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According to the market analyst at Technavio, the global intelligent hearing protection devices market will grow progressively and post a notable CAGR of approximately 10% by 2020. One of the primary factors driving the market will be the rising demand for intelligent hearing protection products across the defense industry. Continuous exposure of members of the army, navy, and air force to incessant noise from aircraft engines and impulse noise such as firing and blasts that cause hearing disabilities will result in the growth of the market. Various vendors will invest in R&D for developing specialized hearing protection products that provide hearing protection, situational awareness, and integrated communication systems with improvised introduction to better on-field realization. Other technological advancements will include designs bearing compatibility with the helmet’s head and face protection equipment.
The analyst predicts that North America will dominate the market and will post an impressive CAGR of about 11% by 2020. The growing demand from industrial end-users and consumers and leading vendors that introduce new products for a varied range of applications will be the key drivers for market growth during the forecast period. Furthermore, worker safety regulations and the high cost of employee compensation in case of injuries will compel many major employers in the region to invest in products with a wide selection of custom-contoured intelligent hearing protection products.
Competition in the market will be moderate during the forecast period due to the small number of sellers in the market. Their core focus will be on R&D for innovative products, deployment of level-dependent hearing technology, and the introduction of improvised and patented smart hearing technologies. For instance, SensGard recently introduced lightweight and non-electronic intelligent hearing products. Innovations like these will drive the growth of the market during the estimated period.
Key vendors in the market are -
Some of the other prominent vendors in the market are SensGard, Etymotic Research, Sensear, NoNoise, Silenta, Starkey Hearing Technologies, Hellberg Safety, and Hunter Electronic.
The analyst predicts that the defense and law enforcement sector will dominate the market and will post an impressive CAGR of 11% by 2020. Modernization programs in the defense industries will increase the demand for products that expand the coordination between team members and enhance situational awareness; thus, fueling the growth of this market segment.
During 2015, earplugs dominated the market accounting for around 60% for the total market share. The factors contributing to the growth of the earplugs segment in the market will be the availability of lightweight, compact, and easy to carry alternatives for several customers such as musicians, performers, and motorsport enthusiasts who prefer products that are less visible.
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Intelligent hearing protectors help workers to increase their ability to communicate with others and comprehend their working environments while working in high-noise conditions. The intelligent hearing protection equipment provides protection from continuous noise, specifically in extreme noise environments and remote work sites. Numerous workers across the industries suffer from preventable hearing loss annually due to the high workplace noise levels. To provide hearing protection to workers and also to overcome the issue of communication in high noise environments, several industries are adopting intelligent hearing protection system to enhance the hearing capabilities at such risky workplaces so that the workers are aware of their surroundings.
The report, global intelligent hearing protector market, is a part of Technavio’s new research areas portfolio. This portfolio provides a comprehensive market analysis along with the market share, market sizing, and market segmentations covering areas such as agricultural equipment, furniture and home furnishing, health and wellness, home kitchen and large appliances, lab equipment, and outdoor gear. These market research reports provide a perspective on the various market opportunities and market threats along with the key trends that would influence the market growth during the forecast period. It presents insights into the changing competitive landscape and a detailed profiling and market analysis of the vendors. Also covered in the research are the key regions or countries that would have an impact on the market during the assessment years.
PART 01: Executive summary
PART 02: Scope of the report
PART 03: Market research methodology
PART 04: Introduction
PART 05: Market landscape
PART 06: Market segmentation by end user
PART 07: Market segmentation by product format
PART 08: Geographical segmentation
PART 09: Market drivers
PART 10: Impact of drivers
PART 11: Market challenges
PART 12: Impact of drivers and challenges
PART 13: Market trends
PART 14: Vendor landscape
PART 15: Other prominent vendor analysis
PART 16: Key vendor analysis
PART 17: Appendix
PART 18: Explore Technavio
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