Market Trends of Global Load Cell Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Load Cell Market according to our research experts:
Digital/smart load cells Segment is Expected to Witness Growth Over the Forecast Period
The digital load cell segment is anticipated to gain popularity over the forecast period among other segments due to its high efficiency and durability.
Load cells are increasingly used in almost all industries, such as medical & pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, etc. Digital technologies have gained significant progress over a few years and played a crucial role in the development of load cells for application in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry. The digital load cells have significantly applied in the mainstream market. Also, market players operating in the load cell market are currently anticipated to focus on the quality of load cells to improve the measuring and weighing accuracy and electronic scales' performance.
As per the article titled 'Analog or Digital Load Cell - Which makes a Better Choice?' published in August 2021 stated that the traditional load cells are suitable for most test and measurement applications, but they carry a huge list of side effects such as cost, space, noise, accuracy, convenience, and temperature co-efficiency, which become variables within the traditional setup. However, the digital load cell produces a more accurate reading, offers more reliable weight reading, accurate calibration, or precise reading, and is cost-effective as per the source mentioned above. Therefore, owing to the advantages of digital load cells, it is poised to gain more demand. Hence, driving the growth of the studied segment over the forecast period.
Some of the available digital load cells also offer high accuracy and can tolerate up to ten times more overload; some other digital load cells come with pre-calibration, making installation and commissioning fast and simple. These advancements in digital load cells are anticipated to drive the demand over the near future, driving the growth of the studied segment.
North America is Expected to Dominate the Market Over the Forecast Period
North America will dominate the load cells market over the forecast period. The factors such as rapid technological advancements, increasing automation in the healthcare infrastructure, and the presence of multiple major players in the countries, especially in the United States, coupled with new product launches and other strategic activities are the major driving factors boosting the growth of the studied market in the region.
Adding to that, as per a press release in July 2021, the governments of Canada and Quebec announced their plans to invest in 209 infrastructure projects to modernize, redevelop, and upgrade health and social services institutions in Quebec, including hospitals, residential and long-term care centers, local community service centers, and rehabilitation centers. The federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Minister of Health and Social Services, announced a total of USD 188,3 million in funding for these 209 infrastructure projects. As a result, the investments in healthcare infrastructure are anticipated to drive the growth of the studied market in the countries.
Moreover, the presence of multiple major players in the countries, especially in the United States, and new product launches are the major driving factors contributing to the growth of the load cell market in the country.
For instance, in October 2021, Medidata launched its Medidata Sensor Cloud Network. The Medidata Sensor Cloud Network will create the first industry-wide collaboration amongst contract research organizations (CROs), device manufacturers, drug and vaccine developers, analytics companies, and academia focused on solving challenges related to sensor integrations, standardization of sensor data, and the development of digital biomarkers and algorithms. Additionally, in October 2021, Omega Engineering, Inc announced the release of its smallest S-beam load cell with measurements of only 1.25" x 0.5" x 1.1". This LC107 Series Miniature S-Beam Load Cell is shorter than a paper clip. These miniature s-beam load cells accurately measure ultra-low tension and compression forces. These company activities are anticipated to boost the studied market growth in the country.
Therefore, owing to the factors above, the North American region is anticipated to dominate the market over the forecast period.
