Electrical Switches: Technologies and Global Markets

Electrical Switches: Technologies and Global Markets

Report Code: EGY145A

Publish Date: Aug 2017

Publisher: BCC Publishing

Category: Energy

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Report Highlights

The global electromechanical switch market should reach $15.6 billion by 2022 from $10.4 billion in 2017 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%, from 2017 to 2022.

Report Includes

  • An overview of the global market for electrical switches and technologies.
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2016, estimates for 2017, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2022.
  • A breakdown of the market by region, by type, and by applications.
  • Definition of electrical switches and description of types of switches.
  • Insight into the raw materials suppliers and price analysis of electrical switches.

Report Scope

The scope of this market study includes the leading electromechanical switch technologies that are currently in use globally. These technologies are used for several applications, such as consumer appliances, industrial automation and in the transportation, military, energy and power sectors among others, as well as in new emerging sectors driven by technological innovation.

The market analysis provided in this report is based on a variety of data sources. These include the most recent government, industry, company and academic data regarding the projected level of demand for electromechanical switch technologies. Therefore, this report provides a comprehensive review of available data to provide a realistic, robust and accurate assessment of this rapidly evolving market.

BCC Research analyzes each of the leading electromechanical switch technologies, determines their current market status, examines their potential demand and impact on future markets and presents forecasts of growth over the next five years. Estimated market values used are based on manufacturers’ total revenues. Projected and forecasted revenue values are in constant U.S. dollars, unadjusted for inflation. Technological issues, including the latest trends, are assessed and discussed, as are the current and likely regulatory environments in support of this industry.

BCC Research analyzes the industry on a global basis in terms of its manufacturing and the deployment of its technologies and products. BCC Research examines government roles in support of electromechanical switches technologies globally, including regulatory support, government requirements and promotional incentives for various electromechanical switch technologies as relevant and available. BCC Research provides a review of the most relevant electromechanical switch technologies, discusses recent trends and sales and provides industry overviews and market assessments for leading electromechanical switch technology.

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Analyst Credentials

Christopher Maara holds a Master's degree in Finance and Development (Msc) from University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), and has been a Country Risk, Energy Markets and Lead Analyst with London-based Business Monitor International (BMI) and Visiongain Limited, as well with Investment & Research Ltd based in Nairobi. He is also the Founder and Business Development Manager for Kiri Energy Limited, a renewable energy company based in Nairobi, Kenya, where he has worked on a number small-scale, mini-hydro and solar projects in Kenya involving system design and installation.

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Title/Chapter NamePagesMember Price
Full Report: Electrical Switches: Technologies and Global Markets246Free
Chapter- 1: Introduction8Free
Chapter- 2: Summary and Highlights3Free
Chapter- 3: Market and Technology Background88Free
Chapter- 4: Market Breakdown by Technology Type 23Free
Chapter- 5: Market Breakdown by End User27Free
Chapter- 6: Market Breakdown by Region11Free
Chapter- 7: Patent Review/ New Developments14Free
Chapter- 8: Analysis of Market Opportunities8Free
Chapter- 9: C. CRAMER & CO. GMBH59Free
Chapter- 10: Appendix A: Abbreviations4Free
Chapter- 11: Appendix B: Organizations1Free

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Report Includes

    Total Number of Tables in this Report: 57

  • Summary Table: Global Market for Electrical Switches, by End-User Application, Through 2022
  • Table 1: Ideal Electromechanical Switch Features
  • Table 2: Electrical Contact Materials
  • Table 3: Switch Circuit Design
  • Table 4: Ideal Electromechanical DIP Switch Features
  • Table 5: Ideal Limit Electromechanical Switch Features
  • Table 6: Ideal Push Button Electromechanical Switch Features
  • Table 7: Ideal Pushwheel/Thumbwheel Electromechanical Switch Features
  • Table 8: Ideal Rocker Electromechanical Switch Features
  • Table 9: Ideal Tactile Electromechanical Switch Features
  • Table 10: Ideal Toggle Electromechanical Switch Features
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