Automated Test Equipment Market Trends and Growth 2030

Automated Test Equipment Market Size and Forecast (2020 - 2030), Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Type (Integrated Circuits (ICs) Testing, Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) Testing, Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) Testing, and Others), Component (Industrial PCs, Mass Interconnect, and Handler/Prober), and End User (Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Medical, Aerospace & Defense, IT & Telecommunication, and Other Industries)  and Geography

Publication Month : Dec 2023

  • Report Code : TIPTE100000899
  • Category : Electronics and Semiconductor
  • Status : Published
  • No. of Pages : 167
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The automated test equipment market size is projected to reach US$ 10.6 billion by 2030 from US$ 6.1 billion in 2022. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 7.2% during 2022–2030. Increasing focus on cost-effective testing solutions is likely to remain a key trend in the market.

Automated Test Equipment Market Analysis

The expansion of the semiconductor industry is driving the automated test equipment market. The global semiconductor market is expected to upsurge at a yearly growth rate of 11.8% in 2024, reaching US$ 515 billion, according to the latest release from World Semiconductor Trade Statistics. Automotive manufacturers highly adopt semiconductors in their manufacturing and assembling processes. However, noteworthy growth has been observed in the automotive industry’s semiconductor demand due to advancements in automotive electronics, which are fueling the automated test equipment market growth. Furthermore, continuous demand for semiconductors, especially for 3D NAND flash memory and DRAM, in the IT & telecom industry encourages memory semiconductor manufacturers to invest and increase their production capacity.

Technological advancement in the consumer electronic industry, coupled with the introduction of innovative features such as face recognition in mobile phones by Apple Computer, is driving the automated test equipment market growth. The face recognition feature is integrated into many applications such as other mobile phones, access control, automotive, and unmanned vehicles, increasing the demand for various product components in the coming years. The shortage of materials may cause difficulties in fulfilling consumer demand for electronics. This further encourages manufacturers to make significant investments in expanding production, creating demand for related test instruments by propelling the automation test equipment market in the coming years. However, increasing complexity in consumer electronics design and growing automotive demand are projected to fuel the demand for semiconductor-automated test equipment worldwide.

Automated Test Equipment Market Overview

Automated test equipment (ATE), also known as automatic testing equipment, is a computerized machinery that is used to test the performance, functional, qualification, and safety requirements of electronic systems, subsystems, and devices. The ATE system allows manufacturers to validate and verify various electronics integrated into automotive products. The system helps manufacturers to reduce human intervention involved in manual testing by accelerating consistently running cycles of tests in the product development process. Protect testing reduces minimal chances of human errors by increasing the ability for troubleshooting. Organizations use automated test equipment to deliver quality products to customers.

Growing demand for semiconductors among various industries such as consumer electronics, automotive, healthcare, and IT & telecom are driving the automated test equipment market. The automated test equipment market is a highly concentrated market, with only a small chunk of leading semiconductor manufacturers, testing players, and foundries accounting for a larger share of total market revenue in the semiconductor and component testing industry. The market is likely to become even more intense in the near future due to growing merger and acquisition activities. Big players in the market are planning to acquire smaller semiconductor participants for the progression of their business.

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Automated Test Equipment Market: Strategic Insights

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Market Size Value inUS$ 6.1 billion in 2022
Market Size Value byUS$ 10.6 billion by 2030
Growth rateCAGR of 7.2% from 2022 to 2030
Forecast Period2022-2030
Base Year2022
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Automated Test Equipment Market Drivers and Opportunities

Rising Demand for Robust Testing Method to Favor Market

The consumer electronics industry is evolving at an exponential pace. The rising demand from consumers has encouraged suppliers to provide differentiated products and be the first movers in the market. A tough competition with peers in the consumer electronics industry has resulted in price wars, leading to decreasing profitability for the manufacturers. As a result of these factors, manufacturers strive continuously for innovations in their product offerings. More manufacturers have been curious about becoming the pioneers of new products in the market. The analog-to-digital conversion brought many new standards in audio and video, which improved the quality and affordability of the multimedia digital experience.

The rise of broadband has made accessing media easy and rewarding for consumers due to the rich quality enabled by the digital revolution. The proliferation of smart products is driving the need for engineers to improve electronic product design and focus on delivering lower cost, lower power, and higher performance through the integration of discrete functions.

Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing

The ATE market is changing rapidly as a result of Industry 4.0 concepts like artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). ATE systems are being equipped with smart manufacturing concepts, which allow predictive maintenance, real-time monitoring, and data analytics. This enables manufacturers to decrease downtime, increase efficiency, and optimize their testing procedures. ATE systems are growing increasingly intelligent and networked, offering useful information about product quality and production procedures. The market will likely see more innovation as smart ATE solutions become more in demand as the industry adopts Industry 4.0.

Automated Test Equipment Market Report Segmentation Analysis

Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the automated test equipment market analysis are type, component and end-user

  • Based on the type, the automated test equipment market is divided into integrated circuits (ICs) testing, printed circuit boards (PCBs) testing, hard disk drives (HDDs) testing, and others. The integrated circuits (ICs) testing segment will hold a significant market share in 2022.
  • By component, the market is segmented into industrial PCs, mass interconnect, and handler/prober. The industrial PCs segment held the largest market share in 2022.
  • In terms of end user, the market is segmented into consumer electronics, automotive, medical, aerospace & defense, it & telecommunication, and other industries. The consumer electronics segment held the largest market share in 2022.

Automated Test Equipment Market Share Analysis by Geography

The geographic scope of the automated test equipment market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America.

APAC is expected to register sturdy growth in the global automated test equipment market due to the presence of large semiconductor manufacturing hub countries, including Taiwan, China, Vietnam, and South Korea. These countries are engaged in the manufacturing of large-volume semiconductors used in numerous industries, including automotive, healthcare, IT, telecom, and consumer electronics. For instance, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), the sale of semiconductors grew by 3.4% in September 2023 compared to August 2023 in the APAC. Rising adoption of future technologies such as advanced Design-For-Test (DFT), fine-pitch probe cards, adaptive testing, faster mixed-signal testers, and design standards are expected to drive market growth. Increasing government initiatives and support by countries such as China, Thailand, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia for developing and advancing manufacturing processes is expected to boost the automated test equipment market during the forecast period.

Governments of various countries in the Middle East & Africa, and South America are implementing various policies & regulations related to the adoption of advanced technologies, and growing manufacturing industries are driving the automated test equipment market. The market in the Middle East & Africa and South America is expected to expand during the forecast period due to the availability of inexpensive labor. The expansion of the automotive and consumer electronics industries is also creating opportunities for the automated test equipment market growth.

Automated Test Equipment Market Report Scope

Automated Test Equipment Market News and Recent Developments

The automated test equipment market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the automated test equipment market are listed below:

  • Astronics Corporation launched ORAN Test Platform MX772000PC and O-RAN Distributed Unit (O-DU) Emulator Platform Software MX773000PC solution for creating test sequences using an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI). (Source: Astronics Corporation, Press Release, March 2023)
  • Teradyne Inc. shipped the 7,000th J750 semiconductor test system to Nations Technologies to help Nations Technologies verify test programs critical for the automotive market. (Source: Teradyne Inc, Press Release, July 2021)

Automated Test Equipment Market Report Coverage and Deliverables

The “Automated Test Equipment Market Size and Forecast (2020–2030)” report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:

  • Automated test equipment market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
  • Automated test equipment market trends, as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
  • Detailed PEST/Porter’s Five Forces and SWOT analysis
  • Automated test equipment market analysis covering key market trends, global and regional framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
  • Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments for the automated test equipment market
  • Detailed company profiles
Report Coverage
Report Coverage

Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
Segment Covered

Type, Component, and End User

Regional Scope
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North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

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Frequently Asked Questions


What would be the estimated value of the automated test equipment market by 2030?

The automated test equipment market size is projected to reach US$ 10.6 billion by 2030.

Which region dominated the automated test equipment market in 2022?

North America is expected to dominate the automated test equipment market with the highest market share in 2022.

Which are the leading players operating in the automated test equipment market?

The leading players operating in the automated test equipment market are ADVANTEST CORPORATION, Anritsu, Astronics Corporation, Averna, Chroma ATE Inc., EXICON, NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS CORP., SPEA S.p.A, Teradyne Inc., and Test Research, Inc.

What are the future trends of the automated test equipment market?

Increasing focus on cost-effective testing solutions is anticipated to play a significant role in the global automated test equipment market in the coming years.

What is the expected CAGR of the automated test equipment market?

The global automated test equipment market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period 2023 - 2030.

What are the driving factors impacting the global automated test equipment market?

Rising demand for robust testing methods and increasing adoption of consumer electronics are the major factors driving the automated test equipment market.

The List of Companies - Automated Test Equipment Market

  1. Anritsu Corp
  2. Advantest Corp
  3. Astronics Corporation
  4. Averna Technologies Inc
  5. Chroma ATE Inc.
  6. Exicon Co., Ltd
  7. National Instruments Corp
  8. SPEA S.p.A.
  9. Teradyne Inc
  10. Test Research, Inc.

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  1. Data Collection and Secondary Research:

As a market research and consulting firm operating from a decade, we have published many reports and advised several clients across the globe. First step for any study will start with an assessment of currently available data and insights from existing reports. Further, historical and current market information is collected from Investor Presentations, Annual Reports, SEC Filings, etc., and other information related to company’s performance and market positioning are gathered from Paid Databases (Factiva, Hoovers, and Reuters) and various other publications available in public domain.

Several associations trade associates, technical forums, institutes, societies and organizations are accessed to gain technical as well as market related insights through their publications such as research papers, blogs and press releases related to the studies are referred to get cues about the market. Further, white papers, journals, magazines, and other news articles published in the last 3 years are scrutinized and analyzed to understand the current market trends.

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Research Methodology

Once we receive the confirmation from primary research sources or primary respondents, we finalize the base year market estimation and forecast the data as per the macroeconomic and microeconomic factors assessed during data collection.

  1. Data Analysis:

Once data is validated through both secondary as well as primary respondents, we finalize the market estimations by hypothesis formulation and factor analysis at regional and country level.

  • 3.1 Macro-Economic Factor Analysis:

We analyse macroeconomic indicators such the gross domestic product (GDP), increase in the demand for goods and services across industries, technological advancement, regional economic growth, governmental policies, the influence of COVID-19, PEST analysis, and other aspects. This analysis aids in setting benchmarks for various nations/regions and approximating market splits. Additionally, the general trend of the aforementioned components aid in determining the market's development possibilities.

  • 3.2 Country Level Data:

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  • 3.3 Company Profile:

The “Table of Contents” is formulated by listing and analyzing more than 25 - 30 companies operating in the market ecosystem across geographies. However, we profile only 10 companies as a standard practice in our syndicate reports. These 10 companies comprise leading, emerging, and regional players. Nonetheless, our analysis is not restricted to the 10 listed companies, we also analyze other companies present in the market to develop a holistic view and understand the prevailing trends. The “Company Profiles” section in the report covers key facts, business description, products & services, financial information, SWOT analysis, and key developments. The financial information presented is extracted from the annual reports and official documents of the publicly listed companies. Upon collecting the information for the sections of respective companies, we verify them via various primary sources and then compile the data in respective company profiles. The company level information helps us in deriving the base number as well as in forecasting the market size.

  • 3.4 Developing Base Number:

Aggregation of sales statistics (2020-2022) and macro-economic factor, and other secondary and primary research insights are utilized to arrive at base number and related market shares for 2022. The data gaps are identified in this step and relevant market data is analyzed, collected from paid primary interviews or databases. On finalizing the base year market size, forecasts are developed on the basis of macro-economic, industry and market growth factors and company level analysis.

  1. Data Triangulation and Final Review:

The market findings and base year market size calculations are validated from supply as well as demand side. Demand side validations are based on macro-economic factor analysis and benchmarks for respective regions and countries. In case of supply side validations, revenues of major companies are estimated (in case not available) based on industry benchmark, approximate number of employees, product portfolio, and primary interviews revenues are gathered. Further revenue from target product/service segment is assessed to avoid overshooting of market statistics. In case of heavy deviations between supply and demand side values, all thes steps are repeated to achieve synchronization.

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