Computer on Module Market - Industry Dynamics, Market Size, And Opportunity Forecast To 2027

The Global Computer on Module Market is estimated to witness a rise in revenue from US$ 1,271.5 Mn in 2021 to US$ 1,789.3 Mn by 2027. The market is registering a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period 2022-2027. A computer-on-module refers to a complete embedded computer designed on a single circuit board. It is built on a microprocessor and is equipped with RAM, ethernet, input or output (I/O) controllers, flash memory, and other components required for a fully functioning computer. CoM offers a consistent and cost-effective embedded platform for computing solutions and aids in minimizing the time required for manufacturing various products. The computer on the module is widely used in industrial automation systems, aerospace & defense, consumer electronics, automotive, and healthcare among others. 

The market is majorly driven by factors such as the rising need for industrial automation and the high demand for computer modules in the aerospace & defense industry. Computer on modules has major applications in industrial automation, where the technology is majorly used across process control and discrete manufacturing on the production facility. Also, the increasing penetration of automation in the aerospace & defense industry is further creating the demand for computer modules in the industry. Furthermore, the wide growth in the adoption of industrial robots will substantially increase the demand for the computer on the module to enhance the robot's efficiency and capabilities to execute the task at the earliest, as the industrial robots are based on the computer on the module to perform or execute the task at factories. However, the computer on the module market focuses more on the incorporation of multiple functionalities in a module form, which leads to complex designing.

Report Summary

The study of the Global Computer on Module Market considers various market determinants, industry value chain analysis, and competitor analysis of the market. The report discusses the analysis of the computer on module industry for the period 2017-2027, where the base year is 2021 and the forecast period is 2022-2027. The report provides a detailed analysis of the Global Computer on Module Market across 14 Chapters and, 154 pages. The report includes data presentation across 27 tables and 68 figures. 

The report provides PESTLE analysis, which is a tool to examine the external market environment factors that have an impact on the industry. The PESTLE analysis examines the Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal factors in the external environment. Thus, sufficiently examining the threats and weaknesses of the industry. The research report also provides Porter’s five forces analysis wherein the bargaining power of buyers and competitive rivalry is moderate. 

The subsequent section provides details of the market analysis based on different segments such as processor, form factor, industry vertical, and region. The report includes a detailed study of the value chain of the industry. It includes raw material suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and end-users. The report also covers extensively about the key competitors in the market for computer on module. 

ARM Processor Segment has the highest share in the Global Computer on Module Market in 2021

Based on processors, the market is segmented into ARM, X86, and PowerPC. Arm segment is the highest shareholder in the Global Computer on Module Market as it provides information about the ARM Holdings Corporation. Moreover, ARM Holdings Corporation designs ARM architecture and provides a license to various market players to build their processors. Some of the leading manufacturers of ARM-based systems on chips are Congatec AG, Digi International, and Kontron.

Qseven segment has the fastest CAGR in the Global Computer on Module Market

Based on form factor, the market is segmented based on Com Express, SMARC, Qseven, and ETX Module. Out of these, Com Express has the highest share in 2021 and is expected to continue its dominance over the projection period. However, the Qseven segment has the fastest CAGR during 2022-2027. The Qseven is an off-the-shelf, multi-vendor, Computer-On-Module that integrates all the core components of a common PC and is mounted onto an application-specific carrier board. Qseven modules have a standardized form factor of 70mm x 70mm or 40mm x 70mm and have specified pinouts based on the high-speed MXM system connector.

Industrial Automation holds the highest share across industry verticals of the Global Computer on Module Market

In terms of industry vertical, the market is segmented into industrial automation, aerospace & defense, consumer electronics, automotive, healthcare, and others. The industrial automation application segment held the highest market share in 2021. The proliferation of industrial robots in the manufacturing sector is contributing to the adoption of Computer on Module (CoM) in industrial automation. CoM improves processing, machine operations, and communications among factory equipment and industrial robots, accelerating market growth.

Asia Pacific has the highest CAGR in the Global Computer on Module Market

North America has the largest share in the Global Computer on Module Market. In 2021, however, the Asia Pacific region will be the gamechanger in the CoM market during the forecast period. The Asia Pacific is one of the leading consumer electronics manufacturers in the global marketplace. It is estimated that the growing consumer electronics applications in the region are further expected to enhance the market size for the region during the forecast period. Furthermore, growing government support towards the adoption of automation and IoT in India and China, among other countries, is propelling the demand for computer-on-module systems.

Competitive Landscape

The key players in the Global Computer on Module Market are Kontron Europe GmbH, Eurotech Group, Congatec AG, Advantech Co. Ltd, Adlink Technology Inc., and Aaeon Technology Inc. among others. Through extensive research, it is found that key players have adopted various competitive strategies such as mergers & acquisitions in order to have a grip in the stabilized global market scenarios.

Segmentation Overview 

Following are the different segments of the Global Computer on Module Market:

By Processor segment of the Global Computer on Module Market is sub-segmented into:

• ARM
• X86
• PowerPC

By Form Factor segment of the Global Computer on Module Market is sub-segmented into:

• Com Express
• SMARC
• Qseven
• ETX Module

By Industry Vertical segment of the Global Computer on Module Market is sub-segmented into:

• Industrial Automation
• Aerospace & Defense
• Consumer Electronics
• Healthcare
• Automotive

By Region segment of the Global Computer on Module Market is sub-segmented into:

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
•  Europe
  • The UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia & New Zealand
  • ASEAN
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Middle East & Africa (MEA)
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Rest of MEA
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America