The global air bearings market reached a value of USD 7.06 billion in 2023. The market is further estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% during 2024-2032 to reach a value of USD 12.79 billion by 2032.
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The characteristics of air bearings such as stability, frictionless operation, environmentally friendly design, and cost benefits make them viable for high-precision and high-speed applications.
The increasing use of high-precision tools and spindles in vehicle production has resulted in a significant demand for air bearings, generating opportunities for the market expansion. As the sector observes a new phase of industrialization, the demand for precision tools is increasing. Due to the increasing need for accuracy, the advent of precision machining across a range of applications has created a demand for efficient components that allow smooth operations.
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Growing manufacturing sector; rising industrial use of air bearings; technological advancements; and increasing demand for cleanrooms are impacting the air bearings market growth.
The manufacturing sector across the world is growing aided by government support owing to its role in the economic development. The growing manufacturing sector including automotive, aviation, semiconductor, etc. is expected to boost the air bearings demand globally.
The major industries making use of air bearings include metrology, Flat Panel Display (FPD), semiconductor, aerospace, and automotive, among others owing to their frictionless and high precision properties.
Manufacturers have developed air bearings with gap sensors to increase their performance and confirm proper installation. The sensors give information regarding the bearing health which increases system performance by decreasing downtimes.
Air bearings produce almost no particulates that can get airborne since they are wear-free. This makes them excellent for cleanroom applications in biopharmaceutical research, as well as optics inspection, wafer inspection, flat-panel display inspection, and other cleanroom applications. The need for cleanrooms in biopharmaceutical operations is steadily increasing. A cleanroom is found in almost every facility that produces biologics or medicines.
Air bearings find use in the automotive sector for testing applications, as they are non-contact solutions and can eliminate friction. Flat round and rectangular air bearings are some of the most popular air bearing types used for testing applications in the automotive sector. The growing automotive sector fueled by rising disposable incomes and constant innovations is expected to propel the demand for air bearings.
Air bearings are used in the production of solar glass panels and solar cells. With the shift toward renewable energy sources, the demand for solar panels is also gaining traction, further contributing to the demand for air bearings.
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“Global Air bearings Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
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Based on type, aerodynamic bearings account for a significant share of the market
In disc data storage devices, the magnetic read/write devices are aerodynamic bearings that float near to the disc. These bearings have a small layer of quickly flowing pressurised liquid or gas between the bearing surfaces that supports the load. As the mechanical components do not make contact, there is no sliding friction, permitting bearings to reduce wear, and vibration as compared to other types of bearings. Hence aerodynamic bearings have a wide use in the mechanical sector.
Meanwhile, aerostatic bearings function at zero speed and no friction and these are widely used in grinding, machining, and micro positioning applications. These are required for nanoscale precision movements with high velocity stability over long trip distances.
Based on application, high speed machines significantly contribute to the global air bearings market revenue
High-speed milling machines make the use of air bearings as they yield faster, and lighter cuts compared with traditional milling machines. High-speed lathe machines can achieve speeds up to 160,000 rpm by integrating a non-contact air bearing into its air-powered spindle design.
Coordinate measuring machines make use of air bearings as they facilitate infinite resolution and do not contribute to friction. Another reason for the use of air bearings in coordinate measuring machines is that they are more repeatable and smoother than rolling element bearings and provide a more effective error correction.
The market players are engaged in providing high quality products to meet the increasing customer requirements.
Air bearings Limited (ABL), owned by Via Mechanics in Japan, is a manufacturer of air bearing solutions for applications such as dicing, drilling and routing, high-precision machining, and micro-machining, among others.
Headquartered in the United States, New Way® Air Bearings, Inc is an independent designer and manufacturer of...
Founded in 1964, OAV Air Bearings is a leading manufacturer of advanced air bearing technology and motion syst...
Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company specializes in engineering and design services for ultra precisi...
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Other notable players operating in the global air bearings market are Leuven Air Bearings Nv, and Mohawk Innovative Technology, Inc., among others.
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The Asia Pacific is home to several manufacturers of automotives, electronics, machinery, semiconductors, and aerospace components that use air bearings for maintaining precision. Japan’s developing railway sector is expected to aid the demand for air bearing products in the Asia-Pacific region. In addition, the Chinese demand for 5G technology and EV’s is expected to increase the need for semiconductor technology, and in turn, increase the utilisation of air bearings in the country.
Europe develops and produces civil and military aircraft, helicopters, aero-engines, and other systems and equipment. The civil aerospace and defence business is the strength of the regional aerospace and defence sector. Air bearings are helpful in various applications in the market such as aircraft tooling, assembly line moving, and high-density manufacturing as it allows precision storage of a number of aircraft within just a few inches.
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The market reached a value of USD 7.06 billion in 2023.
The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% during 2024-2032.
The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2024-2032 to reach a value of USD 12.79 billion by 2032.
The speed capacities include <1000 rpm, 1000 – 60000 rpm , and >60000 rpm.
The key regional markets for air bearings are North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and LAMEA.
The end uses include marine and aviation, medical, automotive, machine tools, and others.
The applications include precision metal tools, high-speed machines, coordinate measuring machines, and others.
The key players in the market include Air Bearings Limited, New Way Air Bearings, Inc., OAV Air Bearings, IBS Precision Engineering BV, Leuven Air Bearings Nv, and Mohawk Innovative Technology, Inc., among others.
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United States (Head Office)
30 North Gould Street, Sheridan, WY 82801
+1-415-325-5166
Australia
63 Fiona Drive, Tamworth, NSW
+61-448-061-727
India
C130 Sector 2 Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301
+91-858-608-1494
Philippines
40th Floor, PBCom Tower, 6795 Ayala Avenue Cor V.A Rufino St. Makati City, 1226.
+63-287-899-028, +63-967-048-3306
United Kingdom
6 Gardner Place, Becketts Close, Feltham TW14 0BX, Greater London
+44-753-713-2163
Vietnam
193/26/4 St.no.6, Ward Binh Hung Hoa, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City
+84-865-399-124
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