Rugged Display Market Report 2025

This Rugged Display report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The rugged display market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $11.45 billion in 2024 to $12.16 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to military and defense applications, industrial and manufacturing environments, harsh operating conditions, demand for reliable and durable displays, aerospace and aviation displays.

The rugged display market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16.56 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of iot and iiot (industrial internet of things), smart manufacturing and industry 4.0, rugged displays for public safety and first responders, autonomous vehicles and robotics, marine and offshore rugged displays, demand for sunlight-readable displays. Major trends in the forecast period include flexible and foldable rugged displays, augmented reality (AR) and heads-up displays (hud), touchless and gesture-controlled rugged displays, rugged oled and e-paper displays, ai-powered predictive maintenance for rugged displays, ultra-high-definition (uhd) rugged display solutions.

The growth in consumer electronics is expected to drive the expansion of the rugged display market. Rugged displays used in electronics like laptops, mobile phones, desktops, and more incorporate advanced lamination and glass technology to enhance durability, brightness, contrast, and sunlight readability, while minimizing reflection, condensation, and dust accumulation. For example, in March 2024, GreenMatch, a UK-based company offering a comparison service for green energy products, projected that electric vehicles will account for 25% of all new passenger car registrations, surpassing 17 million units in global sales. Thus, the increase in consumer electronics is fueling the growth of the rugged display market.

The increasing adoption of IoT devices is expected to drive the growth of the rugged display market in the coming years. IoT devices, or Internet of Things devices, are physical objects or sensors connected to the internet that gather and exchange data for various applications and uses. Rugged displays play a vital role in IoT applications deployed in harsh environments, offering reliability, durability, and enhanced visibility. They facilitate data collection, analysis, and user interaction, ensuring efficient operation in diverse IoT scenarios. Rugged displays also contribute to security, compliance, and remote monitoring, making them essential for the dependable performance of IoT ecosystems across different industries. For instance, in September 2023, a report from Ericsson, a Sweden-based telecommunications company, indicated that global IoT connections reached 15.7 billion in 2023 and are projected to grow by 16% to 38.9 billion by 2029. Therefore, the rising adoption of IoT devices is fueling 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 March 2023, ScioTeq, a Belgium-based electronics manufacturer, acquired IRTC for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to expand ScioTeq's presence in the French market and diversify its product offerings to attract a broader customer base. This move represents a significant milestone for ScioTeq and aligns with OpenGate Capital’s strategy of pursuing add-on investments to generate value within its portfolio, marking the 13th investment in its Fund II portfolio. IRTC, a France-based company, specializes in designing and manufacturing rugged display solutions for industrial and military applications in challenging environments.

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 2024 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.

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 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.

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