In the diffuse sensing mode, the transmitter and the receiver are placed in the same housing
Light from the transmitter strikes the object, which reflects the light at arbitrary angles. Then, a certain amount of light reflects, which is received by the receiver and thus, the target is detected.
Diffuse-mode sensors are employed to detect presence or movement of an object within a defined sensing area or zone and changes in the target’s color, contrast, and luminescence. It is also employed to locate the position of an automated storage and retrieval system.
Moreover, these sensors can help in counting the number of bottles moving on a high-speed conveyor and in other applications that involve detection. Based on switching mode type, diffuse-mode sensors can be categorized into light ON and dark ON.
The global diffuse-mode sensors market is expected to expand significantly during the forecast period, owing to increasing demand for use of these sensors in level measuring for industrial goods. This is expected to be a key factor driving the global Diffuse-mode sensors market during the forecast period.
Diffuse-mode sensors can detect a wide variety of substances including waste water, sludge, mud, liquid chemicals, fertilizers, crushed rock, gravel, sand, etc.
Moreover, these are used to control the food and beverage tank level, as they can detect the amount of a food or beverage in a tank. This factor is expected to fuel the global diffuse-mode sensors market during the forecast period.
Companies operating in the global diffuse-mode sensors market are investing to expand their product portfolios and improve their distribution networks. They have adopted strategies such as mergers and acquisitions, development of new products, joint ventures, and expansions to cater to the increasing demand for diffuse-mode sensors in different regions.
Object Detection Applications to Offer Attractive Opportunities
Diffuse-mode sensors is an ideal choice for use in the detection of various mobile equipment. These sensors also allow garbage trucks to automatically detect trash containers. These can also gauge the distance of a vehicle to a pallet as well as fork insertion depth and other dimension parameters.
Manufacturers are offering diffuse-mode sensors with various features such as a sensitivity adjuster, insensitivity to ambient light, switching status, power beam, and alignment capability over the entire operating range. Furthermore, usage of diffuse-mode sensors in various object detection applications is expected to increase in the next few years.
Moreover, diffuse-mode sensors are unaffected by dust plumes and they are also immune to ambient acoustic noise. Hence, they are largely used in scrap recycling to detect target objects regardless of their color, size, and shape. These factors are expected to augment the demand for diffuse-mode sensors during the forecast period.
Limited Accuracy of Diffuse-mode Sensors
Diffuse-mode sensors offer limited accuracy when used in position detecting as compared to thru-beam. This factor is expected to limit the usage of diffuse-mode sensors in the near future.
However, new and emerging applications of diffuse-mode sensors are expected to fuel the global diffuse-mode sensors market during the forecast period
Asia Pacific to Hold a Major Share of Global Diffuse-mode Sensors Market
Asia Pacific is a leading consumer of diffuse-mode sensors, followed by North America and Europe. China and India are key markets in the region. In terms of demand, the two countries account for a major share of the market for diffuse-mode sensors in the region. Increase in the demand for diffuse-mode sensors in Asia Pacific can be attributed to constantly increasing industrialization in the region.
Furthermore, rise in investments in the production of various electronic components and automotive parts, and in scrape recycling in developing countries of Asia Pacific is expected to augment the demand for diffuse-mode sensors in the region during the forecast period
Key Players Operating in Global Market
The global diffuse-mode sensors market is highly concentrated, with the top manufacturers accounting for approximately 25%–35% of the market share. A few of the key players operating in the global diffuse-mode sensors market are:
