Rugged Display Global Market Report 2024

Rugged displays find application in multi-platform scenarios, encompassing shipboard, airborne, and ground mobile designs. These displays are specifically designed for use in challenging operating conditions, including extreme temperatures (both hot and cold), exposure to significant dust and water, and potentially explosive atmospheres. Advanced lamination and glass technologies are employed in rugged displays to enhance durability, brightness, contrast, and sunlight readability, while also reducing issues such as reflection, condensation, and dust buildup.

The primary types of rugged displays include LED, LCD, and others. LED, or light-emitting diode, serves as the light source in LED screens. LED rugged displays are commonly utilized in various devices such as mobile phones, TVs, tablets, computer monitors, and laptop screens. Rugged displays are classified into semi-rugged, fully-rugged, and ultra-rugged categories based on different levels of ruggedness. These displays operate on various operating systems, including Android, Windows, and others. The diverse end-use industries for rugged displays encompass oil and gas, government, defense, aerospace, industrial applications, automotive and transportation, healthcare, and others.

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The rugged display market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $10.88 billion in 2023 to $11.64 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. The growth observed during the historic period can be attributed to various factors, including the utilization of rugged displays in military and defense applications, their deployment in industrial and manufacturing environments, adaptation to harsh operating conditions, the increased demand for displays known for reliability and durability, and their application in aerospace and aviation displays.

The rugged display market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.65 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%.
The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to several factors, including the expansion of IoT and IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), the rise of smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives, the use of rugged displays for public safety and first responders, the integration of rugged displays in autonomous vehicles and robotics, and the application of rugged displays in marine and offshore environments. Furthermore, the demand for sunlight-readable displays is expected to contribute to this growth. Prominent trends in the forecast period include the development of flexible and foldable rugged displays, the implementation of augmented reality (AR) and heads-up displays (HUD), the adoption of touchless and gesture-controlled rugged displays, the use of rugged OLED and e-paper displays, the application of AI-powered predictive maintenance for rugged displays, and the introduction of ultra-high-definition (UHD) rugged display solutions.

The growth of the rugged display market is anticipated to be driven by the increasing prevalence of consumer electronics. Rugged displays integrated into devices like laptops, mobile phones, and desktops employ advanced lamination and glass technologies to enhance durability, brightness, contrast, and sunlight readability while minimizing issues like reflection, condensation, and dust buildup. Notably, the Retailers Association of India (RAI) reports a 23.5% increase in sales of consumer electronics and appliances in the third quarter of FY21. Additionally, electronic hardware production in India rose from $72.38 billion in FY19 to $89.38 billion in FY20. Consequently, the surge in consumer electronics is a significant factor propelling the growth of the rugged display market.

The growth of the rugged display market is further fueled by the increasing adoption of IoT devices. IoT, or Internet of Things, devices encompass physical objects or sensors connected to the internet, facilitating data collection and exchange for various applications. Rugged displays play a crucial role in IoT applications deployed in challenging environments, offering reliability, longevity, and improved visibility. Supporting data collection, analysis, and user interaction, rugged displays contribute to the efficient operation of diverse IoT scenarios, ensuring security, compliance, and remote monitoring. According to Dataprot, there were over ten billion active IoT devices in use in 2021, and this number is expected to reach 25.4 billion by 2030. The rising adoption of IoT devices is a key driver for the growth of the rugged display market.

A notable trend in the rugged display market is the development of innovative marine-grade displays. These displays are designed to withstand harsh marine environments, being rugged, waterproof, and corrosion-resistant. For instance, LG Corporation launched the LG GNEB series in March 2023, introducing marine-grade DVLED displays for outdoor installation on cruise ships. These displays offer high maximum brightness of 6,000 nits, ensuring excellent legibility and contrast in various weather conditions. Constructed to withstand marine environments, salinity, and corrosion, the GNEB series is suitable for outdoor use on cruise ships, coastal hotels, and resorts, serving various entertainment and informational purposes.

Major companies in the rugged display market are focusing on the development of portable displays to enhance their competitive position. Portable rugged displays, known for their durability and compact design, are built to withstand challenging environments while remaining easily transportable. For example, General Micro Systems, Inc. launched the X9 Spider Rugged Thunderbolt Display in October 2023. This versatile touchscreen display, utilizing Thunderbolt 4 technology, offers open-standard connectivity, various sizes, and features like independent video feeds, internal I/O, wide-angle cameras, and storage drive options. The Thunderbolt technology enhances data transfer speed, reduces cabling, and facilitates convenient power delivery, all while maintaining exceptional durability and clarity in diverse environmental conditions.

In April 2021, Elbit Systems of America, LLC acquired Sparton Corporation for $380 million. This strategic acquisition expanded Elbit Systems of America’s portfolio and presence in the U.S., particularly in undersea warfare solutions and critical defense products. Sparton Corporation, specializing in the contract design and manufacture of electromechanical devices, including rugged displays, for military, aerospace, and other industries, further strengthened Elbit Systems of America’s capabilities in the rugged display market.

Major companies operating in the rugged display market include Zebra Technologies Corp., Sparton Corp., Xplore Technologies Corp., Panasonic Corp., Esterline Technologies Corp., General Dynamics Corp., Curtiss-Wright Corp., Kyocera Corporation, Trimble Inc., Advantech Co. Ltd., Honeywell International Inc., Samsung Group, Bluestone Technology Ltd., Chassis Plans, Sonim Technologies Inc., Handheld Group AB, Mildef AB, Getac Technology Corp., Beijer Electronics AB, L3 Technologies Inc., Rockwell Collins Inc., Barco NV, Schneider Electric SE, Siemens AG, AAEON Technology Inc., Crystal Group Inc., Dell Technologies Inc., DRS Technologies Inc., Elbit Systems Ltd., Leonardo S.p.A., Northrop Grumman Corporation, Raytheon Company, Thales Group, Abaco Systems Inc., Aitech Defense Systems Inc., BAE Systems PLC, Cobham PLC, Core Systems, EIZO Corporation, Hatteland Display AS

North America was the largest region in the rugged display market in 2023 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the rugged display market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the rugged display market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

The rugged display market consists of display consoles, diffuser sheet, liquid crystals. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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