acquires Pressure Devices Inc II-101
White Electronic Designs Corp. Acquires IDS II-101
Sick AG Acquires Max Stegmann GmbH II-101
Blackstone Group Acquires TRW Automotive II-101
SensoNor ASA to Supply Sensors for General Motors Vehicles II-101
CorrOcean ASA Wins Contract from FMC Technologies Inc II-102
CorrOcean ASA Bags Contract from Cameron GmbH II-102
DRS Wins IR Sensors Contract from U.S. Air Force II-102
Boeing Receives Twin Contracts from CAP II-102
Indigo Systems Wins Contract from Northrop Grumman II-102
JMAR in Design and Supply Contract with FemtoTrace II-102
Dynex Divests its Sensors Business II-103

13. Product Launches/ Developments II-104
Continental Develops CISS System II-104
Allegro Unveils New Hall-Effect Current Sensor II-104
Atmel Introduces First Integrated TPM/Biometric
Authentication Sensor II-104
Allegro Unveils a New High-Precision Linear Hall-Effect Sensor II-104
Atmel Introduces High Performance Biometric Chipset II-104
Sensata Launches New Pressure Sensor II-105
Sensata Presents New High-Pressure Sensor II-105
STMicroelectronics Unveils New Digital Temperature Sensor Series II-105
Sensata Presents Sensors and Switches HVAC/R Market II-105
STMicroelectronics Introduces High-Performance Motion Sensors II-105
Melexis Introduces Non Contact Temperature Sensor II-106
ELMOS Introduces Standard IC for Motion Detection II-106
STMicroelectronics Launches Imaging Single-Chip Sensor II-106
Bosch Unveils Digital Triaxial Acceleration Sensor II-106
STMicroelectronics Launches Imaging Single-Chip Sensor II-106
OmniVision Launches the Smallest VGA CameraChip Sensor II-107
Melexis Unveils MLX75303 Light Sensor II-107
OmniVision Unveils First High Definition Video Sensor II-107
OmniVision Introduces New Sensor with HDR and Anti-Shake
Technology II-107
Allegro Launches a New Hall-Effect Direction Detection Sensor II-108
BEI Duncan Introduces New Hall Effect Sensor II-108
Allegro Launches Hall-Effect Based Linear Current Sensors II-108
Eaton Launches AccuProx Analog Proximity Sensor II-108
Bosch Introduces Triaxial Acceleration Sensor II-108
STMicroelectronics Unveils QST Family of Capacitive Touch
Sensors II-108
BEI Duncan Unveils Non-Contacting Rotary Position Sensor II-109
OmniVision Unveils Single-Chip Color HDR Sensor II-109
Sensata Offers Pressure Sensors and Power Inverters II-109
OmniVision Unveils Integrated NIR Capability in Automotive
Sensors II-109
DALSA Launches New Family of 12 µm AT CCD Image Sensors II-109
Hella Develops Sensors for Road Safety II-110
STMicroelectronics Launches Application Specific Temperature
Sensor Chips II-110
DALSA Introduces High Quanta CCD Image Sensors II-110
STMicroelectronics Launches Nano Motion Sensors II-110
Panasonic Develops Robust Image Sensor II-110
STMicroelectronics Introduces LIS202DL Accelerometer II-110
City Technology Launches Methane Sensor II-111
STMicroelectronics Unveils Low Power Consumption Touch Sensor II-111
Analog Devices Unleash Sensors for Automotive, Industrial Use II-111
Analog Devices Launches Sensors for PCs, Servers, Workstations II-111
Atmel Launches FingerChip Biometric sensor II-112
Allegro Releases Analog-Output Hall-Effect Sensors II-112
TI Introduces Precision Temperature Sensors II-112
SMSC Launches Two Distinct Temperature Sensors II-112
SMSC Launches SST-Compliant Sensors II-112
Madison Company Develops Temperature Sensor II-112
Watt Stopper/Legrand Offers New Occupancy, Vacancy Sensors II-113
Fluid Components Launches Coriolis Flow Sensor II-113
OmniVision Offers Image Sensor for Ultra-Slim Camera Phones II-113
Foveon Launches High-Resolution Sensor for Digital Cameras II-113
Avago Technologies Unveils Ambient Light Photo Sensor II-113
Emerson Releases Temperature pH Sensors II-114
PPSI Launches Fingertip Sensors II-114
Loadstar Develops Capacitive Sensing Technology Based Sensors II-114
Omron Smart Sensor Detects Colors, Shapes II-114
Omron ZS Sensor Captures Data on-the-Fly II-114
Macro Sensors Launches LVDT Position Sensors II-114
Cognex Unveils Vision Sensors II-115
AuthenTec Offers Biometric Fingerprint Sensor to Lenovo II-115
ASI Launches Chlorine Electrode Sensor II-115
Micron Showcases First Sensor Incorporating MIPI CSI-2 Standard II-115
TruckWeight Introduces Smart Sensor II-115
BinMaster Launches SHT Level Sensors II-115
DALSA Develops CCD Image Sensor with 100+ Million Pixel II-115
DALSA Custom Develops CCD Image Sensors for Seitz Cameras II-116
Bosch Sensortec Displays Acceleration Sensor in Japan Trade Show II-116
Toshiba Launches CMOS Area Image Sensors II-116
Hella Develops Smart Sensor for Vehicle Parking II-116
Bosch Sensortec Develops Digital Pressure Sensor II-116
Bosch Sensortec Develops Triaxial Accelerometer II-116
Siemens Designs Optical Sensors for Unsafe Areas II-117
Siemens Introduces Sensor for Color Detection II-117
Siemens Rolls Out Ultrasound Proximity Sensor II-117
STMicroelectronics Introduces Precision Temperature Sensor II-117
Pepperl+Fuchs Launches 8-mm series of Proximity Sensor II-117
Infineon Showcases SP35 Tire Pressure Sensor II-117
ASM Introduces Position Sensor for Compact Hydraulic Cylinders II-118
Novotechnik Offers Compact Position Sensors with Pressure
Equalization II-118
Micronas Launches Hall Sensor as Alternate to Micro-Switches II-118
SICK Launches Safety Sensor for Robotics II-118
Planet82 Image Sensor Captures Digital Pictures in Dark II-118

14. Product Launches/ Developments in the Recent Past II-119
Honeywell Launches 700 Series of Temperature Sensors II-119
Honeywell Launches Pressure Sensors for Multitude Applications II-119
Agilent Introduces Optical Mouse Sensors II-119
Agilent Launches Ambient Light Photo Sensor II-119
Analog Devices Rolls Out Motion Sensor For Industrial
Applications II-119
AuthenTec Offers Fingerprint Sensors for Toshiba Notebook
Computers II-120
Balluff Offers AC Inductive Sensors II-120
Balluff Launches Photoelectric Sensor II-120
Crossbow Releases Air/Ground Vehicle Sensor II-120
Cypress Launches 3-M pixel Image Sensor II-120
Micron Launches High Resolution Image Sensors II-120
Eastman Kodak, IBM Join Hands for Image Sensors II-121
Eastman Kodak Unleashes High-Resolution Sensors II-121
Keyence Introduces Laser Displacement Sensor II-121
Loadstar Releases Capacitive Load Sensors II-121
Precon Develops Digital RH Sensor II-121
Minco, Kele Brings Out Humidity Sensor II-121
Micron Technology Develops Automotive Image Sensor II-121
OmniVision Showcases SmartSensor for Mass Market Toys II-122
Schmidt Technology Launches Air/Gas Flow Sensor II-122
Texas Instruments Releases Micro-Sized Sensor II-122
TURCK Introduces PS400/ PS500 Pressure Sensors II-122
TURCK Introduces Fully Programmable Flow Sensor II-122
TURCK Releases Liquid Level Sensor II-122
TURCK Launches Uprox+ Sensor For Metal Detection II-123
DJ Instruments Releases Sensor for Limited Space Applications II-123
Schneider Electric Launches Self-Teach Proximity Sensors II-123
Fujikura, Servoflo Corp Offer X3 Pressure Sensors II-123
EMX Industries Sensors Determine Color Intensity II-123
Servoflo Corp Launches Barometric Pressure Sensor II-123
AST Rolls Out Pressure Sensor for Hazardous Environments II-123
Apogee Technology Launches MEMS Pressure Sensors II-124
MSA Sensors Detect Harmful Gases in Air II-124
PCB Piezotronics Launches Pressure Sensors for Explosion Testing II-124
Sie Sensors Launches Capacitive Proximity Sensor II-124
MTS Systems Launches M-Series Position Sensors II-124
MTS Systems Devises C-Series Sensors II-124
MTS Systems Launches Magnetostrictive Sensors II-124
Dwyer Instruments Develops SSS-1000 Flow Sensors II-125
Dwyer Instruments Launches S-Series Temperature Sensors II-125
Ifm Efector Launches Photoelectric Sensors with Long Sensing
Range II-125
Ifm Efector Launches Sensor Solutions II-125
Zettler Controls Launches TS Series of Temperature Sensors II-125
Mettler-Toledo Designs Chemical-Resistant Sensor II-125
Scientific Technologies Offers Level Sensors II-126
Banner Engineering Launches D10 Fiber Optic Sensor II-126
Banner Engineering Introduces T-GAGE™ Temperature Sensors II-126
Banner Engineering QS18U Ultrasonic Sensors II-126
DALSA Unleashes Sensor for Medical, Industrial Applications II-126
FISO Technologies Unveils Fiber Optic Pressure Sensor II-126
Epson Commercializes Quartz Oscillator-based Pressure Sensors II-127
Micron Showcases Industry's First 1.7-MP CMOS Sensor II-127
Baumer Electric Launches Laser Sensors II-127
Baumer Electric Introduces Ultrasonic Sensors II-127
Baumer Electric Sensors Offer 2m Sensing Capabilities II-127
Baumer Electric Offers Proximity Sensor with Analog/ Digital
Outputs II-127
Cypress Showcases CMOS Image Sensors at Trade Fair in Germany II-127
Hella Introduces Sensor For Field Work II-128
Hella Designs Industry’s First Capacitive Rain Sensor II-128
Kistler Launches Molding Pressure Sensors II-128
Prehs Showcases 4-in-1 Sensing Systems For Windshield Defogging II-128
Siemens Launches Inductive Proximity Sensor II-128
Siemens Launches Image Sensor for Inspecting Colored Objects II-128
STMicroelectronics Rolls Out Three Accelerometers models II-129
Magtrol Launches DI Series of Displacement Sensors II-129
Pepperl+Fuchs Offers Photoelectric Sensors II-129
Sensortechnics Offers Barometric Pressure Sensors II-129
TT/Optek Designs Non-contact Position Sensor II-129
Samsung Introduces First 7.2-M pixel Image Sensor II-129
Pixelplus Offers CMOS Image Sensor For Mobile Applications II-130
Melexis Introduces Programmable Pressure Sensors II-130
Oldham France Introduces a New Range of Gas Sensors II-130
Motorola Unveils New Pressure Sensor for Automotive Application II-130
Yokogawa Unveils Dpharp EJX Series Transmitter II-130
Kistler Unveils its Latest Temperature Sensor II-130
Ellison Sensors Develops a High Pressure Sensor II-130
Agilent Technologies Introduces Smallest Optical Mouse Sensors II-131
Analog Device Introduces Temperature Sensors II-131
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Introduces Wireless Optical Sensors II-131
Rad-Icon Imaging Introduces High Resoluion Imager Sensor II-131
Transducer Techniques Launches GSO Sensor and DPM-3 Meter II-131
MIT Develops New Sensing Technology To Detect Weapons II-131
Quest and Sensory Develop Microencapsulation Technology II-131
State University of New York Creates Magnetic Sensors II-132
Tesco Personal Finance Designs Alcohol Sensor II-132
Sensor-Technics Introduces Pressure Transmitter II-132
Indigo Photonics Launches New Optical Sensor System II-132
Detcon Releases UniTox™ II-132
Heisedresser Introduces DXD Digital Pressure Transducers II-132
Hohner Updates Shaft Encoder II-132
Servomex PLC Introduces Interface Software II-132
Dynisco, LLC Introduces Extrusion Pressure Sensors II-133
Advanced Custom Sensors Develops Wet/Wet Differential Pressure
Sensors II-133
Lockheed Martin Develops Sensor Technology for US Army II-133
Piezotronics Releases Dynamic Pressure Sensors II-133
TSI Introduces OEM Flow Sensors II-133
Particle Measuring Systems Develops Aerosol Particle Sensor II-133
Instrumented Sensor Technology Introduces Shock Timer impact
monitor II-133
Index Sensors and Controls Develops the ACX-10 II-133
Texas Instruments Develops Silicon-Based Sensors II-134
Hyde Park Electronics Introduces Ultrasonic SuperProx SC300 II-134
Sensor Research and Development Develops New Sensing Devise II-134
UDT Sensors Introduces Photodetectors II-134
TAOSI Develops the First RGB Color Sensor II-134
MTS Systems Designs New MH series Sensors II-134
Aromat Introduces Photoelectric Sensors II-134
AutomationDirect Expands Proximity Sensors Portfolio II-135
Banner Engineering Introduces VS4 Series Photosensors II-135
Micron Technology Launches CMOS Sensor II-135
IC Media Corp. Develops a CMOS Image Sensor II-135
NVE Develops Magnetic Sensor II-135
Microsemi Develops Light Sensors II-135
Cognex Corporation Adds In-Sight 4000 Series II-135
Foxboro Introduces New Flow Meter and Sensors II-136
EMFiTECH Develops Electromechanical Sensor Film Technology II-136
Kodak Introduces KAI-2001 Image Sensor II-136
Micron Technology Designs VGA-size CMOS Image Sensors II-136
Scientific Technologies Creates Magnetic Float Level Sensors II-136
Sentech Introduces Linear Position System II-136
Variohm-EuroSensor Provides Linear Motion Position Sensor II-136
Setra Systems Introduces Pressure Transducer II-137
Omega Develops Low Differential Pressure Transducers II-137
Piezotronics Releases Dynamic Pressure Sensors II-137
Macro Sensors Introduces AC-LVDT Position Sensors II-137

15. Focus on Select Players II-138
Analog Devices (US) II-138
Allegro (US) II-138
Atmel Corporation (US) II-138
Bosch Sensortec GmbH (Germany) II-138
Bourns Inc. (US) II-139
Bourns Sensors GmbH (Germany) II-139
Continental Automotive Systems (Germany) II-139
Corrsys-Datron GmbH (Germany) II-139
City Technology Holdings (UK) II-140
CTS Automotive (US) II-140
Custom Sensors and Technologies Inc. (US) II-141
BEI Duncan Electronics (US) II-141
Dalsa Corporation (Canada) II-141
Denso Corporation (Japan) II-142
Eaton Corp. (US) II-142
ELMOS Semiconductor AG (Germany) II-142
Silicon Microstructures, Inc (US) II-142
GE Security (US) II-142
Goodrich Corporation (US) II-143
Sensors System (US) II-143
Honeywell International, Inc. (US) II-143
Melexis Microelectronic Integrated Systems N.V (Belgium) II-143
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (US) II-144
Rockwell Collins (US) II-144
Sensata Technologies Inc. (US) II-144
Siemens AG (Germany) II-145
Infineon Technologies AG (Germany) II-145
STMicroelectronics NV (Switzerland) II-145
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (US) II-145
TT electronics plc (UK) II-146
VDO Automotive AG (Germany) II-146

16. Global Market Perspective II-147
Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Sensors by Geographic Region/Country - United States, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America,
and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-147

Table 10: World Long-term Projections for Sensors by
Geographic Region/Country - United States, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and
Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-148

Table 11: World 10-Year Perspective for Sensors by Geographic
Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years
2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-149
Sensors Market by Product Segment II-150
Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Pressure Sensors by Geographic Region/Country - United States,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin
America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through
2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-150

Table 13: World Long-term Projections for Pressure Sensors by
Geographic Region/Country - United States, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and
Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-151

Table 14: World 10-Year Perspective for Pressure Sensors by
Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-152

Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Chemical Sensors by Geographic Region/Country - United States,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin
America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through
2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-153

Table 16: World Long-term Projections for Chemical Sensors by
Geographic Region/Country - United States, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and
Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-154

Table 17: World 10-Year Perspective for Chemical Sensors by
Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-155

Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Flow Sensors by Geographic Region/Country - United States,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin
America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through
2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-156

Table 19: World Long-term Projections for Flow Sensors by
Geographic Region/Country - United States, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and
Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-157

Table 20: World 10-Year Perspective for Flow Sensors by
Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart II-158

Table 21: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Level Sensors by Geographic Region/Country - United States,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin
America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000