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薄膜开关市场预测至 2030 年:按类型、产品、应用和地区分類的全球分析Membrane Switch Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Type, Product, Application and by Geography |
根据Stratistics MRC统计,2023年全球薄膜开关市场规模为69亿美元,预计2030年将达到134.4亿美元。
薄膜开关是 UIT 的一种,这种开关是透过组合薄而柔性的材料层製成的。薄膜开关由电路层、间隔层和图形覆盖层组成,常见于控制面板和电子设备。透过印刷符号和图形,图形覆盖层可用作使用者介面。
国际创新技术研究所表示,数位通讯技术的进步在重塑全球互联互通和促进不同产业之间的合作方面发挥着至关重要的作用。
汽车产业整合
推动薄膜开关市场成长的主要因素之一是汽车产业。根据行业协会进行的评估,汽车行业专注于将复杂的控制面板与改进的功能相结合,从而显着增加了薄膜开关的使用。此外,凭藉定制和背光等功能,这些开关提供了可靠且紧凑的解决方案,可将各种控制装置整合到您的车辆中。
困难的设计约束
与更简单的机械替代方案相比,薄膜开关设计的复杂性可能是一个限制。在某些应用中,薄膜开关製造中涉及的复杂层压和印刷步骤可能会限制设计的可能性。此外,当其他技术在需要高度复杂或3D介面的情况下提供更大的弹性时,薄膜开关可能难以满足不同的设计要求。
触控萤幕的需求不断增加
与触控萤幕整合的需求趋势是薄膜开关行业的有利趋势。此外,薄膜开关和触控技术可以无缝集成,创建一个混合介面,为使用者提供触控萤幕和触觉输入选项的优点。这种整合使薄膜开关製造商能够满足消费性电子产品、汽车资讯娱乐系统和工业控制面板对互动式和使用者友善显示器不断增长的需求。
来自替代技术的威胁
薄膜开关市场正面临其他输入技术竞争的严重威胁。威胁包括触控萤幕、电容式开关和其他新的输入技术,这些技术可提供独特的使用者体验,并最终可能在某些应用中超越薄膜开关。此外,製造商必须保持警惕并不断创新,以跟上不断变化的用户偏好和输入设备的技术进步。
COVID-19的爆发对薄膜开关市场产生了重大影响。它扰乱了生产能力,扰乱了全球供应链并造成了需求波动。整体景气衰退迫使许多行业重新评估支出计划并推迟不必要的倡议,影响了薄膜开关的需求和使用。此外,一些应用领域,例如汽车和工业领域,受到了向远端工作安排的转变以及封锁期间製造业减少的影响。
预计非触觉部分在预测期内将是最大的
非触觉领域预计将继续占据最大份额。非触觉薄膜开关的特征是界面平坦、光滑,在驱动过程中没有物理回馈。由于消费性电子、医疗设备和工业应用等各个行业对流畅和现代用户介面的需求不断增长,该领域占据了市场主导地位。此外,非触觉开关兼具经济性、易于自订性和耐用性,使其成为需要响应式无缝触控介面的应用的绝佳选择。
医疗设备产业在预测期间内复合年增长率最高
市场复合年增长率最高的是医疗设备领域。这种强劲的成长是由薄膜开关越来越多地整合到医疗设备和诊断设备中推动的。医疗保健产业对可靠和卫生的使用者介面的需求是成长的主要推动力。薄膜开关具有抗杂质、易灭菌以及适应特定医疗应用等特性。此外,医疗技术的进步和新型医疗设备的不断创造是支撑薄膜开关市场需求的驱动力。
预计北美在预测期内将占据最大的市场占有率。这一优势与该地区在薄膜开关广泛使用的行业(例如消费电子、医疗保健和汽车行业)的强大影响力有关。此外,北美的高市场占有率还得益于该地区发达的技术基础设施、尖端用户界面技术的高采用率以及对创新的坚定承诺。
市场复合年增长率最高的是亚太地区(APAC)。该地区製造业的成长、消费性电子产品需求的增加以及工业流程中自动化应用的增加都促进了这一加速成长。此外,中国、印度、日本和韩国等国家正在进行大规模的基础设施和技术投资,推动了从家用电器到工业控制面板等各种应用中对薄膜开关的需求。
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Membrane Switch Market is accounted for $6.90 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $13.44 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 10% during the forecast period. A membrane switch is a kind of UIT where switches are made from thin, flexible layers of material assembled together. A membrane switch is made up of a circuit layer, a spacer layer, and a graphic overlay that is commonly found in control panels and electronic devices. With printed symbols or graphics, the graphic overlay functions as the user interface.
According to the International Association of Technology and Innovation, advancements in digital communication technologies have played a pivotal role in reshaping global connectivity and fostering collaboration among diverse industries.
Integration of the automotive industry
One of the main factors propelling the growing membrane switch market is the automotive industry. According to evaluations conducted by trade associations, the automotive sector's focus on incorporating sophisticated control panels with improved features has resulted in a significant increase in the use of membrane switches. Additionally, with features like customization and backlighting, these switches offer a dependable and compact solution for integrating various controls in cars.
Difficult design restrictions
When weighed against more straightforward mechanical alternatives, membrane switches design complexity can be a limitation. For some applications, the design possibilities may be limited by the complex layering and printing procedures involved in making membrane switches. Furthermore, membrane switches may find it difficult to satisfy a variety of design requirements when other technologies provide greater flexibility in situations requiring extremely complex or three-dimensional interfaces.
Increasing requirement for touchscreen incorporation
Growing demand for touchscreen integration is a trend that is advantageous for the membrane switch industry. Moreover, to create hybrid interfaces that offer users both the advantages of touchscreens and a tactile input option, membrane switches and touch technology can be seamlessly integrated. Through this integration, manufacturers of membrane switches will be able to meet the growing demand from consumer electronics, automotive infotainment systems, and industrial control panels for interactive and user-friendly displays.
Threats from alternative technologies
The market for membrane switches is seriously threatened by competition from other input technologies. Threats include touchscreens, capacitive switches, and other new input technologies that offer distinct user experiences and may eventually surpass membrane switches in some applications. Furthermore, in order to adapt to changing user preferences and technological advancements in the input device landscape, manufacturers must remain vigilant and continuously innovate.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial effect on the membrane switch market. It has hampered production capacity, disrupted the global supply chain, and caused variations in demand. The general economic downturn forced many industries to review their spending plans and postpone unnecessary initiatives, which had an impact on the demand for and use of membrane switches. Additionally, some application areas, like the automotive and industrial sectors, were impacted by the move towards remote working arrangements and decreased manufacturing during lockdowns.
The Non Tactile segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The non-tactile segment will continue to hold the largest share. A flat, smooth interface devoid of physical feedback upon actuation characterizes non-tactile membrane switches. Due to the growing need for slick, contemporary user interfaces across a range of industries, including consumer electronics, medical devices, and industrial applications, this segment is dominating its market. Furthermore, the non-tactile switches are the go-to option for applications where a responsive and seamless touch interface is essential because they combine affordability, ease of customization, and durability.
The Medical Equipment segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The market's highest CAGR is seen in the medical equipment segment. The increasing integration of membrane switches in medical devices and diagnostic equipment is the driving force behind this robust growth. The healthcare industry's need for dependable and sanitary user interfaces has greatly boosted growth. Membrane switches provide attributes like resistance to impurities, simplicity in sterilization, and adaptability for particular medical uses. Moreover, the advancement of medical technology and the continuous creation of novel healthcare equipment are driving forces behind the market's demand for membrane switches.
North America is predicted to hold the largest market share during the projection period. This dominance can be linked to the region's strong presence in sectors where membrane switches are widely used, including consumer electronics, healthcare, and the automotive industry. Additionally, the substantial market share in North America is a result of the region's well-developed technological infrastructure, high adoption rate of cutting-edge user interface technologies, and steadfast commitment to innovation.
The market's highest CAGR is being experienced by the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The region's growing manufacturing sector, rising consumer electronics demand, and growing use of automation in industrial processes are all responsible for this accelerated growth. Furthermore, significant infrastructure and technology investments are being made in nations like China, India, Japan, and South Korea, which is increasing demand for membrane switches in a variety of applications, from home appliances to industrial control panels.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Membrane Switch market include Nelson Miller Inc, Design Mark Industries, Xymox Technologies Inc., Dyna Graphics Corporation, Epec Engineered Technologies, Butler Technologies Inc., Fujikura Ltd., Lustre-Cal Corporation, Sytek Enterprises Inc., Esterline Technologies and Douglas Corporation.
In October 2023, AFL, a subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd. and global leader in optical fiber network infrastructure, today announced plans to construct a state-of-the-art, sustainable manufacturing facility in Poland to meet rapidly growing bandwidth needs across the region. The new facility is expected to open mid-2024 and will enable AFL to meet customer delivery expectations and more efficiently serve regional customers.
In August 2023, Nelson Miller Group, has completed the acquisition of Injection Works, a Mount Laurel, New Jersey-based provider of complex, custom thermoplastic injection molded plastic components and assemblies for customers in medical, industrial and electrical end-markets, among others.