Hardware-in-Loop Testing Market 2022

Industry Size, Regions, Emerging Trends, Growth Insights, Opportunities, and Forecast By 2033

Hardware-in-Loop Testing Market by Type (Closed Loop HIL, Open Loop HIL), by Application, and by Region – Global Market Share and Forecast to 2033

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According to the Market Statsville Group (MSG), the global hardware-in-loop testing market size is expected to grow from USD 835.22 million in 2022 to USD 2,177.08 million by 2033, at a CAGR of 9.1% from 2023 to 2033. Vehicle modernization with advanced features such as Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), cameras, and radar increases the complexity of embedded control systems. Furthermore, the complexity is increased when one electronic control unit (ECU) in a vehicle equates to a massive number of signals representing various functions and I/O types. HIL simulation and testing are used to reduce test overhead and catastrophic schedule impacts in order to overcome this comprehensive test coverage challenge. These factors are expected to drive market growth. However, reluctance to invest due to the additional costs required for dedicated HIL hardware and software is a factor impeding the growth of the hardware-in-the-loop market. Furthermore, the market's high adoption in a wide range of applications, such as power and industrial robotics, acts as an opportunistic factor to propel growth during the forecast period. On the other hand, high cost of ownership and complexity in technology implementation had hapmered the market growth for the forecast period.

Definition of the Global Hardware-in-Loop Testing Market

HIL testing entails simulating vehicle and environmental inputs for the electronic control unit (ECU) under test, causing it to believe that it is reacting to real-world driving conditions on the open road. The HIL bench includes all of the necessary vehicle components. A simulator sends signals to actual cameras and radar systems, which then send signals back to the system under test to see if it responds correctly to the inputs. HIL testing can simulate hundreds or thousands of scenarios without the time and expense of physical road tests. HIL testing allows for scenarios that would be too dangerous or inconvenient to test on the road.

Engineers use hardware-in-loop (HIL) to bridge the gap between using MIL (models-in-the-loop or software component models) and building a car, truck, or airplane for each test engineering lab. The ECU communicates with a vehicle via analogue, digital, and bus (or messaging) inputs and outputs, it can be physically tested by generating and consuming these electrical signals while putting "hardware in the loop" to simulate the vehicle. HIL enables ECU design engineers to collaborate on an engine controller alongside the mechanical team building the engine.

COVID-19 Impact on the Global Hardware-in-Loop Testing Market

The COVID-19 originally began in Wuhan (China) around December 2019 and since then it has grown at a quick speed across the globe. In terms of confirmed cases and reported deaths, the United States, Brazil, India, Russia, France, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Italy, and Spain are among the worst impacted nations. Due to lockdowns, travel bans, and commercial shutdowns, the COVID-19 has had an impact on economies and businesses in a number of nations. The closure of numerous facilities and factories has disrupted global supply lines and harmed the global manufacturing economy. The COVID-19 had negatively affected the GDP growth of both developed and developing economies due to the global lockdowns and trade restrictions. The HIL market cannot experience the individual impact of the COVID-19 pandemic due to its widespread implementation in so many products and services. Flight cancellations, travel bans, quarantines, restaurant closures, restrictions on all indoor and outdoor events, and a significant slowdown in the supply chain were all the result of various governments' counteractions around the world. Other consequences of the pandemic included increased public fear, stock market volatility, a drop in business confidence, and future uncertainty. While trade in some goods and services shrank dramatically, it expanded dramatically in others. Post-Covid the market flourished as many companies started to incorporate hardware-in-loop testing to test and analyze in order to manage their operations efficiently.

Global Hardware-in-Loop Testing Market Dynamics

Drivers: Surging adoption of technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles

The automobile industry is witnessing a tremendous growth over due to the growing technological advancements along with the ongoing initiatives by market players to grab several autonomous techniques embedded in vehicles. To make vehicles safer and more convenient, automakers are relying on stronger technologies and exploring a plethora of ways to improve the driving experience. Owing to consumer concerns about safety, the demand for HIL is increasing in order to make vehicles more comfortable and secure for them. Automobiles are incorporating technologies such as autonomous driving, advanced driver assistance systems, and collision avoidance systems to improve safety and ride comfort. ECUs, algorithms, and software used in autonomous technology are subjected to hardware in the loop testing.

Restraints: High cost of ownership and complexity in technology implementation

Hardware in the loop is a difficult technique to implement as designing the mathematical model can be difficult depending on the variables and function blocks added to the system. Complex systems, such as microgrids, aircraft models, and automobile environment generation, necessitate heavy data processing hardware. This necessitates an initial investment in costly real-time simulators and rack computers to run the simulation model. As a result, when a manufacturer wants to set up hardware in the loop test system, purchasing a new system is expensive, and complex programmes are required to set up the simulation model. With the increasing complexity of embedded controller design, the demand for compatible hardware in the loop system has increased. The hardware in the loop system must be designed and programmed to meet the needs of the user. Because the goal and the device being tested have changed, the specifications of the hardware in the loop system must be changed so that it can simulate an environment that is very close to the real conditions; thus, it is not possible to create a standard programme for all applications. For instance, an automobile manufacturer's programming of the hardware in the loop system to ensure product conformance to the controller area network (CAN) will be quite different from that of an aerospace manufacturer testing its aerospace control systems. This task necessitates extensive knowledge and training.

Opportunities: High adoption in a wide range of applications such as power and industrial robotics

With the advancement of network technologies and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in the direction of Industrial 4.0, Industrial Edge Computing enables an automation platform that can be accessed directly from the cloud. As a result, various wireless network-controlled robot platforms can now be used in industrial production. During the deployment process and design stage of a robot platform in an industrial facility, simulation and testing of various communication conditions are usually required to ensure the robustness and adaptability of the robotic system. A common solution for simulation is to introduce delays or other communication characteristics into the controller codes to mimic the impact of the network. However, modelling and simulating practical communication conditions, particularly wireless networks, is extremely difficult. Hardware-in-Loop (HiL) simulation is a simulation technology that uses computer modelling to simulate one part of the entire system while using physical modelling or an actual system for the other. Moreover, the demand for hardware in the loop testing technique in the power electronics sector has increased in recent years, particularly for testing the operation, stability, and fault tolerance of electrical grids. It’s use in the robotics industry to test complex controllers used in robots. The need for manufacturers to meet industry safety standards is also creating growth opportunities for loop hardware.

Scope of the Global Hardware-in-Loop Testing Market

The study categorizes the hardware-in-loop testing market based on type and application area at the regional and global levels.

By Type Outlook (Sales, USD Billion, 2019-2033)

  • Closed Loop HIL
  • Open Loop HIL

By Application Outlook (Sales, USD Billion, 2019-2033)

  • Automotive
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Power Electronics
  • Research & Education
  • Oil & Gas
  • Industrial Equipment
  • Industrial Components
  • Others

By Region Outlook (Sales, USD Billion, 2019-2033)

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • Italy
    • France
    • UK
    • Spain
    • Poland
    • Russia
    • The Netherlands
    • Norway
    • Czech Republic
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Indonesia
    • Malaysia
    • Thailand
    • Singapore
    • Australia & New Zealand
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Colombia
    • Rest of South America
  • The Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • South Africa
    • Northern Africa
    • Rest of MEA

Closed Loop HIL segment accounts for the largest market share by type

Based on the type, the market is bifurcated into closed loop HIL and open loop HIL. The closed loop HIL segment is expected to dominate the market share in 2022 in the global hardware-in-loop testing market. Closed-loop testing refers to tests, where the outputs of the system under test (SUT) are used as inputs to a plant and the outputs of the plant are used as inputs to the SUT, forming a closed control loop. Close loop HIL will dominate the market for its constant feedback that allows a certain variables such as the stress rate and the load rate to remain as a specified throughout the tests. A feedback loop in universal testing machines with closed-loop control systems continually conveys information from the closed-loop controller to the motor and from the motor to the closed-loop controller. Closed-loop systems provide higher accuracy due to the ability to react immediately to possible changes.

Asia Pacific is projected to account for the highest market share by Region

Based on the regions, the global hardware-in-loop testing market has been segmented across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America. Asia Pacific is projected to account the highest market share in 2022. The rising of the automotive, aerospace, and power electronics industries has contributed to the market's expansion. The automobile industry manufactured a total of 22.93 million cars, which included Passenger Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles, Three Wheelers, Two Wheelers, and Quadricycles. India has a substantial presence in the worldwide heavy vehicle market, since it is the world's largest tractor producer, second-largest bus maker, and third-largest heavy truck manufacturer. Subaru (Japan) and TATA Motors are two Asian automakers who use the hardware in the loop approach (India). Due to increasing of these industry had increased the demand for hardware-in-loop testing market for the forecasting period.

Key Market Players in the Global Hardware-in-Loop Testing Market

The hardware-in-loop testing market is extremely cutthroat, and significant competitors in the sector are using strategies including product launches, partnerships, acquisitions, agreements, collaboration, and growth to enhance their market positions. Most sector businesses focus on increasing their operations worldwide and cultivating long-lasting partnerships.

Major key players in the global hardware-in-loop testing market are:

  • dSpace GmbH
  • National Instruments
  • Vector Informatik
  • ETAS
  • Ipg Automotive GmbH
  • MicroNova AG
  • Opal-RT Technologies
  • Typhoon HIL
  • LHP Engineering Solutions
  • Speedgoat GmbH
  • Wineman Technology (Genuen)
  • Acutronic Holding AG
  • Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited)
  • Siemens
  • Elektrobit

Recent Development

  • In March 2020, CertTech, had announced that the company has acquired WTI (formerly Wineman Technology, Inc.), a leader in custom test system development, to further enhance end-to-end test and real-time simulation capabilities for clients worldwide. With this acquisition, CertTech can more comprehensively serve government prime contractors and leading Fortune 500 companies in highly regulated industries such as automotive, off-highway, rail, space, aerospace, defense, and medical devices.

Key Issues Addressed

  • What is the market size by various segmentation of the hardware-in-loop testing by region and its respective countries?
  • What are the customer buying behavior, key takeaways, and Porter's 5 forces of the hardware-in-loop testing market?
  • What are the key opportunities and trends for manufacturers involved in the hardware-in-loop testing supply chain?
  • What are the fundamental dynamics (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges) of the market?
  • What and how regulations, schemes, patents, and policies are impacting the growth of the market?
  • What are the upcoming technological solutions influencing market trends? How will existing companies adapt to the new change in technology?
  • The market player positioning, top winning strategies by years, company product developments, and launches will be?
  • How has COVID-19 impacted the demand and sales of hardware-in-loop testing in the global market? Also, the expected BPS drop or rise count of the market and market predicted recovery period.
  • Detailed analysis of the competitors and their latest launch, and what are the prominent startups introduced in the target market? Also, detailed company profiling of 25+ leading and prominent companies in the market.
What is the growth rate of hardware-in-loop testing market? The global hardware-in-loop testing market is expected to register a CAGR of 9.10%, during the forecast period (2023 to 2033). Which type held the highest growing rate in the market of hardware-in-loop testing? On the basis of type, the closed loop HIL segment have the highest growing rate during the forecast period (2023-2033). Which region has accounted for the largest hardware-in-loop testing market share? In 2022, Asia Pacific held the largest share in the global hardware-in-loop testing market, followed by Europe. Who are the key players in the hardware-in-loop testing market? In the global market of hardware-in-loop testing leading manufacturers are dSpace GmbH, National Instruments, Vector Informatik, ETAS, Ipg Automotive GmbH, MicroNova AG, Opal-RT Technologies, Typhoon HIL, LHP Engineering Solutions, Speedgoat GmbH, Wineman Technology (Genuen), Acutronic Holding AG, Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited), Siemens and Elektrobit. What are the factors that are driving global market of hardware-in-loop testing? HIL simulation and testing are used to reduce test overhead and catastrophic schedule impacts in order to overcome this comprehensive test coverage challenge. These factors are expected to drive market growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Key Issues Addressed
  • What is the market size and growth rate for different segmentations at a global, regional, & country level?
  • What is the customer buying behavior, key takeaways, and Porter's 5 forces of the market?
  • What are the key opportunities and trends for manufacturers involved in the supply chain?
  • What are the fundamental dynamics (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges) of the market?
  • What and how regulations, schemes, patents, and policies are impacting the growth of the market?
  • How will existing companies adapt to the new change in technology?
  • The market player positioning, top winning strategies by years, company product developments, and launches will be?
  • How has COVID-19 impacted the demand and sales of in the market? Also, the expected BPS drop or rise count of the market and market predicted recovery period.
  • Who are the leading companies operating in the market? Also, who are the prominent startups that disrupt the market in coming years?
  • PUBLISHED ON: MARCH, 2024
  • BASE YEAR: 2023
  • FORECAST PERIOD: 2024-2033
  • STUDY PERIOD: 2019 - 2033
  • COMPANIES COVERED: 15
  • COUNTRIES COVERED: 24
  • NO OF PAGES: 234

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