Modular Instruments Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2031 - By Product, Technology, Grade, Application, End-user, Region: (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa)

Modular Instruments Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2031 - By Product, Technology, Grade, Application, End-user, Region: (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa)


The global modular instruments market is set to witness an impressive surge, driven by a combination of factors including technological advancements, increasing demand from key industries, and strategic partnerships. According to recent projections by leading market research firm Fairfield Market Research, the market, which was valued at US$ 1.9 billion in 2024, is expected to reach US$ 4 billion by 2031, representing a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11% during the forecast period.

Automation and Innovation: Driving Forces Behind Market Growth

The proliferation of modular instruments is largely attributed to their ability to automate measurements and tests, providing users with unparalleled flexibility and adaptability. These instruments, facilitated by modular instrument applications, enable users to configure and reconfigure electronic test and measurement devices effortlessly, catering to a diverse range of purposes. Key industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and oil & gas are increasingly relying on modular instruments to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and drive innovation.

Unveiling Trends: From 5G Networks to Cloud-based Solutions

The rapid growth of 5G networks and the need for open-source drivers have emerged as significant trends shaping the modular instrument market landscape. Collaboration between instrument manufacturers and service providers is on the rise, aimed at delivering integrated solutions tailored to meet evolving customer needs. Additionally, the demand for compact electronic devices is fueling the adoption of modular instruments, with technologies like Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) playing a pivotal role in enhancing processing speed and market flexibility. Furthermore, the advent of cloud-based solutions is revolutionizing measurement systems, offering users unparalleled accessibility and scalability.

Regional Dynamics: North America and Asia Pacific Take Center Stage

North America, propelled by its burgeoning automation sector, is expected to witness substantial growth in modular instrument sales, reaching US$ 1.6 billion by 2023. End-use sectors such as electrical and electronics, as well as automotive, are driving revenue growth in the region. Similarly, the Asia Pacific region is experiencing rapid expansion, fueled by the burgeoning telecommunications industry and the presence of numerous semiconductor and electronics manufacturing facilities. China, in particular, is poised to emerge as a key market player, with a projected value of US$ 320 million by 2031.

Category-wise Insights: PXI Demand and Research & Development

The demand for PXI modular instruments is forecasted to soar, driven by the increasing popularity of automated testing and the instrument's scalability and cost-effectiveness. Offering easy configuration and reconfiguration, PXI modular instruments are becoming indispensable in various testing and measurement applications. Moreover, research and development activities are expected to lead the market, with a focus on scalability, flexibility, and customizability. Modular instruments are revolutionizing design validation and verification processes, accelerating innovation and reducing test times.

Competitive Analysis:

Modular instrument manufacturers are forging strategic partnerships with technology companies to expand their product range, enhance technological capabilities, and increase market presence. Through heavy investments in research and development, companies are striving to develop innovative products that offer superior performance and reliability. These collaborations and innovations are poised to drive market growth and foster competition, ultimately benefiting consumers and industries alike.

Key Companies Profiled
• Keysight Technologies
• National Instruments
• Fortive Corporation
• Viavi Solutions
• Astronics Corporation
• Chroma ATE
• Rohde & Schwarz
• Ametek (VTI Instruments)
• Teradyne
• Pickering Interfaces

Modular Instrument Market Outlook by Category

By Platform Type:
• PXI
• VXI
• AXI

By Application:
• Research & Development
• Manufacturing & Installation

By Vertical:
• Telecommunications
• Electronics & Semiconductors
• Aerospace & Defense
• Automotive & Transportation
• Others

By Region:
• North America
• Latin America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Middle East and Africa

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1. Executive Summary
1.1. Global Modular Instruments Market Snapshot
1.2. Future Projections
1.3. Key Market Trends
1.4. Regional Snapshot, by Value and Volume, 2023
1.5. Analyst Recommendations
2. Market Overview
2.1. Market Definitions and Segmentations
2.2. Market Dynamics
2.2.1. Drivers
2.2.2. Restraints
2.2.3. Market Opportunities
2.3. Value Chain Analysis
2.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
2.5. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
2.5.1. Supply
2.5.2. Demand
2.6. Impact of Ukraine-Russia Conflict
2.7. Economic Overview
2.7.1. World Economic Projections
2.8. PESTLE Analysis
3. Price Analysis
3.1. Key Highlights
3.2. Pricing Analysis, by Platform Type
3.2.1. High-Power
3.2.2. Low-Power
3.2.3. Mid-Power
3.3. Average Pricing Analysis Benchmark
4. Global Modular Instruments Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
4.1. Global Modular Instruments Market Outlook, by Platform Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
4.1.1. Key Highlights
4.1.1.1. PXI
4.1.1.2. VXI
4.1.1.3. AXI
4.2. Global Modular Instruments Market Outlook, by Application, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
4.2.1. Key Highlights
4.2.1.1. Research & Development
4.2.1.2. Manufacturing & Installation
4.3. Global Modular Instruments Market Outlook, by Vertical, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
4.3.1. Key Highlights
4.3.1.1. Telecommunications
4.3.1.2. Electronics & Semiconductors
4.3.1.3. Aerospace & Defense
4.3.1.4. Automotive & Transportation
4.3.1.5. Others
4.4. Global Modular Instruments Market Outlook, by Region, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
4.4.1. Key Highlights
4.4.1.1. North America
4.4.1.2. Europe
4.4.1.3. Asia Pacific
4.4.1.4. Latin America
4.4.1.5. Middle East & Africa
5. North America Modular Instruments Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
5.1. North America Modular Instruments Market Outlook, by Platform Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
5.1.1. Key Highlights
5.1.1.1. PXI
5.1.1.2. VXI
5.1.1.3. AXI
5.2. North America Modular Instruments Market Outlook, by Application, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
5.2.1. Key Highlights
5.2.1.1. Research & Development
5.2.1.2. Manufacturing & Installation
5.3. North America Modular Instruments Market Outlook, by Vertical, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1. Key Highlights
5.3.1.1. Telecommunications
5.3.1.2. Electronics & Semiconductors
5.3.1.3. Aerospace & Defense
5.3.1.4. Automotive & Transportation
5.3.1.5. Others
5.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
5.4. North America Modular Instruments Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
5.4.1. Key Highlights
5.4.1.1. U.S. Modular Instruments Market by Platform Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
5.4.1.2. U.S. Modular Instruments Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
5.4.1.3. U.S. Modular Instruments Market by Vertical, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
5.4.1.4. Canada Modular Instruments Market by Platform Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
5.4.1.5. Canada Modular Instruments Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
5.4.1.6. Canada Modular Instruments Market by Vertical, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
5.4.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
6. Europe Modular Instruments Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
6.1. Europe Modular Instruments Market Outlook, by Platform Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.1.1. Key Highlights
6.1.1.1. PXI
6.1.1.2. VXI
6.1.1.3. AXI
6.2. Europe Modular Instruments Market Outlook, by Application, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.2.1. Key Highlights
6.2.1.1. Research & Development
6.2.1.2. Manufacturing & Installation
6.3. Europe Modular Instruments Market Outlook, by Vertical, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1. Key Highlights
6.3.1.1. Telecommunications
6.3.1.2. Electronics & Semiconductors
6.3.1.3. Aerospace & Defense
6.3.1.4. Automotive & Transportation
6.3.1.5. Others
6.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
6.4. Europe Modular Instruments Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1. Key Highlights
6.4.1.1. Germany Modular Instruments Market by Platform Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.2. Germany Modular Instruments Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.3. Germany Modular Instruments Market by Vertical, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.4. U.K. Modular Instruments Market by Platform Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.5. U.K. Modular Instruments Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.6. U.K. Modular Instruments Market by Vertical, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.7. France Modular Instruments Market by Platform Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.8. France Modular Instruments Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.9. France Modular Instruments Market by Vertical, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.10. Italy Modular Instruments Market by Platform Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.11. Italy Modular Instruments Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.12. Italy Modular Instruments Market by Vertical, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.13. Turkey Modular Instruments Market by Platform Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.14. Turkey Modular Instruments Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.15. Turkey Modular Instruments Market by Vertical, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.16. Russia Modular Instruments Market by Platform Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.17. Russia Modular Instruments Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.18. Russia Modular Instruments Market by Vertical, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.19. Rest of Europe Modular Instruments Market by Platform Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.20. Rest of Europe Modular Instruments Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.21. Rest of Europe Modular Instruments Market by Vertical, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.4.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
7. Asia Pacific Modular Instruments Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
7.1. Asia Pacific Modular Instruments Market Outlook, by Platform Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
7.1.1. Key Highlights
7.1.1.1. PXI
7.1.1.2. VXI
7.1.1.3. AXI
7.2. Asia Pacific Modular Instruments Market Outlook, by Application, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
7.2.1. Key Highlights
7.2.1.1. Research & Development
7.2.1.2. Manufacturing & Installation
7.3. Asia Pacific Modular Instruments Market Outlook, by Vertical, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1. Key Highlights
7.3.1.1. Telecommunications
7.3.1.2. Electronics & Semiconductors
7.3.1.3. Aerospace & Defense
7.3.1.4. Automotive & Transportation
7.3.1.5. Others
7.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
7.4. Asia Pacific Modular Instruments Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
7.4.1. Key Highlights
7.4.1.1. China Modular Instruments Market by Platform Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
7.4.1.2. China Modular Instruments Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
7.4.1.3. China Modular Instruments Market by Vertical, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
7.4.1.4. Japan Modular Instruments Market by Platform Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
1.1.1.1. Japan Modular Instruments Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
1.1.1.2. Japan Modular Instruments Market by Vertical, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
1.1.1.3. South Korea Modular Instruments Market by Platform Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
1.1.1.4. South Korea Modular Instruments Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
1.1.1.5. South Korea Modular Instruments Market by Vertical, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
1.1.1.6. India Modular Instruments Market by Platform Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
1.1.1.7. India Modular Instruments Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
1.1.1.8. India Modular Instruments Market by Vertical, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
1.1.1.9. Southeast Asia Modular Instruments Market by Platform Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
1.1.1.10. Southeast Asia Modular Instruments Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
1.1.1.11. Southeast Asia Modular Instruments Market by Vertical, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
1.1.1.12. Rest of Asia Pacific Modular Instruments Market by Platform Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
1.1.1.13. Rest of Asia Pacific Modular Instruments Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
1.1.1.14. Rest of Asia Pacific Modular Instruments Market by Vertical, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
1.1.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
2. Latin America Modular Instruments Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
2.1. Latin America Modular Instruments Market Outlook, by Platform Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
2.1.1. Key Highlights
2.1.1.1. PXI
2.1.1.2. VXI
2.1.1.3. AXI
2.2. Latin America Modular Instruments Market Outlook, by Application, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
2.2.1. Key Highlights
2.2.1.1. Research & Development
2.2.1.2. Manufacturing & Installation
2.3. Latin America Modular Instruments Market Outlook, by Vertical, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
2.3.1. Key Highlights
2.3.1.1. Telecommunications
2.3.1.2. Electronics & Semiconductors
2.3.1.3. Aerospace & Defense
2.3.1.4. Automotive & Transportation
2.3.1.5. Others
2.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
2.4. Latin America Modular Instruments Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
2.4.1. Key Highlights
2.4.1.1. Brazil Modular Instruments Market by Platform Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
2.4.1.2. Brazil Modular Instruments Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
2.4.1.3. Brazil Modular Instruments Market by Vertical, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
2.4.1.4. Mexico Modular Instruments Market by Platform Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
2.4.1.5. Mexico Modular Instruments Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
2.4.1.6. Mexico Modular Instruments Market by Vertical, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
2.4.1.7. Argentina Modular Instruments Market by Platform Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
2.4.1.8. Argentina Modular Instruments Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
2.4.1.9. Argentina Modular Instruments Market by Vertical, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
2.4.1.10. Rest of Latin America Modular Instruments Market by Platform Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
2.4.1.11. Rest of Latin America Modular Instruments Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
2.4.1.12. Rest of Latin America Modular Instruments Market by Vertical, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
2.4.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
3. Middle East & Africa Modular Instruments Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
3.1. Middle East & Africa Modular Instruments Market Outlook, by Platform Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
3.1.1. Key Highlights
3.1.1.1. PXI
3.1.1.2. VXI
3.1.1.3. AXI
3.2. Middle East & Africa Modular Instruments Market Outlook, by Application, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
3.2.1. Key Highlights
3.2.1.1. Research & Development
3.2.1.2. Manufacturing & Installation
3.3. Middle East & Africa Modular Instruments Market Outlook, by Vertical, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
3.3.1. Key Highlights
3.3.1.1. Telecommunications
3.3.1.2. Electronics & Semiconductors
3.3.1.3. Aerospace & Defense
3.3.1.4. Automotive & Transportation
3.3.1.5. Others
3.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
3.4. Middle East & Africa Modular Instruments Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
3.4.1. Key Highlights
3.4.1.1. GCC Modular Instruments Market by Platform Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
3.4.1.2. GCC Modular Instruments Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
3.4.1.3. GCC Modular Instruments Market by Vertical, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
3.4.1.4. South Africa Modular Instruments Market by Platform Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
3.4.1.5. South Africa Modular Instruments Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
3.4.1.6. South Africa Modular Instruments Market by Vertical, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
3.4.1.7. Egypt Modular Instruments Market by Platform Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
3.4.1.8. Egypt Modular Instruments Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
3.4.1.9. Egypt Modular Instruments Market by Vertical, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
3.4.1.10. Nigeria Modular Instruments Market by Platform Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
3.4.1.11. Nigeria Modular Instruments Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
3.4.1.12. Nigeria Modular Instruments Market by Vertical, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
3.4.1.13. Rest of Middle East & Africa Modular Instruments Market by Platform Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
3.4.1.14. Rest of Middle East & Africa Modular Instruments Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
3.4.1.15. Rest of Middle East & Africa Modular Instruments Market by Vertical, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
3.4.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
4. Competitive Landscape
4.1. Company Market Share Analysis, 2023
4.2. Competitive Dashboard
4.3. Company Profiles
4.3.1. Keysight Technologies
4.3.1.1. Company Overview
4.3.1.2. Vertical Portfolio
4.3.1.3. Financial Overview
4.3.1.4. Business Strategies and Development
4.3.2. National Instruments
4.3.2.1. Company Overview
4.3.2.2. Vertical Portfolio
4.3.2.3. Financial Overview
4.3.2.4. Business Strategies and Development
4.3.3. Fortive Corporation
4.3.3.1. Company Overview
4.3.3.2. Vertical Portfolio
4.3.3.3. Financial Overview
4.3.3.4. Business Strategies and Development
4.3.4. Viavi Solutions
4.3.4.1. Company Overview
4.3.4.2. Vertical Portfolio
4.3.4.3. Financial Overview
4.3.4.4. Business Strategies and Development
4.3.5. Astronics Corporation
4.3.5.1. Company Overview
4.3.5.2. Vertical Portfolio
4.3.5.3. Financial Overview
4.3.5.4. Business Strategies and Development
4.3.6. Chroma ATE
4.3.6.1. Company Overview
4.3.6.2. Vertical Portfolio
4.3.6.3. Financial Overview
4.3.6.4. Business Strategies and Development
4.3.7. Rohde & Schwarz
4.3.7.1. Company Overview
4.3.7.2. Vertical Portfolio
4.3.7.3. Financial Overview
4.3.7.4. Business Strategies and Development
4.3.8. Ametek (VTI Instruments)
4.3.8.1. Company Overview
4.3.8.2. Vertical Portfolio
4.3.8.3. Financial Overview
4.3.8.4. Business Strategies and Development
4.3.9. Teradyne
4.3.9.1. Company Overview
4.3.9.2. Vertical Portfolio
4.3.9.3. Financial Overview
4.3.9.4. Business Strategies and Development
4.3.10. Pickering Interfaces
4.3.10.1. Company Overview
4.3.10.2. Vertical Portfolio
4.3.10.3. Financial Overview
4.3.10.4. Business Strategies and Development
5. Appendix
5.1. Research Methodology
5.2. Report Assumptions
5.3. Acronyms and Abbreviations

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