Global Markets for Roll-to-Roll Technologies for Flexible Devices

May 2019| SMC082C| BCC Publishing

Report Highlights

The global market for R2R flexible devices should grow from nearly $21.2 billion in 2018 to $41.3 billion by 2023 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.3% for the period of 2018-2023. 

Report Includes

  • 66 data tables and 18 additional tables
  • An overview of the market for roll-to-roll (R2R) technologies in the development and commercialization of flexible devices, including electronic devices, such as flexible displays, and energy devices, such as flexible solar cells
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2016-2018, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2023
  • Description of various types of flexible devices produced by R2R methods, together with a historical review of the technology and an outline of the most significant recent developments and discussion of current and emerging applications
  • Examination of technical issues, and examples of significant patents recently issued or applied for
  • A list of the leading providers of R2R technologies and flexible devices, along with a description of their products
  • Profiles of major players in the industry, including 3M, Avery Dennison, E Ink Holdings, LG Display, Materion, Nitto Denko, and Panasonic

Report Scope

This report provides an updated review of roll-to-roll technologies for flexible devices, including a description of various device types and roll-to-roll fabrication processes, and identifies current and emerging devices fabricated using roll-to-roll technologies.

BCC Research delineates the current market status for these products, defines trends, and presents growth forecasts for the next five years. The roll-to-roll flexible device market is based on the following segments: substrate material, process, application, and region. In addition, technological issues, including key events and the latest developments, are discussed.

More specifically, the market analysis conducted by BCC Research for this report is divided into five sections.

In the first section, an introduction to the topic and a historical review of roll-to-roll technologies for flexible devices are provided, including an outline of recent events. This section identifies devices that are currently commercially available or emerging and offers a description of the main types.

The second section provides a technological review of the fabrication steps used to manufacture roll-to-roll flexible devices, with an outline of the most common processes. This section concludes with an analysis of the most important technological developments since 2016, including examples of significant patents recently issued or applied. The chapter ends with a highlight of the most active research organizations operating in this field and their activities.

The third section entails a global market analysis of roll-to-roll flexible devices. Global revenues (sales data in millions of dollars) are presented for each segment (substrate type, process, application, and region), with actual data referring to the years 2016 and 2017 and estimates for 2018. Dollar figures refer to sales of flexible devices by roll-to-roll at the manufacturing level.

The analysis of current revenues for roll-to-roll flexible devices is followed by a detailed presentation of market growth trends, based on industry growth, technological trends, and regional trends. The third section concludes by providing projected revenues for roll-to-roll flexible devices within each segment, together with forecast compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) for the period 2018 through 2023. Projected and forecast revenue values are in constant U.S. dollars, unadjusted for inflation.

In the fourth section of the study, which covers global industry structure, the report offers a list of the leading manufacturers of roll-to-roll flexible devices, together with a description of their products. The analysis includes a description of the geographical distribution of these firms and an evaluation of other key industry players. Detailed company profiles of the top players are also provided.

The fifth and final section includes an analysis of recently issued U.S. patents, with a summary of patents related to materials, fabrication methods, equipment, and applications for roll-to-roll flexible devices. Patent analysis is performed by region, country, assignee, patent category, process, and application.

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Analyst Credentials

Margareth Gagliardi, Chief Research Analyst in Advanced Materials for BCC Research, has more than 30 years of experience in the field of advanced materials, specializing in ceramic formulations, materials processing, and new product development. After receiving her degrees in Chemical and Ceramic Engineering, she worked in both manufacturing and R&D holding senior management positions within U.S. and European firms producing electronic, mechanical, chemical, and structural components.

She is currently focusing on market intelligence and advanced technologies analysis for organizations and research institutions that operate within a range of high-tech industries.

Table of Contents

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Title/Chapter NamePagesMember Price
Full Report: Global Markets for Roll-to-Roll Technologies for Flexible Devices172Free
Chapter- 1: Introduction10Free
Chapter- 2: Summary and Highlights2Free
Chapter- 3: Market and Technology Background23Free
Chapter- 4: Technology23Free
Chapter- 5: Global Markets72Free
Chapter- 6: Global Industry Structure and Company Profiles26Free
Chapter- 7: Patent Analysis16Free
Published - Jan-2016| Analyst - Margareth Gagliardi| Code - SMC082B

Report Highlights

The global market for flexible devices manufactured by R2R technologies totaled $14.6 billion in 2015 and is expected to reach $28.1 billion by 2020 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.9% from 2015 to 2020.

Report Includes

  • An overview of the market for roll-to-roll (R2R) technologies in the development and commercialization of flexible devices, including electronic devices, such as flexible displays, and energy devices, such as flexible solar cells
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2014, estimates for 2015, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2020
  • Description of various types of flexible devices produced by R2R methods, together with a historical review of the technology and an outline of the most significant recent developments; current and emerging applications for these products also will be discussed
  • Examination of technical issues, and examples of significant patents recently issued or applied for
  • A list of the leading providers of R2R technologies and flexible devices, along with a description of their products
  • Profiles of major players in the industry
Published - Apr-2013| Analyst - Margareth Gagliardi| Code - SMC082A

Report Highlights

The global market for flexible devices manufactured by roll-to-roll (R2R) technologies was valued at nearly $10.8 billion in 2012 and is projected to increase to nearly $22.7 billion in 2017 after increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.1%.

Report Includes

  • An overview of the market for roll-to-roll (R2R) technologies in the development and commercialization of flexible devices, including electronic devices, such as flexible displays, and energy devices, such as flexible solar cells.
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2010 through 2012, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2017.
  • Description of various types of flexible devices produced by R2R methods, together with a historical review of the technology and an outline of the most significant recent developments; current and emerging applications for these products also will be discussed.
  • Examination of technical issues, and examples of significant patents recently issued or applied for.
  • A list of the leading providers of R2R technologies and flexible devices, along with a description of their products.
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