Acoustic Camera Market Analysis

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.