Global Calibration Services Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By Application, By Service Category, By Proofreading (In-house, Third-party Calibration and Manufacturer's Calibration), By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2023 - 2030

Global Calibration Services Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By Application, By Service Category, By Proofreading (In-house, Third-party Calibration and Manufacturer's Calibration), By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2023 - 2030

The Global Calibration Services Market size is expected to reach $7.9 billion by 2030, rising at a market growth of 5.2% CAGR during the forecast period.

Industries are placing a strong emphasis on quality assurance and quality control to ensure the reliability and safety of their products. Therefore, the Industrial & Automation segment is registering around 35% share in the market by 2030. Calibration services play a crucial role in maintaining quality standards and preventing defects. As industries increasingly adopt automation and digitalization, the need for accurate measurements and control systems has grown. Calibration services are essential for maintaining the accuracy of sensors, controllers, and other automation components.

The major strategies followed by the market participants are Product Launches as the key developmental strategy to keep pace with the changing demands of end users. For instance, In July, 2023, National Instruments Corporation is adding capabilities to its flagship product LabVIEW, which would allow engineers in their utilization of test insights and data to run product and business performance. Additionally, In March, 2023, Rohde & Schwarz introduced a new R&S EPL1000 EMI test receiver for reliable certification measurements with minimum test times at EMV 2023 Stuttgart.

Based on the Analysis presented in the KBV Cardinal matrix; Keysight Technologies, Inc., Hexagon AB, Advantest Corporation and Fortive Corporation (Tektronix, Inc.) are the forerunners in the Market. In July, 2022, Advantest Corporation introduced the T5851-STM16G tester, which would be capable of nonvolatile memory express system-level test coverage at a big manufacturer of IC memory devices. Companies such as National Instruments Corporation, Trescal SA (EQT AB), and Anritsu Corporation are some of the key innovators in the Market.

Market Growth Factors

High demand for precise manufacturing and inspection equipment

The increasing demand for quality and inspection equipment in the precision manufacturing industry is propelling the demand for calibration services. As industries place a greater emphasis on accuracy and precision in their manufacturing processes, the need for instruments and equipment that are routinely calibrated becomes paramount. Calibration services ensure the precision of these instruments by stringent quality standards and regulatory requirements. Modern manufacturing processes require smaller tolerances in terms of quality and dimensions to accomplish the desired quality and dependability. Therefore, the increasing demand for precise manufacturing and inspection equipment industry will aid in the expansion of the market.

Introduction of 5G and LTE/LTE-Advanced (4G) networks

The development of 5G technology has presented the market with a significant opportunity. The operating frequencies of 5G networks are greater than those of earlier cellular network generations, requiring the calibration of more precise and accurate testing and communication equipment. This is because even small calibration errors can significantly impact the efficacy of 5G networks. 5G continues to revolutionize the telecommunications landscape and enable transformative applications, calibration services are becoming increasingly crucial for guaranteeing the seamless and efficient operation of 5G networks and devices. Hence, as a result of the rising 5G and LTE/LTE-advanced (4G) networks, the market is estimated to grow.

Market Restraining Factors

Increased complexity of industry standards

Standard calibration devices for heat, pressure, temperature, optical, electrical, and photoelectric are used by calibration service providers. Multiple OEMs provide reference standard devices. OEMs have already created standards for calibration, including Fluke, Siemens, and GE. Thus, competition among main OEMs also complicates the selection of calibration standards. Navigating a landscape of complex and frequently changing standards demands additional resources, expertise, and adaptability, which may result in interruptions in calibration processes and increased costs for service providers and clients. This limitation emphasizes the need for calibration service providers to invest in continual training and robust quality assurance systems to successfully address the complexities of developing standards and maintain their relevance in the market.

Application Outlook

On the basis of application, the market is divided into industrial & automation, electronics, aerospace & defence, communication, and others. The aerospace and defence segment recorded a remarkable revenue share in the market in 2022. The increasing use of calibration services is owed to aerospace and defence industry’s stringent requirements for quality and safety. Calibration services play a vital role in ensuring that the measurement and testing equipment used in these industries adhere to the stringent requirements for aircraft, spacecraft, military hardware, and related components.

Service Category Outlook

Based on service category, the market is classified into mechanical, electrical, dimensional, and thermodynamics. The mechanical segment acquired a substantial revenue share in the market in 2022. Instruments and equipment related to electrical parameters, including voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, and frequency, are calibrated as part of electrical calibration services. These services are essential for sectors like electronics, power generation, telecommunications, and the production of electrical equipment.

Proofreading Outlook

By proofreading, the market is categorized into in-house, manufacturer’s calibration, and third-party calibration. In 2022, the third-party calibration segment held the highest revenue share in the market. The term “third-party calibration services” refers to independent companies or vendors not connected to the measuring instruments or equipment’s original equipment manufacturer (OEM). These calibration service providers specialize in numerous industries and specialize in calibrating a broad range of instruments from various manufacturers. Choosing third-party calibration services offers numerous benefits to organizations.

Regional Outlook

Region-wise, the market is analysed across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA. In 2022, the Asia Pacific region dominated the market by generating the highest revenue share. China, Japan, and India are some of the leading markets in the APAC region. The increasing investments, expanding manufacturing operations in the region, and major research and development activities are primarily responsible for the growth of the market in the APAC region. Other significant factors supporting the APAC market involve the emergence of sectors and the high cost of benefits due to lower wages in the region.

The market research report covers the analysis of key stakeholders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include Keysight Technologies, Inc., Hexagon AB, Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, Fortive Corporation (Tektronix, Inc.), Viavi Solutions, Inc., Advantest Corporation, National Instruments Corporation, Anritsu Corporation, Trescal SA (EQT AB) and Omega Engineering, Inc. (Arcline Investment Management)

Recent Strategies Deployed in Calibration Services Market

Partnerships, Collaborations & Agreements:

Dec-2022: Keysight Technologies, Inc. collaborated with Virginia Diodes, Inc., a manufacturer and seller of millimeter wave and terahertz devices, components, and systems. This collaboration aimed to offer new VNAX calibration services directly to clients through their service center in Boeblingen, Germany.

Nov-2022: Viavi Solutions Inc. came into partnership with VMware, Inc., an American cloud computing and virtualization technology company. This partnership aimed to drive standardized structures and metrics for RAN Intelligent Controller testing. Furthermore, the testbed as a service would allow mobile operators to introduce programmability to the RAN and support accelerate the acceptance of Open RAN.

Feb-2022: VIAVI Solutions Inc. came into partnership with Rohde & Schwarz, a company with expertise in the fields of electronic test equipment. This partnership aims to deliver a combined solution for conformance testing of O-RAN Radio Units (O-RUs).

Jan-2021: National Instruments Corporation signed an agreement with Konrad Technologies, a provider of advanced application-specific solutions that leverage globally distributed engineering. Under this agreement, both companies would develop test systems and solutions for autonomous driving software and hardware authentication.

Product Launches and Product Expansions:

Jul-2023: National Instruments Corporation is adding capabilities to its flagship product LabVIEW. The enhanced product would allow engineers in their utilization of test insights and data to run product and business performance.

Jun-2023: Keysight Technologies, Inc. made enhancement in automated RF calibration and verification testing which would be supported by its PathWave Test Executive for Manufacturing Developer Version and for the Autotalks cellular vehicle-to-everything (LTE V2X) and committed short-range communications chipsets.

Mar-2023: Rohde & Schwarz introduced a new R&S EPL1000 EMI test receiver for reliable certification measurements with minimum test times at EMV 2023 Stuttgart. The launched product is CISPR 16-1-1 compliant and fits certification measurements. The instrument also decreases uncertainty in pre-compliance measurement tasks.

Aug-2022: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG launched the RF performance of wafer-level devices, a fully characterized solution. The launched solution would integrate the powerful R&S ZNA vector network analyzer from Rohde & Schwarz with the market-leading probe systems from FormFactor.

Jul-2022: Advantest Corporation introduced the T5851-STM16G tester, which would be capable of nonvolatile memory express system-level test coverage at a big manufacturer of IC memory devices. The launched product would further support Advantest Corporation to direct the growing market for testing NVMe solid-state drives utilizing ball-grid arrays, which would be seen in rapid increasing use in automotive applications consisting of autonomous vehicles.

Acquisitions and Mergers:

Mar-2023: Trescal SA completed the acquisition of Suzhou LECC Testing Technology Company, a provider of measurement and calibration services designed for industry product testing. This acquisition would further support Trescal with a solid base for further development in China.

Jun-2022: Trescal SA acquired Cincinnati Precision Instruments, a provider of precision measuring tools & equipment, along with related calibration. Under this acquisition, Trescal would extend its geographic coverage to southern Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.

Jul-2021: Rohde & Schwarz completed the acquisition of Zurich Instruments AG, a test and measurement company. The acquisition broadens Rohde & Schwarz's Test & Measurement area.

Scope of the Study

Market Segments covered in the Report:

By Application

• Industrial & Automation
• Electronics
• Aerospace & Defense
• Communication
• Others

By Service Category

• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Dimensional
• Thermodynamics

By Proofreading

• In-house
• Third-party Calibration
• Manufacturer's Calibration

By Geography

• North America
• US
• Canada
• Mexico
• Rest of North America
• Europe
• Germany
• UK
• France
• Russia
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
• China
• Japan
• India
• South Korea
• Singapore
• Malaysia
• Rest of Asia Pacific
• LAMEA
• Brazil
• Argentina
• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Nigeria
• Rest of LAMEA

Companies Profiled

• Keysight Technologies, Inc.
• Hexagon AB
• Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
• Fortive Corporation (Tektronix, Inc.)
• Viavi Solutions, Inc.
• Advantest Corporation
• National Instruments Corporation
• Anritsu Corporation
• Trescal SA (EQT AB)
• Omega Engineering, Inc. (Arcline Investment Management)

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