Introduction to the Main Application of Fiber Optic Rotary Joints

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Updated on 11/11/2024

Military Applications: In radar systems, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and other advanced military systems, FORJs ensure reliable and high-performing data transmission. Their robustness against harsh environmental conditions makes them a critical component in these sensitive areas.

Medical Equipment: FORJs are used in a variety of medical systems, including computer tomography (CT) machines, endoscopes, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and other medical imaging technologies. Their ability to provide stable signal transmission under rotation is essential for capturing precise medical images.

Robotic Systems: FORJs are ideal for harsh-environment applications such as robotic systems. Robotics and automated assembly lines use FORJs for multi-axis robotic arms requiring constant data and power transmission.

Aerospace: FORJs are used in various spacecraft systems and instruments. They may be used in satellite communications, optical sensor systems, solar panel deployments, and more. Their ability to continuously transmit optical signals despite rotational movements is crucial for the operation of these systems.

Underwater Operating Systems: FORJs deliver reliable performance in applications like remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), underwater communication systems, and more. They provide efficient data connection between static and rotating parts, enabling control and data collection in challenging environments.

Material Handling: FORJs are used in material handling systems. For example, forklifts, conveyors, shelves, and even autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).

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In summary, market rules show that FORJs have the highest market value share in the military and defense, robotic systems and material handling fields, while aerospace and medical equipment fields also show stable market demand.

The market share of Underwater Operating Systems is relatively small, probably due to the extreme conditions of the underwater environment place, higher demands on the performance of FORJs, requiring more advanced technologies and materials to meet these demands, while the application of FORJs in this field has not yet been fully developed.

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2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024E

Military & Defense

40.52

41.57

43.58

44.96

47.35

50.09

Medical Equipment

25.70

24.81

26.68

28.14

29.21

30.72

Robotic Systems

41.67

40.24

45.21

48.43

51.65

55.06

Material Handling

39.92

38.88

44.06

47.50

50.71

53.92

Aerospace

9.93

8.27

9.06

9.82

10.23

10.90

Underwater Operating Systems

3.38

3.24

3.49

3.75

3.92

4.12

Other Applications

35.54

33.47

36.05

37.91

38.96

40.90

Total

196.65

190.48

208.13

220.51

232.03

245.71

Source: Maia Research Analysis

 

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024E

Military & Defense

20.60%

21.82%

20.94%

20.39%

20.41%

20.39%

Medical Equipment

13.07%

13.02%

12.82%

12.76%

12.59%

12.50%

Robotic Systems

21.19%

21.13%

21.72%

21.96%

22.26%

22.41%

Material Handling

20.30%

20.41%

21.17%

21.54%

21.86%

21.95%

Aerospace

5.05%

4.34%

4.35%

4.45%

4.41%

4.43%

Underwater Operating Systems

1.72%

1.70%

1.68%

1.70%

1.69%

1.68%

Other Applications

18.07%

17.57%

17.32%

17.19%

16.79%

16.64%

Total

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

 

2024E

2025F

2026F

2027F

2028F

2029F

Military & Defense

90.00

95.88

101.12

107.34

113.87

120.76

Medical Equipment

52.96

56.04

59.60

64.45

68.42

73.34

Robotic Systems

69.36

76.46

83.22

88.73

95.56

103.00

Material Handling

64.35

70.00

75.17

79.36

83.91

89.13

Aerospace

49.12

53.13

57.32

62.28

66.10

71.02

Underwater Operating Systems

6.17

6.76

7.19

7.74

8.31

8.95

Other Applications

57.48

61.99

65.59

69.99

73.87

78.52

Total

325.78

351.51

376.45

402.15

427.86

457.25

 

2024E

2025F

2026F

2027F

2028F

2029F

Military & Defense

50.09

52.32

55.06

58.49

61.78

65.31

Medical Equipment

30.72

32.20

33.95

36.33

38.29

40.71

Robotic Systems

55.06

60.11

64.86

68.45

73.18

78.24

Material Handling

53.92

58.09

61.84

64.63

67.82

71.47

Aerospace

10.90

11.67

12.48

13.42

14.14

15.08

Underwater Operating Systems

4.12

4.47

4.71

5.02

5.35

5.72

Other Applications

40.90

43.68

45.81

48.39

50.69

53.46

Total

245.71

262.54

278.72

294.74

311.25

329.98

The data shows that the segments Military & Defense, Robotic Systems, Material Handling, and Aerospace analyzed by our report have the largest market share and the greatest development potential.

Aerospace: Due to the rapid development of space exploration and satellite technology, as well as the demand for high-performance communication systems, the aerospace field may be one of the most promising market segments.

Figure Market Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast of Aerospace (2024-2029)

Robotic Systems: With the advancement of automation and intelligence in the global manufacturing industry, robotic systems need to maintain continuous transmission of data and power during rotation and movement. Therefore, the demand for FORJs in robotic systems has increased, and the field of robotic systems is expected to continue to grow. In addition, the rise of service robots and collaborative robots has also provided a new growth point for the FORJs market.

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Downstream Buyers

Contact Information

Verizon

Web: www.verizon.com

Tel: 1 (800) 922-0204

Add: 2,330 owned retail stores, New York

AT&T

Web: www.att.com

Tel: 800.331.0500

Add: PO Box 5014. Carol Stream, IL 60197-5014

Johnson & Johnson

Web: www.jnj.com

Tel: 1800 226 446

Add: 1 Johnson & Johnson Plaza New Brunswick, NJ 08933 United States

Medtronic

Web: www.medtronic.com

Tel: 00 1 763-514-4000

Add: 710 Medtronic Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55432-5604

Komatsu

Web: www.komatsu.com

Tel: 1 (847) 437-5800

Add: Awazu Plant. Tsu 23, Futsu-machi, Komatsu-shi, Ishikawa 923-0392, Japan

Anhui Heli Co., Ltd

Web: en.helichina.com

Tel: +86-551-63639358

Add: No.668, Fangxing Road, Hefei, Anhui Province.

Epson

Web: www.epson.com

Tel: (562) 290-5930

Add: 3131 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA, USA.

Updated on 11/11/2024
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