Smart Elevator Automation System Market Analysis

Smart elevators or also referred to as automated elevators use artificial intelligence (AI) to provide vertical transportation of passengers and commodities. Smart elevators are typically used in hotels, hospitals, offices, sports facilities, and residences. These elevators are designed to reduce overall energy consumption and handle passenger traffic effectively within a building. Different types of technologies are incorporated in smart elevators such as biometrics, digital security control system, destination access & dispatching control system, and touch screen control. Along with these, door interlocks, battery backup, leveling device, alarm, and brake system with speed sensor, and fire emergency return are some other important control systems in smart elevators.

The global smart elevator automation system market is estimated to be valued at US$ 18,165.3 million in 2021 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 18.5 % over the forecast period (2021-2028).

Recent Developments:

In November 2021, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation,s company a Japan based electronic launched Diamond-Trac 2, a new Diamond-Trac Series machine room-less elevator featuring a space-saving design, enhanced operational efficiency and a touchless hall operating panel for residences, offices and hotels in the U.S. market.

In May 2021, ThyssenKrupp Elevator, a Germany based leading elevator company launched new momentum elevators for high-rise buildings in Europe and Africa market.

In August 2021, Hyundai Elevator, a South Korea based management consulting company announced collaboration with LG Electronics, a South Korea based Electronics Company to launch smart building solutions in the market.

Statistics:

Figure 1. Global Smart Elevator Automation System Market Value (US$ Mn), by Region, 2020

North America (Region) held dominant position in the global smart elevator automation system market in 2020, accounting for 44% share in terms of volume, followed by Europe and Rest of the world, respectively. The rapid infrastructure development and increasing smart city projects in North America is driving the region growth during the forecast period

Global Smart Elevator Automation System Market: Drivers

Continuous infrastructure development in emerging economies is expected to drive growth of the global smart elevator automation system market during the forecast period

Increasing number of infrastructure project development, particularly in emerging regions such as Latin America, APEJ, and MEA, has led to an increase in the adoption of smart elevator systems. For instance, in 2013, the Government of India launched an infrastructure development project named ‘Gift City Project’ valued at US$ 9,000 million. This project will include SEZ, housing colonies, and corporate housing, etc. Furthermore, the aforementioned regions are expected to account for a major share in the global infrastructure development expenditure. According to the Oxford Economics, global infrastructure development expenditure is expected to reach US$ 9 trillion by 2025, increasing from US$ 4 trillion in 2012, in which emerging economies are expected to account for around 50% of expenditure.

Growing urbanization is expected to propel the global smart elevator automation system market growth over the forecast period

Urbanization has increased significantly in recently across the globe. According to the United Nations (UN), around 55% of the people worldwide were living in urban areas. According to the same source, by 2050, around 66% of the global population is expected to live in urban areas. As a result of this, the construction of high-rise buildings is increasing, in order to accommodate increasing urban population in developed and emerging economies. This, in turn, is increasing the demand for smart elevator system. According to the Real Estate Institute, construction of 262 super high-rise residential buildings has been scheduled to be completed by 2015 end across cities in Japan. Thus, these factors are expected to propel the global smart elevator automation system market growth in the near future.

Global Smart Elevator Automation System Market: Opportunities

Business expansion by market players can present lucrative growth opportunities in the global smart elevator automation system market

Key companies in the market are focused on business and capacity expansion, in order to enhance the market presence and gain a competitive edge. For instance, in May 2015 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced plans to set up a factory in India to expand its business operations in the country. Furthermore, in June 2014, Mitsubishi Elevators, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electrical Corporation, set up a Greenfield plant in India, making an investment of US$ 22.5 to US$ 30 Mn for the manufacture of elevators.

Installation, repair, maintenance, and modernization services can provide major business opportunities in the global smart elevator automation system market

Increasing demand for the smart elevator automation system is expected to fuel installation services during the forecast period, driven by a significant rise in the construction of high-rise buildings. Repair and maintenance services are in high demand in developed countries such as the U.S., the U.K, etc., driven by growing demand and deployment of smart elevators. Modernization services segment across the globe is expected to witness the highest CAGR of 18.1% during the forecast period. This is largely attributed to increasing demand for replacement of aging components in conventional elevators with advanced components and technology.

Market Trends:

Trends by components

Sensors, motors, and automation system

Key players are introducing technologically advanced sensors and automation systems that can be deployed in elevators to maximize energy efficiency and elevator travel speed. Deployment of security and control systems such as fire alarm, intrusion alarm system, and surveillance systems is on the rise across the globe, propelled by growing security concerns. Demand for touchscreen and keypads is growing significantly, especially in developed regions, for refining interaction between passengers and elevators

Trends by end user

Commercial sector, residential sector, and hotels

Currently, commercial sector leads are terms of smart elevator automated systems application in high rise buildings in North America, Eastern Europe, Japan, and the Middle East, as compared to other sectors. The commercial sector is expected to exhibit comparatively slow market growth in the near future since the scope for further penetration is limited. Deployment of smart elevator automation systems is increasing in existing elevators of the residential sector, especially in Asia Pacific, Western Europe, and Latin America. This is attributed to the construction of new high-rise buildings to accommodate the rising urban populace. The hotel segment is expected to register the second-highest CAGR during the forecast period, driven by the need to reduce passenger waiting time in high-rise hotels.

Figure 2. Global Smart Elevator Automation System Market Share, By End user, 2020

Key Takeaways of the Graph:

• Among End user (Segment), the residential (Sub-segment) held dominant position in the market and accounted for 38.1% share in the global smart elevator automation system market in 2020. The segment is expected to reach US$ 25,913.6 million in 2028. Increased construction of high-rise buildings equipped with smart vertical transportation systems due to rapid urbanization is driving the segment growth during the forecast period.
• Among component (Segment), the Sensors, Motors & Automation System (Sub-segment) held dominant position in the market and accounted for 68.6% share in the global smart elevator automation system market in 2020. The segment is expected to reach US$ 35,614.5 million in 2028. This demand of Sensors, Motors & Automation System is increasing to maximize energy efficiency and elevator travel speed is driving the segment growth during the forecast period.

Global Smart Elevator Automation System Market: Restraints

High capital cost is expected to restrain growth of the global smart elevator automation system market during the forecast period

Capital cost related to procurement and installation of the smart elevator system is significantly high since elevator manufacturers invest highly to incorporate new technologies and add advanced features to new products. Such high investment is not affordable for every building owner, thereby reducing the adoption. Hence, these factors are expected to restrain growth of the global smart elevator automation system market during the forecast period.

Low awareness in emerging regions is expected to hamper the global smart elevator automation system market growth over the forecast period

There is a lack of awareness across commercial and residential sectors in emerging economies regarding smart elevators. Smart elevator systems can be deployed to time travel and augment passenger experience, however, a large poor of consumers are unaware of these benefits. Therefore, such low awareness is expected to hamper the global smart elevator automation system market growth in the near future.

Global Smart Elevator Automation System Market: Competitive Landscape

Major companies operating in the global smart elevator automation system market are Fujitec Co. Ltd., Honeywell International Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Tyco International Limited, Hitachi Ltd., Schindler Group, Kone Corporation, ThyssenKrupp Elevator AG, and Otis Elevator Company.

Global Smart Elevator Automation System Market: Key Developments

Major companies are focused on product launches, in order to gain a competitive edge in the market. For instance, in October 2019, Schindler Group introduced R.I.S.E, a Schindler Robotic Installation System for Elevators.

Key players are involved in product launches, in order to expand the product portfolio. For instance, in December 2019, Kone Corporation introduced a new elevator series Kone DX Class for smart buildings.