The market for speed sensors is poised to record substantial gains in the next few years up to 2027 with widespread application across numerous end-use industries. A speed sensor is a crucial component for the efficient functioning of numerous industrial systems and equipment. It detects the magnetic rotation speed and helps provide a voltage corresponding to the speed of rotation.

Speed sensors play a vital role in increasing the lifespan of industrial machinery and equipment. These sensors help reduce repair and maintenance expenditure and help ensure a safe working environment for operators. Additionally, they enhance the accuracy and control in industrial machinery, leading to improved performance and efficiency. These are some of the advantages that make speed sensors ideal for application in industrial automation systems.

In addition to industrial automation, speed sensors could help optimize a range of smart and sustainable technologies such as electric mobility.

In November 2020, Melexis had launched the MLX91211 Hall effect sensor which comes in two variants. It serves as an accurate and cost-efficient solution for electric mobility traction applications such as low-speed electric vehicles, e-bikes, and e-scooters.

Based on type, the speed sensor industry is classified into hall effect, variable reluctance, magneto resistive, and others. It is estimated that the other sensors segment will record a steady 2% CAGR through 2027. The segment growth can be largely attributed to the widespread adoption of RF and optical speed sensors in advanced vehicle safety systems such as adaptive cruise control and electronic stability control systems.

In industrial applications, speed sensors are extremely important as they help ensure optimal functioning of industrial equipment. They help identify operational faults or maintenance issue that may be impacting the machine productivity. This helps industrial operators prevent any permanent damage that could be caused due to faulty systems. The safety of operators could be compromised if certain faults or issues are not detected and addressed, making speed sensors an integral part of an industrial facility.

Speed sensors find use in automotive, aerospace & defense, industrial, consumer electronics, and many other applications. The demand for speed sensors in industrial applications is slated to increase at a healthy CAGR of over 4.5% in the coming years. These sensors are being increasingly used in robotics and industrial automation applications such as automated assembly lines.

In terms of the regional landscape, the market for speed sensors in Latin America is set to record a robust 3% CAGR over 2021-2027. The increasing penetration of robotics, industrial automation, and smart factory solutions will be a prime factor augmenting the regional growth.