Global I/O Modules Market in Discrete Industries 2016-2020

Global outlook of the I/O modules market in discrete industries

Technavio’s market research analysts predict the global I/O modules market in discrete industries to grow steadily during the next four years and post a CAGR of more than 4% by 2020. Distributed I/O modules installed in a communication network enable I/O data to be spread across the machine and outside of the cabinet, which reduces the total integration time and also reduces the overall hardware costs of the system.  Also, these modular I/O modules facilitate the separation of I/O slices from the communication network and can be mounted on the machines in small pockets of distributed I/O modules. This will increase the number of end-users preferring distributed I/O systems as they use standardized quick-connect connectors and familiar devices that can be used to manage and monitor the system from a centralized location. This will result in a major end-user shift towards the implementation of distributed I/O modules, which will be one of the major factors that will have a positive impact on the growth of this market in the coming years.

Wireless I/O modules systems are equipped with high-speed data transfer standard and are mainly used for operation and control of field instruments to ensure the ease of interoperability between field devices. They reduce cabling costs and also enable easier deployment as they can be easily connected to any existing network and can also collect information from any third party sensor. As a result, wireless I/O modules will soon find significant applications in the development of smart cities. 

Competitive landscape and key vendors

Due to the presence of a considerable number of vendors, the I/O modules market in discrete industries appears to be highly fragmented. Major vendors such as ABB, Emerson Electric, Siemens, and Rockwell Automation account for the major revenue shares and dominate the market. The competitive environment in the market is quite intense and vendors mainly compete on the basis of meeting user requirements such as product pricing, compatibility with controllers, type of network connectivity, technical assistance, and reliability.

The leading vendors in the market are -

• ABB
• Emerson Electric
• Siemens
• Rockwell Automation

The other prominent vendors in the market are Acromag, AdvanTech, B&R, Beckhoff Automation, Festo, GE, Hitachi, IDEC, Mitsubishi Electric, Moeller, National Instruments, Omron, Parsec Automation, Pepperl + Fuchs, RS Component, Turck Automation, Wago, Yamatake Control Products, and Yokogawa.

Segmentation by controller type and analysis of the I/O modules market in discrete industries

• Programmable logic controllers (PLC) I/O
• Distributed control systems (DCS) I/O
• Industrial PC I/O

During 2015, the PLC I/O segment accounted for the major shares and dominated the market. PLCs play a vital role in industrial automation systems and are widely used in control applications. Benefits that include robust computing structure, communication, and I/O infrastructure, will result in the increased adoption of PLCs, which will subsequently drive the growth of this market segment.

Geographical segmentation and analysis of the I/O modules market in discrete industries

• Americas
• APAC
• EMEA

According to this market study, the Americas will be the major revenue contributor to the market throughout the next four years. The presence of several automobile manufacturers such as Honda, General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, and Mercedes-Benz in the US and the growth of the automotive industry in countries such as US and Brazil, will fuel market growth.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2020?
• What are the key factors driving the global I/O modules market in discrete industries?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global I/O modules market in discrete industries?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global I/O modules market in discrete industries?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global I/O modules market in discrete industries?
• Trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA.
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global I/O modules market in discrete industries?

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