Report Highlights
The global market for R2R technologies for flexible devices should grow from $27.5 billion in 2021 to $49.9 billion by 2026 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.7% for the period of 2021-2026.
Report Includes
- 50 data tables and 27 additional tables
- An overview of the global market for roll-to-roll technologies for flexible devices
- Estimation of the market size and analyses of global market trends, with data from 2020, 2021, estimates for 2022, 2024, with projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2026
- Description of roll-to-roll and batch processes, discussion on importance of flexible devices and R2R processes, and assessment of current and emerging flexible devices produced by roll-to-roll technologies
- Coverage of milestones in the history of R2R flexible devices and recent events of the industry and highlights of the market potential for roll-to-roll technologies for flexible devices market, based on technology, process category, deposition method, substrate materials, application, and region
- Market share analysis of the key companies of the industry and coverage of their proprietary technologies, strategic alliances, and other key market strategies and a relevant patent analysis
- Comprehensive company profiles of the leading players, including 3M, Career Technologies, Fujikura Ltd., Johnson Electric Holdings Ltd., Interflex Co. Ltd. and Career Technologies
Report Scope
This report provides an updated review of R2R technologies for flexible devices, including a description of various device types and R2R fabrication processes, and identifies current and emerging devices fabricated using R2R technologies.
BCC Research delineates the current market status for these products, defines trends, and presents growth forecasts for the next five years. The R2R technologies for flexible devices market is based on the following segments: process category, substrate material, deposition method, 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 R2R 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 R2R flexible devices, with an outline of the most common processes. This section concludes with an analysis of the most important technological developments since 2018, 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 R2R technologies for flexible devices. Global revenues (sales data in millions of dollars) are presented for each segment (process category, substrate material, deposition method, application, and region), with actual data referring to the years 2020 and 2021 and estimates for 2022. Dollar figures refer to sales of flexible devices by R2R at the manufacturing level.
The analysis of current revenues for R2R technologies for 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 R2R technologies for flexible devices within each segment, together with forecast compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) for the period 2021 through 2026. 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 R2R technologies for 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 R2R flexible devices. Patent analysis is performed by region, country, and assignee.
Report Synopsis
| Report Metrics | Details | ||||||||||
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| Base year considered | 2020 | ||||||||||
| Forecast period considered | 2021-2026 | ||||||||||
| Base year market size | $25.3 billion | ||||||||||
| Market size forecast | $49.8 billion | ||||||||||
| Growth rate | CAGR of 12.7% from 2021 to 2026 | ||||||||||
| Units considered | $ Millions | ||||||||||
| Segments covered | Process Category, Deposition Method, Substrate Material, Application | ||||||||||
| Regions covered | North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa | ||||||||||
| Countries covered | U.S., Canada, U.K., Germany, Rest of Europe, Japan, China, India, Rest of Asia-Pacific, Brazil, Mexico | ||||||||||
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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 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
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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