Global Intelligent Hearing Protection Devices Market 2016-2020

Outlook of the global intelligent hearing protection devices market

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.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

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 -

• Honeywell
• 3M
• Phonak

Some of the other prominent vendors in the market are SensGard, Etymotic Research, Sensear, NoNoise, Silenta, Starkey Hearing Technologies, Hellberg Safety, and Hunter Electronic.

Segmentation based on end-user and analysis of the intelligent hearing protection devices market

• Defense and law enforcement
• Aviation
• Oil and gas
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Consumer

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.

Segmentation based on product format and analysis of the intelligent hearing protection devices market

• Earplugs
• Earmuffs

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.

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 intelligent hearing protection devices market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global intelligent hearing protection devices market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global intelligent hearing protection devices market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global intelligent hearing protection devices market?
• Trending factors influencing the market shares of APAC, Europe, North America, and ROW.
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global intelligent hearing protection devices market?

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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.

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