The global automated test equipment market was valued US$ 3,826.7 Mn in 2017 and is expected register growth at 3.7% CAGR during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026. The technical complexity involved in electronic device testing varies broadly, ranging from the simplest type (manual testing) to the most sophisticated large scale automatic testing. In case of manual testing, the requisite testing infrastructure varies with the device type to be tested. On the other hand, automated testing equipment offers tremendous flexibility, allowing multiple devices to be tested without requiring any changes to be made to the test hardware. In addition to the versatility offered, automated testing equipment enables electronic testing of great complexity, although at a price.

"North America Leads; Asia Pacific Poised to Register Superior Growth during the Forecast Period"

In 2017, North America led the global automated test equipment market closely followed by Asia Pacific and Europe respectively. The value contribution of North America to the global automated testing equipment market stood at over 32% in the same year. The dominance is largely credited to the regulated demand from the huge defense and aerospace industry in the region. On the other hand, Asia Pacific is poised to register superior growth, surpassing North America to become the largest automated test equipment market worldwide. Steady growth in industrial automation, automotive production, and burgeoning consumer electronics industry will drive demand for automated test equipment across industry verticals during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026.

"Growth in Consumer Electronics Industry to Complement Market Growth"

In 2017, semiconductor & electronics represented the most attractive vertical in the global automated testing equipment market. Growing pressure on semiconductor and electronics manufacturers to attain economies of scale, deliver quality product, and meet the ever-rising consumption demand has led to increased industrial automation. This, in turn has had positive impact on the overall demand for automated testing solutions for inspection and quality control. Thus, mounting pressure to achieve quality standards and limit errors that occur in manual testing will favor market demand across almost all end-use segments during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026.

Key Players:

Some of the leading manufacturers profiled in the research study include Virginia Panel Corporation, Xcerra Corporation, Mac Panel Company, National Instruments, Spea S.P.A, Star Technologies, Advantest Corporation, Roos Instruments, Inc., Aeroflex, Inc., Astronics Corporation, and Chroma Ate, Inc. among others.

Historical & Forecast Period

This study report represents analysis of each segment from 2023 to 2033 considering 2024 as the base year. Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for each of the respective segments estimated for the forecast period of 2025 to 2033.

The current report comprises of quantitative market estimations for each micro market for every geographical region and qualitative market analysis such as micro and macro environment analysis, market trends, competitive intelligence, segment analysis, porters five force model, top winning strategies, top investment markets, emerging trends and technological analysis, case studies, strategic conclusions and recommendations and other key market insights.

Research Methodology

The complete research study was conducted in three phases, namely: secondary research, primary research, and expert panel review. key data point that enables the estimation of Automated Test Equipment market are as follows:

• Research and development budgets of manufacturers and government spending
• Revenues of key companies in the market segment
• Number of end users and consumption volume, price and value.
• Geographical revenues generate by countries considered in the report
• Micro and macro environment factors that are currently influencing the Automated Test Equipment market and their expected impact during the forecast period.

Market forecast was performed through proprietary software that analyzes various qualitative and quantitative factors. Growth rate and CAGR were estimated through intensive secondary and primary research. Data triangulation across various data points provides accuracy across various analyzed market segments in the report. Application of both top down and bottom-up approach for validation of market estimation assures logical, methodical and mathematical consistency of the quantitative data.

Key questions answered in this report

• What are the key micro and macro environmental factors that are impacting the growth of Automated Test Equipment market?
• What are the key investment pockets with respect to product segments and geographies currently and during the forecast period?
• Estimated forecast and market projections up to 2033.
• Which segment accounts for the fastest CAGR during the forecast period?
• Which market segment holds a larger market share and why?
• Are low and middle-income economies investing in the Automated Test Equipment market?
• Which is the largest regional market for Automated Test Equipment market?
• What are the market trends and dynamics in emerging markets such as Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa?
• Which are the key trends driving Automated Test Equipment market growth?
• Who are the key competitors and what are their key strategies to enhance their market presence in the Automated Test Equipment market worldwide?