Abstract
Description
"Highest percentage growth within the world human machine interface (HMI)
market is forecast for open HMIs with a compound average annual growth rate of
27.8% in terms of revenues. However, highest growth in terms of additional
revenue is forecast for touchscreen operator panels."
These are two of the many findings from the latest IMS Research study of the
worldwide HMI hardware (operator interfaces) market. The report provides
market forecasts and analysis of the worldwide market for six product groups
including open HMI (Window CE-based HMIs), touchscreen operator panels,
graphic operator panels, text operator panels, text displays and HMIs with an
integrated PLC.
Trends influencing growth are discussed and detailed market splits by product
type, major geographic region, industry sector, display type and sales channel
are provided, with forecasts to 2009 in revenue values and units shipments.
World market share estimates are also provided for all product types for 2004.
The study is ideal for anyone looking for a detailed quantitative and
qualitative analysis of the world HMI hardware market. This includes
automation equipment manufacturers and suppliers, component suppliers (e.g.
PLCs, operator interfaces (HMIs), industrial PCs, inverters) as well as
investment bankers and other automation industry watchers. The report is
available in a single world-volume.