세계의 포지셔닝 스테이지 시장 예측(-2030년) : 유형별, 작동 유형별, 구동 메커니즘별, 최종 사용자별, 지역별 시장 분석

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Positioning Stage Market is growing at a CAGR of 5% during the forecast period. The positioning stage is a precision mechanical device enabling accurate and controlled movement along multiple axes. Its benefits arise from its accurate placement, which is essential for tasks requiring accuracy in sectors including manufacturing, electronics, optics, and medicine. Moreover, these stages allow for controlled motion, which facilitates operations like assembly, testing, alignment, and microscopy. Their significance resides in improving automation efficiency, accuracy, and quality control across several industries.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Escalating demand for high-precision equipment

Industries reliant on ultra-precise machinery and processes, notably in semiconductor manufacturing, nanotechnology, optics, and metrology, fuel this demand. High-precision equipment necessitates positioning stages capable of achieving minute movements with exceptional accuracy and repeatability. These stages play a pivotal role in critical applications such as lithography, micro-assembly, precision measurement, and alignment in optical systems. Furthermore, the need for advanced positioning stages is growing as companies strive for ever-higher levels of precision in their operations; this emphasises the crucial role that these stages play in enabling the complex, high-precision processes that are essential to technological developments and advancements in a wide range of industries.

Restraint:

Cost constraints

Compatibility challenges with existing systems and diverse equipment setups hinder seamless integration of positioning stages. Industries often face difficulties aligning these stages with their established machinery, leading to implementation complexities and potential disruptions in workflow. This integration complexity can impede adoption, especially in sectors relying on established equipment configurations. Thus, it will hamper market growth.

Opportunity:

Rising demand for automation

Positioning stages play a pivotal role in facilitating precise movements and alignments in automated systems, enabling tasks such as assembly, testing, inspection, and material handling. The rising adoption of robotics and automated machinery necessitates highly accurate positioning solutions. Furthermore, this demand for automated systems creates a substantial market opportunity for positioning stage manufacturers to develop and provide advanced, high-precision stages capable of seamlessly integrating with automated processes, meeting the evolving needs of industries seeking enhanced productivity, reduced manual intervention, and improved precision in their operations.

Threat:

Regulatory changes

Evolving industry standards, compliance requirements, or new regulations may demand costly modifications in manufacturing processes to align with updated guidelines. These changes could increase production costs, impact profit margins, and potentially hinder market competitiveness. Also, adapting to new standards might require additional certifications or compliance measures, posing challenges for manufacturers. Therefore, it acts as a significant barrier to market expansion.

COVID-19 Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the positioning stage market. Initially, it caused disruptions in manufacturing, supply chains, and project timelines, leading to a slowdown in the adoption of positioning stages across industries. Travel restrictions and lockdowns hindered installations and delayed projects. However, the pandemic accelerated automation demands, especially in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and electronics, propelling the need for precision positioning solutions. A renewed emphasis on automation and robotics arose from industries adapting to remote operations and seeking increased efficiency. This, in turn, stimulated the growth of the positioning stage market.

The Rotary Stage segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The Rotary Stage segment is estimated to hold the largest share. A rotary stage enables precise angular positioning, which is crucial for various applications in industries such as manufacturing, optics, electronics, and research. It offers accurate and controlled rotation, facilitating tasks like alignment, inspection, testing, and assembly processes in automated systems. Moreover, these stages come in various sizes, load capacities, and precision levels, catering to diverse industrial needs requiring rotational movement for achieving precise angular positioning, making them indispensable components in high-precision positioning systems across numerous sectors.

The Manufacturing and Industrial Automation segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The Manufacturing and Industrial Automation segment is anticipated to have lucrative growth during the forecast period. The positioning stages play a pivotal role in optimising machinery, robotics, and assembly lines by providing accurate and repeatable positioning, critical for tasks like material handling, assembly, inspection, and testing. Their integration in industrial automation systems ensures enhanced productivity, minimised downtime, and improved quality control. Furthermore, these stages tailored for manufacturing and industrial automation cater to diverse applications, ranging from automotive and electronics to pharmaceuticals, enabling streamlined operations and fostering advancements in efficient, high-precision manufacturing processes.

Region with largest share:

Asia Pacific commanded the largest market share during the extrapolated period due to technological advancements, rising adoption of automation, and the development of innovative positioning stage solutions. Increased investments in sectors like semiconductor manufacturing, electronics, automotive, and healthcare were contributing to the market's growth. Moreover, the region's expanding industrial sector, particularly in countries like China, Japan, South Korea, and India, was driving the demand for precise and automated positioning stages across various manufacturing and research applications.

Region with highest CAGR:

North America is expected to witness profitable growth over the projection period, owing to technological innovation, a focus on enhancing manufacturing efficiency, and a growing emphasis on high-precision applications across various industries. The region's prominence in industries like aerospace, defence, semiconductors, and research and development fuelled the demand for high-precision positioning stages. Furthermore, companies in the United States and Canada were investing significantly in advanced manufacturing technologies, leading to increased adoption of automated and accurate positioning systems.

Key players in the market:

Some of the key players in the Positioning Stage Market include Physik Instrumente (PI), NIPPON THOMPSON, Sumitomo Heavy Industries, SCHNEEBERGER, Aerotech Inc., Beijing U-PRECISION TECH, Elliot Scientific, Griffin Motion, ALIO Industries, OME Technology, Newport Corporation, Zaber Technologies Inc., Parker Hannifin Corporation, Nanomotion Ltd. and Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd.

Key Developments:

In April 2023, Aerotech, a manufacturer of precision motion control and automation, continues to develop new products and features for the Automation1 precision machine and motion control platform. The latest additions include new servo motor drives with integrated motion controllers and several advanced features.

In March 2022, Aerotech Launches Second Generation of Nanopositioning Stages. The second-generation ANT nanopositioning stages are ideal for single- and multi-axis applications that require ultra-precise, high-throughput motion performance, including photonics assembly and inspection; fiber alignment and optimization; optics manufacturing, testing and inspection; sensor testing and qualification; semiconductor processing and inspection; and research and laboratory applications.

In January 2022, Aerotech Introduces Premier Two-Axis Laser Scan Head, a high-dynamic, two-axis laser scan head that combines low-inertia, high-efficiency motors with ultra-high resolution position feedback and optimized structural dynamics to deliver rapid acceleration profiles and excellent part-profile tracking with minimal following error.

Types Covered:

• 2-axis and 3-axis Stage
• Linear Stage
• Rotary Stage
• Other Types

Type of Actuations Covered:

• Manual
• Motorized

Drive Mechanisms Covered:

• Screw-driven Positioning Stages
• Direct-drive Positioning Stages
• Belt-driven Positioning Stages

End Users Covered:

• Manufacturing and Industrial Automation
• Semiconductor & PCB
• Medical and Healthcare
• Photovoltaic
• Aerospace and Defense
• Photonics and Optics Companies
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

• Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
• Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
• Covers Market data for the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026, and 2030
• Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
• Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
• Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
• Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
• Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Free Customization Offerings:

All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:

• Company Profiling
  • Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
  • SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
• Regional Segmentation
  • Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
• Competitive Benchmarking
  • Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

• 2.1 Abstract
• 2.2 Stake Holders
• 2.3 Research Scope
• 2.4 Research Methodology
  • 2.4.1 Data Mining
  • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
  • 2.4.3 Data Validation
  • 2.4.4 Research Approach
• 2.5 Research Sources
  • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
  • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
  • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Drivers
• 3.3 Restraints
• 3.4 Opportunities
• 3.5 Threats
• 3.6 End User Analysis
• 3.7 Emerging Markets
• 3.8 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

• 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
• 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
• 4.3 Threat of substitutes
• 4.4 Threat of new entrants
• 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Positioning Stage Market, By Type

• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 2-axis and 3-axis Stage
• 5.3 Linear Stage
• 5.4 Rotary Stage
• 5.5 Other Types

6 Global Positioning Stage Market, By Type of Actuation

• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 Manual
• 6.3 Motorized

7 Global Positioning Stage Market, By Drive Mechanism

• 7.1 Introduction
• 7.2 Screw-driven Positioning Stages
• 7.3 Direct-drive Positioning Stages
• 7.4 Belt-driven Positioning Stages

8 Global Positioning Stage Market, By End User

• 8.1 Introduction
• 8.2 Manufacturing and Industrial Automation
• 8.3 Semiconductor & PCB
• 8.4 Medical and Healthcare
• 8.5 Photovoltaic
• 8.6 Aerospace and Defense
• 8.7 Photonics and Optics Companies
• 8.8 Other End Users

9 Global Positioning Stage Market, By Geography

• 9.1 Introduction
• 9.2 North America
  • 9.2.1 US
  • 9.2.2 Canada
  • 9.2.3 Mexico
• 9.3 Europe
  • 9.3.1 Germany
  • 9.3.2 UK
  • 9.3.3 Italy
  • 9.3.4 France
  • 9.3.5 Spain
  • 9.3.6 Rest of Europe
• 9.4 Asia Pacific
  • 9.4.1 Japan
  • 9.4.2 China
  • 9.4.3 India
  • 9.4.4 Australia
  • 9.4.5 New Zealand
  • 9.4.6 South Korea
  • 9.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
• 9.5 South America
  • 9.5.1 Argentina
  • 9.5.2 Brazil
  • 9.5.3 Chile
  • 9.5.4 Rest of South America
• 9.6 Middle East & Africa
  • 9.6.1 Saudi Arabia
  • 9.6.2 UAE
  • 9.6.3 Qatar
  • 9.6.4 South Africa
  • 9.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

10 Key Developments

• 10.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
• 10.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
• 10.3 New Product Launch
• 10.4 Expansions
• 10.5 Other Key Strategies

11 Company Profiling

• 11.1 Physik Instrumente (PI)
• 11.2 NIPPON THOMPSON
• 11.3 Sumitomo Heavy Industries
• 11.4 SCHNEEBERGER
• 11.5 Aerotech Inc.
• 11.6 Beijing U-PRECISION TECH
• 11.7 Elliot Scientific
• 11.8 Griffin Motion
• 11.9 ALIO Industries
• 11.10 OME Technology
• 11.11 Newport Corporation
• 11.12 Zaber Technologies Inc.
• 11.13 Parker Hannifin Corporation
• 11.14 Nanomotion Ltd.
• 11.15 Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd.