Colour Detection Sensor Market 2023 Insights with Key Innovations Analysis

Industry Overview of Colour Detection Sensor Market

Colour detection sensors illuminate numerous wavelengths, estimate the light ratio, and identify the red, blue, green, and white primary colors. These detectors illuminate the test objects with red, green, and blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Colour detection sensors calculated the chromaticity coordinates using reflected radiation and compared them with stored reference colors to detect the color of a surface and cast LEDs on the object to be tested. These detectors are useful for monitoring ambient light correlated color temperature (CCT) and intensity, packaging and printing, plastics, and measuring chemical parameters.

How Big Is the Colour Detection Sensor Market?

The global colour detection sensor market size reached US$ 1.96 Billion in 2022. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach a value of US$ 3.09 Billion by 2028 exhibiting a CAGR of 7.6% during 2023-2028.

Colour Detection Sensor Market Trends and Drivers:

The widespread adoption of discreet red-green-blue (RGB) devices in smartphones, laptops, tablets, etc., across the globe, is primarily driving the colour detection sensor market. Furthermore, the increasing industrial automation has escalated the demand for optical detectors across several industry verticals, such as automotive and heavy machinery, which is also augmenting the market growth. Besides this, continuous technological advancements in the manufacturing of optical software resulting in the development of color sensors with a clear output of reading intensity and color value are positively influencing the global market. Moreover, the growing product utilization in various quality control applications across the textile industry, including fabric color tone identification, is further bolstering the market growth. Apart from this, the elevating requirement for high color intensity components and RGB sensor applications in agrotech for weed detection, changes in crop patterns, and pest protection is acting as another significant growth-inducing factor. Additionally, the rising urbanization and digitization and the increasing penetration of high-speed internet are also catalyzing the global market. In addition to this, extensive research and development (R&D) activities by key players and inflating disposable income levels of individuals are expected to drive the colour detection sensor market in the coming years.

Uses of Colour Detection Sensor

Colour detection sensors, also known as color sensors or color recognition sensors, are devices that can detect and distinguish different colors in their surroundings. These sensors are equipped with components such as light emitters (typically LEDs) and light detectors (usually photodiodes or phototransistors) that work together to analyze the reflected light from objects and determine their color. These sensors find applications in various fields due to their ability to perceive and differentiate colors accurately. Here are some common uses of color detection sensors:

  1. Industrial Automation: Color detection sensors are widely used in industrial automation for quality control and sorting processes. They can identify products by their color and sort them accordingly. For example, in a manufacturing line for candies, color sensors can separate candies of different colors into different containers.
  2. Print Quality Inspection: Color sensors play a crucial role in the printing industry. They can verify if the printed colors on packaging, labels, or other printed materials match the intended color standards, ensuring high-quality print output.
  3. Textile Industry: In the textile industry, color detection sensors help in sorting fabrics based on their colors. This can aid in automating the process of separating textiles for dyeing or cutting.
  4. Agriculture: Color sensors can be used in agricultural applications for sorting fruits and vegetables based on their ripeness or identifying unhealthy produce. This can optimize harvesting and reduce waste.
  5. Consumer Electronics: Many consumer electronics devices, such as printers and scanners, use color sensors to detect and calibrate colors accurately, enhancing the overall user experience.

Global Colour Detection Sensor Market 2023-2028 Analysis and Segmentation:

Top Key Players covered in this report are: ams-OSRAM AG, Balluff GmbH, Banner Engineering Corp., Baumer Holding AG, Datalogic S.p.A. (Hydra S.p.A.), Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., Jenoptik AG, Keyence Corporation, Omron Corporation, Panasonic Holdings Corporation, Pepperl+Fuchs SE, SensoPart Industriesensorik GmbH, Sick AG (Sick Holding Gmbh).

The report segmented the market based on region, type and end user.

Type Insights

  • Colour Sensor
  • Contrast Sensor
  • Luminescence Sensor
  • Others

End User Insights

  • Food and Beverage
  • Medical
  • Chemical
  • Textile
  • Automotive
  • Factory Automation
  • Others

Regional Insights:

  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Australia
    • Indonesia
    • Others
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • United Kingdom
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
    • Others
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa

Key Highlights of the Report:

Market Performance (2017-2022)

Market Outlook (2023-2028)

Market Trends

Market Drivers and Success Factors

Impact of COVID-19

Value Chain Analysis

Comprehensive mapping of the competitive landscape