In this, the third edition of this report, just-auto reviews the key market drivers for automotive TPMS’ and we update the market analysis and include comments from the key players. Our product fitment forecasts in chapter two predict in some detail how the market will evolve in Western Europe and North America from 2000 through 2012. Also new in this edition, we initiate coverage of TPMS activity in the emerging markets and an updated review of new product developments in chapter three. Chapter four provides brief profiles of the major manufacturers, namely, Beru, Schrader Electronics and SmarTire Systems.

There are basically two main types of tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) available on the market: indirect and direct.

Indirect systems are those which use algorithms to interpret signals in ABS brake system. It uses wheel speed sensors and can detect a deflated tyre because it rotates more slowly.
Direct are those which use separate radio sensors mounted in each wheel which detect deflation and then transmit that information to the driver via a radio frequency signal.

TPMS manufacturers are working on next generation systems, which will be battery-less, integrated into the remote keyless entry system (to contain cost) and tyre embedded. With either system, warning lights, messages on the dashboard or audible warnings alert drivers to drops in tyre pressure.

This report reviews the key market drivers for automotive TPMS, addressing a number of topics, including:

• What will tomorrow’s TPMS technology offer?
• What is the potential for a move to battery-less operation, perhaps using Bluetooth and other bi-directional solutions?
• How fast is the European market growing?
• What are the factors driving demand for TPMS in Europe?
• When could we see legislation for pressure monitoring in Europe?
• What are the prospects for TPMS in the Asian market?
• What is the North American market for TPMS worth?
• How much could the European TPMS market be worth by 2012?
• What are the market price trends for direct TPMS following the introduction of legislation in the US?
• Who leads the European market for TPMS? What are the market shares of the competitors? How will this change?

Our product fitment forecasts in chapter two predict in some detail how the market will evolve in Western Europe and North America from 2000 through 2012.

Also new in this edition, we initiate coverage of TPMS activity in the emerging markets and an updated review of new product developments in chapter three.

Chapter four provides brief profiles of the major manufacturers, namely: Beru, Schrader Electronics and SmarTire Systems.

Chapter 1 Introduction
Always under pressure
Report coverage

Chapter 2 The market
Market trends
Market players
Beru
EnTire Solutions
Pacific Industrial
Schrader Electronics
Siemens VDO Automotive
SmarTire
Emerging markets
Market shares
World market
European market
North American market
Market forecasts
Market values

Chapter 3 Technical review
TPMS innovations for light vehicle applications
TPMS innovations for commercial vehicle applications
Battery-less TPMS
Tomorrow's technology

Chapter 4 Manufacturers
Beru
Schrader Electronics
SmarTire Systems

List of tables
Table 1: OE direct tyre pressure monitoring systems' fitment rates, Western Europe and North America, 2000-2012, % fitment rates
Table 2: OE direct tyre pressure monitoring systems' market volume, Western Europe and North America, 2000-2012, units
Table 3: OE direct tyre pressure monitoring systems' market value, Western Europe and North America, 2000-2012, EUR'000s

List of figures
Figure 1: Beru's TSS is fitted on the new Audi Q7
Figure 2: Q&A with EnTire Solutions
Figure 3: EnTire Solutions' TPM sensor
Figure 4: SmarTire's transmitter strap for passenger car applications
Figure 5: SmarTire's transmitter valve for passenger car applications
Figure 6: SmarTire's system for commercial vehicle applications
Figure 7: Worldwide market for direct tyre pressure monitoring systems for passenger cars and light trucks, 2006 model year, % of volume
Figure 8: European market for direct tyre pressure monitoring systems for passenger cars and light trucks, 2006 model year, % of volume
Figure 9: North American market for direct tyre pressure monitoring systems for passenger cars and light trucks, 2006 model year, % of volume
Figure 10: Beru's Tyre Safety System