Global FA Camera/Machine Vision Market

Yano Research Institute
March 30, 2016
RESEARCH SUMMARY
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Global FA Camera/Machine Vision Market: Key
Research Findings 2015
◆ Research Outline
Yano Research Institute has conducted a study on the global FA camera/MV (machine vision)
market with the following conditions:
1. Research period: April to October, 2015
2. Research target: Manufacturers of FA cameras and MVs
3. Research methodologies: Face-to-face interviews by the specialized researchers, and
interviews via telephone/emails
What are FA (Factory Automation) cameras?
FA cameras in this research indicate those cameras used for product inspection devices (MVs) in
the course of manufacturing.
What is Machine Vision (MV)?
MV is in this research indicates the technology to inspect products in the manufacturing
processes (semiconductors, automobiles, food & beverages, pharmaceutical products, etc.)
By using image processing functions which are consisted of FA cameras, image processing
software, and PCs, it enables to inspect products (i.e. whether any flaws or not, whether labeling
has been done properly or not, and etc.,) replacing the eyes of human inspectors. Note that
MVs are categorized into general and specific types. The specific-type MVs in this research
indicate only those used for inspection of food & beverages, pharmaceutical products, and
surface analysis within manufacturing processes.
◆ Key Findings
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Global FA Camera/MV Market in 2015 Projected to Achieve 245,950 Million Yen,
104.8% on Y-o-Y Basis
The global FA camera/MV (machine vision) market in 2015 is likely to attain 245,950 million
yen in 2015, 104.8% of the size in the previous year, based on the shipment value at
manufacturers.
Although the market shrank in 2009 due to the global financial crisis, it has recovered later on.
Despite a temporary slowdown in 2012 when all the initial customers seem to have finished
installing FA cameras and MVs, the market has been steady since then.
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Global FA Camera Market in 2015 Expected to Attain 54,000 Million Yen, Adoption of
CMOS Sensors Increased in Area Sensor Cameras as Pixels Improved
The global FA camera market in 2015 is likely to attain 54,000 million yen, based on the
shipment value at manufacturers. Now that FA cameras have been progressively digitized,
CMOS sensors have increasingly been adopted for area sensor cameras, especially, as those
cameras began having higher pixels.
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Global General-Type MV Market in 2015 Projected to Reach 81,500 Million Yen,
Specific-Type to Attain 110,450 Million Yen
The global market of general-type MVs in 2015 is likely to attain 81.500 million yen, based
on the shipment value at manufacturers, whereas specific-type MVs to achieve 110,450
million yen. The market of general-type MVs showed favorable sales for smart sensors (i.e.,
all-in-one product integrating FA camera and MV system,) while the specific-type expanded
to support new demands in food & beverages, pharmaceutical products, and etc.
◆ Report format:
Published report: “FA Camera and Machine Vision Systems Market 2016”
Issued on: November 26, 2016
Language: Japanese
Format: 369 pages in A4 format
Price: 165,000 yen (The consumption tax shall additionally be charged for the sales in Japan.)
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„ Figure 1: Transition of Global FA Camera/MV Market Sizes
Survey by Yano Research Institute
Notes:
1. The market sizes are based on the shipment value at manufacturers.
2. The domestic market sizes have been calculated based on the fiscal years.
3. The figures in 2015 are prospect.
„ Figure 2: Component Ratio of Global FA Camera/MV Market in 2015 by Category
(Prospect)
Survey by Yano Research Institute
Notes:
1. The market sizes are based on the shipment value at manufacturers.
2. The specific-type MVs in this research indicate only those used for inspection of food & beverages,
pharmaceutical products, and surface analysis in the process of manufacturing products.
3. The figures in 2015 are prospect.
„ Table: Details of Target Categories and Devices
Target Categories
FA cameras
General-Type
MVs
Specific Type
MVs
Details of Target Devices
Area Sensor Cameras, Line Sensor Cameras
General MV components, General MV boards, General MV software, smart
sensors. FA cameras are not included.
The specific-type MVs in this research indicate only those used for inspection of
food & beverages, pharmaceutical products, and surface analysis in the process of
manufacturing.
MVs for food & beverages are used for/in PET bottle
manufacturing, filling in PET bottles, can container manufacturing, canned
beverage filling, cup container manufacturing, printing inspections, and foreign
matter detection from liquid. MVs for pharmaceutical products are used for
tablets, hard capsules, PTP, granules, foreign matter detection from liquid
medicine, and inspection of exterior.
MVs for surface analysis within
manufacturing processes are used for inspection of sheet surfaces (glass, paper
pulps, metals, films, nonwoven fabrics) and printed surfaces.