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Virtual Sensors Market Share

ID: MRFR//7272-HCR | 100 Pages | Author: Ankit Gupta| April 2024

The virtual sensors industry is upgrading to smart systems where such technologies are harnessed to aid in decision making and process optimization. Among the most conspicuous trends is the spreading of the use of virtual sensors as part of industrial IoT. Virtural sensors, accomplished by machine learning algorithms, replace real sensors data by collecting them and providing remote control and monitoring into the organisation even there are no actual physic sensors. As other sectors of the industry begin to focus on integrating IoT in their operations, this trend furthers the cost-effective and scalable possibilities presented by capturing data critical to manufacturing, energy and alike.

The incorporation of artificial intelligence and machine learning as technologies are the main catalyst on the transformation of the marketplace of virtual sensors. Companies are using these cutting edge technologies to create specialized algorithms which can evaluate and visualize readings from available data sources. Such a tendency enables the making of virtual sensors living and improving for others that include more exact and reliable information concerning unknown processes.

The growing proliferation of digital shells is accelerating the penetration of virtual sensors into different industries. Digital duplicates represent computer-built copies of physical objects or systems, and virtual sensors are fundamental therethrough allowing to reproduce the behavior of these items or systems. Industrial sectors like, manufacturing, health service, and energy use virtual sensors to evaluate the operations of the digital twins. These virtual sensors optimize processes, foresee maintenance requirements, and improve the efficiency of the overall operation.

The demand of virtual sensors from prognostic maintenance applications is the growth reason for them in condition monitoring applications. Virtual sensors can predict deterioration of machines and equipment performance by studying data patterns thus, the organizations can schedule maintentance activities proactively for preventive measures. This is a result of lower costs, decreased downtime and better asset readiness, making virtual sensors an integral part of a predictive maintenance strategy which also impacts the whole maintenance strategy.

Environmental monitoring takes a widely used application by virtual sensors with air and water pollutions being the most expected. Virtual sensors are capable of imitating pollution indices and environmental parameters based on available information like data, satellite imagery, and historical climate records. Pioneering companies in this field are promoting various sustainable activities and regulations whereby such firms are using virtual sensors for purposes of monitoring and management of environment impact due to industrial processes.

Covered Aspects:

Report Attribute/Metric Details
Base Year For Estimation 2022
Historical Data 2018- 2022
Forecast Period 2023-2032
Growth Rate 31.40% (2023-2032)

Virtual Sensors Market Overview


Virtual Sensors Market Size was valued at USD 0.5 billion in 2022. The Virtual Sensors market industry is projected to grow from USD0.657 Billion in 2023 to USD 5.83886 billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.40%during the forecast period (2023 - 2032). Increased data-driven business and ongoing innovations in the field of VR are the key market drivers enhancing market growth.


Virtual Sensors Market Overview.


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Virtual Sensors Market Trends


Rising adoption of loT and cloud platforms is driving the market growth


Functional efficiency offered by virtual sensors is driving their uptake across various end-users. Increasing penetration of cloud platforms is expected to create numerous opportunities for adopting virtual sensors. Leading manufacturers are implementing a cloud-based virtual sensing solution as a standard platform. Implementing virtual sensors on a cloud platform helps businesses reduce the cost associated with maintenance and improve data connectivity between the user and sensor-cloud server. In addition to this, such solutions enable effective transport monitoring, weather forecasting, military activities, and the healthcare industry. The cloud platform allows end-users to cut down the total cost of ownership and increase data storage capabilities, which has impacted the virtual sensor market CAGR.


Additionally, virtual sensor-based predictive maintenance allows end-users to determine the conditions of instruments to evaluate when maintenance should be performed. Thus, it helps manufacturers in minimizing unexpected device downtime, lowers the maintenance cost, and extends the equipment life cycle. Environmental pollution regulations have further elevated the demand for virtual sensors among industry verticals. Virtual sensors can be integrated with components such as connectors, hoses and tubing, motors, actuators, and filters. Through constant monitoring, manufacturing industries can provide real-time insights into their machinery by continuously monitoring factors such as vibrations, temperature, ultrasound and electromagnetic.


Growing adoption of condition-based maintenance (CBM) and IoT-enabled predictive maintenance (PdM) is one of the key reasons behind the adoption of virtual sensors among industry verticals. In addition, the increasing use of the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) for design and manufacturing is expected to play an essential role in this market's growth. Thus, driving the Virtual Sensors market revenue.


Virtual Sensors Market Segment Insights


Virtual Sensors Type Insights


Based on Components, the global Virtual Sensors market segmentation includes Solutions and Services. The solutions segment dominated the market because solutions are the essential Component of virtual sensors, as they provide the tools and functionality for collecting, processing, and analyzing data. Solutions provide the tools and functionality for collecting, processing and analyzing data.


Virtual Sensors Deployment Mode Insights


The global Virtual Sensors market segmentation, based on Deployment Mode, includes Cloud, On-Premise. The cloud segment dominated the market; Cloud-based virtual sensors can be easily scaled up or down to meet the changing needs of an organization. Cloud-based virtual sensors are typically easier to use than on-premise solutions, as they do not require specialized IT skills.


Figure1: Virtual Sensors Market, by Deployment Mode, 2022&2032 (USD billion)


Virtual Sensors Market, by Deployment Mode


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Virtual Sensors End User Insights


Based on End Users, the global Virtual Sensors market segmentation includes Electronics, Automotive & Transportation, Manufacturing & Utilities, Healthcare, Oil & Gas, Aerospace & Defense, and Others. The electronics segment dominated the market because electronics is a highly data-intensive industry, and virtual sensors can be used to collect and analyze data from various sources, such as sensors, actuators, and machines. This means that a large amount of data can be collected and analyzed using virtual sensors.


Virtual Sensors Regional Insights


By Region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World. The North American Virtual Sensors market area will dominate this market, owing to the presence of key vendors with an increased inclination towards Software as a Solution (SaaS)will boost the market growth in this Region.


Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The U.S., Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.


Figure 2: VIRTUAL SENSORS MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)


VIRTUAL SENSORS MARKET SHARE BY REGION


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Due to technological advancements, Europe's Virtual Sensors market accounts for the second-largest market share. Key players offering virtual sensor solutions are a major reason behind the market growth in the Region. Further, the German Virtual Sensors market held the largest market share, and the UK Virtual Sensors market was the fastest-growing market in the European Region.


The Asia-Pacific Virtual Sensors Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. This is because ongoing innovations in the field of VR will create lucrative growth opportunities for manufacturers operating in the Region. Moreover, China’s Virtual Sensors market held the largest market share, and the Indian Virtual Sensors market was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.


Virtual Sensors Key Market Players& Competitive Insights


Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the Virtual Sensors market grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking various strategic activities to expand their global footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. The Virtual Sensors industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate.


Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics manufacturers use in the global Virtual Sensors industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Virtual Sensors industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. Major players in the Virtual Sensors market, including Aspen Technology Inc, Algorithmica Technologies GmbH, Elliptic Laboratories, General Electric Company OsiSoft LLC, Siemens AG, Rockwell Automation, ANDATA SmartUQ LLC, Tactile Mobility Schneider Electric IntelliDynamics LMI Technologies Modelway., and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.


Aspen Technology, Inc., known as AspenTech, provides Software and services for the process industries headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts. AspenTech has 35 offices globally. Aspen Technology collaborated with Hexagon to accelerate digital transformation among process industries. Aspen Technology and Hexagon PPM will provide a digital twin allowing operators to make better decisions that maximize throughput, quality and uptime for plant infrastructure and the chemical processes.


OSIsoft, LLC manufactures application software for real-time data management called the PI System. Founded in 1980, OSIsoft was privately held and headquartered in San Leandro, California.- OSIsoft, LLC collaborated with Dianomic Inc. to build and support a set of Linux-based micro-service modules to help discover, connect, secure, and manage smart sensors for OEMs and developers.


Key Companies in the Virtual Sensors market include




  • Aspen Technology Inc




  • Algorithmica Technologies GmbH




  • Elliptic Laboratories




  • General Electric Company




  • OsiSoft LLC




  • Siemens AG




  • Rockwell Automation




  • ANDATA




  • SmartUQ LLC




  • Tactile Mobility




  • Schneider Electric




  • IntelliDynamics




  • LMI Technologies




  • Modelway




Virtual Sensors Industry Developments


June 2019: Aspen Technology collaborated with Hexagon to accelerate digital transformation among process industries. Aspen Technology and Hexagon PPM will provide a digital twin allowing operators to make better decisions that maximize throughput, quality and uptime for plant infrastructure and the chemical processes.


October 2019: OSIsoft, LLC collaborated with Dianomic Inc. to build and support a set of Linux-based micro-service modules to help discover, connect, secure, and manage smart sensors for OEMs and developers.


Virtual Sensors Market Segmentation


Virtual Sensors Component Outlook



  • Solution




  • Services




Virtual Sensors Deployment Mode Outlook



  • Cloud




  • On-Premise




Virtual Sensors End User Outlook



  • Electronics




  • Automotive & Transportation




  • Manufacturing & Utilities




  • Healthcare




  • Oil & Gas




  • Aerospace & Defense




  • Others




Virtual Sensors Regional Outlook



  • North America







    • US




    • Canada







  • Europe







    • Germany




    • France




    • UK




    • Italy




    • Spain




    • Rest of Europe







  • Asia-Pacific




    • China




    • Japan




    • India




    • Australia




    • South Korea




    • Australia




    • Rest of Asia-Pacific






  • Rest of the World




    • Middle East




    • Africa




    • Latin America





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