J. Timothy Shea

Operator interface terminals, monitor markets expand

The North American market for industrial monitors and operator interface terminals, $606 million in 1998, should reach over $946 million in 2003, for a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%, according to a new study by Venture Development Corp. (VDC, Natick, Mass.) in cooperation with Control Engineering.

Operator Interface Market Outlook Healthy

The North American market for industrial electronic monitors and operator interface terminals totaled $606 million in 1998, and should reach over $946 million in 2003, increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. This estimate and forecast is from a recently published market study by Venture Development Corporation (VDC) conducted in cooperation with Control Engineering. The report, 'North American Markets And User Needs for Operator Interfaces & Monitors In Discrete & Process Manufacturing Applications, 3rd Edition', makes a comprehensive and detailed assessment of North American markets for industrial electronic alphanumeric and graphic monitors, and alphanumeric, graphic, and PC based operator interface terminals used in discrete and process manufacturing applications. Product Definitions Monitors are display-only devices connected to a host computer or controller.