Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market by Sensing Parameter (Temperature, Pressure, Mass, Torque, Humidity, Viscosity, Chemical Vapor), by Application (Automotive, Military &Aerospace, Consumer Electronics, Healthcare, Industrial) & Geography - Analysis & Forecast To 2019

Acoustic wave sensor devices are described by the mode of wave propagation through or on a piezoelectric substrate. Acoustic waves are distinguished primarily by their velocities and displacement directions; many combinations are possible, depending on the material and boundary conditions. All acoustic wave devices are sensors in that they are sensitive to perturbations of many different physical parameters. Any change in the characteristics of the path over which the acoustic wave propagates will result in a change in output. All the sensors will function in gaseous or vacuum environments, but only a subset of them will operate efficiently when they are in contact with liquids.

The acoustic wave sensor market is segmented by various sensing parameters, primarily temperature, pressure, mass, viscosity, torque, humidity, and chemical vapor. The acoustic wave sensors with temperature sensitivity will reach a market value of $113.9 million by 2019 at a CAGR of 15.5% from 2014 to 2019, followed by pressure based and mass based acoustic wave sensors at $74.6 million and $32.6 million, respectively, during the forecast period. These acoustic wave sensors have diverse application usages right from the automobile to industrial equipment’s to military and aerospace, to healthcare and consumer electronics too. The acoustic wave sensor market for Europe is approximated to grow at a CAGR of 18% from 2014 to 2019.

The acoustic wave sensor market is a competitive market, with big companies such as Siemens, Honeywell International, TDK Corporation, CTS Corporation, and Crane Aerospace & Electronics focusing on expanding their market base in the concerned market. This is achievable through numerous market strategies adopted by these companies, which includes new product developments, alliances, recognitions, contracts, and mergers and acquisitions.

Scope of the Report

This research report categorizes the Europe acoustic wave sensor market into the following segments and sub segments:

Europe’s Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, by Sensing Parameters

• Temperature
• Pressure
• Mass
• Torque
• Humidity
• Chemical Vapor
• Viscosity

Europe’s Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, by Applications

• Aerospace & Aerospace
• Automotive
• Consumer Electronics
• Healthcare
• Industrial

Europe’s Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, by Geography

• United Kingdom
• France
• Germany
• Italy
• Other European Nations

Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 11)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Segmentation & Coverage
    1.3 Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 14)
    2.1 Integrated Ecosystem of Acoustic Wave Sensor Market
    2.2 Arriving at the Acoustic Wave Sensor Market Size
           2.2.1 Top-Down Approach
           2.2.2 Bottom-Up Approach
           2.2.3 Demand Side Approach
           2.2.4 Macro Indicator-Based Approach
    2.3 Assumptions

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 22)

4 Market Overview (Page No. - 24)
    4.1 Introduction
    4.2 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market: Comparison With Parent Market
    4.3 Market Drivers and Inhibitors
    4.4 Key Market Dynamics
    4.5 Demand Side Analysis

5 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Sensing Parameter (Page No. - 31)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, Type Comparison With Sensor Market
    5.3 Europe Temperature Based Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Geography
    5.4 Europe Pressure Based Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Geography
    5.5 Europe Mass Based Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Geography
    5.6 Europe Torque Based Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Geography
    5.7 Europe Humidity Based Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Geography
    5.8 Europe Viscosity Based Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Geography
    5.9 Europe Chemical Vapor Based Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Geography

6 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Application (Page No. - 48)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market in Automotive, By Geography
    6.3 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market in Military and Aerospace, By Geography
    6.4 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market in Consumer Electronics, By Geography
    6.5 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market in Healthcare, By Geography
    6.6 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market in Industrial Application, By Geography

7 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor, By Geography (Page No. - 57)
    7.1 Introduction
    7.2 United Kingdom Acoustic Wave Sensor Market
           7.2.1 United Kingdom Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Application
           7.2.2 United Kingdom Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Sensing Parameter
    7.3 Germany Acoustic Wave Sensor Market
           7.3.1 Germany Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Application
           7.3.2 Germany Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Sensing Parameter
    7.4 France Acoustic Wave Sensor Market
           7.4.1 France Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Application
           7.4.2 France Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Sensing Parameter
    7.5 Italy Acoustic Wave Sensor Market
           7.5.1 Italy Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Application
           7.5.2 Italy Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Sensing Parameter

8 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market : Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 77)
    8.1 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market: Company Share Analysis
    8.2 Company Presence in Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Technology
    8.3 New Product Development and New Launches
    8.4 Mergers & Acquisitions
    8.5 Collaborations
    8.6 ContraCTS and Awards & Recognition

9 Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Company (Page No. - 82)
(Overview, Financials, ProduCTS & Services, Strategy, and Developments)*
    9.1 Siemens AG
    9.2 Honeywell International
    9.3 TDK Corporation
    9.4 CTS Corporation
    9.5 Crane Aerospace and Electronics
*Details on Overview, Financials, Product & Services, Strategy, and Developments Might Not be Captured in Case of Unlisted Company

10 Appendix (Page No. - 97)
     10.1 Customization Options
             10.1.1 Product Portfolio Analysis
             10.1.2 Country Level Data Analysis
             10.1.3 Product Comparison of Various Competitors
             10.1.4 Technical Analysis
             10.1.5 Impact Analysis
     10.2 Related Reports
     10.3 Introducing RT: Real Time Market Intelligence
             10.3.1 RT Snapshots

List of Tables (50 Tables)

Table 1 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Application Market, 2014 (USD MN)
Table 2 Acoustic Wave Sensor Market: Macro Indicators, By Geography, 2012 & 2013 (USD MN)
Table 3 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market: Comparison With Parent Market, 2013 – 2019 (USD MN)
Table 4 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market: Drivers and Inhibitors
Table 5 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Application,  2014 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 6 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market Classification on Sensing Parameters, By Geography, 2014 (USD MN)
Table 7 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market: Comparison With Application Markets, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 8 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Sensing Parameter, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 9 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Sensing Parameter, 2013 - 2019 (Mn Units)
Table 10 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market: Sensing Parameter Comparison With Parent Market, 2013–2019 (USD MN)
Table 11 Europe Temperature Based Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Geography, 2013–2019 (USD MN)
Table 12 Europe Temperature Based Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Geography, 2013–2019 (Mn Units)
Table 13 Europe Pressure Based Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 14 Europe Pressure Based Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Geography, 2013–2019 (Mn Units)
Table 15 Europe Mass Based Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 16 Europe Mass Based Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Geography, 2013–2019 (Mn Units)
Table 17 Europe Torque Based Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 18 Europe Torque Based Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Geography, 2013–2019 (Mn Units)
Table 19 Europe Humidity Based Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 20 Europe Humidity Based Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Geography, 2013–2019 (Mn Units)
Table 21 Europe Viscosity Based Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 22 Europe Viscosity Based Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Geography, 2013–2019 (Mn Units)
Table 23 Europe Chemical Vapor Based Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 24 Europe Chemical Vapor Based Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Geography, 2013–2019 (Mn Units)
Table 25 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Application,  2014 &2019 (USD MN)
Table 26 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Application, 2014 & 2019 (Mn Units)
Table 27 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market in Automotive, By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 28 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market in Military and Aerospace, By Geography, 2013- 2019 (USD MN)
Table 29 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Marketin Consumer Electronics, By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 30 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Marketin Healthcare, By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 31 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Marketin Industrial Application, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 32 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Geography,  2014 & 2019 (USD MN)
Table 33 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Geography, 2014 & 2019 (Mn Units)
Table 34 United Kingdom Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 35 United Kingdom Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Sensing Parameter, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 36 Germany Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Application, 20132019 (USD MN)
Table 37 Germany Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Sensing Parameter, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 38 France Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 39 France Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Sensing Parameter, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 40 Italy Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Application, 20132019 (USD MN)
Table 41 Italy Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Sensing Parameter, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 42 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market: Company Share Analysis, 2014 (%)
Table 43 Europe: New Product Development and New Launches
Table 44 Acoustic Wave Sensor Market: Mergers & Acquisitions
Table 45 Acoustic Wave Sensor Market: Collaborations
Table 46 Siemens: Annual Revenue, 2010 – 2014 (USD MN)
Table 47 Honeywell International: Key Financials, 2010 – 2014 (USD MN)
Table 48 TDK Corporation: Annual Revenue, By Key Operations Data, 2010–2014 (USD MN)
Table 49 CTS Corporations: Key Operations Data 2010–2014 (USD MN)
Table 50 Crane Aerospace and Electronics: Key Operations Data (Usd ’000)

List of Figures (55 Figures)

Figure 1 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market: Segmentation & Coverage
Figure 2 Acoustic Wave Sensor Market: Integrated Ecosystem
Figure 3 Research Methodology
Figure 4 Top-Down Approach
Figure 5 Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 6 Demand Side Approach
Figure 7 R&D Expenditure
Figure 8 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market Snapshot 2014
Figure 9 Acoustic Wave Sensor Market: Growth AspeCTS
Figure 10 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market: Comparison With Parent Market
Figure 11 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Application, 2014 vs 2019
Figure 12 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Classification on Sensing Parameters, By Geography, 2014 (USD MN)
Figure 13 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Application,  2013 – 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 14 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Sensing Parameter, 2014 & 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 15 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Sensing Parameter, 2014 & 2019 (MN Units)
Figure 16 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market: Type Comparison With Sensor Market, 2013–2019 (USD MN)
Figure 17 Europe Temperature Based Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Geography, 2013–2019 (USD MN)
Figure 18 Europe Pressure Based Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Geography, 2013–2019 (USD MN)
Figure 19 Europe Mass Based Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 20 Europe Torque Based Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 21 Europe Humidity Based Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 22 Europe Viscosity Based Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 23 Europe Chemical Vapor Based Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 24 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Application, 2014 &2019 (USD MN)
Figure 25 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Application,2014 & 2019 (Mn Units)
Figure 26 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market Inautomotive, By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 27 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market in Military and Aerospace, By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 28 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market Inconsumer Electronics, By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 29 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market Inhealthcare, By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 30 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market in Industrial Application, By Geography 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 31 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market: Growth Analysis, By Geography, 2014-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 32 Europe Acoustic Wave Sensor Market: Growth Analysis, By Geography, 2014 & 2019 (Mn Units)
Figure 33 United Kingdom Acoustic Wave Sensor Market Overview, 2014 & 2019 (%)
Figure 34 United Kingdom Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 35 United Kingdom Acoustic Wave Sensor Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 36 United Kingdom Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Sensing Parameter, 2014 & 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 37 Germany Acoustic Wave Sensor Market Overview, 2014 & 2019 (%)
Figure 38 Germany Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 39 Germany Acoustic Wave Sensor Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 40 Germany Acoustic Wave Sensor, By Sensing Parameter, 2014 & 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 41 France Acoustic Wave Sensor Market Overview, 2014 & 2019 (%)
Figure 42 France Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 43 France Acoustic Wave Sensor Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 44 France Acoustic Wave Sensor, By Sensing Parameter, 2014 & 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 45 Italy Acoustic Wave Sensor Market Overview, 2014 & 2019 (%)
Figure 46 Italy Acoustic Wave Sensor Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 47 Italy Acoustic Wave Sensor Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 48 Italy Acoustic Wave Sensor, By Sensing Parameter, 2014 & 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 49 Acoustic Wave Sensor Market: Company Share Analysis, 2014 (%)
Figure 50 Acoustic Wave Sensor Market: Company Product Coverage, By Technology, 2014
Figure 51 Siemens AG: Revenue Mix (%)
Figure 52 Honeywell International: Revenue Mix (%)
Figure 53 TDK Corporation: Revenue Mix (%)
Figure 54 CTS Corporation: Revenue Mix (%)
Figure 55 Crane Aerospace and Electronics: Revenue Mix (%)

Sensor is a device that responds to a physical, chemical, biological, or electrical stimulus by producing an electrical output signal. This happens due to change in resonant frequency that is a function of the input stimulus. This could be physical such as changing pressure, temperature or stress. It could be chemical such as particular gas concentration or simply the presence of a chemical agent. It could also be biological, examples of which could be the concentration of a particular type of bacteria, the presence of a biological agent, or even the concentration of antibodies for a particular type of disease. Finally, it could also be electrical such as strength of electric or magnetic field or even changing conductivity.

Surface acoustic wave sensors are currently being investigated in a wide range of fields including physical, chemical or bio-sensing. The basic principle in a surface acoustic wave sensor is the detection of changes in the propagation characteristics of the surface acoustic waves which are caused by the perturbations on the active surface of the device. The most common of which is measuring the change in propagation velocity of the surface wave as a change in resonant frequency. A conventional surface acoustic wave sensor consists of a piezoelectric substrate with the inter-digital transducer patterned on the surface. The layered devices are fabricated by depositing a thin film onto the conventional surface acoustic wave substrate.

The major markets of the acoustic wave sensor are military & aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, healthcare and industrial, among others. Due to the sensing ability these sensors are widely being implemented in the automotive industry for applications such as tire pressure monitoring, torque and acceleration and many others including combustion control, engine performance control, and for safety & security features. In case of military & aerospace sector, the acoustic wave sensors are used as chemical agent detectors, bio-agent detectors, and so on. The industrial application segment forms the major chunk of the rising demand in the acoustic wave sensors across the European sub-continent due to varied applications including combustion emission monitoring, water quality management, and work place monitoring. The healthcare applications involve point-of-care diagnostics such as emergency room diagnostics and critical care monitoring. It also involves drug discovery and development for the detection of bio-molecular interactions.

Acoustic wave sensor market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18% from 2014 to 2019. In 2014, the entire European acoustic wave sensor market was valued at $134.1 million and it is expected to reach $306.8 million by 2019. The U.K. market held the highest percentage share of Europe’s acoustic wave sensor market at 29.9% in 2014. It is expected to remain the dominant player by 2019 as well by reaching $95.5 million in value thereby contributing 31% to the European market. Based on the sensing parameter, temperature based acoustic wave sensor was the market leader in 2014 and will continue to dominate the market by contributing 37.1% of the entire European acoustic wave sensor market, from $55.4 million in 2014 to $113.9 million by 2019, growing at a rate of 15.5% annually.

The key players of the European acoustic wave sensor market are Siemens, Honeywell International, CTS Corporation, TDK Corporation, and Crane Aerospace & Electronics among others. The major growth strategies for market expansion used by the key players of this market include mergers & acquisitions, product line expansion, and new product development through research & development.