The Global Market for Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) Coatings 2024-2034

Report
84 Pages
December 2023
Region: Global
Future Markets, Inc
ID: 5707229

Diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings are amorphous carbon material which exhibits typical properties of diamond such as hardness and low coefficient of friction, characterized based on the sp3 bonded carbon and structure. They exhibit unique combination of high hardness, low friction, chemical inertness, smoothness, optical transparency and tunability. These precision multifunctional property combinations enable micron-thick DLC films to enhance longevity and performance across the most demanding mechanical and electro-optical components where unprotected surfaces previously failed prematurely. The Global Market for Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) Coatings provides quantitative revenue forecasts from 2018-2034, segmented by major end-use markets such as automotive, medical devices, machinery, tools, injection molds, optics and energy. Regional market value predictions are also included.

The report offers technology overviews explaining DLC coating properties, classifications, deposition processes and performance comparisons to substitutes like TiN, CrN etc. In-depth application-specific assessments discuss composite layer advantages, ROI considerations, TRL status analysis and SWOT evaluation across key sectors - automotive engine parts, cutting tools, biomedical implants, injection molds for electronics housings, precision optics and solar panel glass coatings. 24 leading DLC coating manufacturers are profiled in detail spanning capabilities, technologies leveraged and target industries served worldwide. The competitive landscape mapping assists strategic partnership considerations and technology comparisons.

Report contents include:

Quantitative Revenue Analysis
- Granular 10-year market projections from 2018-2034 by major end-use sector
- Regional value forecasts for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and RoW
- Competitor assessment across automotive, medical, machinery, tools, optics etc.
Technology Evaluation
- Comparative analysis of DLC mechanical properties and deposition processes
- Classification of main DLC types - tetrahedral carbon, hydrogenated, doped etc.
- Applications analysis spanning engine components, cutting tools, biomedical implants etc.
Competitor Assessment
- Profiles of 24 leading DLC coating manufacturers. Companies profiled include 3E Nano Inc., IHI IonBond AG, Jenoptik, Materion, Nippon ITF Inc. and Oerlikon Balzers
- Commercial activity mapping across sectors to identify partnership potential
- Benchmarking of DLC capabilities vs. alternate coatings - TiN, CrN etc.
Sector-specific Opportunity Analysis
- Granular overviews of automotive, healthcare, industrial machinery applications
- Technology readiness evaluations, SWOT analysis and growth considerations
- User insights on limitations and motivations influencing adoption decisions
Strategic Recommendations
- New product R&D roadmapping support for coatings innovators
- Market entry and expansion considerations by region and end-user vertical
- Overviews of developments required to unlock mass market penetration

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1 Technology Overview

1.1 Properties
1.2 Classification of DLC coatings
1.3 Shortcomings with DLC coatings
1.4 Deposition processes
1.5 Challenges
1.6 Comparison with other coatings
1.7 Main types
1.7.1 Amorphous tetrahedral carbon (ta-C) coatings
1.7.1.1 Properties
1.7.1.2 Applications
1.7.1.2.1 Recent application in polymers
1.7.2 Amorphous hydrocarbon (a-C:H) coatings
1.7.2.1 Properties
1.7.2.2 Applications
1.7.3 Doped DLC
1.7.3.1 Properties
1.7.3.2 Applications
1.7.4 Metal carbide doped DLC
1.7.4.1 Properties
1.7.4.2 Applications
1.7.5 Multilayer DLC
1.7.5.1 Properties
1.7.5.2 Applications

2 Global Market for DLC Coatings

2.1 Applications and markets
2.1.1 Automotive
2.1.1.1 Market overview
2.1.1.2 Market drivers
2.1.1.3 Benefits
2.1.1.4 Applications & Components Utilization
2.1.1.5 Limitations
2.1.1.6 SWOT analysis
2.1.2 Medical
2.1.2.1 Market overview
2.1.2.2 Market drivers
2.1.2.3 Benefits
2.1.2.4 Applications & Components Utilization
2.1.2.5 Limitations
2.1.2.6 SWOT analysis
2.1.3 Industrial parts and machinery
2.1.3.1 Market overview
2.1.3.2 Market drivers
2.1.3.3 Benefits
2.1.3.4 Applications & Components Utilization
2.1.3.5 Limitations
2.1.3.6 SWOT analysis
2.1.4 Tools
2.1.4.1 Market overview
2.1.4.2 Market drivers
2.1.4.3 Benefits
2.1.4.4 Applications & Components Utilization
2.1.4.5 Limitations
2.1.4.6 SWOT analysis
2.1.5 Injection molding
2.1.5.1 Market overview
2.1.5.2 Market drivers
2.1.5.3 Benefits
2.1.5.4 Applications & Components Utilization
2.1.5.5 Limitations
2.1.5.6 SWOT analysis
2.1.6 Optical coatings
2.1.6.1 Market overview
2.1.6.2 Market drivers
2.1.6.3 Benefits
2.1.6.4 Applications & Components Utilization
2.1.6.5 Limitations
2.1.6.6 SWOT analysis
2.1.7 Energy
2.1.7.1 Market overview
2.1.7.2 Market drivers
2.1.7.3 Benefits
2.1.7.4 Applications & Components Utilization
2.1.7.5 Limitations
2.1.7.6 SWOT analysis
2.2 Global revenues 2018-2034 (Billion USD)
2.2.1 By market
2.2.2 By region

3 Company Profiles (24 Company Profiles)4 Research Methodology5 References

List of Tables

Table 1. Properties of Diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings
Table 2. Classification of DLC coatings
Table 3. Main limitations of diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings
Table 4. Synthesis methods for DLC coatings
Table 5. Market challenges in DLC coatings
Table 6. Comparative analysis of DLC coatings with other coatings types
Table 7. Applications of amorphous tetrahedral carbon (ta-C) DLC coatings
Table 8. Applications of amorphous hydrogenated carbon (a-C:H) diamond-like carbon coatings
Table 9. Applications of doped diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings
Table 10. Applications of Metal carbide doped DLC
Table 11. Multilayer diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings:
Table 12. Applications and markets for Diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings
Table 13. Market drivers for DLC coatings in automotive
Table 14. Applications of DLC coatings in automotive
Table 15. Technology readiness level (TRL) status of DLC coatings across major automotive applications and components
Table 16. Market drivers for DLC coatings in medical
Table 17. Applications of DLC coatings in medical
Table 18. Technology readiness level (TRL) status of DLC coatings across major applications and components in the medical sector
Table 19. Market drivers for DLC coatings in industrial parts and machinery
Table 20. Applications of DLC coatings in industrial parts and machinery
Table 21. Technology readiness level (TRL) status of DLC coatings across major applications and components in industrial parts and machinery
Table 22. Market drivers for DLC coatings in tools
Table 23. Applications of DLC coatings in tools
Table 24. Technology readiness level (TRL) status of DLC coatings across major applications and components in tools
Table 25. Market drivers for DLC coatings in injection molding
Table 26. Applications of DLC coatings in injection molding
Table 27. Technology readiness level (TRL) status of DLC coatings across major applications and components in injection molding
Table 28. Market drivers for DLC coatings in optical coatings
Table 29. Applications of DLC coatings in optical coatings
Table 30. Technology readiness level (TRL) status of DLC coatings across major applications and components in optical coatings
Table 31. Market drivers for DLC coatings in energy
Table 32. Applications of DLC coatings in energy
Table 33. Technology readiness level (TRL) status of DLC coatings across major applications and components in energy
Table 34. Global revenues for DLC coatings, 2018-2034 (Billion USD), by end use market
Table 35. Global revenues for DLC coatings, 2018-2034 (Billion USD), by region

List of Figures

Figure 1. Classification of DLC coatings
Figure 2. Passenger car energy consumption
Figure 3. Example DLC coatings application areas in automobile
Figure 4. SWOT analysis for DLC coatings in the automotive industry
Figure 5. SWOT analysis for DLC coatings in the medical sector
Figure 6. SWOT analysis for DLC coatings in industrial parts and machinery
Figure 7. SWOT analysis for DLC coatings in tools
Figure 8. SWOT analysis for DLC coatings in
Figure 9. SWOT analysis for DLC coatings in optical coatings
Figure 10. SWOT analysis for DLC coatings in energy
Figure 11. Global revenues for DLC coatings, 2018-2034 (Billion USD), by end use market
Figure 12. Global revenues for DLC coatings, 2018-2034 (Billion USD), by region

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

3E Nano Inc.
IHI IonBond AG
Jenoptik
Materion
Nippon ITF Inc.
Oerlikon Balzers

Methodology

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