Braille Printing Machine Market to Grow at a CAGR of 5.86% to reach US$ 515.90 Million from 2020 to 2028

Braille Printing Machine Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Connectivity (Wired and Wireless); Product Type (Embossers, Embossers + Monochrome Ink, and Embossers + Color Ink)

Publication Month : May 2021

  • Report Code : TIPRE00022010
  • Category : Electronics and Semiconductor
  • Status : Published
  • No. of Pages : 147
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The braille printing machine market was valued at US$ 332.44 million in 2020 and is projected to reach US$ 515.90 million by 2028; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.86% from 2021 to 2028.

A braille printing machine creates tactile dots on heavy paper to make the written document readable or accessible to blind individuals. The braille characters created by the braille printing machine onto paper are similar to ink printers, which improve tactile reading for blind people. It is used by numerous end users at offices and at home. Technical advancements in braille printers such as immediate content printing through enhanced connectivity, most probably wireless connectivity, is propelling the market growth. The global braille printing machine market is growing at a steady rate due to increasing development in machine connectivity solutions. For instance, INDEX BRAILLE, a leading provider of braille printers, has provided mobile connectivity to new printers, eliminating the need of computer connection for printers. The increasing availability of new high-quality papers and inks is further contributing to the market growth. Further, the market is small and has limited international market players, which is creating a strong growth opportunity for the domestic market players. In the recent years, the deployment of IoT has gained traction among organizations, technology vendors, business decision-makers, as well as consumers; this can be attributed to continuous advancements in semiconductors, sensor technologies, and so on. The braille printers accept data from computer devices and emboss the desired information on the paper with the help of solenoids that control embossing pins. These printers are typically used to print characters on heavyweight papers, and they use a greater number of pages for printing the same volume of information that can be printed on lesser number of pages when using regular printers.

North America dominated the Braille Printing Machine market in 2020. The market growth in the region is credited to factors such as mounting expenditure by the US government on the braille printing development and the concentrated presence of many prominent manufacturers in the region. American Thermoform is one of the global leaders in the production and distribution of braille products and supplies for the visually impaired people. It is also the world’s largest producer of high-quality braille papers and braille labels. Similarly, ViewPlus is a leading provider of braille, audio-tactile, and other alternate products, and supplies; it offers a wide range of braille printers in the market. HumanWare is another company in North America, headquartered in Canada, which is making rapid progress in the assistive technology market and catering to the people with visual impairment or to those with weak vision. The company has a widespread presence across the world with a large network of sales offices and distributors.

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Braille Printing Machine Market

North America is one of the most critical regions for the adoption and growth of new technologies. This is mainly due to favorable government policies that encourage innovations, the presence of a vast industrial base, and high purchasing power, especially in developed countries such as the US and Canada. Hence, any impact on the growth of industries is expected to affect the region's economic growth negatively. The US is a significant market for braille printing machines, especially in the retail and e-commerce sectors. The massive increase in the COVID-19 cases in the country, and subsequent actions taken to contain the virus spread, are affecting the manufacturing and sales of braille printers. The factory and business shutdowns across the US, Canada, and Mexico impact the adoption of the braille printing machine market.

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Programs and Projects for Blind Education Fuel Braille Printing Machine Market Growth

Braille is being used across the world among different languages. In Canada, the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is providing resources and programs to support adults and children learn using the braille writing system; the scope of the program also includes making learning enjoyable. “The Braille Monitor” by the NFB covers all its activities and events focusing on the concerns faced by visually disabled people while reading. The Braille Monitor is available online and it can also be subscribed on e-mail, in fourteen-point ink print, and on USB flash drive offered through NFB-NEWSLINE program and via podcast. Further, the European Union (EU) funded the “KW Special Project” under the Horizon 2020 initiative for developing a desktop digital printer for Braille and is entailed across border collaboration with the EU. Recently, the government of Pakistan has approved a project worth USD 5.50 million for establishing a modern Braille printing press in Peshawar. Such projects and programs are meant to empower the visually impaired students, writers, and poets to carry out to their work effectively, along with enhancing the literacy ratios in countries. Therefore, growing investment in the planning and implementation of different programs and projects is boosting the deployment of braille writing systems.

Connectivity-Based Market Insights

Based on connectivity, the global braille printing machine market is segmented into wired and wireless. Wired printer manufacturers offer installation services to users to assist them in avoiding issues related to the same. The preference for wired products is greater than that for wireless products due to the lack of efficient network connectivity in many countries, especially in developing countries.

Braille Printing Machine Market, by Connectivity – 2020 and 2028

Product Type-Based Market Insights

Based on product type, the braille printing machine market is segmented into embossers, embossers + monochrome ink, and embossers + color ink. Embossers are the printers used to create embossed braille; the printers receive commands and files from computer-based braille translation programs. The braille embossers are costlier than traditional printers owing to the underlying technology being used. The high cost is one of the factors discouraging the assembly of DIY versions of embossers.

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Braille Printing Machine Market: Strategic Insights

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Market Size Value inUS$ 332.44 Million in 2020
Market Size Value byUS$ 515.90 Million by 2028
Growth rateCAGR of 5.86% from 2021-2028
Forecast Period2021-2028
Base Year2021
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Product development is a commonly adopted strategy by companies to expand their product portfolio. American Thermoform, Baumer hhs GmbH, Blista-Brailletec, Electronic Brailler LLC., HARPO, HumanWare Group, and INDEX BRAILLE are among the key market players. The major players are looking forward to enlarge their customer base and gain significant share in the global braille printing machine market, which, in turn, permit them to maintain their brand name. Such as, in 2021, the partnership between HumanWare and Tecnovisao would allow HumanWare to share its innovative blindness and low vision solutions with a larger number of customers in Brazil.

Braille Printing Machine Market Segmentation:

By Connectivity

  • Wired
  • Wireless

By Product Type


  • Embossers
  • Embossers + Monochrome Ink
  • Embossers + Color Ink

Company Profiles

  • American Thermoform
  • Baumer hhs GmbH
  • Blista-Brailletec
  • Electronic Brailler LLC.
  • HARPO
  • HumanWare Group
  • INDEX BRAILLE
  • Kanematsu USA (TactPlus)
  • Nippon Telesoft Co., Ltd.
  • ViewPlus
Report Coverage
Report Coverage

Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
Segment Covered

Connectivity ; Product Type

Regional Scope
Regional Scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

Country Scope
Country Scope

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Frequently Asked Questions


What are reasons behind braille printing machine market growth?

Braille is being used across the world among different languages. In Canada, the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is providing resources and programs to support adults and children learn using the braille writing system; the scope of the program also includes making learning enjoyable. “The Braille Monitor” by the NFB covers all its activities and events focusing on the concerns faced by visually disabled people while reading. Therefore, growing investment in the planning and implementation of different programs and projects is boosting the deployment of braille writing systems.

What are market opportunities for braille printing machine market?

Additive manufacturing/3D printing technology is emerging as one of the most significant technique of producing electronic devices and components. It can decrease the investment needed to attain economies of scale and enhance the flexibility of electronic components; consequently, the 3D manufacturing consist of fully functional electromechanical parts is anticipated to offer lucrative opportunities for the growth of braille printed electronics technology, which is projected to create ample opportunities for braille printing machine market players.

Which product type is expected to dominate the market in the forecast period?

The braille printing machine market is led by embossers segment with highest share and is expected to dominate in the forecast period. Embossers are the printers used to create embossed braille; the printers receive commands and their files from computer-based braille translation programs. The braille embossers are costlier than traditional printers owing to the underlying technology being used. The technical components required to emboss braille dots in the paper at a reasonable rate of speed.

The List of Companies - Braille Printing Machine Market

  1. American Thermoform
  2. Baumer HHS GmBH
  3. Humanware Group
  4. Index Braille
  5. Nippon Telesoft Co. Ltd.
  6. Harpo Sp. Z.O.O
  7. ViewPlus
  8. Kanematsu USA
  9. Electronic Brailler LLC
  10. Blista Brailletec

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