Data Acquisition System Market

The global data acquisition system market is projected to grow from USD 2.80 billion in 2025 to USD 3.73 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.9%. The primary factor that drives market growth is the escalating use of automation and Industry 4.0 technology in smart factories, as they rely on real-time data acquisition to maximize operations, enhance efficiency, and facilitate predictive maintenance. Different types of data acquisition equipment play a critical role in automation in gathering data from sensors and equipment for evaluation and control. Furthermore, the rapid growth of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has promoted the adoption of sensors across residential, agricultural, and industrial applications, all demanding stable data acquisition. The increased focus on real-time monitoring in energy, aerospace, healthcare, transportation, and several other sectors further enhances the demand for precise data collection systems.

Some key players in the data acquisition system market include National Instruments (US), Keysight Technologies (US), Spectris (UK), AMTEK Inc. (US), and Yokogawa Electric Corporation (Japan). These players have incorporated various organic and inorganic growth strategies, including collaborations, product launches, and partnerships, to strengthen their international footprint and capture a more significant share of the data acquisition system market. These organic and inorganic strategies have allowed market players to expand their reach across geographies by offering data acquisition systems.

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Major Data Acquisition System Companies Include:

• National Instruments (US)
• Keysight Technologies (US)
• Spectris (UK)
• AMETEK Inc. (US)
• Yokogawa Electric Corporation (Japan)
• Tektronix Inc. (US)
• Adlink Technology Inc. (Taiwan)
• Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (US)
• Hioki E.E. Corporation (Japan)
• Dewesoft D.O.O. (Slovenia)

In February 2025, Emerson, the parent company of National Instruments, expanded its data acquisition (DAQ) portfolio by introducing the NI cDAQ-9187 and cDAQ-9183 Ethernet chassis and the NI 9204 input module. A GitHub repository for NI FlexLogger DAQ software plug-ins has been launched, offering cost-effective solutions for deploying high-performance test and measurement systems over Ethernet.

Similarly, in September 2024, Emerson expanded its NI USB data acquisition (DAQ) lineup with the new NI mioDAQ device, designed to help engineers enhance quality and accelerate time-to-market for advanced electronic technologies. The NI mioDAQ solution delivers improved measurement performance, more powerful software, and a streamlined setup experience.

National Instruments Corporation (NI) is a leading company in virtual instrumentation software and automated test equipment. With its solutions used by more than 35,000 customers across defense, aerospace, electronics, semiconductors, life sciences, and energy industries, NI offers system design, testing, and automation solutions. Its flagship software products, such as LabVIEW, TestStand, and VeriStand, are complemented by hardware solutions such as PXI instruments and software-defined radios to enable engineers to accelerate innovation and optimize performance. NI continues driving data acquisition and automation technology innovations as an Emerson subsidiary. The firm has a global presence, with operations in over 40 nations and plants in Hungary. The company is following organic growth strategies, such as product launches and expansions, to strengthen its position in the market.

Keysight Technologies is a major provider of electronic design, test, and measurement solutions for communications, aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, and semiconductors applications. Keysight provides a broad portfolio of hardware and software products, including oscilloscopes, network analyzers, signal generators, power supplies, and simulation software. This enables engineers to accelerate product design and validate that their products meet specified industry standards.

Keysight operates through two primary business segments: Communications Solutions Group (CSG) and Electronic Industrial Solutions Group (EISG). CSG emphasizes testing and confirming wireless and wireline networks, catering to 5G/6G communications, aerospace, defense, and automotive industries. EISG targets semiconductor, electronics, and energy industries with solutions for chip testing, power electronics, and broad industrial use. With perpetual innovation, strategic purchases, and AI-driven automation, Keysight remains a leader in the evolving electronic test and measurement landscape.

Market Ranking

The market for data acquisition systems is competitive, with five major players having a collective market share of about 37–45%. The major player—National Instruments—has deep expertise in modular DAQ systems, software-defined systems, and deep integration with test and measurement platforms in industry segments such as aerospace, automotive, and academia. Keysight Technologies focuses on its high-end, high-performance DAQ hardware and precise measurement capabilities, which are extensively used in electronic design validation and research and development. Spectris also has subsidiaries such as HBM and Brüel & Kjær to support it with special DAQ solutions for structural testing, noise and vibration measurement, and industrial monitoring. AMETEK Inc. provides a broad portfolio of products to the market, with applications from power quality, industrial diagnostics, and environmental monitoring, supported by its global presence and acquisition-driven growth strategy. Yokogawa Electric is among the top five, with a focus on process automation and industrial DAQ systems, dominating industries such as energy, chemicals, and water treatment through its capabilities in precision instrumentation and control systems. The other 55–63% of the market is split among regional and emerging vendors, providing sufficient opportunities for specialization in niches and innovation. Market drivers are fueled by innovation in DAQ software, the growing adoption of smart sensors, the increasing need for high-speed and high-resolution data capture, and increasing applications in electric vehicles, renewable energy, smart infrastructure, and industrial automation.

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