Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Europe Motion Sensor Market - Opportunities and Forecasts, 2014 - 2022" report to their offering.

Motion sensors are equipment & devices that are specially programmed to detect or track movements by monitoring a change in relative position of an object with respect to its surroundings and notify the users. The motion sensors are made using varied electronic devices that help in the automation of different functions. Motion sensing is an emerging technology that has transformed the way machines interact with humans and assists in monitoring the change in environment by offering required information.

Technological developments in have resulted in design of high performing sensors with reduced size, which is a key factor driving the growth of the market. Furthermore, the incorporation of MEMS technology into making advanced motion sensors has opened the product to a range of applications such as in consumer electronics, automotive sector, aerospace & defense sector, healthcare, and others. MEMS-based sensors have smallest form factor, which is a major reason for the adoption of these motion sensing technologies.

Another major factor driving the motion sensors market is the increased demand of accelerometers, a type of sensor used in the consumer electronics segment. Emerging technologies such as fully autonomous vehicles and voice-controlled equipment is expected to provide great opportunities for the growth of the market. Consumer electronics is one of the fastest growing segment in terms of applications of motion sensors

On the basis of products, the market is further segmented into accelerometer, gyroscope, digital compass & motion sensor combos. Based on end-users, the market is segmented into automotive, consumer electronics, industrial manufacturing, healthcare, defense, and aerospace. Based on technology, the market is segmented into microwave, dual-technology, passive infrared, ultrasonic and tomography. Based on region, the market is segmented into the U.K., France, Italy, Germany and Rest of Europe.

Key market players

  • Atmel Corporation (Europe)
  • BOSCH Sensortec GmbH (Europe)
  • Colibrys SA (Germany)
  • others.

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