Market Dynamics
Introduction
The technique of monitoring a machine's state in order to predict its mechanical wear and failure is known as condition monitoring. Condition monitoring systems help in leveraging a wide range of data, including equipment temperature, energy usage, run time, and output, among others, which help in improving plant operations and decision-making. Over the eons, there has been an uprise in the adoption of condition-monitoring solutions at several plant facilities.
Predictive analytics is the current trend in the industrial sector. The companies are focused on developing systems and equipment that not only provide real-time data but also give predictions about the machine’s service life, well in advance, which results in significant cost savings during probable failures. Moreover, with the use of predictive analytics, plant managers can avoid downtime when a machine/equipment is not operating to its maximum potential.
COVID-19 Impact
The impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the demand for condition monitoring systems varied from industry to industry. However, most of the major markets, such as oil & gas, automotive, and aerospace & defense, recorded a huge downturn amid the pandemic. Condition monitoring systems followed an almost similar path with over double-digit decline in the major markets. Overall, the market registered a decline of -15% in the year 2020.
With the dawn of 2021, the market stakeholders started witnessing some signs of recovery, again varied from industry to industry. For instance, oil & gas and automotive recorded some recovery, whereas aerospace & defense are still under immense pressure engulfed by the new variants of COVID-19 paired with industry challenges such as the temporary halt in the production of B787.
Market Drivers
The condition monitoring system market is driven by a host of factors, some of which are noted below:
- Condition Monitoring Systems are used to monitor the health of equipment and machinery in real-time, detecting any anomalies or potential failures before they occur.
- The adoption of Industry 4.0 will lead to an increase in the use of condition monitoring systems, as it enables manufacturers to monitor their equipment more effectively and efficiently.
- The increasing demand for reducing human involvement in predictive maintenance is driving the growth of the market, and this trend is expected to continue in the coming years.
- By detecting and addressing problems early on, these systems can help to reduce downtime, extend equipment life, and improve overall efficiency and productivity.
- Increasing adoption of predictive maintenance strategies by companies across various industries, such as manufacturing, oil and gas, and aerospace.
- Additionally, advances in technology, such as the development of advanced sensors, cloud computing, and machine learning algorithms, have made it easier and more cost-effective to implement these systems.
- Increasing focus on safety and regulatory compliance. Condition monitoring systems can help companies meet safety and regulatory requirements by ensuring that their equipment is functioning properly and minimizing the risk of accidents or equipment failures.

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Segment Analysis
Segmentations
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List of Sub-Segments
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Segments with High Growth Opportunity
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End-Use Industry Type Analysis
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Oil & Gas, Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Mining, Marine, and Others
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The oil & gas industry occupied more than 35% in 2020 and is projected to remain the biggest demand generator for condition monitoring systems in the years to come.
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Monitoring Technique Type Analysis
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Vibration Analysis, Thermography, Oil Analysis, and Others
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Vibration analysis held a significant market share of more than 85% in 2020.
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Product Type Analysis
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Router-based System, Portable System, and Sensor-based System
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Sensor-based systems held a market share of more than 55% in 2020.
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Deployment Type Analysis
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Cloud and On-premises
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Cloud-based systems occupied a significant market share of more than 75% in 2020.
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Regional Analysis
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North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World
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North America accounted for a market share of more than 35% in 2020 and is expected to remain the largest market for condition monitoring systems during the forecast period.
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By End-Use Industry Type
The condition monitoring system market is classified into aerospace & defense, automotive, oil & gas, marine, metal & mining, and others. The oil & gas industry occupied more than 35% in 2020 and is projected to remain the biggest demand generator for condition monitoring systems in the years to come. Condition monitoring systems play a paramount role in the oil & gas industry, especially in applications such as pumps.
On the other hand, aerospace & defense, an industry that recorded a mammoth decline amid the pandemic, is expected to register the highest growth in terms of the demand generated for condition monitoring systems, in the coming five years. Commercial aircraft remains the biggest demand generator in the aerospace & defense industry, in the foreseen future.
By Monitoring Technique Type
The market is segmented into vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and others. Vibration analysis held a significant market share of more than 85% in 2020. Condition monitoring systems assist in effectively managing and directing plant operations using real-time data collected from various systems and tools.
As a result, these systems aid in the removal of human influence from industrial plant supervision. In the near future, it is anticipated that there will be greater demand for vibration monitoring systems across industries.
By Product Type
The market is segmented into router-based systems, portable systems, and sensor-based systems. Sensor-based systems held a market share of more than 55% in 2020. These systems are more advanced and give operators real-time plant data. Sensors are useful in sectors that require 24-hour monitoring.
Failure of some equipment leads to total system overhaul, significant repair costs, and an unsafe work environment in production-intensive industries including oil & gas, power generation, and mining. As a result, such sectors necessitate constant asset and machinery monitoring.

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By Deployment Type
The market is segmented as cloud and on-premises. Cloud-based systems occupied a significant market share of more than 75% in 2020, because of the growing usage of cloud computing across multiple industry verticals, especially among small-scale and medium-scale businesses.
Furthermore, with the advancements in the Internet of Things (IoT), industries can remotely access machine installations and monitor their performance.
Regional Insights
North America accounted for a market share of more than 35% in 2020 and is expected to remain the largest market for condition monitoring systems during the forecast period. North America, more precisely the USA remains the biggest market for several end-use industries. As a result of that, almost all the leading players have their presence in the region to tap the market.
Furthermore, the region is a go-getter in terms of the adoption of advanced technologies. Also, the region has stricter regulations regarding workplace and personnel safety, which overall pushes the demand for condition monitoring systems in major end-use markets.
Asia-Pacific, another major market, is subjected to growth at the highest rate in the years to come. China remains the growth propeller in the region’s market in the near future. Increasing acceptance of condition monitoring systems paired with the organic growth of end-use markets remains the driving force for condition monitoring systems in the region. Japan and India also generate a sizeable demand for condition monitoring systems in the region.

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