Microdisplay Market by Product (HMDs, HUDs, Cameras/EVFs, Projectors), Technology (OLED, LCoS, LCD), Vertical (Consumer, Industrial & Enterprise, Automotive, Retail & Hospitality, Medical), Resolution and Brightness, and Region - Global Forecast to 2028
[206 Pages Report] The microdisplay market is projected to grow from USD 1.1 billion in 2023 to USD 3.2 billion by 2028; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 23.7% from 2023 to 2028. Factors such as compact size and technological advancements in microdisplays; increased adoption of HMDs in several industries; escalated demand for OLED microdisplays; and increased global adoption of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and HUDs are driving the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Microdisplay Market Forecast to 2028
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Microdisplay Market Dynamics
Driver: Rising adoption of HMDs in different industries
Modern devices are rapidly becoming compact, portable, and convenient to use. They are used to present graphical and pictorial information. These devices require to be compact and simple with high-resolution displays. The microdisplay market is growing significantly owing to the rising demand for EVFs, HMDs, HUDs, projectors, scopes, thermal imaging glasses, and medical equipment for use in several industries, including consumer electronics, defense, aerospace, medical, and automotive. Microdisplays have high growth potential in HMDs as the demand for AR smart glasses is expected to increase rapidly in the coming years.
A number of verticals, such as consumer electronics, aerospace, defense, healthcare, enterprises, retail, and marketing, are expected to adopt AR technology owing to its benefits. For instance, Boeing has announced the development of a new setup—HorizonX. The company is investing in Upskill—a key player in the field of enterprise software for industrial AR devices. Moreover, the rise in the adoption of AR devices is expected to generate demand for their components, including microdisplays.
Restraint: Saturation of markets for digital cameras and projectors
Cameras are optical devices used to record and capture images that are saved digitally. In order to aid photographers and video cameras, electronic viewfinders (EVFs) show images taken by the lenses onto microdisplays. The global market for digital cameras and projectors is maturing, and because the market is almost fully saturated, growth is naturally slowing down. As a result of the decline in demand for digital cameras, microdisplays utilized in those cameras are becoming less popular. Furthermore, shipments of data projectors are also declining. Therefore, the decline in demand for digital cameras and projectors limits the expansion of the microdisplay industry.
Opportunity: Adoption of microdisplays in aerospace and defense sector
The microdisplay market is expected to grow in the near future owing to ongoing advancements and increasing adoption of microdisplays in aerospace and defense applications. Low-power OLED microdisplays are used in several applications, such as night-vision goggles, thermal imaging devices, situational awareness devices, and rifle scopes in the aerospace and defense sectors. The rise in demand for high-quality HUDs and HMDs from this sector is contributing to the adoption of advanced microdisplays. In December 2022, eMagin Corporation received an order of ~USD 1.7 million for high-brightness OLED microdisplays from Collins Aerospace for its F-35 Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS). eMagin Corporation received an order worth USD 4 million for displays in connection with the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle–Binocular (ENVG-B) program of the US Army. There is a significant increase in government contracts in the market; companies such as eMagin Corporation are working to replace LCDs currently being used by the US military with OLED displays. Increasing defense budgets of countries such as the US, China, India, and Japan and the flourishing global commercial aviation industry are expected to fuel the demand for microdisplays to be used in HUDs and HMDs in the next few years.
Challenge: Development of power-efficient microdisplays with high-resolution and brightness
Despite significant technological advancements in microdisplays over the last decade, some technical and usability issues exist, preventing microdisplays from being widely accepted in many demanding applications, especially VR HMDs. Developing microdisplays with compact form factors and achieving a wide field of view and high resolution is expected to be a key challenge for the manufacturers of microdisplays.
The development of microdisplays with improved resolution and brightness has always been a key challenge for the manufacturers of these displays. It has resulted in continuous technological advancements in the industry to develop microdisplays that offer an enhanced experience to users. Microdisplays have a wide range of applications in military, medical, industrial, and consumer verticals because they require a clear view of images or objects with high resolution.
In recent years, pilots have used HUDs to provide them with flight-related information. However, some operational problems related to HUDs, including the lack of brightness at night and the limited field of view, have made it challenging for companies to offer high-resolution and high-brightness HUDs.
Microdisplay Market Ecosystem
The prominent players in the microdisplay market are Sony Group Corporation, Seiko Epson Corporation, Kopin Corporation, eMagin Corporation, Himax Technologies, Inc. These companies have been operating in the market for several years and possess a diversified product portfolio, state-of-the-art technologies, and strong global sales and marketing networks.
Increasing use of OLED microdisplays to drive market growth
The OLED segment of the microdisplay market is estimated to expand significantly over the expected time period. The segment's growth can be attributed to the quick adoption of these displays with improved capabilities and their use in HMDs. OLED microdisplays are being used in AR HMDs increasingly frequently as the technology offers better power, faster response times, and more color selections. Several manufacturers of microdisplays, notably Kopin Corporation (US), Samsung Electronics (South Korea), and Yunnan OLiGHTEK Opto-Electronic Technology Co. Ltd. (China), have introduced OLED microdisplays for HMDs
Higher FHD segment is projected to grow at higher CAGR during forecast period
During the projection period, a higher CAGR is anticipated for the market for higher FHD. Displays with a normal FHD resolution have a horizontal resolution of 1920 pixels and a vertical resolution of 1080 pixels. At the US Society for Information Display (SID) in 2018, Fraunhofer FEP displayed a curved OLED microdisplay screen. This 1-inch-diameter, curved OLED microdisplay offers a 1200 x 1920 resolution. The panel was created as part of the European Union-funded LOMID project.
NTE Devices to register growth at higher CAGR
During the forecast period, NTE devices are likely to have the greatest CAGR. Because OLED technology offers better power economy, quick response times, and more colors, OLED-based microdisplays are being employed more frequently in NTE devices. eMagin Corporation's SVGA+ Rev3 OLED XL microdisplay is a power efficient OLED microdisplay solution for near-eye personal viewer applications. Due to the existence of major EVF vendors in Japan, Asia Pacific is predicted to continue to have the largest demand for microdisplays to be used in NTE devices during the projected period.
Automotive segment is likely to grow at higher CAGR
The automotive industry is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast time period. Automakers may now offer customers a wide selection of AR HUD models with their specifications thanks to the growing popularity of AR technology. Important information is directly projected into drivers' lines of sight by HUDs. Because they let drivers to obtain directions, respond to calls and texts, and control music without taking their eyes off the road, they are common automotive electronics. HOLOEYE Photonics AG(Germany), WiseChip Semiconductors Inc (Taiwan), RAONTECH (South Korea), and Himax Technologies Inc.(Taiwan), are a few players who offer microdisplays for automotive applications.
Asia Pacific likely to hold the largest share of microdisplay market during forecast period
Asia Pacific is projected to lead the microdisplay market from 2023 to 2028. In addition to the significance that Japan is home to several important EVF vendors, Asia Pacific is anticipated to continue to have the largest demand for microdisplays to be used in NTE devices during the projected period. Asia Pacific is home to the majority of camera manufacturers. Over 90% of the market for cameras is dominated by Canon Inc., Nikon Corporation, and Sony Group Corporation. As a result, Japan's demand for microdisplays rises, which in turn drives growth in the microdisplay industry throughout the region. Moreover, Asia Pacific is expected to account for the largest size of the LCD microdisplay market from 2023 to 2028. LCD microdisplays have a significantly huge demand in cameras/EVF and projectors and a majority of cameras/EVFs and projectors vendors are based in this region.
Moreover, key players offering projectors such as Seiko Epson Corporation, Sony Group Corporation, Canon Inc., NEC Corporation, Panasonic Holdings Corporation, Hitachi, Ltd and Toshiba Corporation, are based in this region. The market in this region is expected to grow at a significant pace, mainly led by the growing economies and an increasing number of small- and medium-scale businesses, along with mandatory regulations pertaining to digital transformation imposed by governments.
Multispectral Camera Market by Region
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Key Market Players
The major players in the microdisplay market include Sony Group Corporation, Seiko Epson Corporation, Kopin Corporation, eMagin Corporation, Himax Technologies, Inc. These companies have used both organic and inorganic growth strategies such as product launches, acquisitions, and partnerships to strengthen their position in the market.
Microdisplay Market Report Scope :
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| Estimated Market Size | USD 1.1 billion in 2023 |
| Projected Market Size | USD 3.2 billion by 2028 |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 23.7% |
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Market Size Availability for Years |
2019–2028 |
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2022 |
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2023–2028 |
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Companies Covered |
Sony Group Corporation; Seiko Epson Corporation; eMagin Corporation; Kopin Corporation; Himax Technologies, Inc. are some of the key players in the microdisplay market. |
Microdisplay Market Highlights
This research report categorizes the microdisplay market based on by product, by resolution and brightness, by vertical, by technology and region.
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Recent Developments in Microdisplay Market :
- In January 2023, Seiko Epson Corporation, the world's most popular projector brand, announced the expansion of its PowerLite and BrightLink laser projector lines. The new models include 12 new lamp-free laser exhibits powered by Epson's proprietary 3-chip 3LCD technology, as well as suitable collaboration tools, easy installation, and ultra-wide options to make sure all participants can see, interact, and be seen.
- In January 2023, Kopin's Corporation Lightning OLED product line has been expanded to include new ultralow-power 0.26-inch VGA (640 x 480), 0.39-inch XGA (1024 x 768), and 0.61-inch XGA microdisplays aimed at compact handheld and wearable devices.
- In January 2022, Sony Group Corporation announced OLED microdisplays that are used in mirrorless cameras, electronic viewfinders (EVF), head-mounted displays (HMD), and other applications. With their exceptional quality and definition, the said displays seem to have huge potential for use in wearable devices with AR (augmented reality) and VR (virtual reality) capabilities, such as those seen in near-futuristic movies.
- In February 2022, eMagin Corporation declared the first public demonstration of its flagship Direct Patterning Display (dPdTM) technology on a widescreen ultra-extended graphics array (WUXGA) (1920x1200 pixels) OLED microdisplay, the world's brightest full-color OLED microdisplay. Since then, the company has made steady progress toward the commercialization of its dPd technology, which is expected in 2023, and has been providing customers with the opportunity to try it out firsthand. eMagin has long been a pioneer in power efficiency at high luminance levels critical for next-generation AR/VR applications.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
What is the current size of the global microdisplay market?
The microdisplay market is projected to grow from USD 1.1 billion in 2023 to USD 3.2 billion by 2028; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 23.7% from 2023 to 2028.
Who are the winners in the global microdisplay market?
Companies such as Sony Group Corporation, Seiko Epson Corporation, Kopin Corporation, eMagin Corporation and Himax Technologies, Inc.
Which region is expected to hold the highest market share?
Asia Pacific is expected to dominate the microdisplay market during forecast period. Growing production of cars and consumer devices and the presence of established microdisplay component providers are the major factors contributing to the market growth in Asia Pacific.
What are the major drivers and opportunities related to the microdisplay market?
Rising deployment of OLED microdisplays into consumer devices, increasing usage of microdisplay in automotive industry, and technological advancements related to displays are some of the major drivers and opportunities related to the microdisplay market.
What are the major strategies adopted by market players?
The key players have adopted product launches, acquisitions, and partnerships to strengthen their position in the microdisplay market.
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The study involved four major activities in estimating the size of the microdisplay market. Exhaustive secondary research has been carried out to collect information on the market, the peer markets, and the parent market. Both top-down and bottom-up approaches have been employed to estimate the total market size. Market breakdown and data triangulation methods have also been used to estimate the market for segments and subsegments.
Secondary Research
Revenues of companies offering microdisplay have been obtained from the secondary data available through paid and unpaid sources. The revenues have also been derived by analyzing the product portfolio of key companies, and these companies have been rated according to the performance and quality of their products.
In the secondary research process, various sources have been referred to for identifying and collecting information for this study on the microdisplay market. Secondary sources considered for this research study include government sources; corporate filings; and trade, business, and professional associations. Secondary data has been collected and analyzed to arrive at the overall market size, which has been further validated through primary research.
Secondary research has been mainly used to obtain key information about the supply chain of microdisplay to identify key players based on their products and prevailing industry trends in the microdisplay market by product, by resolution and brightness, by vertical, by technology, and by region. Secondary research also helped obtain market information- and technology-oriented key developments undertaken by market players to expand their presence and increase their market share.
Primary Research
Extensive primary research has been conducted after understanding and analyzing the current scenario of the microdisplay market through secondary research. Several primary interviews have been conducted with the key opinion leaders from demand and supply sides across four main regions—the North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of Europe. Approximately 25% of the primary interviews were conducted with the demand-side respondents, while approximately 75% have been conducted with the supply-side respondents. The primary data has been collected through questionnaires, emails, and telephonic interviews.
After interacting with industry experts, brief sessions were conducted with highly experienced independent consultants to reinforce the findings from our primary. This, along with the in-house subject matter experts’ opinions, has led us to the findings as described in the remainder of this report. The breakdown of primary respondents is as follows:
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Market Size Estimation
The bottom-up procedure has been employed to arrive at the overall size of the microdisplay market.
- Identifying various products using or expected to use microdisplay panels
- Analyzing historical and current data pertaining to the market, in terms of volume, for each product segment of the microdisplay market
- Analyzing major manufacturers of microdisplays, studying their portfolios, and understanding their product features, such as resolution and technology, as well as identifying the type of products wherein they are used
- Analyzing the average selling price of microdisplays based on different display technologies used in different products
- Arriving at the market estimates by analyzing the revenues generated by the panel manufacturers based on their locations (countries) and then combining these revenues to get the overall market size
- Studying various paid and unpaid sources, such as annual reports, press releases, white papers, and databases, to gather the required information
- Tracking the ongoing developments and identifying the upcoming ones in the market that include investments, research and development activities, product launches, collaborations, and partnerships undertaken, as well as forecasting the market based on these developments and other critical parameters
- Carrying out multiple discussions with the key opinion leaders to understand the microdisplay technologies and related raw materials, as well as products designed and developed to analyze the break-up of the scope of work carried out by the key companies manufacturing panels
- Verifying and crosschecking the estimate at every level through discussions with the key opinion leaders, such as CXOs, directors, and operations managers, and finally with the domain experts in MarketsandMarkets
The top-down approach has been used to estimate and validate the total size of the microdisplay market.
- Focusing on top-line investments and expenditures being made in the ecosystem of the microdisplay market
- Calculating the market size considering revenues of the key players generated through the sales of microdisplays
- Considering split based on research and development activities and key developments in the important market areas
- Mapping the use of microdisplays by different companies in various products, such as NTE display devices and projection devices, as well as applications
- Acquiring and analyzing information related to revenues generated by players through their key product offerings
- Conducting multiple on-field discussions with the key opinion leaders across key companies involved in the development of microdisplay products
- Estimating the geographic split using secondary sources based on various factors, such as the number of players in a specific country and region and the types of microdisplay products used in commercial; consumer; automotive; industrial & enterprise; military, defense, and aerospace; medical; and education applications
Data Triangulation
After arriving at the overall market size-using the market size estimation processes as explained above-the market has been split into several segments and subsegments. To complete the entire market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics of each market segment and subsegment, data triangulation, and market breakdown procedures have been employed, wherever applicable. The data has been triangulated by studying various factors and trends from both the demand and supply sides in the microdisplay market.
Market Definition
Microdisplays are microminiaturized displays with a diagonal screen size of less than 1 inch. They are manufactured using 4 key technologies—LCD, LCoS, OLED, and DLR. The small size, high resolution, and low power consumption of these displays make them ideal for use in head-mounted displays (HMDs), head-up displays (HUDs), electronic viewfinders (EVFs), and several other devices.
Key Stakeholders
- Brand Product Manufacturers/Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)/Original Device Manufacturers (ODMs)
- Microdisplay Product Manufacturers
- Microdisplay Panel Manufacturers
- Semiconductor Component Suppliers/Foundries
- Microdisplay Material and Component Suppliers
- Manufacturing Equipment Suppliers
- System Integrators
- Technology/IP Developers
- Consulting and Market Research Service Providers
- Microdisplay and Material-related Associations, Organizations, Forums, and Alliances
- Venture Capitalists and Startups
- Research and Educational Institutes
- Distributors and Resellers
- End Users
Report Objectives
- To describe and forecast the size of the microdisplay market, by product, in terms of value and volume
- To describe and forecast the market size of various segments across four key regions—North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of World (RoW), in terms of value
- To describe and forecast the size of the market, by technology, resolution and brightness, and vertical, in terms of value
- To provide detailed information regarding the drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges influencing the growth of the microdisplay market
- To identify key microdisplay manufacturers and analyze their production capabilities and new fab construction plans in the market
- To analyze the ecosystem/supply chain of microdisplay products consisting of component suppliers, driver IC suppliers, manufacturing equipment suppliers, manufacturers, and brand product manufacturers
- To strategically analyze micromarkets with respect to individual growth trends, prospects, and contributions to the overall market
- To analyze market opportunities for stakeholders and provide details of the competitive landscape
- To provide details of the competitive landscape for market leaders
- To analyze competitive developments, such as joint ventures, collaborations, agreements, contracts, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, and product launches and developments in the market
- To strategically profile key players and comprehensively analyze their market share and core competencies
- Updated market developments of profiled players: The current report includes the market developments from January 2020 to March 2023.
Available customizations:
With the given market data, MarketsandMarkets offers customizations according to the specific requirements of companies. The following customization options are available for the report:
- Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players based on various blocks of the supply chain
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