Market Insights
The nano positioning systems market was estimated at USD 84.5 million in 2020 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 10.9% during 2021-2026 to reach USD 156.0 million in 2026.

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Market Dynamics
Introduction
Nano positioning systems refer to devices, which can move a specimen or sample on the sub-nanometer or nanometer scale. Given their high throughput data acquisition & resolution, accuracy, and speed, they find widespread usage in optics, microscopy, semiconductor manufacturing, and photonics packaging. These systems are integrated with a unique sensor arrangement that offers error-free measurement of all three coordinate axes. They offer nano-metric precision within a large range.
Covid-19 Impact Analysis
The COVID-19 pandemic has moderately affected the nanopositioning systems industry. Geopolitical changes, trade disputes, and the changing degrees of lockdowns imposed in different countries affected the production of nanopositioning systems and disrupted supply chains. Also, shutting down of industries, stores, and manufacturing sites, and halting of transportation have resulted in a shortage of raw materials.
Market Drivers
The nano positioning systems market is primarily driven by increasing application scope in advanced positioning systems and optics & photonics microscopy. The expanding electronics manufacturing arena has bolstered the path for growing penetration of MEMS and capacitive sensors in wearables & consumer electronics, which boosts the market growth. Moreover, the rising demand for ceramic technology for miniaturization coupled with the growing need for piezoelectric actuators in the aerospace industry.

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Key Players
Key players operating in the global market are:
- Ten Angstroms (US)
- OWIS GmbH (Germany)
- Aerotech Inc. (US)
- Cedrat Technologies (France)
- Dynamic Structures & Materials, LLC (US)
- OME Technology Co. Ltd. (Taiwan)
- 3D Systems (US)
- Mad City Labs (US)
- SmarAct GmbH (Germany)
Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.
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Segment’s Analysis
Segmentations
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List of Sub-Segments
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Segments with High Growth Opportunity
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Sensor Type Analysis
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Strain gauge sensors, Piezoresistive sensors, Capacitive sensors
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The piezoresistive sensors segment accounted for the largest market share in 2020.
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Regional Analysis
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North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World
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The European market accounted for a significant share in 2020 and is expected to grow at a robust CAGR during the review period.
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By Sensor Type
Based on sensors, the nano positioning systems market has been segmented into strain gauge sensors, piezoresistive sensors, and capacitive sensors. The piezoresistive sensors segment accounted for the largest market share in 2020. It offers maximum mechanical integration, which can attain high levels of precision. It exhibits high force generation, vacuum & clean room compatibility, reduced wear & tear, unlimited & position resolution, and lowered energy consumption, further bolsters the segment growth.
Regional Insights
By region, the European market accounted for a significant share in 2020 and is expected to grow at a robust CAGR during the review period. The nano positioning systems market growth is mainly attributed to rising demand for ceramic technology for miniaturization in various applications such as precision laser machining, and white light interferometry, and increasing research in nanosystems in France & Germany, thus boosting the regional market growth.
The North American Nano Positioning Systems market is expected to grow at a healthy CAGR during the review period due to rising technological developments, the presence of key product manufacturers, and the growing need for higher speeds in defense nano technics & aerospace industries in this region.

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Research Methodology
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- We conducted more than 15 detailed primary interviews with market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.
Report Features
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- Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
- Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
- Market trend and forecast analysis.
- Market segment trend and forecast.
- Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
- COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve
- Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
- Emerging trends.
- Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
- Key success factors.
Market Segmentation
This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.
The nano positioning systems market is segmented into the following categories:
By Sensor Type
- Strain gauge sensors
- Piezoresistive sensors
- Capacitive sensors
By Application Type
- Advanced Positioning System
- Aerospace
- Research and Development
- Optics and Photonics
- Others
By Region
- North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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Report Customization Options
With this detailed report, Stratview Research offers one of the following free customization options to our respectable clients:
Company Profiling
- Detailed profiling of additional market players (up to 3 players)
- SWOT analysis of key players (up to 3 players)
Market Segmentation
- Current market segmentation of any one of the sensor types by application.
Competitive Benchmarking
- Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: Product portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances.
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