United Kingdom Modular Instruments Market Size, Share, By Platform (19 Inch, VXI, Benchtop, PXI and PXIE, Measurement Instruments, Digitizers, Digital Mustimeters, Source Measure Units (SMUs), High Power SMUs, High Current SMUs, High Voltage SMUs, Signal Generation Instruments, and Others), By Distribution Channel (Direct Distribution, Indirect Distribution, and Others), By End Use (Telecommunications, Electronics, Commercial Electronics, Semiconductor, Automotive, OEMs, Suppliers & Integrators, and Other), United Kingdom Modular Instruments Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Modular Instruments Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• United Kingdom Modular Instruments Market Size 2024: USD 213.7 Million
• United Kingdom Modular Instruments Market Size 2035:  USD 583.6 Million
• United Kingdom Modular Instruments Market CAGR 2024: 9.56%
• United Kingdom Modular Instruments Market Segments: Platform, Distribution Channel, and End Use

The United Kingdom Modular Instruments Market is a rapidly evolving and growing market, including PXI/PXIe solutions, data acquisition systems, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and automated test solutions. The market is undergoing a transition from conventional self-contained test and measurement equipment to software-defined, high-speed, and modular solutions. The market is fueled by the growing need for aerospace, defense, automotive electrification, telecommunication, and semiconductor testing, along with the need for strict regulatory requirements, cost reduction, and competition between established UK companies and technology leaders worldwide. With the adoption of Industry 4.0, R&D, and advanced manufacturing, the UK modular instruments market represents engineering excellence and innovation-driven growth in a supportive regulatory and industrial environment.

The United Kingdom modular instruments market provides bright future prospects, because of the growing R&D investments, industrial digitalization, electric vehicle development, and the advanced aerospace and defense projects, in addition to software-defined instrumentation, AI-driven analytics, high-speed data acquisition, and IoT connectivity. The emerging trends are providing the opportunities in automated test systems, scalable PXI/PXIe solutions, and the cloud-integrated measurement solutions, with a definitive move towards flexible and software-oriented architectures and global technology collaborations. The key growth sectors include modular test solutions for electric vehicle powertrain validation, 5G and next-generation telecommunication testing, semiconductor characterization, and aerospace electronics verification, thanks to the strong engineering skills and innovation-driven research institutions in the UK.

Market Dynamics of the United Kingdom Modular Instruments Market

The United Kingdom modular instruments market is fueled by the increasing pace of industrial digitalization, the growing number of electric vehicle programs, significant aerospace and defense spending, and government support for advanced manufacturing and innovation. Increasing R&D spending, a shift towards high-value software-defined test systems, and widespread adoption in research labs and manufacturing facilities are revolutionizing the market from traditional standalone systems to a world leader in precision, modular measurement solutions. The growing adoption of EVs and next-generation telecommunications is fueling the need for high-speed, scalable, and automated PXI/PXIe-based testing solutions in the automotive industry and 5G infrastructure development.

The United Kingdom modular instruments market faces restraints such as intense price competition driven by public-sector procurement frameworks, budget constraints in research institutions, intellectual property protection complexities in collaborative R&D environments, evolving and sometimes fragmented technical standards across aerospace, defense, and telecom sectors.

The outlook for the United Kingdom’s modular instruments market seems bright, because of the fast-paced developments in software-defined testing, the encouraging government policies for advanced manufacturing and R&D, the growing need for high-precision and scalable measurement solutions. The increasing use of automated test solutions in the aerospace, defense, automotive electrification, and telecommunication industries is opening up vast opportunities for growth. Innovations like AI-powered test analysis, cloud-enabled measurement solutions, high-speed data acquisition, and PXI/PXIe solutions are making testing smarter and more flexible.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom modular instruments market share is classified into platform, distribution channel, and end use.

By Platform

The United Kingdom modular instruments market is divided by platform into 19 inch, VXI, benchtop, PXI and PXIE, measurement instruments, digitizers, digital mustimeters, source measure units (SMUS), high power SMUS, high current SMUS, high voltage SMUS, signal generation instruments, and others. Among these, the PXI and PXIE segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. It is because of its high scalability, flexibility, faster measurement speeds, and compact, rack-mounted design, making it ideal for the UK's growing aerospace, defense, and telecommunications sectors

By Distribution Channel

The United Kingdom modular instruments market is divided by distribution channel into direct distribution, indirect distribution, and others. Among these, the direct distribution segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. It is because the direct sales facilitate closer communication between the vendors and the clients, crucial for complex, and tailored instruments solution.

By End Use

The United Kingdom modular instruments market is divided by end use into telecommunications, electronics, commercial electronics, semiconductor, automotive, OEMS, suppliers & integrators, and other. Among these, the telecommunications segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. Because it is driven by the intense need for high-precision RF and microwave testing to support rapid 5G infrastructure deployment, network maintenance, and fiber-optic expansion.

Competitive Analysis

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organisations/companies involved within the United Kingdom modular instruments market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market. 

Top Key Companies in United Kingdom Modular Instruments Market

• National Instruments
• Keysight Technologies
• Rohde & Schwarz
• Tektronix
• VIAVI Solutions
• Anritsu
• Yokogawa Electric
• Teledyne Technologies
• Pico Technology
• Others

Recent Developments in United Kingdom Modular Instruments Market

In April 2025, Pickering Interfaces introduced high-density PXI and PXIe resolver simulation modules capable of operating up to 130,000 RPM, strengthening its portfolio in the UK modular instruments market and supporting advanced automotive and aerospace electronic testing applications.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom modular instruments market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Modular Instruments Market, By Platform

• 19 Inch
• VXI
• Benchtop
• PXI and PXIE
• Measurement Instruments
• Digitizers
• Digital Mustimeters
• Source Measure Units (SMUs)
• High Power SMUs
• High Current SMUs
• High Voltage SMUs
• Signal Generation Instruments
• Others

United Kingdom Modular Instruments Market, By Distribution Channel

• Direct Distribution
• Indirect Distribution
• Others

United Kingdom Modular Instruments Market, By End Use

• Telecommunications
• Electronics
• Commercial Electronics
• Semiconductor
• Automotive
• OEMs
• Suppliers & Integrators
• Others