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Automotive Switch Market: Interior control switches is the top-selling category, with sales estimated at over 110 million units in 2018

DUBLIN 2, Ireland, 01-Nov-2018 — /EPR ELECTRONICS NEWS/ – Fact.MR, a leading research firm that tracks niche markets across 150 countries globally, has launched a new research report that delivers in-depth analysis on the global trends influencing the automotive switches market. The 170+ page research report on automotive switches offers valuable insights on demand and sales projections across key markets around the globe.

The automotive switches market report is available for direct purchase; a free sample is available for download:

https://www.factmr.com/connectus/sample?flag=S&rep_id=1911

Key Insights from the Report:

  • Interior control switches is the top-selling category, with sales estimated at over 110 million units in 2018
  • Europe is the largest market for automotive switches globally, with Germany at the forefront of sales.
  • China is the second largest market for automotive switches; the country accounts for nearly 23% sales of automotive switches in 2018
  • Mid-size cars are the most attractive category; sales of automotive switches in mid-size cars expected to be 1.1x of those in compact cars in 2018
  • OEM channel to remain the most lucrative for sales of automotive switches in 2017

2018 to Reflect Strong Automotive Switches Sales in Germany; China to Showcase High Growth Potential

Automotive switch sales have remained concentrated in Germany in 2018, owing to the preeminence of the country in the growing automotive landscape. Demand for automotive switches in Europe, especially in Germany is largely influenced with their use in luxury and compact passenger cars. Sales are also complemented by growing sales of luxury cars since the past years, coupled with growing scope for the automotive aftermarket.

China continues to reflect increasing adoption of automotive switches on the back of increasing automotive vehicle production that is largely supplemented by growing sales of passenger cars and other commercial vehicles in the country. According to OICA, around 24 million passenger cars were manufactured in the country in 2016. 2017 witnessed a spike in vehicle production by over 3% and is increasing at a steady pace. Growing vehicle production coupled with vehicle parc continues to remain instrumental in driving sales of automotive switches in China.

Sales of Automotive Switches Across Key Countries
Country 2017 2018 2022 2025 2028
Germany 1482.2 XX XX XX XX
China 4781.2 XX XX XX XX
US 2749.9 XX XX XX XX
India 809.6 XX XX XX XX

(Note: All values are in US$ Mn)

Speak to the authors for more information on redacted figures

OEM Hold 12x Lead in sales of Automotive Switches over Aftermarket

Sales of automotive switches through OEM channel are estimated to account for a significant share of the overall automotive switches market. Fact.MR foresees that sales of automotive switches though OEMs are likely to account for over 90 percent share of the global sales in 2018, maintaining a significant 12x lead over aftermarket sales of automotive switches.

The report is available for purchase at https://www.factmr.com/checkout/1911/S

SOURCE: EuropaWire

Metal Black Nickel Electrical Sockets And Switches For A Perfect Finish

Electrical Counter is pleased to promote the BG Nexus range of electrical sockets and switches for use both in the house and in the office or work place. The company is particularly pleased to be able to stock a complete range of fittings than cover virtually every eventuality of usage. The BG Nexus range has been developed to provide a very attractive design finish that will stand out most impressively when fitted into the décor of the building. The Metal Black Nickel finish is a very subtle colour and whilst distinctive it is not an “In your face” finish and will tone into not only a modern finished building but will not be wasted in less contemporary surroundings. The finish of all the metal fascia’s is such that they are a polished smooth surface which gives very clean lines and simple finish and they all match a basic standard design with no sharp edges but all rounded corners and sides.

Electrical Counter notes that the system is an ideal one to be used where there is a requirement to keep the whole place clean and within the bounds. The materials of the metal surface are such that they retain their initial properties over a long period and do not deteriorate with time. They are simple and when cleaned with bacterial wipes will remove all bugs that may be transferred to them and they pick up less bugs in the first place as the smooth surface is less attractive to their collection. This makes them ideal for usage in the kitchen or office and they are quite acceptable in places where there is a serious chance of bug and disease transfer.

The full BG range of switches and sockets have allowed the BG Nexus brand to become a major range of products and Electrical Counter is delighted to be able to stock the full range available for delivery on an immediate call off basis. The Metal Black Nickel range is at present a most attractive range not only because of their design but also because of their price. At present Electrical Counter is pleased to be able to offer the whole range at vastly discounted prices, which makes their usage competitive with some of the cheapest models on sale. Some typical examples show the Metal Black Nickel dimmer switch on sale at £9.99 instead of the usual £31.51 whilst the simple Black Nickel light switch is on sale for £2.91 against a usual price of £14.41. The overall cost of the sockets and switches being in the range 25% to 33% of the original cost.

Electrical Counter have an excellent web site in which all the different ranges of Nexus metal switches can be seen and if there are any further queries the experience of a well trained staff is available by telephone to answer any queries. Electrical Counter pride themselves on the fact that whilst the internet warehouse provides good quality materials at cheap prices it has also retained the experience essential to run this business and to make sure that it is available to company employee and customer alike.

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Lamp Post Electrical Supplies Light Up With Wylex Consumer Units

Lamp Post Electrical Supplies now stock a fantastic range of electrical goods for supply to the power distribution business and the Wylex range of products are great example of just how good that range is. Wylex are particularly noted for their range of high class consumer units and the quality belies the fact that they are extremely competitively priced and of a major significance to the market place. Lamp Post Electrical Supplies can supply the full range of Wylex consumer units and if the user cannot find what is required on the internet then a simple phone call to the company will get the full details of the range of the products and also give a delivery date. Invariably the products can be supplied off the shelf.

The Wylex consumer units are extremely well made and the choice of units is almost too large but this market place is difficult as there are so many different requirements and Wylex and Lamp Post Electrical Supplies are pleased to be able to supply all the differing needs.

One of the most pleasing things from the point of view of Lamp Post Electrical Supplies is that the Wylex consumer units now have so much versatility built into them. All of the Wylex consumer units conform to the 17th Edition regulations and all new consumer units are fitted to these regulations but Wylex have moved on and offer the user the ability to introduce a far greater degree of protection than the regulations require. The Wylex consumer units can be either a split load system where certain circuits are ganged together with each gang to be protected by a Residual Current Device (RCD) or they can be individually protected circuits with an RCD on each or more preferably a Residual Current Breaker with Overload Protection (RCBO) micro circuit breaker on each circuit. The RCD protects against current leakage to earth and the RCBO protects against current leakage to earth and also overcurrent conditions as well. The idea that every circuit is individually protected by an RCBO is something that Lamp Post Electrical –http://www.lamppostelectrical.co.uk – is very keen to promote. The savings in injury and death from electrocution cannot be underestimated and is worth the effort and expense, although the expense is not at all large.

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Completely Non-Contacting Rotary Position Sensor By Cherry Electrical Products, Inc.

Cherry’s new AN9 series dual-output rotary position sensor is electrically and physically non-contacting, making it ideal for applications where high reliability and uncertain physical tolerances are involved. Its dual output design offers an additional dimension of reliability, allowing a connected controller to diagnose potential problems in the sensing system.

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The sensor output is programmable, but it is available in standard output ranges from 0-45 degrees to 0-360 degrees. Its non-contacting nature means that unlimited rotations are possible. Designed for automotive and off-road environments, the sensor is also sealed to IP68 for resistance to water immersion.

The AN9 eliminates the most common cause of rotary position sensor performance problems by removing the mechanical interface between rotating shaft and sensor. In Cherry’s unique design, a rotating member mates to a separate magnetic actuator. This means that mis-alignment or changes in the shaft position will not physically impact the sensor. While potentiometric sensors may suffer from wear or dither and traditional non-contacting sensors may experience binding or jamming, the Cherry AN9 sensor is vulnerable to none of these potential failure modes.

The Hall-effect-based AN9 offers a 5vdc ratiometric output. It is suitable for a wide range of applications, including: steering wheel position sensor, shift-by-wire sensor, variable valve timing position sensor, and pedal position sensor for braking and acceleration.

For further information, visit http://www.cherrycorp.com or call 262-942-6500.

About Cherry
Cherry, a brand of ZF Electronics Corporation, provides high-performance sensors, standard and custom electrical switches, and computer keyboards for the worldwide automotive, computer and consumer/commercial OEM markets. ZF Electronics has offices and factories in Germany, England, France, Australia, Czech Republic, Mexico, Hong Kong and the United States.

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