Acoustic Camera Market - By Array Type (2D, 3D), By Application (Noise Source Identification, Leakage Detection), By End-use (Infrastructure, Automotive, Industrial, Aerospace, Energy and Power, Electronics) & Forecast, 2024 – 2032

Acoustic Camera Market Size

Acoustic Camera Market was valued at over USD 190 million in 2023 and is estimated to register over 9% CAGR between 2024 & 2032. The increasing need for real-time data and intelligence for effective decision-making in military operations is driving the demand for acoustic cameras capable of collecting, processing, and disseminating data in challenging environments.
 

Defense agencies worldwide are investing in the modernization of their armed forces including upgrades to legacy systems with advanced embedded technologies to enhance mission effectiveness, survivability, and operational capabilities. The proliferation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), and autonomous systems in military operations is fueling the demand for sophisticated embedded systems including acoustic cameras to enable autonomous operation and mission execution.
 

The demand for enhanced situational awareness is a significant factor propelling the acoustic camera market growth. Military operations, industrial monitoring, and environmental surveillance require real-time data for effective decision-making. Acoustic cameras play a crucial role in capturing, processing, and disseminating data in challenging environments, providing users with detailed insights into their surroundings. For instance, in December 2021, SONOTEC launched a new acoustic camera, SONASCREEN. The camera localizes sound sources & visualizes complex acoustic information in different colors. The tool allows maintenance crews to easily find leaks in compressed air and vacuum systems. The industrial imager also offers an additional tool for energy auditing and predictive maintenance, ensuring operational dependability & efficiency.
 

Complexity and interoperability challenges in the acoustic camera market refer to the difficulties arising from the intricacy of integrating various components and systems within embedded technology. With acoustic cameras becoming more sophisticated and interconnected, ensuring seamless communication and cooperation between different subsystems poses significant challenges. This complexity can arise due to differences in hardware & software standards, protocols, and interfaces across different platforms and applications. Interoperability issues hinder the smooth functioning of acoustic camera systems, leading to inefficiencies, delays, and potential system failures. Overcoming these challenges requires standardized communication protocols, robust testing procedures, and interoperability testing frameworks to ensure seamless integration and operation of acoustic camera systems across diverse environments and applications.
 

Acoustic Camera Market Trends

The market is witnessing the growing incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies into acoustic camera systems. AI-powered embedded systems can analyze vast amounts of data in real time, automate decision-making processes, and improve situational awareness on the battlefield. These technologies enhance the capabilities of acoustic cameras, enabling applications such as autonomous vehicles, predictive maintenance, threat detection, and mission planning. In the past few decades, the region's manufacturing sector has expanded significantly.
 

According to the World Bank, the value added by the manufacturing industry to the GDP of the East Asia & Pacific region increased to 25%. Manufacturers from the area are adopting new manufacturing techniques to reduce costs, save time, increase efficiency, and improve product quality. The growing number of manufacturing facilities across various industries and rising noise levels from multiple manufacturing plants and their associated discomfort to humans are expected to boost the demand for acoustic camera solutions in this region.
 

Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C) optimization is becoming increasingly important in the acoustic camera market. Defense agencies are seeking to deploy more capable and sophisticated systems in constrained environments, emphasizing the reduction in the size, weight, power consumption, and cost of embedded systems. Advancements in semiconductor technology, miniaturization, and energy efficiency enable the development of compact, lightweight, and energy-efficient acoustic camera systems without compromising performance or functionality. SWaP-C optimization enables greater mobility, flexibility, and scalability in military operations.
 

Acoustic Camera Market Analysis

Based on array type, the market is divided into 2D and 3D. The 2D segment is expected to register a CAGR of over 7.5% during the forecast period.
 

• The 2D array technology segment refers to the use of arrays consisting of multiple microphone elements arranged in a two-dimensional grid pattern. This technology enables the capture of sound waves from various directions and locations within a given space, providing detailed spatial information about the sound sources.
   
• 2D array technology offers several advantages over traditional single-point microphones including enhanced spatial resolution, directional sensitivity, and the ability to localize sound sources accurately. By processing the signals from multiple microphone elements, 2D arrays can create high-resolution acoustic images or maps, enabling users to visualize and analyze sound distribution patterns in real-time.
   

Based on end-use, the market is divided into infrastructure, automotive, industrial, aerospace, energy and power, electronics, others. The automotive segment dominated the global market with a share of over 23% in 2023.
 

• The automotive segment involves the use of acoustic cameras to address various challenges and requirements related to vehicle Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) analysis as well as other acoustic engineering tasks.
   
• To reduce the noise pollution caused by vehicles, several countries are framing new regulations and running pilot programs, which are expected to support market growth. For instance, in January 2022, the French government announced a new experiment with 'noise cameras' to tackle excessive noise from moving vehicles.
   
• With automobiles becoming an important aspect of consumers’ day-to-day lives, car sales are expected to grow, fueling product adoption. The demand for acoustic cameras is also expected to rise owing to the rising disposable income in developing countries. According to OICA, the global sales of all automobile types reached 82.68 million in 2021.
   

Asia Pacific dominated the global acoustic camera market in 2023, accounting for a share of over 35%. The Asia Pacific is expected to witness significant growth in the acoustic camera industry. The regional automotive industry has evolved in the past few years, propelled by a vast population shift and an increase in disposable income. The sales of passenger cars, especially in countries such as China, India, and South Korea, have also been growing, which is expected to impact the demand for acoustic cameras positively.
 

For instance, according to OICA, the number of passage cars sold in the Asia Pacific region increased from 32.21 million to 34.52 million. In the past few decades, the region's manufacturing sector has grown significantly. According to the World Bank, the value added by the manufacturing industry to the GDP of the East Asia & Pacific region increased to 25%. Manufacturers in the area are adopting new production techniques to reduce costs, save time, increase efficiency, and improve product quality. The expanding manufacturing sector and rising noise levels from multiple production plants and their associated discomfort to humans are expected to spur the demand for acoustic camera solutions in this region.
 

Acoustic Camera Market Share

Norsonic AS and Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S hold a significant share of over 3% in the market. Norsonic AS is a leading manufacturer of sound and vibration measurement equipment including acoustic cameras. The company offers a range of innovative products designed to capture and analyze sound in real time, allowing users to visualize sound sources and identify noise sources accurately. Norsonic's acoustic cameras are widely used in automotive, aerospace, industrial, and environmental applications.
 

Some of the major players in the market are Norsonic AS, Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S, SM Instruments, Siemens PLM Software, gfai tech GmbH, Signal Interface Group, CAE Software, and Systems GmbH. These major players apply strategies such as product innovations, and mergers & acquisitions. Also, companies are involved in several growth and expansion strategies to gain a competitive advantage in the market.
 

Acoustic Camera Market Companies

Major players operating in the acoustic camera industry are:

• Norsonic AS
• Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S
• SM Instruments
• Siemens PLM Software
• gfai tech GmbH
• Signal Interface Group
• CAE Software and Systems GmbH
   

Acoustic Camera Industry News

• In June 2022, Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, expanded its Si124 industrial acoustic imaging family of cameras by introducing a new set of sound imaging cameras. They feature a wider acoustic detection range of up to 65Khz along with a quick start power button and an integrated battery to make condition monitoring & inspection more effective and efficient.
   

The acoustic camera market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue (USD Million) from 2018 to 2032, for the following segments:

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Market, By Array Type

• 2D
• 3D

Market, By Application

• Noise source identification
• Leakage detection
• Others

Market, By End Use

• Infrastructure
• Automotive
• Industrial
• Aerospace
• Energy & power
• Electronics
• Others

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • ANZ
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• MEA
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Rest of MEA