Air Bearing Market (Type: Aerostatic Bearings and Aerodynamic Bearings; Speed Capacity: Below 1000 Rpm, 1000-60000 Rpm, and Above 60000 Rpm; Application: Precision Material Tools, Coordinate Measuring Machines, High Speed Machines, and Others; End User: Aviation/Space, Medical, Automotive, Semiconductor, Wastewater Management, and Others; and Distribution Channel: Direct Sales and Indirect Sales)- Global Industry Analysis, Share, Growth, Regional Outlook And Forecasts, 2021-2027

The global Air Bearing market gathered revenue around USD 12.9 Billion by the end of 2027 and is estimated to expand at a modest CAGR of 7.0% during the prediction period 2021 to 2027. The global air bearing market is broadly affected by several factors, such as minimization of the effects of vacuum, reduced noise and vibration, generation of output in a shorter time span, and widespread application in precise material tools globally, which is propelling the global market for air bearing.

This research report purposes at stressing the most lucrative growth prospects. The aim of the research report is to provide an inclusive valuation of the Air Bearing market and it encompasses thoughtful visions, actualities, industry-validated market findings, historic data, and prognoses by means of appropriate set of assumptions and practice. Global Air Bearing market report aids in comprehending market structure and dynamics by recognizing and scrutinizing the market sectors and predicted the global market outlook.

COVID-19 Impact Assessment on Market Landscape

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Air Bearing market report empower readers with all-inclusive market intelligence and offers a granular outline of the market they are operational in. Further this research study delivers exceptional combination of tangible perceptions and qualitative scrutiny to aid companies accomplishes sustainable growth. This report employs industry-leading research practices and tools to assemble all-inclusive market studies, intermingled with pertinent data. Additionally, this report also emphases on the competitive examination of crucial players by analyzing their product portfolio, pricing, gross margins, financial position, growth approaches, and regional occurrence.

Air Bearing Market: Prominent Regions

In 2020, Asia Pacific and North America together contributed more than 60% of revenue share of the global air bearing market. Various industries are shifting their manufacturing facilities to the APAC region. Therefore, the market in this region is anticipated to witness the fastest growth throughout the forecast period. The market in Europe and North America is projected to grow moderately due to increasing demand for highly delicate air bearings used in semiconductors, laboratories, and the medical industry. However, the demand in the upcoming years may shift due to competitive prices of aerodynamic bearings in these regions, as many end-use industries such as wastewater treatment and energy efficient practices require high quality aerodynamic bearings.

Report Highlights Details
Market Size US$ 12.9 Billion by 2027
Growth Rate CAGR of 7.0% From 2021 to 2027
Base Year 2020
Historic Data 2017 to 2020
Forecast Period 2021 to 2027
Segments Covered Type,Speed Capacity,Application,End User,Distribution Channel
Regional Scope North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa (MEA)
Companies Mentioned Celera Motion, SKF, Professional Instruments Co., Air Bearings Ltd., Hovair Systems Inc., IBS Precision Engineering, Seagull Solutions Inc., Mohawk Innovative Technology Inc., ABTech Inc., Specialty Components Inc., PI Nelson Air Corp, OAV Air Bearings, and Leuven Air Bearings NV.

Competitive Rivalry

Foremost players in the market are attentive on adopting corporation strategies to enhance their market share. Some of the prominent tactics undertaken by leading market participants in order to sustain the fierce market completion include collaborations, acquisitions, substantial spending in R&D and the improvement of new-fangled products or reforms among others.

Major manufacturers & their revenues, percentage splits, market shares, growth rates and breakdowns of the product markets are determined through secondary sources and verified through the primary sources.

  • Company Overview
  • Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis
  • Product Offerings
  • Financial Performance
  • Recent Initiatives
  • Key Strategies Adopted by Players
  • Vendor Landscape
  • List of Suppliers
  • List of Buyers

Significant Market Participants Operational in the Air Bearing Market are:

The global air bearing market are Celera Motion, SKF, Professional Instruments Co., Air Bearings Ltd., Hovair Systems Inc., IBS Precision Engineering, Seagull Solutions Inc., Mohawk Innovative Technology Inc., ABTech Inc., Specialty Components Inc., PI Nelson Air Corp, OAV Air Bearings, and Leuven Air Bearings NV. 

Unravelling the Critical Segments

This research report offers market revenue, sales volume, production assessment and prognoses by classifying it on the basis of various aspects including product type, application/end-user, and region. Further, this research study investigates market size, production, consumption and its development trends at global, regional, and country level for period 2017 to 2027 and covers subsequent region in its scope:

Global Air Bearing Market: Segmentation

Air Bearing Market, by Type

  • Aerostatic Bearings
  • Aerodynamic Bearings

Air Bearing Market, by Speed Capacity

  • Below 1000 Rpm
  • 1000-60000 Rpm
  • Above 60000 Rpm

Air Bearing Market, by Application

  • Precision Material Tools
  • Coordinate Measuring Machine
  • High Speed Machines
  • Others (Digital Printers, Lithography, etc.)

Air Bearing Market, by End User

  • Aviation/Space
  • Medical
  • Automotive
  • Semiconductor
  • Wastewater Management
  • Others (Marine, Defense, etc.)

Air Bearing Market, by Distribution Channel

  • Direct Sales
  • Indirect Sales

By Geography

North America

  • U.S.
  • Canada

Europe

  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Southeast Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America

  • Brazil
  • Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa (MEA)

  • GCC
  • North Africa
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

Highlights of the Report:

  • Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on the product portfolios of the top players in the market.
  • Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on the upcoming technologies, R&D activities, and product launches in the market
  • Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of the market strategies, geographic and business segments of the leading players in the market
  • Market Development: Comprehensive information about emerging markets. This report analyzes the market for various segments across geographies
  • Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the market

Research Methodology

In the study, a unique research methodology is utilized to conduct extensive research on the growth of the Air Bearing market, and reach conclusions on the future growth parameters of the market. This research methodology is a combination of primary and secondary research, which helps analysts ensure the accuracy and reliability of the conclusions.

Secondary resources referred to by analysts during the production of the Air Bearing market study are as follows - statistics from government organizations, trade journals, white papers, and internal and external proprietary databases. Analysts have also interviewed senior managers, product portfolio managers, CEOs, VPs, marketing/product managers, and market intelligence managers, all of whom have contributed to the development of this report as a primary resource.

Comprehensive information acquired from primary and secondary resources acts as a validation from companies in the market, and makes the projections on the growth prospects of the Air Bearing markets more accurate and reliable.

Secondary Research

It involves company databases such as Hoover's: This assists us recognize financial information, structure of the market participants and industry competitive landscape.

The secondary research sources referred in the process are as follows:

  • Governmental bodies, and organizations creating economic policies
  • National and international social welfare institutions
  • Company websites, financial reports and SEC filings, broker and investor reports
  • Related patent and regulatory databases
  • Statistical databases and market reports
  • Corporate Presentations, news, press release, and specification sheet of Manufacturers

Primary Research

Primary research includes face-to face interviews, online surveys, and telephonic interviews.

  • Means of primary research: Email interactions, telephonic discussions and Questionnaire based research etc.
  • In order to validate our research findings and analysis we conduct primary interviews of key industry participants. Insights from primary respondents help in validating the secondary research findings. It also develops Research Team’s expertise and market understanding.

Industry participants involved in this research study include:

  • CEOs, VPs, market intelligence managers
  • Procuring and national sales managers technical personnel, distributors and resellers
  • Research analysts and key opinion leaders from various domains

The study objectives of this report are:

  • To analyze and study the global market capacity, production, value, consumption, status (2017-2020) and forecast (2021-2027);
  • Focuses on the key manufacturers, to study the capacity, production, value, market share and development plans in future.
  • Comprehensive company profiles covering the product offerings, key financial information, recent developments, SWOT analysis, and strategies employed by the major market players
  • To define, describe and forecast the market by type, application and region.
  • To analyze the global and key regions market potential and advantage, opportunity and challenge, restraints and risks.
  • To identify significant trends and factors driving or inhibiting the market growth.
  • To analyze the opportunities in the market for stakeholders by identifying the high growth segments.
  • To strategically analyze each submarket with respect to individual growth trend and their contribution to the market
  • To analyze competitive developments such as expansions, agreements, new product launches, and acquisitions in the market
  • To strategically profile the key players and comprehensively analyze their growth strategies.

Chapter 1.    Introduction

1.1.  Research Objective

1.2.  Scope of the Study

1.3.  Definition

Chapter 2.    Research Methodology

2.1.  Research Approach

2.2.  Data Sources

2.3.  Assumptions & Limitations

Chapter 3.    Executive Summary

3.1.  Market Snapshot

Chapter 4.    Market Variables and Scope

4.1.  Introduction

4.2.  Market Classification and Scope

4.3.  Industry Value Chain Analysis

4.3.1.     Raw Material Procurement Analysis

4.3.2.     Sales and Distribution Channel Analysis

4.3.3.     Downstream Buyer Analysis

Chapter 5.    Market Dynamics Analysis and Trends

5.1.  Market Dynamics

5.1.1.     Market Drivers

5.1.2.     Market Restraints

5.1.3.     Market Opportunities

5.2.  Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

5.2.1.     Bargaining power of suppliers

5.2.2.     Bargaining power of buyers

5.2.3.     Threat of substitute

5.2.4.     Threat of new entrants

5.2.5.     Degree of competition

Chapter 6.    Competitive Landscape

6.1.1.     Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis

6.1.2.     Key Strategies Adopted by Players

6.1.3.     Vendor Landscape

6.1.3.1.          List of Suppliers

6.1.3.2.          List of Buyers

Chapter 7.    Global Air Bearing Market, By Type

7.1.  Air Bearing Market, by Type, 2021-2027

7.1.1.     Aerostatic Bearings

7.1.1.1.          Market Revenue and Forecast (2016-2027)

7.1.2.     Aerodynamic Bearings

7.1.2.1.          Market Revenue and Forecast (2016-2027)

Chapter 8.    Global Air Bearing Market, By Speed Capacity

8.1.  Air Bearing Market, by Speed Capacity, 2021-2027

8.1.1.     Below 1000 Rpm

8.1.1.1.          Market Revenue and Forecast (2016-2027)

8.1.2.     1000-60000 Rpm

8.1.2.1.          Market Revenue and Forecast (2016-2027)

8.1.3.     Above 60000 Rpm

8.1.3.1.          Market Revenue and Forecast (2016-2027)

Chapter 9.    Global Air Bearing Market, By Application

9.1.  Air Bearing Market, by Application, 2021-2027

9.1.1.     Precision Material Tools

9.1.1.1.          Market Revenue and Forecast (2016-2027)

9.1.2.     Coordinate Measuring Machine

9.1.2.1.          Market Revenue and Forecast (2016-2027)

9.1.3.     High Speed Machines

9.1.3.1.          Market Revenue and Forecast (2016-2027)

9.1.4.     Others (Digital Printers, Lithography, etc.)

9.1.4.1.          Market Revenue and Forecast (2016-2027)

Chapter 10.Global Air Bearing  Market, By End User

10.1.          Air Bearing Market, by End User, 2021-2027

10.1.1.  Aviation/Space

10.1.1.1.       Market Revenue and Forecast (2016-2027)

10.1.2.  Medical

10.1.2.1.       Market Revenue and Forecast (2016-2027)

10.1.3.  Medical

10.1.3.1.       Market Revenue and Forecast (2016-2027)

10.1.4.  Semiconductor

10.1.4.1.       Market Revenue and Forecast (2016-2027)

10.1.5.  Wastewater Management

10.1.5.1.       Market Revenue and Forecast (2016-2027)

10.1.6.  Others (Marine, Defense, etc.)

10.1.6.1.       Market Revenue and Forecast (2016-2027)

Chapter 11.Global Air Bearing  Market, By Distribution Channel

11.1.          Air Bearing Market, by Distribution Channel, 2021-2027

11.1.1.  Direct Sales

11.1.1.1.       Market Revenue and Forecast (2016-2027)

11.1.2.  Indirect Sales

11.1.2.1.       Market Revenue and Forecast (2016-2027)

Chapter 12.Global Air Bearing Market, Regional Estimates and Trend Forecast

12.1.          North America

12.1.1.  Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2016-2027)

12.1.2.  Market Revenue and Forecast, by Speed Capacity (2016-2027)

12.1.3.  Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2016-2027)

12.1.4.  Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2016-2027)

12.1.5.  Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2016-2027)

12.1.6.  U.S.

12.1.6.1.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2016-2027)

12.1.6.2.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Speed Capacity (2016-2027)

12.1.6.3.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2016-2027)

12.1.6.4.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2016-2027)

12.1.6.5.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2016-2027)

12.1.7.  Rest of North America

12.1.7.1.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2016-2027)

12.1.7.2.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Speed Capacity (2016-2027)

12.1.7.3.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2016-2027)

12.1.7.4.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2016-2027)

12.1.7.5.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2016-2027)

12.2.          Europe

12.2.1.  Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2016-2027)

12.2.2.  Market Revenue and Forecast, by Speed Capacity (2016-2027)

12.2.3.  Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2016-2027)

12.2.4.  Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2016-2027)

12.2.5.  Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2016-2027)

12.2.6.  UK

12.2.6.1.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2016-2027)

12.2.6.2.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Speed Capacity (2016-2027)

12.2.6.3.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2016-2027)

12.2.6.4.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2016-2027)

12.2.6.5.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2016-2027)

12.2.7.  Germany

12.2.7.1.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2016-2027)

12.2.7.2.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Speed Capacity (2016-2027)

12.2.7.3.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2016-2027)

12.2.7.4.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2016-2027)

12.2.7.5.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2016-2027)

12.2.8.  France

12.2.8.1.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2016-2027)

12.2.8.2.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Speed Capacity (2016-2027)

12.2.8.3.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2016-2027)

12.2.8.4.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2016-2027)

12.2.8.5.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2016-2027)

12.2.9.  Rest of Europe

12.2.9.1.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2016-2027)

12.2.9.2.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Speed Capacity (2016-2027)

12.2.9.3.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2016-2027)

12.2.9.4.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2016-2027)

12.2.9.5.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2016-2027)

12.3.          APAC

12.3.1.  Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2016-2027)

12.3.2.  Market Revenue and Forecast, by Speed Capacity (2016-2027)

12.3.3.  Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2016-2027)

12.3.4.  Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2016-2027)

12.3.5.  Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2016-2027)

12.3.6.  India

12.3.6.1.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2016-2027)

12.3.6.2.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Speed Capacity (2016-2027)

12.3.6.3.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2016-2027)

12.3.6.4.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2016-2027)

12.3.6.5.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2016-2027)

12.3.7.  China

12.3.7.1.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2016-2027)

12.3.7.2.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Speed Capacity (2016-2027)

12.3.7.3.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2016-2027)

12.3.7.4.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2016-2027)

12.3.7.5.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2016-2027)

12.3.8.  Japan

12.3.8.1.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2016-2027)

12.3.8.2.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Speed Capacity (2016-2027)

12.3.8.3.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2016-2027)

12.3.8.4.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2016-2027)

12.3.8.5.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2016-2027)

12.3.9.  Rest of APAC

12.3.9.1.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2016-2027)

12.3.9.2.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Speed Capacity (2016-2027)

12.3.9.3.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2016-2027)

12.3.9.4.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2016-2027)

12.3.9.5.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2016-2027)

12.4.          MEA

12.4.1.  Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2016-2027)

12.4.2.  Market Revenue and Forecast, by Speed Capacity (2016-2027)

12.4.3.  Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2016-2027)

12.4.4.  Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2016-2027)

12.4.5.  Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2016-2027)

12.4.6.  GCC

12.4.6.1.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2016-2027)

12.4.6.2.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Speed Capacity (2016-2027)

12.4.6.3.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2016-2027)

12.4.6.4.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2016-2027)

12.4.6.5.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2016-2027)

12.4.7.  North Africa

12.4.7.1.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2016-2027)

12.4.7.2.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Speed Capacity (2016-2027)

12.4.7.3.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2016-2027)

12.4.7.4.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2016-2027)

12.4.7.5.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2016-2027)

12.4.8.  South Africa

12.4.8.1.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2016-2027)

12.4.8.2.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Speed Capacity (2016-2027)

12.4.8.3.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2016-2027)

12.4.8.4.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2016-2027)

12.4.8.5.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2016-2027)

12.4.9.  Rest of MEA

12.4.9.1.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2016-2027)

12.4.9.2.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Speed Capacity (2016-2027)

12.4.9.3.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2016-2027)

12.4.9.4.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2016-2027)

12.4.9.5.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2016-2027)

12.5.          Latin America

12.5.1.  Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2016-2027)

12.5.2.  Market Revenue and Forecast, by Speed Capacity (2016-2027)

12.5.3.  Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2016-2027)

12.5.4.  Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2016-2027)

12.5.5.  Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2016-2027)

12.5.6.  Brazil

12.5.6.1.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2016-2027)

12.5.6.2.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Speed Capacity (2016-2027)

12.5.6.3.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2016-2027)

12.5.6.4.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2016-2027)

12.5.6.5.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2016-2027)

12.5.7.  Rest of LATAM

12.5.7.1.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2016-2027)

12.5.7.2.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Speed Capacity (2016-2027)

12.5.7.3.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2016-2027)

12.5.7.4.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2016-2027)

12.5.7.5.       Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2016-2027)

Chapter 13.   Company Profiles

13.1.                 Celera Motion

13.1.1.  Company Overview

13.1.2.  Product Offerings

13.1.3.  Financial Performance

13.1.4.  Recent Initiatives

13.2.                 SKF

13.2.1.  Company Overview

13.2.2.  Product Offerings

13.2.3.  Financial Performance

13.2.4.  Recent Initiatives

13.3.                 Professional Instruments Co.

13.3.1.  Company Overview

13.3.2.  Product Offerings

13.3.3.  Financial Performance

13.3.4.  Recent Initiatives

13.4.                 Air Bearings Ltd.

13.4.1.  Company Overview

13.4.2.  Product Offerings

13.4.3.  Financial Performance

13.4.4.  Recent Initiatives

13.5.                 Hovair Systems Inc.,

13.5.1.  Company Overview

13.5.2.  Product Offerings

13.5.3.  Financial Performance

13.5.4.  Recent Initiatives

13.6.                 IBS Precision Engineering

13.6.1.  Company Overview

13.6.2.  Product Offerings

13.6.3.  Financial Performance

13.6.4.  Recent Initiatives

13.7.                 Seagull Solutions Inc.

13.7.1.  Company Overview

13.7.2.  Product Offerings

13.7.3.  Financial Performance

13.7.4.  Recent Initiatives

13.8.                 Mohawk Innovative Technology Inc.

13.8.1.  Company Overview

13.8.2.  Product Offerings

13.8.3.  Financial Performance

13.8.4.  Recent Initiatives

13.9.                 ABTech Inc

13.9.1.  Company Overview

13.9.2.  Product Offerings

13.9.3.  Financial Performance

13.9.4.  Recent Initiatives

13.10.              Specialty Components Inc.,

13.10.1.                   Company Overview

13.10.2.                   Product Offerings

13.10.3.                   Financial Performance

13.10.4.                   Recent Initiatives

13.11.              PI Nelson Air Corp

13.11.1.                   Company Overview

13.11.2.                   Product Offerings

13.11.3.                   Financial Performance

13.11.4.                   Recent Initiatives

Chapter 14.   Research Methodology

14.1.                 Primary Research

14.2.                 Secondary Research

14.3.                 Assumptions

Chapter 15.   Appendix

15.1.                 About Us

15.2.                 Glossary of Terms

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