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Data Acquisition (DAQ) Market

Data Acquisition (DAQ) Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report, By Product Type (DAQ Hardware, DAQ Software), By Deployment Mode (On-Premise DAQ Systems, Cloud-Connected DAQ Systems), By End-User Industry (Automotive & Transportation, Aerospace & Defense, Energy & Power, Electronics & Semiconductor, Industrial Manufacturing, Healthcare & Medical Devices, Telecommunications, Environmental Monitoring), Forecast Period (2026-2035)

Published: Jun 2026 | Report Code: OMR2029795 | Category : IT Hardware | Delivery Format: /

Industry Overview

Data acquisition market was valued at $3.4 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $7.4 billion by 2035, registering a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period from 2026 to 2035. The market growth is primarily driven by increasing industrial automation, rising deployment of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platforms, and growing demand for real-time operational monitoring across manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and semiconductor industries.

Data acquisition systems are increasingly becoming essential for collecting, monitoring, and analyzing real-time operational data from industrial assets and connected equipment. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global electricity demand increased by 4.3% in 2024 due to industrial electrification, electric vehicle production, data center expansion, and battery manufacturing activities. Rising investments in industrial electrification and smart manufacturing infrastructure are accelerating the deployment of high-speed data acquisition systems globally.

The automotive and semiconductor industries are among the major adopters of advanced DAQ systems. According to OICA, global vehicle production exceeded 93 million units in 2023, while increasing electric vehicle production is significantly driving battery testing and powertrain validation requirements. In addition, semiconductor fabrication facilities continue to expand globally, increasing demand for precision testing and synchronized data monitoring solutions. Cloud-connected data acquisition systems are also gaining strong adoption due to remote monitoring capabilities, predictive maintenance functions, and edge analytics integration across industrial operations.

Market Dynamics

Rising Industrial Automation and Electrification Driving Market Expansion

Industrial automation and connected manufacturing infrastructure are significantly driving demand for data acquisition systems worldwide. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), global industrial robot installations reached approximately 542,000 units in 2024, reflecting rapid automation deployment across automotive, electronics, and industrial manufacturing sectors. Data acquisition platforms are critical for monitoring robotic systems, industrial sensors, powertrain performance, and predictive maintenance operations.

The increasing production of electric vehicles is further accelerating market demand. According to the International Energy Agency, global electric vehicle sales surpassed 17 million units in 2024, increasing the need for advanced battery testing, thermal monitoring, and power electronics validation systems. Automotive OEMs and battery manufacturers are increasingly deploying modular and cloud-connected DAQ systems to improve operational efficiency and reduce product development cycles.

Market players are expanding their industrial automation portfolios through acquisitions and product innovations. In 2023, Emerson completed the acquisition of NI (National Instruments) to strengthen connected test and measurement capabilities, while Keysight Technologies expanded EV battery testing solutions for automotive applications in 2024.

High Deployment Costs and Complex System Integration Limiting Adoption

Despite strong growth potential, the data acquisition market faces challenges associated with high deployment costs, system integration complexity, and cybersecurity concerns. Advanced high-speed DAQ systems require sophisticated sensors, modular hardware, signal conditioning systems, and analytics software, increasing overall deployment expenditure for end users.

Industrial facilities operating legacy infrastructure often face compatibility challenges when integrating modern cloud-connected acquisition systems. Small and medium-scale manufacturers particularly experience difficulties in deploying advanced monitoring platforms due to limited technical expertise and budget constraints.

Cybersecurity risks associated with cloud-connected industrial systems also remain a major concern. Increasing adoption of remote monitoring and edge computing platforms exposes industrial networks to operational vulnerabilities and data breach risks. To address these challenges, companies are introducing secure edge analytics platforms, modular software architectures, and scalable DAQ systems designed for simplified integration and lower operational costs.

Market Segmentation

  • Based on the product type, the market is segmented into DAQ hardware and DAQ software.
  • Based on the deployment mode, the market is segmented into on-premise DAQ systems and cloud-connected DAQ systems.
  • Based on the end-user industry, the market is segmented into automotive & transportation, aerospace & defense, energy & power, electronics & semiconductor, industrial manufacturing, healthcare & medical devices, telecommunications, and environmental monitoring.

DAQ Hardware Segment Leads the Market

DAQ Hardware accounted for the largest share of the global data acquisition market in 2025 due to increasing deployment of sensors, signal conditioning equipment, modular acquisition systems, and high-speed data monitoring platforms across industrial operations. Manufacturing facilities, automotive testing centers, aerospace laboratories, and semiconductor fabs continue to invest heavily in hardware-intensive testing infrastructure.

Automotive manufacturers are significantly increasing investments in EV battery testing and ADAS validation platforms, driving strong demand for high-channel-count modular DAQ systems. Between 2022 and 2026, companies such as NI, Keysight Technologies, HBK, and Yokogawa expanded their hardware portfolios for industrial automation, electric mobility testing, and aerospace applications. The increasing complexity of industrial monitoring systems continues to strengthen demand for high-performance acquisition hardware globally.

Cloud-Connected Data Acquisition Systems Segment to Record Strong Growth

Cloud-Connected Data Acquisition Systems are expected to register the fastest growth during the forecast period due to increasing adoption of Industrial IoT, predictive maintenance platforms, and remote industrial monitoring systems. Cloud integration enables manufacturers to monitor geographically distributed assets in real time while improving operational efficiency and reducing downtime.

Industries such as renewable energy, utilities, semiconductor manufacturing, and telecommunications are increasingly deploying cloud-enabled acquisition systems to support centralized monitoring and edge analytics functions. Investments in smart factories and connected industrial infrastructure are further accelerating segment growth.

Companies are introducing AI-enabled analytics platforms and scalable remote monitoring solutions to strengthen their cloud-connected product portfolios. Advantech, Emerson, and Yokogawa have significantly expanded industrial edge computing and cloud-based monitoring capabilities between 2023 and 2025.

Regional Outlook

The global data acquisition market is geographically segmented into North America (the US and Canada), Europe (the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, ASEAN Countries, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa and Latin America).

United States Leads the Market

The United States accounted for the largest share of the global data acquisition market due to strong industrial automation infrastructure, advanced aerospace testing capabilities, and growing electric vehicle manufacturing investments. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), U.S. electricity consumption from industrial sectors continued to increase in 2024 due to expanding manufacturing activities and electrification projects.

The country is also witnessing significant investments in semiconductor manufacturing facilities under the CHIPS and Science Act, accelerating demand for advanced testing and monitoring infrastructure. Increasing adoption of industrial robotics, EV battery manufacturing, and connected factory systems is further strengthening market growth across the U.S.

China to Record Strong Growth

China is expected to register the fastest growth during the forecast period due to expanding semiconductor manufacturing capacity, electric vehicle production, and industrial digitalization initiatives. According to the International Energy Agency, China accounted for more than 60% of global electric vehicle sales growth in 2024.

The country is also investing heavily in industrial automation and renewable energy infrastructure, increasing demand for high-speed data monitoring systems. Rapid expansion of battery manufacturing plants, smart factories, and electronics production facilities is accelerating the deployment of modular and cloud-connected DAQ systems across China.

Competitive Landscape

The global data acquisition market is highly competitive and characterized by continuous technological innovation, strategic acquisitions, and product portfolio expansion. Leading companies are focusing on modular architectures, cloud-enabled monitoring platforms, AI-based analytics integration, and high-speed testing systems to strengthen their competitive positioning.

NI (Emerson), Keysight Technologies, Yokogawa Electric Corporation, HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær), and Dewesoft are among the leading market participants operating in the industry. These companies are investing significantly in industrial automation technologies, EV battery testing solutions, aerospace monitoring systems, and edge-connected data acquisition platforms. Strategic collaborations with automotive OEMs, semiconductor manufacturers, and industrial automation providers remain a major competitive strategy across the market.

Recent Developments

  • In June 2024, Keysight Technologies showcased advanced battery testing and end-of-line manufacturing solutions at The Battery Show Europe 2024. The company highlighted regenerative power supply systems, data acquisition (DAQ) technologies, multichannel oscilloscopes, and battery test automation platforms designed to improve EV battery testing efficiency, accelerate product development, and support gigafactory-scale manufacturing operations.
  • In September 2024, Yokogawa Electric Corporation launched the OpreX Intelligent Manufacturing Hub, a data integration and visualization platform designed to unify operational technology (OT) and IT data across industrial facilities. The solution incorporates robotic process automation (RPA), centralized dashboards, and workflow automation capabilities to improve manufacturing visibility, reporting efficiency, and plant-level decision-making, reflecting growing demand for integrated industrial data acquisition and analytics solutions.

The Report Covers

  • Market value data analysis of 2025 and forecast to 2035.
  • Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
  • Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
  • Key companies operating in the global data acquisition market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new products and relevant news is also available in the report.
  • Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
  • Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
  • Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.
  1. Report Summary
  • Current Industry Analysis and Growth Potential Outlook
  • Global Data Acquisition (DAQ) Market sales Analysis – Product Type | Deployment Mode | End-User Industry ($ Million)
  • Data Acquisition (DAQ) Market sales Performance of Top Countries
    • Research Methodology
  • Primary Research Approach
  • Secondary Research Approach
    • Market Snapshot
  1. Market Overview and Insights

2.1 Scope of the Study

2.2 Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends

2.2.1 Key Data Acquisition (DAQ) Market Trends

2.2.2 Market Recommendations

2.3 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis for the Data Acquisition (DAQ) Market

2.3.1 Competitive Rivalry

2.3.2 Threat of New Entrants

2.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

2.3.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers

2.3.5 Threat of Substitutes

  1. Market Determinants

3.1 Market Drivers
3.1.1 Drivers For Global Data Acquisition Market: Impact Analysis
3.2 Market Pain Points and Challenges
3.2.1 Restraints For Global Data Acquisition Market: Impact Analysis
3.3 Market Opportunities
3.3.1 Opportunities For Global Data Acquisition Market: Impact Analysis

  1. Competitive Landscape

4.1 Competitive Dashboard – Data Acquisition (DAQ) Market sales and Share by Manufacturers

  • Data Acquisition (DAQ) Product Comparison Analysis
  • Top Market Player Ranking Matrix

4.2 Key Company Analysis

4.2.1 NI (Emerson)

4.2.1.1 Overview

4.2.1.2 Product Portfolio

4.2.1.3 Financial Analysis

4.2.1.4 SWOT Analysis

4.2.1.5 Business Strategy

4.2.2 Keysight Technologies

4.2.2.1 Overview

4.2.2.2 Product Portfolio

4.2.2.3 Financial Analysis

4.2.2.4 SWOT Analysis

4.2.2.5 Business Strategy

4.2.3 Yokogawa Electric Corporation

4.2.3.1 Overview

4.2.3.2 Product Portfolio

4.2.3.3 Financial Analysis

4.2.3.4 SWOT Analysis

4.2.3.5 Business Strategy

4.2.4 HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær)

4.2.4.1 Overview

4.2.4.2 Product Portfolio

4.2.4.3 Financial Analysis

4.2.4.4 SWOT Analysis

4.2.4.5 Business Strategy

4.2.5 Dewesoft

4.2.5.1 Overview

4.2.5.2 Product Portfolio

4.2.5.3 Financial Analysis

4.2.5.4 SWOT Analysis

4.2.5.5 Business Strategy

4.3 Top Winning Strategies by Market Players

4.3.1 Merger and Acquisition

4.3.2 Product Launch

4.3.3 Partnership and Collaboration

  1. Global Data Acquisition (DAQ) Market sales Analysis by Product Type ($ Million)

5.1 DAQ Hardware

5.2 DAQ Software

  1. Global Data Acquisition (DAQ) Market sales Analysis by Deployment Mode ($ Million)

6.1 On-Premise DAQ Systems

6.2 Cloud-Connected DAQ Systems

  1. Global Data Acquisition (DAQ) Market sales Analysis by End-User Industry ($ Million)

7.1 Automotive & Transportation

7.2 Aerospace & Defense

7.3 Energy & Power

7.4 Electronics & Semiconductor

7.5 Industrial Manufacturing

7.6 Healthcare & Medical Devices

7.7 Telecommunications

7.8 Environmental Monitoring

  1. Regional Analysis

8.1 North America Data Acquisition (DAQ) Market sales Analysis – Product Type | Deployment Mode | End-User Industry | Country ($ Million)

8.1.1 United States

8.1.2 Canada

8.2 Europe Data Acquisition (DAQ) Market sales Analysis – Product Type | Deployment Mode | End-User Industry | Country ($ Million)

8.2.1 Germany

8.2.2 UK

8.2.3 France

8.2.4 Italy

8.2.5 Spain

8.2.6 Russia

8.2.7 Rest of Europe

8.3 Asia-Pacific Data Acquisition (DAQ) Market sales Analysis – Product Type | Deployment Mode | End-User Industry | Country ($ Million)

8.3.1 China

8.3.2 Japan

8.3.3 South Korea

8.3.4 India

8.3.5 Australia & New Zealand

8.3.6 ASEAN Countries

8.3.7 Rest of Asia-Pacific

8.4 Rest of the World Data Acquisition (DAQ) Market sales Analysis – Product Type | Deployment Mode | End-User Industry | Country ($ Million)

8.4.1 Latin America

8.4.2 Middle East & Africa

  1. Company Profiles

9.1 ABB

9.1.1 Quick Facts

9.1.2 Company Overview

9.1.3 Product Portfolio

9.1.4 Business Strategies

9.2 ADLINK Technology

9.2.1 Quick Facts

9.2.2 Company Overview

9.2.3 Product Portfolio

9.2.4 Business Strategies

9.3 Advantech

9.3.1 Quick Facts

9.3.2 Company Overview

9.3.3 Product Portfolio

9.3.4 Business Strategies

9.4 AMETEK

9.4.1 Quick Facts

9.4.2 Company Overview

9.4.3 Product Portfolio

9.4.4 Business Strategies

9.5 Bustec

9.5.1 Quick Facts

9.5.2 Company Overview

9.5.3 Product Portfolio

9.5.4 Business Strategies

9.6 Campbell Scientific

9.6.1 Quick Facts

9.6.2 Company Overview

9.6.3 Product Portfolio

9.6.4 Business Strategies

9.7 Crystal Instruments

9.7.1 Quick Facts

9.7.2 Company Overview

9.7.3 Product Portfolio

9.7.4 Business Strategies

9.8 Dataforth Corporation

9.8.1 Quick Facts

9.8.2 Company Overview

9.8.3 Product Portfolio

9.8.4 Business Strategies

9.9 Dewetron

9.9.1 Quick Facts

9.9.2 Company Overview

9.9.3 Product Portfolio

9.9.4 Business Strategies

9.10 Elsys AG

9.10.1 Quick Facts

9.10.2 Company Overview

9.10.3 Product Portfolio

9.10.4 Business Strategies

9.11 Gantner Instruments

9.11.1 Quick Facts

9.11.2 Company Overview

9.11.3 Product Portfolio

9.11.4 Business Strategies

9.12 Hioki E.E. Corporation

9.12.1 Quick Facts

9.12.2 Company Overview

9.12.3 Product Portfolio

9.12.4 Business Strategies

9.13 imc Test & Measurement

9.13.1 Quick Facts

9.13.2 Company Overview

9.13.3 Product Portfolio

9.13.4 Business Strategies

9.14 Measurement Computing (Digilent/NI)

9.14.1 Quick Facts

9.14.2 Company Overview

9.14.3 Product Portfolio

9.14.4 Business Strategies

9.15 Microstar Laboratories

9.15.1 Quick Facts

9.15.2 Company Overview

9.15.3 Product Portfolio

9.15.4 Business Strategies

9.16 OMEGA Engineering

9.16.1 Quick Facts

9.16.2 Company Overview

9.16.3 Product Portfolio

9.16.4 Business Strategies

9.17 Rockwell Automation (Allen Bradley)

9.17.1 Quick Facts

9.17.2 Company Overview

9.17.3 Product Portfolio

9.17.4 Business Strategies

9.18 Siemens Digital Industries Software

9.18.1 Quick Facts

9.18.2 Company Overview

9.18.3 Product Portfolio

9.18.4 Business Strategies

9.19 Spectrum Instrumentation

9.19.1 Quick Facts

9.19.2 Company Overview

9.19.3 Product Portfolio

9.19.4 Business Strategies

1. Global Data Acquisition Market Research and Analysis by Product Type, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

2. Global Data Acquisition Hardware Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

3. Global Data Acquisition Software Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

4. Global Data Acquisition Market Research and Analysis by Deployment Mode, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

5. Global On-Premise Data Acquisition Systems Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

6. Global Cloud-Connected Data Acquisition Systems Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

7. Global Data Acquisition Market Research and Analysis by End-User Industry, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

8. Global Data Acquisition for Automotive & Transportation Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

9. Global Data Acquisition for Aerospace & Defense Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

10. Global Data Acquisition for Energy & Power Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

11. Global Data Acquisition for Electronics & Semiconductor Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

12. Global Data Acquisition for Industrial Manufacturing Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

13. Global Data Acquisition for Healthcare & Medical Devices Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

14. Global Data Acquisition for Telecommunications Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

15. Global Data Acquisition for Environmental Monitoring Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

16. Global Data Acquisition Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

17. North America Data Acquisition Market Research and Analysis by Country, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

18. North America Data Acquisition Market Research and Analysis by Product Type, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

19. North America Data Acquisition Market Research and Analysis by Deployment Mode, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

20. North America Data Acquisition Market Research and Analysis by End-User Industry, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

21. Europe Data Acquisition Market Research and Analysis by Country, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

22. Europe Data Acquisition Market Research and Analysis by Product Type, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

23. Europe Data Acquisition Market Research and Analysis by Deployment Mode, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

24. Europe Data Acquisition Market Research and Analysis by End-User Industry, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

25. Asia-Pacific Data Acquisition Market Research and Analysis by Country, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

26. Asia-Pacific Data Acquisition Market Research and Analysis by Product Type, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

27. Asia-Pacific Data Acquisition Market Research and Analysis by Deployment Mode, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

28. Asia-Pacific Data Acquisition Market Research and Analysis by End-User Industry, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

29. Rest of the World Data Acquisition Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

30. Rest of the World Data Acquisition Market Research and Analysis by Product Type, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

31. Rest of the World Data Acquisition Market Research and Analysis by Deployment Mode, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

32. Rest of the World Data Acquisition Market Research and Analysis by End-User Industry, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

1. Global Data Acquisition Market Share by Product Type, 2025 Vs 2035 (%) 

2. Global Data Acquisition Hardware Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025 Vs 2035 (%) 

3. Global Data Acquisition Software Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025 Vs 2035 (%) 

4. Global Data Acquisition Market Share by Deployment Mode, 2025 Vs 2035 (%) 

5. Global On-Premise Data Acquisition Systems Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025 Vs 2035 (%) 

6. Global Cloud-Connected Data Acquisition Systems Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025 Vs 2035 (%) 

7. Global Data Acquisition Market Share by End-User Industry, 2025 Vs 2035 (%) 

8. Global Data Acquisition for Automotive & Transportation Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025 Vs 2035 (%) 

9. Global Data Acquisition for Aerospace & Defense Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025 Vs 2035 (%) 

10. Global Data Acquisition for Energy & Power Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025 Vs 2035 (%) 

11. Global Data Acquisition for Electronics & Semiconductor Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025 Vs 2035 (%) 

12. Global Data Acquisition for Industrial Manufacturing Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025 Vs 2035 (%) 

13. Global Data Acquisition for Healthcare & Medical Devices Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025 Vs 2035 (%) 

14. Global Data Acquisition for Telecommunications Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025 Vs 2035 (%) 

15. Global Data Acquisition for Environmental Monitoring Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025 Vs 2035 (%) 

16. Global Data Acquisition Market Share by Region, 2025 Vs 2035 (%) 

17. U.S. Data Acquisition Market Size, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

18. Canada Data Acquisition Market Size, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

19. UK Data Acquisition Market Size, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

20. France Data Acquisition Market Size, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

21. Germany Data Acquisition Market Size, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

22. Italy Data Acquisition Market Size, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

23. Spain Data Acquisition Market Size, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

24. Russia Data Acquisition Market Size, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

25. India Data Acquisition Market Size, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

26. China Data Acquisition Market Size, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

27. Japan Data Acquisition Market Size, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

28. South Korea Data Acquisition Market Size, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

29. Australia & New Zealand Data Acquisition Market Size, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

30. ASEAN Data Acquisition Market Size, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

31. Rest of Asia-Pacific Data Acquisition Market Size, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

32. Latin America Data Acquisition Market Size, 2025–2035 ($ Million) 

33. Middle East & Africa Data Acquisition Market Size, 2025–2035 ($ Million)

FAQS

The global data acquisition market was valued at $3.4 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $7.4 billion by 2035.
The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period from 2026 to 2035.
DAQ Hardware dominates the market due to widespread deployment across automotive, industrial manufacturing, aerospace, and semiconductor applications.
North America leads the global market owing to a strong industrial automation infrastructure and increasing investments in EV and semiconductor manufacturing.
Cloud-Connected Data Acquisition Systems are expected to witness the fastest growth due to the increasing adoption of Industrial IoT and remote monitoring solutions.