PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1620091
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1620091
Rugged handheld electronic devices are built to endure harsh conditions and extreme environments, including severe temperatures, water exposure, and physical impacts. They are essential in industries where both durability and reliability are critical.
The main categories of rugged handheld electronic devices include semi-rugged, fully-rugged, and ultra-rugged. Semi-rugged devices strike a balance between standard consumer electronics and fully rugged models. They are used in various forms such as smartphones and tablets, mobile computers, and readers or scanners. These devices serve a range of sectors, including manufacturing, retail, transportation and logistics, military and defense, government, and more.
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The rugged handheld electronic devices market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.93 billion in 2023 to $8.66 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to several factors, including a rise in the prevalence of hernias, greater adoption of the internet, higher costs of devices, improvements in efficiency and productivity, and a heightened focus on digitalization.
The rugged handheld electronic devices market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.41 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The anticipated growth during the forecast period is driven by increased industrialization, rising demand for mobility and connectivity, regulatory compliance and security needs, growth in e-commerce and last-mile delivery, and a growing emphasis on sustainability. Key trends expected to shape this period include technological advancements, developments in wireless charging and power management, expansion of cloud and edge computing, improvements in location-based services (LBS), modular and upgradable design features, and environmental considerations.
The growing trend of industrial automation is expected to drive the expansion of the rugged handheld electronic devices market in the coming years. Industrial automation involves using control systems like computers and robots to manage various processes and machinery, minimizing human intervention. This shift is largely due to the benefits of enhanced efficiency, cost reduction, improved quality, and increased safety, all fueled by technological advancements and the need to stay competitive. Electronic devices play a critical role in industrial automation, offering precise control, monitoring, and communication of machinery and processes, which enhances efficiency, accuracy, and data collection. For example, in April 2024, the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based non-profit, reported that industrial robot installations in the U.S. grew by 12%, reaching 44,303 units in 2023, compared to 40,000 units in 2022. As a result, the rise in industrial automation is driving the growth of the rugged handheld electronic devices market.
Key players in the rugged handheld electronic devices market are investing in advanced solutions like ultra-rugged compact electronic devices to improve durability, functionality, and performance in challenging environments. These ultra-rugged devices are designed to withstand extreme conditions such as harsh temperatures, moisture, dust, and physical impacts. For instance, in November 2022, Handheld Group, a Swedish manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, launched the Algiz 10XR, a compact 10-inch Windows tablet built for demanding field applications. This device features the latest Intel Elkhart Lake processor, which offers twice the graphics and performance of previous models. With integrated 5G connectivity, the Algiz 10XR supports fast data transfer speeds and high-bandwidth tasks such as live video streaming and mapping. It is designed to meet stringent IP65 and MIL-STD-810G standards for water, dust, and impact resistance. Its sunlight-readable touchscreen, glove and rain modes, and hot-swappable battery make it suitable for mobile professionals in industries like shipping, warehousing, mapping, and data collection.
In December 2022, HID Global, a US-based manufacturer of secure identity products, acquired Janam Technologies for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is aimed at enhancing HID's event access solutions by incorporating Janam's rugged mobile computing and ticket scanning technologies. The integration is intended to broaden HID's product range, improve experiences for event organizers and attendees, and strengthen its presence in the venue access market. Janam Technologies, based in the US, specializes in rugged mobile computers and contactless handheld devices.
Major companies operating in the rugged handheld electronic devices market are Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Siemens AG, Panasonic Corporation, Schneider Electric SE, Honeywell International Inc., Kyocera Corporation, Motorola Solutions Inc., Zebra Technologies Corp., Juniper Systems Inc., Trimble Inc., Advantech Co. Ltd., Casio Computer Co. Ltd., Getac Technology Corp., Bluebird Inc., Datalogic S.p.A., Comark Holdings LLC, Unitech Electronics Co. Ltd., DT Research Inc., CipherLab Co. Ltd., Chainway Information Technology Co. Ltd., General Micro Systems Inc., Handheld Group, Two Technologies Inc., TouchStar Technologies Ltd., Aegex Technologies LLC
North America was the largest region in the rugged handheld electronic devices market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the rugged handheld electronic devices market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the rugged handheld electronic devices market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The rugged handheld electronic devices market consists of sales of rugged PDAs (personal digital assistants), rugged handheld GPS (global positioning system) devices, rugged mobile printers, rugged handheld radios, and rugged mobile data terminals. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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