In this era of rapid development, handheld terminals are also gradually adapting to the needs of users. New systems and application software are constantly being incorporated into pen-based systems, providing technical and product support for the emergence and development of PDAs. Nowadays, handheld devices are becoming lighter and more powerful. The performance of handheld devices is now described as “equivalent to that of desktop computers”, indicating that the performance of handheld devices is comparable to that of powerful PCs. However, when you are away from home, you sometimes do not need to do very complicated things, such as managing your schedule and communicating. At this time, you do not need the same powerful performance or as many functions as a handheld device, but only a simpler, cheaper, more convenient, and more compact computer. This is the functional positioning of PDAs.
According to data, the global industrial PDA market size grew from US$167 billion in 2013 to US$240 billion in 2019, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.7%. The industrial PDA market is growing rapidly, with a growth rate that exceeds the development speed of the entire smartphone industry. The global market size has reached the trillion-dollar level.
Currently, the main application scenarios for industrial PDAs are warehousing, logistics, and transportation. With the continuous expansion of application scenarios such as e-commerce platforms, express delivery logistics companies, and warehouse chains, the future market demand for industrial PDAs will continue to expand. In the manufacturing industry, industrial PDAs are being further promoted and applied with the gradual advancement of intelligent manufacturing and smart city construction, as well as the support and promotion of national policies.