Abstract
This report provides information on the EMEA machine vision hardware market. The market is
segmented into five product groups: machine vision cameras, smart cameras/sensors, compact vision
systems, frame grabbers and machine vision lighting. The market is analysed by revenues and unit
shipments and details are presented for 2004. Forecasts are provided for the total market and each
of the product groups through to 2009.
The market is segmented many ways including geographic region, industry sector, sensor
technology, scanning method, monochrome vs. colour and communication protocol; all with forecasts
through to 2009. Using the results of interviews with manufacturers to the market and a detailed
user survey, trends in the market are identified and discussed. Suppliers to the machine vision
hardware market are listed with estimated market shares for the main ones. |