Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) Market Global Industry Analysis, Share, Size, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2017 - 2025

In terms of type, the global DLC market can be classified into pure DLC and mixed DLC. In terms of the commonly employed application, the global DLC market can be segmented into drill bits & milling cutters, saws & blades, dies & molds, inserts, and others (including hobs and broaches). Based on end-user, the global DLC market can be divided into automotive, packaging, medical, electronics, cosmetics, and others (including aerospace and industrial).

Rise in demand for DLC coating in automotive engine components is a key factor driving the global DLC market. DLC coatings help increase the shelf life of automotive engine components by decreasing the coefficient of friction. Increase in demand for DLC coatings in the medical Industry is also a major factor boosting the DLC market due to the emerging demand in orthopedic, cardiovascular, and dental applications. DLC coatings are employed in orthopedic applications to reduce wear, corrosion, and debris formation. DLC coatings are primarily employed in the medical industry to coat biomedical devices, which are used in cardiovascular and orthopedic applications.

Constant research activities in automotive, electronics, and medical industries is likely to create new opportunities for DLC manufacturers. According to the RoHS guidelines, medical device manufacturers are focusing on moving toward greener engineering technologies such as DLC coating materials, as these are biocompatible and can work in a wide range of temperatures.

The report analyzes and forecasts the market for DLC at the global and regional level. The market has been forecast based on revenue (US$ Mn) from 2017 to 2025. The study includes drivers and restraints of the global DLC market. It also covers the impact of these drivers and restraints on demand for DLC during the forecast period. The report also highlights opportunities in the DLC market at the global and regional level.

The report comprises a detailed value chain analysis, which provides a comprehensive view of the global DLC market. Porter’s Five Forces model for the DLC market has also been included to help understand the competitive landscape. The study encompasses market attractiveness analysis, wherein end-users are benchmarked based on their market size, growth rate, and general attractiveness.

The study provides a decisive view of the global DLC market by segmenting it in terms of type, application, end-user, and region. These segments have been analyzed based on the present and future trends. Regional segmentation includes the current and forecast demand for DLC in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. The report also covers demand for individual end-user segments in all the regions.

The study includes profiles of major companies operating in the global DLC market. Key players profiled in the global DLC market include Oerlikon Group, Morgan Advanced Materials Plc, Miba AG, Renishaw Advanced Materials Ltd, Acree Technologies Inc, and IBC Coatings Technologies, Inc. Market players have been profiled in terms of attributes such as company overview, business strategies, recent developments, and SWOT analysis.

The report provides the estimated market size of DLC for 2016 and forecast for the next nine years. The global size of the DLC market has been provided in terms of revenue. Market numbers have been estimated based on type, application, end-user, and region. Market size and forecast for each major type, application, and end-user have been provided in terms of global and regional markets.

DLC Market – Type Analysis

Pure DLC
Mixed DLC

DLC Market – Application Analysis

Drill Bits & Milling Cutters
Saws & Blades
Dies & Molds
Inserts
Others

DLC Market – End-user Analysis

Automotive
Medical
Packaging
Electronics
Cosmetics
Others

DLC Market – Regional Analysis

North America
U.S.
Canada
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Spain
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East & Africa
GCC
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Key Takeaways

The report provides extensive analysis of market trends and shares from 2017 to 2025 in order to identify opportunities and industry developments
It provides comparative analysis of properties of various amorphous carbon films in comparison with diamond and graphite
It offers analysis of structures and characteristics of DLC production processes
The report also includes major production sites of DLC in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, along with the list of manufacturers
It Identifies key factors responsible to build the upcoming opportunistic roadmap for the DLC market at global, regional, and country levels
The report offers comprehensive analysis with respect to investments and regulatory scenario that subsequently impact the outlook and forecast of the global DLC market between 2016 and 2025
The report provides insights in terms of opportunities for various stakeholders in the value chain and detailed competition landscape for key players dominating the industry to understand competition level
Porters’ Five Forces and SWOT analysis highlight the potency of buyers and suppliers to enable stakeholders to make profit oriented business decisions and analyze the strength and weakness to gain strategic position in the market

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