本產業產、銷概況:受到新冠肺炎疫情的影響，本產業國內需求大幅萎縮，而海外市場訂單亦明顯減少，導致 2020 年 1~6 月本產業產、銷值年減率各為 10.74%和 19.22%。2020 年 7 月我國商業登記歇業家數大幅攀升，且全球疫情仍未有效獲得控制，來自海外市場訂單亦持續低迷，故估計 2020 年第三季本產業產、銷值年增率仍將呈現明顯衰退態勢。

行業產值規模之變化:2020 年第三季我國積體電路設計業產值季增率為14.4%，主要是 9 月中旬前華為尚處於最新管制令的黃金緩衝期，因而台系部分領域仍存有華為極短單的拉貨效應，更何況美國對於中國步步進逼，更加速中國科技供應鏈去美國化的動作，如手機晶片、類比 IC、IP 矽智財、RF IC、LCD 驅動 IC、光感測 IC、快充 IC 等類別，特別是聯發科備齊高中低階 5G 手機晶片，頗有逆襲 Qualcomm 的氣勢，畢竟聯發科背後亦挾其美中關係交惡的經營環境，此態勢反而有利於聯發科替代 Qualcomm 晶片，搶攻中國其他手機品牌業者的訂單。

海外市场同比高增长，淡季环比下滑。8 月海外电动车销量11.52 万辆，环比降17%，同比增加65%，其中欧洲8 月销量8.23 万辆，同比增加138%，环比减少24%。今年1-8 月全球电动乘用车累计销量133.67 万辆，同比升2%。国内销量累计51.66 万辆，同比下降27%，欧洲市场累计销量达58.63 万辆，同比增91%。

The robotic process automation (RPA) market is expected to grow, owing to increasing focus and adoption of a digital workforce, and rising functional benefits of RPA solutions for business process automation across various end-user industries. The adoption rate of RPA in enterprises that face challenges and inefficiencies with the legacy systems is on the rise. The benefits offered by the SPA not only increase the organization's productivity but also enables them to focus on their core business activities. For instance, according to Unit 4, office workers spend 69 days a year on administrative tasks that are repetitive; this costs companies USD 5 trillion a year. According to a study by RPA vendor UiPath, over 90% of organizations are already using technology to automate business processes, and 88% believe that automation will accelerate human achievement and is effective when it complements humans. Customer relationship management, sales and delivery process, human resource process, and invoice management are some of the major areas of applications of the market studied, targeted by vendors for their products.

Increase in demand for pressure sensors for various applications fosters the market growth globally and is estimated to increase further during the forecast period. The competitive advantages of pressure sensors over conventional alternatives have also been described in the report. Pressure sensors have a wide range of applications in automobiles such as cabin pressure, fuel & ignition, exhaust, and thermal & powertrain systems. These sensors have ample opportunities in consumer electronics such as in smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices, which will boost the market growth of pressure sensors. The scope of the report discusses the potential opportunities for the market players to enter the pressure sensor market. This report also provides in-depth analysis of the market, outlining current trends, key driving factors, and key area of investment. The report includes Porter’s five forces analysis to understand the competitive scenario of the industry and role of each stakeholder in the value chain. It features the strategies adopted by the key market players to maintain their foothold in the market.

Power tools have revolutionized the construction, automotive, and other industries, by saving the time and effort required for simple operations including screw driving to complicated operations such as sawing and breaking. The constant upgradations in these power tools assist in boosting their demand. In addition, the ease of use provided by power tools has made them popular even for non-professional users mainly in household operations. The small sizes and easy availability of power tools promote their adoption even in normal day-to-day applications such as drilling, cutting, and others, which in turn drives the market growth.

Non-destructive testing (NDT) involves inspection, testing, or evaluation of components, materials, or assemblies. NDT involves examination for disparities in characteristics or discontinuities, primarily without hampering the serviceability of the product or part. Re-usability of an object after inspection with little-to-no effect on operating performance, coupled with the right balance between quality control and cost-effectiveness, positioned NDT as a go-to solution across all end-user verticals. The factors significantly driving the growth of the market include stringent regulations mandating safety standards and rising focus on safety and maintenance of aging infrastructure. Non-destructive testing equipment emerged as an essential par t of every industrial toolbox. Building welded structures or industrial plants without NDT would be synonymous to building without cleaning or measuring or welding. Maintaining aircraft, refineries, or rotating equipment without NDT would be like maintaining without lubrication or checking for corrosion or tightness. In terms of technique, ultrasonic and radiography testing are witnessing incremental innovations aimed at filling gaps in the existing market product portfolio. Within ultrasonic testing, the market for phased array ultrasonic testing is witnessing saturation, while guided wave ultrasonic testing is being dubbed as one of the most significant techniques.

The market studied is being driven by factors, such as an increase in the R&D funding, along with the increasing healthcare expenditure, and technological advancements, in the laser capture microdissection (LCM).  According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the total R&D expenditure in the United Kingdom is increasing rapidly. During 2016, it was around GBP 33.2 billion, which increased in 2017 and reached around GBP 34.8 billion. Similarly, in the United States, the investment done on medical R&D was USD 39.5 billion, in 2017. This indicated that high investment was done on healthcare in the major countries. As the government and other organizations are investing more into research and development activities related to healthcare, the demand for laser capture microdissection is also expected to propel.  Trends are showing a return to growth, with only minor caution, across most areas of R&D spending. The increase in R&D investment in Asia, particularly India, and the consecutive annual growth in R&D spending in the country, indicate a period of stability, security, and healthy competition across the industrial sectors.

The shifting focus on the deployment of renewable power infrastructure has resulted in the widespread installation of solar power plants globally. Although solar power generation is a sustainable model of power production, solar panels after the end of their lifecycle need to be recycled. On average, the life span of a solar panel is about 20-30 years. Solar panels contain toxic substances that can be harmful to the environment, if disposed of in landfills, thus, defeating the purpose of making solar energy sustainable. Therefore, the recycling of used solar panels is necessary. The cumulative solar power generation stood at 584.6 TWh, at the end of 2018. Major countries witnessed widespread adoption of solar panels, as a result of the declining cost and increased focus on the usage of clean energy. With the increasing installation of solar panels and growing environmental concerns, the market studied is expected to augment during the forecast period.

Wireless power transmission involves the transfer of electrical power from transmitter to receiver without any wired connection. Introduction of smart charging mats and newly launched ground pads specifically for electric vehicles increases the demand for wireless charging systems globally. Increase in sales of electric vehicles (EVs), constant advancements in portable electronics as well as wearables, and frequent need for harvesting ambient RF energy are expected to drive the growth of the global wireless electric vehicle charging market during the forecast period. However, expensive technology for its integration and slower charging as compared to other charging technologies hamper the market growth. The wireless electric vehicle charging market is segmented on the basis of power source, installation, distribution channel, vehicle type, and region. The power source segment is divided into 3≤11 kW, 11–50 kW, and >50 kW. Based on installation, the market is bifurcated into home and commercial. Depending on distribution channel, it is segregated into OEMs and aftermarket. The vehicle type segment is classified into battery electric vehicles (BEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), and commercial electric vehicles. Region wise, it is studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.