Data Acquisition System Market: Industry Overview (2024-2030) by Offering, Application, Vertical, and, Region.

Data Acquisition System Market size was valued at US$ 194.95 Billion in 2023 and the total Data Acquisition System revenue is expected to grow at 23% through 2024 to 2030, reaching nearly US$ 830.36 Billion.

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Data Acquisition System Market Overview:

The act of digitizing data from the world around us so that it may be presented, processed, and stored in the system is known as data acquisition. The method of detecting the room temperature as a digital number using a sensor e.g. thermistor is a basic example. Collected data and analysis programs, network access, and distant tracking and management options may all be added to modern data gathering systems. There are open-source software solutions that include all of the tools needed to collect data from various, generally specialized devices. These technologies are derived from the scientific world, where complicated experiments necessitate quick, adaptive software.

DAQ systems are typically utilized in more demanding products. Because the DAQ system can do both active and passive assessments, they can sample at both maximum and minimum rates. DAQ systems typically have a high-powered processor linked with them, either integrated into or attached to them, due to the demands imposed on them. They provide optimum performance and versatility in this manner, but at a higher expense.

The market's growth drivers, as well as the market's segments (Offering, Application, Vertical, and, Region), are analyzed in this research. Market participants, regions, and special requirements have all provided data. This market study provides an in-depth look at all of the important advancements that are currently taking place across all industry sectors. Statistics, infographics, and presentations are used to provide key data analysis. The analysis looks at the market's Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, and Challenges for the Data Acquisition System market. The study aids in the evaluation of market growth drivers and the determination of how to employ these drivers as a tool. The research also aids in the correction and resolution of difficulties with the global Data Acquisition System market.

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Data Acquisition System Market Dynamics:

The growing focus on data observation and analysis is the primary driver of the data acquisition system market. With minimal human interaction, data monitoring aids in increasing the operating overall equipment effectiveness. Data monitoring aids in the evaluation of commodities e.g. wind turbines, and other power-producing systems in the electricity sector. Data monitoring is used in the aviation industry to analyze airplane physics and validate the protection and performance criteria of engines and other aircraft parts.

Clients of data acquisition units are price-focused, and they seek reduced-cost, high-quality data acquisition systems. The cost of a data acquisition system, on the other hand, is determined by critical criteria such as detectors, channel sizes, and the need to create a data acquisition system that can withstand hard work conditions. The higher the channel count and pace, the more expensive it will be. Due to technological breakthroughs in the design and construction of these instruments, data acquisition systems are getting extremely advanced. As a result, stronger testing functionalities are necessary, and companies must continually enhance their present equipment to satisfy the expectations of specific applications. data acquisition system companies must also conform to a number of technological requirements, which raises the price of a DAQ system.

The worldwide data acquisition system market is fiercely competitive, with a number of companies attempting to create new systems to address the continued growth for solutions via ingenuity, performance, and reliability. The rising rivalry among original equipment manufacturers to incorporate new technical breakthroughs in the automobile, aviation & military, and power generation is also driving this trend. To be relevant in the industry, engineers and technicians of these systems must often evaluate and improve their hardware.

Data Acquisition System Market Segment Analysis:

By Offering, the hardware segment dominated the data acquisition system market in 2023. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.3% in the forecast period.

Because of its object model and ability to arrange diverse configurations to fulfill a broad array of bespoke experimental settings, data acquisition apparatus is frequently utilized. Furthermore, due to considerations e.g. compatibility and simplicity of incorporation, Ethernet usage is getting popular, increasing demand for data acquisition systems. DAQ technology is in high demand since it is widely used in assembly operations.

In businesses, the additional hardware and subsystems boost efficiency and quality in data acquisition and monitoring purposes. Faster penetration rates are emerging from the continuing transition to ethernet systems that give computers processing power and capability, eventually pushing the demand for peripheral systems and functionalities.

By Vertical, the aerospace and defense segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% in the aforementioned forecast period.

The necessity for inspecting jets and their equipment with real-time surveillance functionalities against numerous metrics and severe climate difficulties is driving the growth of the data acquisition system market for the aviation & military sector. During different testing methods, data acquisition systems are critical in verifying that aircraft goods and materials fulfill the specified compliance level. These experiments are done on aircraft parts during the planning, development, and production stages, and they are critical in determining whether aviation structures, modules, and entire flying systems match the specified requirements.

Data Acquisition System Market Regional Insights:

The market in the Asia Pacific region is expected to grow at the highest CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period. Technical advances, increasing production modules, strict regulations related to product assessment, public institutions' support for industrial production and implementation of new technologies e.g. Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things, and the presence of major companies in the region are just a few of the major factors affecting the data acquisition system market growth in the Asia Pacific. Countries in this area e.g. China, Japan, and India are likely to have an increasing need for data acquisition services. Asia Pacific's leading automobile producer is China. The Asia Pacific data acquisition system market is being driven by the growing usage of automotive components in original equipment manufacturing plants as a result of increased demand for vehicle production.

The purpose of this research is to provide stakeholders in the industry with a thorough insight into the Data Acquisition System Market. The study includes an analysis of difficult data in simple language, as well as the industry's historical and current state, as well as anticipated market size and trends. The market report examines all segments of the industry, with a focus on significant players such as market leaders, followers, and new entrants. The report includes a PORTER, PESTEL analysis as well as the possible influence of microeconomic market determinants. External and internal elements that are expected to have a favorable or negative impact on the firm have been examined, providing decision-makers with a clear future vision of the industry. The research also aids in comprehending the Data Acquisition System Market dynamics and structure by studying market segments and forecasting market size. The research is an investor's guide since it depicts the competitive analysis of major competitors in the market by product, price, financial situation, product portfolio, growth plans, and geographical presence.

Data Acquisition System Market Scope:

Data Acquisition System Market
Market Size in 2023	USD 194.95 Bn.
Market Size in 2030	USD 830.36 Bn.
CAGR (2024-2030)	23Percent
Historic Data	2018-2022
Base Year	2023
Forecast Period	2024-2030
Segment Scope	by Offering Hardware Software
Segment Scope	by Application R&D Field Manufacturing
	by Vertical Automotive & Transportation Aerospace & Defense Power & Energy Wireless Communications & Infrastructure Environmental Monitoring Healthcare Food & beverage Other
Regional Scope	North America- United States, Canada, and Mexico Europe – UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Austria, and Rest of Europe Asia Pacific – China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, ASEAN, Rest of APAC Middle East and Africa - South Africa, GCC, Egypt, Nigeria, Rest of the Middle East and Africa South America – Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America

Data Acquisition System Market Players:

Dataforth Corporation (US)
Dewetron GmbH (Austria)
Emerson Electric Co US)
Gantner Instruments (Austria)
General Electric (US)
Graphtec Corporation (Japan)
imc Test & Measurement GmbH (Germany)
Hioki E.E. Corporation (Japan)
Honeywell International Inc (US)
MTS System Corp (US)
Kistler Group (Switzerland)
Rockwell Automation Corporation (US)
Schneider Electric (France)
SEFRAM Instruments (France)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAGR of the Data Acquisition System Market in the forecast period (2024-30)?

Data Acquisition System revenue is expected to grow at 23% from 2024 to 2030.

What are the drivers of the Data Acquisition System Market?

The growing focus on data observation and analysis is the primary driver of the market.

Who are the key players in the Data Acquisition System Market?

The key players are Honeywell, Dataforth, etc

Which segment has lucrative growth opportunities in the Data Acquisition System Market?

the aerospace and defense segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% in the aforementioned forecast period.

Chapter 1 Scope of the Report
Chapter 2 Research Methodology
     2.1.Research Process
     2.2.Global Data Acquisition System Market: Target Audience
     2.3.Global Data Acquisition System Market: Primary Research (As per Client Requirement)
     2.4.Global Data Acquisition System Market: Secondary Research
Chapter 3 Executive Summary
Chapter 4 Competitive Landscape
     4.1. Market Share Analysis, By Value, 2023-2030
           4.1.1.Market Share Analysis, By Region, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                 4.1.1.1.North America Market Share Analysis, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                 4.1.1.2.Europe Market Share Analysis, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                 4.1.1.3.Asia Pacific Market Share Analysis, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                 4.1.1.4.South America Market Share Analysis, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                 4.1.1.5.Middle East and Africa Market Share Analysis, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
           4.1.2. Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                 4.1.2.1. North America Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.2.1.1.USA Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.2.1.2.Canada Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.2.1.3.Mexico Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                 4.1.2.2. Europe Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.2.2.1.UK Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.2.2.2.France Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.2.2.3.Germany Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.2.2.4.Italy Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.2.2.5.Spain Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.2.2.6.Sweden Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.2.2.7.Austria Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.2.2.8.Rest of Europe Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.2.3. Asia Pacific Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                 4.1.2.3.1.China Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.2.3.2.India Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.2.3.3.Japan Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.2.3.4.South Korea Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.2.3.5.Australia Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.2.3.6.ASEAN Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.2.3.7.Rest of APAC Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                 4.1.2.4. South America Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.2.4.1.Brazil Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.2.4.2.Argentina Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.2.4.3.Rest of South America Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                 4.1.2.5.Middle East and Africa Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.2.5.1.South Africa Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.2.5.2.GCC Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.2.5.3.Egypt Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.2.5.4.Nigeria Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.2.5.5.Rest of Middle East and Africa Market Share Analysis, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
           4.1.3.Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                 4.1.3.1 North America Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.3.1.1.USA Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.3.1.2.Canada Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.3.1.3.Mexico Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                 4.1.3.2.Europe Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.3.2.1.UK Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.3.2.2.France Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.3.2.3.Germany Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.3.2.4.Italy Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.3.2.5.Spain Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.3.2.6.Sweden Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.3.2.7.Austria Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.3.2.8.Rest of Europe Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                 4.1.3.3.Asia Pacific Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.3.3.1.China Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.3.3.2.India Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.3.3.3.Japan Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.3.3.4.South Korea Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.3.3.5.Australia Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.3.3.6.ASEAN Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.3.3.7.Rest of APAC Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                 4.1.3.4.South America Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.3.4.1.Brazil Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.3.4.2.Argentina Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.3.4.3.Rest of South America Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                 4.1.3.5.Middle East and Africa Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.3.5.1.South Africa Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.3.5.2.GCC Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.3.5.3.Egypt Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.3.5.4.Nigeria Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.3.5.5.Rest of Middle East and Africa Market Share Analysis, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
           4.1.4.Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                 4.1.4.1.North America Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.4.1.1.USA Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.4.1.2.Canada Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.4.1.3.Mexico Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                 4.1.4.2.Europe Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.4.2.1.UK Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.4.2.2.France Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.4.2.3.Germany Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.4.2.4.Italy Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.4.2.5.Spain Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                 4.1.4.2.6.Sweden Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.4.2.7.Austria Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.4.2.8.Rest of Europe Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                 4.1.4.3. Asia Pacific Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.4.3.1.China Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.4.3.2.India Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.4.3.3.Japan Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.4.3.4.South Korea Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.4.3.5.Australia Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.4.3.6.ASEAN Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.4.3.7.Rest of APAC Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                 4.1.4.4.South America Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.4.4.1.Brazil Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.4.4.2.Argentina Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.4.4.3.Rest of South America Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
           4.1.4.5. Middle East and Africa Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.4.5.1.South Africa Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.4.5.2.GCC Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.4.5.3.Egypt Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.4.5.4.Nigeria Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
                       4.1.4.5.5.Rest of Middle East and Africa Market Share Analysis, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (In %)
     4.2.Stellar Competition matrix
           4.2.1.Global Stellar Competition Matrix
           4.2.2.North America Stellar Competition Matrix
           4.2.3.Europe Stellar Competition Matrix
           4.2.4.Asia Pacific Stellar Competition Matrix
           4.2.5.South America Stellar Competition Matrix
           4.2.6.Middle East and Africa Stellar Competition Matrix
     4.3. Key Players Benchmarking
           4.3.1.Key Players Benchmarking By Offering, Pricing, Market Share, Investments, Expansion Plans, Physical Presence and Presence in the Market.
     4.4. Mergers and Acquisitions in Industry
                 4.4.1.M&A by Region, Value and Strategic Intent
           4.5.Market Dynamics
                 4.5.1.Market Drivers
                 4.5.2.Market Restraints
                 4.5.3.Market Opportunities
                 4.5.4.Market Challenges
                 4.5.5.PESTLE Analysis
                 4.5.6.PORTERS Five Force Analysis
                 4.5.7.Value Chain Analysis
Chapter 5 Global Data Acquisition System Market Segmentation: By Offering
     5.1.Global Data Acquisition System Market, By Offering, Overview/Analysis, 2023-2030
     5.2.Global Data Acquisition System Market, By Offering, By Value, Market Share (%), 2023-2030 (USD Billion)
     5.3.Global Data Acquisition System Market, By Offering, By Value, -
           5.3.1.Hardware
           5.3.2.Software
Chapter 6 Global Data Acquisition System Market Segmentation: By Application
     6.1.Global Data Acquisition System Market, By Application, Overview/Analysis, 2023-2030
     6.2.Global Data Acquisition System Market Size, By Application, By Value, Market Share (%), 2023-2030 (USD Billion)
     6.3.Global Data Acquisition System Market, By Application, By Value, -
           6.3.1.R&D
           6.3.2.Field
           6.3.3.Manufacturing
Chapter 7 Global Data Acquisition System Market Segmentation: By Vertical
     7.1.Global Data Acquisition System Market, By Vertical, Overview/Analysis, 2023-2030
     7.2.Global Data Acquisition System Market Size, By Vertical, By Value, Market Share (%), 2023-2030 (USD Billion)
     7.3.Global Data Acquisition System Market, By Vertical, By Value, -
           7.3.1.Automotive & Transportation
           7.3.2.Aerospace & Defense
           7.3.3.Power & Energy
           7.3.4.Wireless Communications & Infrastructure
           7.3.5.Environmental Monitoring
           7.3.6.Healthcare
           7.3.7.Food & beverage
           7.3.8.Other
Chapter 8 Global Data Acquisition System Market Segmentation: By Region
     8.1.Global Data Acquisition System Market, By Region – North America
           8.1.1.North America Data Acquisition System Market Size, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (USD Billion)
           8.1.2.North America Data Acquisition System Market Size, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (USD Billion)
           8.1.3.North America Data Acquisition System Market Size, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (USD Billion)
           8.1.4.By Country – U.S.
                 8.1.4.1.U.S. Data Acquisition System Market Size, By Offering, By Value, 2023-2030 (USD Billion)
                 8.1.4.2.U.S. Data Acquisition System Market Size, By Application, By Value, 2023-2030 (USD Billion)
                 8.1.4.3.U.S. Data Acquisition System Market Size, By Vertical, By Value, 2023-2030 (USD Billion)
                 8.1.4.4.Canada Data Acquisition System Market Size, By Value, 2023-2030 (USD Billion)
                 8.1.4.5.Mexico Data Acquisition System Market Size, By Value, 2023-2030 (USD Billion)
     8.2. Europe Data Acquisition System Market Size, By Value, 2023-2030 (USD Billion)
           8.2.1.UK
           8.2.2.France
           8.2.3.Germany
           8.2.4.Italy
           8.2.5.Spain
           8.2.6.Sweden
           8.2.7.Austria
           8.2.8.Rest of Europe
     8.3.Asia Pacific Data Acquisition System Market Size, By Value, 2023-2030 (USD Billion)
           8.3.1.China
           8.3.2.India
           8.3.3.Japan
           8.3.4.South Korea
           8.3.5.Australia
           8.3.6.ASEAN
           8.3.7.Rest of APAC
     8.4. Middle East and Africa Data Acquisition System Market Size, By Value, 2023-2030 (USD Billion)
           8.4.1.South Africa
           8.4.2.GCC
           8.4.3.Egypt
           8.4.4.Nigeria
           8.4.5.Rest of Middle East and Africa
     8.5.South America Data Acquisition System Market Size, By Value, 2023-2030 (USD Billion)
           8.5.1.Brazil
           8.5.2.Argentina
           8.5.3.Rest of South America
Chapter 9 Company Profiles
     9.1.Key Players
           9.1.1.Dataforth Corporation (US)
                 9.1.1.1.Company Overview
                 9.1.1.2.Tube Portfolio
                 9.1.1.3.Financial Overview
                 9.1.1.4.Business Strategy
                 9.1.1.5.Key Developments
           9.1.2.Dewetron GmbH (Austria)
           9.1.3.Emerson Electric Co US)
           9.1.4.Gantner Instruments (Austria)
           9.1.5.General Electric (US)
           9.1.6.Graphtec Corporation (Japan)
           9.1.7.imc Test & Measurement GmbH (Germany)
           9.1.8.Hioki E.E. Corporation (Japan)
           9.1.9.Honeywell International Inc (US)
           9.1.10.MTS System Corp (US)
           9.1.11.Kistler Group (Switzerland)
           9.1.12.Rockwell Automation Corporation (US)
           9.1.13.Schneider Electric (France)
           9.1.14.SEFRAM Instruments (France)
     9.2.Key Findings
     9.3.Recommendations