Rugged displays are specially designed displays that are durable, readable in extreme environmental conditions such as rain, snow, dust etc. Rugged displays offer excellent visibility in bright sunlight and also protect the monitor from shock, vibration, extreme temperatures etc. making them ideal for critical applications in industries such as military, transportation and logistics.
The global Rugged Display Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 9.75 Bn in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 8.3% over the forecast period 2023 to 2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Market key trends:
One of the key trends in the rugged display market is the growing adoption of all-in-one rugged tablets. All-in-one rugged tablets integrate key components of a rugged laptop into a single rugged tablet. They are optimized for field mobility applications as they are thinner, lighter and consume less power compared to traditional rugged laptops. Their compact size allows easy transportation and handling in confined spaces or vehicles. Moreover, all-in-one rugged tablets offer better connectivity features such as LTE connectivity that enhances their use in mission critical applications.
SWOT Analysis
Strength: Rugged displays have high durability and are designed to withstand vibration, shock, extreme temperatures, pressure, and moisture. They are ideal for use in harsh and hazardous environments.
Weakness: Rugged displays are more expensive than standard commercial displays. Their advanced features and rugged designs increase production costs.
Opportunity: Increasing use of rugged devices in industries such as military and defense, transportation, and oil and gas is driving demand. Growing applications in warehouses, field service, and emergency response also present opportunities.
Threats: Availability of cheaper and generic rugged displays from local manufacturers in Asia is a threat. Slow replacement cycles in the industrial sector can also negatively impact sales.
Key Takeaways
Global Rugged Display Market Size is expected to witness high growth, exhibiting CAGR of 8.3% over the forecast period, due to increasing demand from the military and defense sector. Use of rugged displays for aircraft panels, vehicular and soldier modernization programs is driving market growth.
Regional analysis: North America dominated the rugged display market in 2023 and is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period. This is attributed to large defense budgets and ongoing modernization programs in the US. However, Asia Pacific is expected to exhibit the fastest growth due to rising defense expenditures of China and India. Increasing oil and gas, and construction activities are also fueling demand in the region.
Key players operating in the rugged display market are Dell Inc., Curtiss-Wright Corp., Getac Technology Corp., General Dynamics Corp., Zebra Technologies Corp., L3 Technologies Inc., Panasonic Corporation, Scio Teq, Sparton Corp., Crystal Group Inc., Kyocera Corp., and Beijer Electronics Group AB. Major players are focusing on expanding their rugged display portfolios and offering specialized solutions tailored for applications in different industries.
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1. Source: Coherent Market Insights, Public sources, Desk research
2. We have leveraged AI tools to mine information and compile it
