Front End | News Connected vehicles to surpass 367 million globally by 2027 A
new Juniper Research study has found that the number of connected vehicles in service will reach 367 million globally in 2027, from 192 million in 2023. This growth of 91 per cent will be driven by the advancement of both ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and increasing the capabilities of in-vehicle infotainment systems.
The research identified 5G’s high speed and low-latency capabilities as transformative to these goals, requiring effective collaborations between automotive OEMs and operators to realise. Connected vehicles are equipped with communication technologies that allow the exchange of information between the various elements of the transport system and third-party services. The research found that operators are critical to unlocking new use cases, such as autonomous driving and data-heavy infotainment via 5G; representing
a $3.6 billion opportunity for providing 5G connectivity enablement in 2027 globally. Research co-author Nick Maynard said: “5G can allow automotive OEMs to upgrade the in-vehicle experience. In a vehicle market transitioning to electric vehicles, improving the user experience is key. Operators hold the critical role in enabling this in a reliable way, making them the partners of choice as their 5G networks rapidly expand.” The research predicts that by 2027, commercial vehicles will only account for 20 per cent of connected vehicles worldwide, representing a small increase from 16 per cent by the end of 2023. The research found that commercial vehicle design is not leveraging connectivity beyond simple emergency call features and basic connected infotainment systems, although this is changing, as businesses prioritise tracking and logistics capabilities. Accordingly, the research recommended that automotive OEMs prioritise integrations with common
fleet tracking systems out of the factory to maximise the benefits of connectivity, and to enable commercial fleet owners to maximise efficiency in their processes. To find out more, download the new report “Connected Vehicles: Operator
Opportunities, Competitor Leaderboard & Market Forecasts 2023-2027” for free at:
https://www.juniperresearch.com/ whitepapers/why-operators-are-driving- connected-vehicles
Smiths Interconnect expands into burn-in test market S
miths Interconnect, a division of Smiths Group plc, has completed the acquisition of Plastronics Sockets & Connectors (“Plastronics”), a supplier of burn-in test sockets and patented spring probe contacts for the semiconductor test market segment, as well as custom connectors for industrial applications.
Plastronics’ technology, products, and capabilities complement and strengthen
Smiths Interconnect’s existing portfolio of products and support the company’s ambition to be the partner of choice for semiconductor test customers around the world.
The acquisition
brings growth opportunities for both semiconductor test and connectors. It also provides cross
selling opportunities in both Asia and the US by leveraging the combined sales and manufacturing footprint of the companies.
Smiths Interconnect President Julian Fagge said: “I am delighted to welcome Plastronics to the Smiths Interconnect family of technology brands. We are proud of our
heritage supplying technically differentiated components critical to our customers’ products and operations. Plastronics fits very well with our long-term strategy, adding new technology, products and capabilities to the business and strengthens our position across our customer base.” Plastronics is headquartered in Irving, Texas, USA.
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