Global Markets for Roll-to-Roll Technologies for Flexible Devices

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The global market for R2R technologies for flexible devices is expected to grow from $40.4 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $69.8 billion by the end of 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2029.

The global market for subtractive methods of R2R technologies for flexible devices is expected to grow from $30.4 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $53.3 billion by the end of 2029, at a CAGR of 11.9% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2029.

The global market for additive methods of R2R technologies for flexible devices is expected to grow from $10.1 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $16.5 billion by the end of 2029, at a CAGR of 10.3% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2029.

Report Scope

This report provides an updated review of roll-to-roll (R2R) technologies for flexible devices, including a description of various device types and R2R fabrication processes, and identifies current and emerging devices fabricated using R2R technologies. BCC Research delineates the current market status for these products, defines trends and presents growth forecasts for the next five years. The R2R technologies for flexible devices market are divided into five segments: process category, substrate material, deposition method, end-use industry and region. Technological issues, including key events and the latest developments, are also discussed.

The report introduces the topic, and a milestone review of R2R technologies for flexible devices is provided, including an outline of recent events. This section identifies devices that are currently commercially available or emerging and offers a description of the main types.

The report provides a technological review of the fabrication steps used to manufacture R2R flexible devices, with an outline of the most common processes. The chapter ends with a highlight of the most active research organizations operating in this field and their activities.

The report provides a global market analysis of R2R technologies for flexible devices. Global revenues (sales data in millions of U.S. dollars) are presented for each segment (i.e., process category, substrate material, deposition method, end-use industry, region), with actual data referring to the year 2023 and estimates for the forecast period from 2024 through 2029. Dollar figures refer to sales of R2R technologies for flexible devices at the manufacturing level. The analysis of current revenues for R2R technologies for flexible devices is followed by a detailed presentation of market growth.

The report also examines the key trends and challenges driving the market, as well as the companies operating within it. It analyzes environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) developments, patents and emerging technologies in the R2R technologies for flexible devices market. It also surveys the competition among major players and provides profiles of leading companies active in the market.

Report Includes

63 data tables and 61 additional tables
An analysis of the global markets for roll-to-roll (R2R) processing technologies for flexible electronic devices in the semiconductor manufacturing industry
Analyses of global market trends, with market revenue data for 2023, estimates for 2024, forecasts for 2025 and 2027, and projected CAGRs through 2029
Estimates of the market size and revenue prospects, along with a corresponding market share analysis by technology type, process category, deposition method, substrate material, application and region
Facts and figures pertaining to the market dynamics, technical advances, regulations, and the impact of macroeconomic factors
Insights derived from the Porter's Five Forces model, as well as global supply chain and PESTLE analyses
Analysis of patents, emerging trends and new developments
Overview of sustainability trends and ESG developments, with emphasis on consumer attitudes, and the ESG scores and practices of leading companies
Analysis of the industry structure, including companies' market shares and rankings, strategic alliances, M&A activities, and a venture funding outlook
Company profiles, including AUO Corp., Samsung, LG Display Co. Ltd., Panasonic Industry Co. Ltd., and Johnson Electric Holdings Ltd.

Product Code: SMC082E

Chapter 1 Executive Summary

Market Outlook
Scope of Report
Market Summary
Technological Advances and Applications
Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
Future Trends and Developments
Segmental Analysis
Regional Insights and Emerging Markets
Conclusion

Chapter 2 Market and Technology Overview

Technology Overview
R2R Versus Batch Processes
Importance of Flexible Devices and R2R Processes
Milestones of R2R Flexible Devices and Recent Events
Flexible Devices Produced by R2R Technologies
Electronic Devices
Optoelectronic Devices
Energy Devices
Sensors and Other Devices
Future of R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices
Macroeconomic Factors
Economic Growth and Rising Consumer Spending
Government Policies and Regulations
Technological Advances
Value Chain Analysis
Research and Technology Development
R2R Technology Integrators
R2R Technology End-Use Implementors
Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Bargaining Power of Buyers
Bargaining Power of Suppliers
Potential of New Entrants
Threat of Substitutes
Competition in the Industry
Patent Analysis
Regional Patterns
Key Findings

Chapter 3 Market Dynamics

Overview
Market Drivers
Demand for Flexible Devices Growing Across Consumer Electronics, Optoelectronics and Automotive Industry
Rising Demand for R2R-Produced Solar Energy and Solar Cells
Market Challenges
Technical Challenges
Limited Consumer Awareness
Market Opportunities
Growing Demand for Wearable Electronics
Surge in Demand for Printed Electronics

Chapter 4 Emerging Technologies and Developments

Emerging Technologies and Developments
Organic Electronics
Printed Electronics
Nanomaterials

Chapter 5 R2R Process and Materials Overview

Overview
Basic Roll-to-Roll Fabrication Process
Substrate Selection
Film Deposition and Patterning
Curing
Assembly, Cutting, Finishing, Testing and Packaging

Chapter 6 Market Segmentation Analysis

Segmentation Breakdown
R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices Market by Process Category
Key Takeaways
Subtractive Method
Additive Method
R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices Market by Deposition Method
Key Takeaways
Thick Film
Thin Film
R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices Market by Substrate Material
Key Takeaways
Polyimide
Other Polymers
Metals
Other Materials
R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices Market by End-Use Industry
Key Takeaways
Consumer Electronics
Optoelectronics
Energy
Automotive
Healthcare
Others
Geographic Breakdown
R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices Market by Region
Key Takeaways
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World

Chapter 7 Competitive Intelligence

Market Share Analysis
AUO Corp.
Samsung
LG Display Co. Ltd.
Panasonic Industry Co. Ltd.
Johnson Electric Holdings Ltd.
Strategic Analysis
Product Innovation
Collaborations and Partnerships
Acquisitions
Expansions
R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices in Solar Energy: A Strategic Analysis

Chapter 8 Sustainability in the R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices Industry: An ESG Perspective

Overview
Key ESG Issues in the R2R Technologies in the Flexible Devices Industry
ESG Performance Analysis
Environmental Performance
Social Performance
Governance Performance
Current Status of ESG in the Global Market
Concluding Remarks from BCC Research

Chapter 9 Appendix

Methodology
References
Abbreviations
Company Profiles
3M
ALL FLEX SOLUTIONS
APPLIED MATERIALS INC.
ASCENT SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES INC.
AUO CORP.
CAREER TECHNOLOGY (MFG.) CO. LTD.
E INK HOLDINGS INC.
FLEXIUM INTERCONNECT INC.
FUJIKURA LTD.
HELIATEK
INTERFLEX CO. LTD.
JOHNSON ELECTRIC HOLDINGS LTD.
MOLEX
PANASONIC HOLDINGS CORP.
SAMSUNG
SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES LTD.
Other Companies in the R2R Technology for Flexible Devices Market

Product Code: SMC082E

List of Tables

Summary Table : Global Market for R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Process Category, Through 2029
Table 1 : Global Market for R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Deposition Method, Through 2029
Table 2 : Technological Milestones for Global Market for R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, 3000 B.C.-2024
Table 3 : Global Patent Applications and Patents Issued for Flexible Devices, 1970-November 2024
Table 4 : Electrochromic Materials Class Type
Table 5 : Application of R2R Technologies for Developing Solar Cells/Panels
Table 6 : Porter's Five Forces Analysis: Overview
Table 7 : Published Patents on R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, January 2023-November 2024
Table 8 : Substrate Materials Utilized for R2R Manufacturing
Table 9 : Thick-Film Coating Technologies
Table 10 : Lithographic Methods by Resolution
Table 11 : Thin-Film Coating Technologies
Table 12 : Thin-Film Printing Technologies
Table 13 : Global Market for R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Process Category, Through 2029
Table 14 : Global Market for the Subtractive Method of R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Process, Through 2029
Table 15 : Global Market for the Additive Method of R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Type, Through 2029
Table 16 : Global Market for R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Deposition Method, Through 2029
Table 17 : Global Market for Thick-Film R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Region, Through 2029
Table 18 : Global Market for Thin-Film R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Region, Through 2029
Table 19 : Global Market for R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Substrate Material, Through 2029
Table 20 : Global Market for Polyimide R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by End-Use Industry, Through 2029
Table 21 : Global Market for Other Polymers of R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by End-Use Industry, Through 2029
Table 22 : Global Market for Metal R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by End-Use Industry, Through 2029
Table 23 : Global Market for Other Materials of R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by End-Use Industry, Through 2029
Table 24 : Global Market for R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by End-Use Industry, Through 2029
Table 25 : Global Market for R2R Technologies for Consumer Electronics Flexible Devices, by Region, Through 2029
Table 26 : Global Market for R2R Technologies for Optoelectronics Flexible Devices, by Region, Through 2029
Table 27 : Global Market for R2R Technologies for Energy Flexible Devices, by Region, Through 2029
Table 28 : Global Market for R2R Technologies for Automotive Flexible Devices, by Region, Through 2029
Table 29 : Global Market for R2R Technologies for Healthcare Flexible Devices, by Region, Through 2029
Table 30 : Global Market for R2R Technologies for Other End-Use Industry Flexible Devices, by Region, Through 2029
Table 31 : Global Market for R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Region, Through 2029
Table 32 : North American Market for R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Country, Through 2029
Table 33 : North American Market for R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Process Category, Through 2029
Table 34 : North American Market for the Subtractive Method of R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Process, Through 2029
Table 35 : North American Market for the Additive Method of R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Type, Through 2029
Table 36 : North American Market for R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Deposition Method, Through 2029
Table 37 : North American Market for R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Substrate Material, Through 2029
Table 38 : North American Market for R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by End-Use Industry, Through 2029
Table 39 : European Market for R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Country, Through 2029
Table 40 : European Market for R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Process Category, Through 2029
Table 41 : European Market for the Subtractive Method of R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Process, Through 2029
Table 42 : European Market for the Additive Method of R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Type, Through 2029
Table 43 : European Market for R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Deposition Method, Through 2029
Table 44 : European Market for R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Substrate Material, Through 2029
Table 45 : European Market for R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by End-Use Industry, Through 2029
Table 46 : Asia-Pacific Market for R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Country, Through 2029
Table 47 : Asia-Pacific Market for R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Process Category, Through 2029
Table 48 : Asia-Pacific Market for the Subtractive Method of R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Process, Through 2029
Table 49 : Asia-Pacific Market for the Additive Method of R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Type, Through 2029
Table 50 : Asia-Pacific Market for R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Deposition Method, Through 2029
Table 51 : Asia-Pacific Market for R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Substrate Material, Through 2029
Table 52 : Asia-Pacific Market for R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by End-Use Industry, Through 2029
Table 53 : RoW Market for R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Sub-Region, Through 2029
Table 54 : RoW Market for R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Process Category, Through 2029
Table 55 : RoW Market for the Subtractive Method of R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Process, Through 2029
Table 56 : RoW Market for the Additive Method of R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Type, Through 2029
Table 57 : RoW Market for R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Deposition Method, Through 2029
Table 58 : RoW Market for R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Substrate Material, Through 2029
Table 59 : RoW Market for R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by End-Use Industry, Through 2029
Table 60 : R&D Investments by Companies in Global Market for R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, 2022 and 2023
Table 61 : Top 5 Key Players in the Global Market for R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, 2023
Table 62 : Global R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices Market, Product Innovation, 2023-2024
Table 63 : Global R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices Market, Collaborations and Partnerships, 2023-November 2024
Table 64 : Global R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices Market, Acquisitions, 2023-November 2024
Table 65 : Global R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices Market, Expansions, 2023-November 2024*
Table 66 : Environmental Metrics for the R2R Technology in the Flexible Devices Market, 2023
Table 67 : Social Metrics for the R2R Technology in the Flexible Devices Market, 2023
Table 68 : Governance Metrics for the R2R Technology in the Flexible Devices Market, 2023
Table 69 : ESG Risk Ratings Metric, by Company, 2023
Table 70 : Report Information Sources
Table 71 : Abbreviations Used in the Report
Table 72 : 3M: Company Snapshot
Table 73 : 3M: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 74 : 3M: Product Portfolio
Table 75 : All Flex Solutions: Company Snapshot
Table 76 : All Flex Solutions: Product Portfolio
Table 77 : All Flex Solutions: News/Key Developments, 2024
Table 78 : Applied Materials Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 79 : Applied Materials Inc.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 80 : Applied Materials Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 81 : Ascent Solar Technologies Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 82 : Ascent Solar Technologies Inc.: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 83 : Ascent Solar Technologies Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 84 : Ascent Solar Technologies Inc.: News/Key Developments, 2023
Table 85 : AUO Corp.: Company Snapshot
Table 86 : AUO Corp.: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 87 : AUO Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 88 : AUO Corp.: News/Key Developments, 2024
Table 89 : Career Technology (Mfg.) Co. Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 90 : Career Technology (Mfg.) Co. Ltd.: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 91 : Career Technology (Mfg.) Co. Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 92 : E Ink Holdings Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 93 : E Ink Holdings Inc.: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 94 : E Ink Holdings Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 95 : E Ink Holdings Inc.: News/Key Developments, 2024
Table 96 : Flexium Interconnect Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 97 : Flexium Interconnect Inc.: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 98 : Flexium Interconnect Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 99 : Fujikura Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 100 : Fujikura Ltd.: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 101 : Fujikura Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 102 : Heliatek: Company Snapshot
Table 103 : Heliatek: Product Portfolio
Table 104 : Interflex Co. Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 105 : Interflex Co. Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 106 : Johnson Electric Holdings Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 107 : Johnson Electric Holdings Ltd.: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 108 : Johnson Electric Holdings Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 109 : Molex: Company Snapshot
Table 110 : Molex: Product Portfolio
Table 111 : Molex: News/Key Developments, 2024
Table 112 : Panasonic Holdings Corp.: Company Snapshot
Table 113 : Panasonic Holdings Corp.: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 114 : Panasonic Holdings Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 115 : Panasonic Holdings Corp.: News/Key Developments, 2022 and 2023
Table 116 : Samsung: Company Snapshot
Table 117 : Samsung: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 118 : Samsung: Product Portfolio
Table 119 : Samsung: News/Key Developments, 2023 and 2024
Table 120 : Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 121 : Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 122 : Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 123 : Other Companies in the R2R Technology for Flexible Devices Market

List of Figures

Summary Figure : Global Market Shares of R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Process Category, 2023
Figure 1 : Global Market Shares of R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Deposition Method, 2023
Figure 2 : Global Patent Applications and Patents Issued for Flexible Devices, 1970-November 2024
Figure 3 : R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices Market: Value Chain Analysis
Figure 4 : R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices Market: Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Figure 5 : R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices Market: Bargaining Power of Buyers
Figure 6 : R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices Market: Bargaining Power of Suppliers
Figure 7 : R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices Market: Potential of New Entrants
Figure 8 : R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices Market: Threat of Substitutes
Figure 9 : R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices Market: Competition in the Industry
Figure 10 : Published Patents and Patent Application Shares Related to R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Region, January 2023-November 2024
Figure 11 : R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices Market Dynamics
Figure 12 : Global Market Shares of R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Process Category, 2023
Figure 13 : Global Market Shares of the Subtractive Method of R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Process , 2023
Figure 14 : Global Market Shares of the Additive Method of R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Type, 2023
Figure 15 : Global Market Shares of R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Deposition Method, 2023
Figure 16 : Global Market Shares of Thick-Film R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Region, 2023
Figure 17 : Global Market Shares of Thin-Film R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Region, 2023
Figure 18 : Global Market Shares of R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Substrate Material, 2023
Figure 19 : Global Market Shares of Polyimide R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by End-Use Industry, 2023
Figure 20 : Global Market Shares of Other Polymers of R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by End-Use Industry, 2023
Figure 21 : Global Market Shares of Metal R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by End-Use Industry, 2023
Figure 22 : Global Market Shares of Other Materials of R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by End-Use Industry, 2023
Figure 23 : Global Market Shares of R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by End-Use Industry, 2023
Figure 24 : Global Market Shares of R2R Technologies for Consumer Electronics Flexible Devices, by Region, 2023
Figure 25 : Global Market Shares of R2R Technologies for Optoelectronics Flexible Devices, by Region, 2023
Figure 26 : Global Market Shares of R2R Technologies for Energy Flexible Devices, by Region, 2023
Figure 27 : Global Market Shares of R2R Technologies for Automotive Flexible Devices, by Region, 2023
Figure 28 : Global Market Shares of R2R Technologies for Healthcare Flexible Devices, by Region, 2023
Figure 29 : Global Market Shares of R2R Technologies for Other End-Use Industry Flexible Devices, by Region, 2023
Figure 30 : Global Market Shares of R2R Technologies for Flexible Devices, by Region, 2023
Figure 31 : 3M: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 32 : 3M: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 33 : Applied Materials Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 34 : Applied Materials Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 35 : AUO Corp.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 36 : AUO Corp.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 37 : Career Technology (Mfg.) Co. Ltd.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 38 : E Ink Holdings Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 39 : E Ink Holdings Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 40 : Flexium Interconnect Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 41 : Fujikura Ltd.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 42 : Fujikura Ltd.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 43 : Johnson Electric Holdings Ltd.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 44 : Johnson Electric Holdings Ltd.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 45 : Panasonic Holdings Corp.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 46 : Panasonic Holdings Corp.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 47 : Samsung: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 48 : Samsung: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 49 : Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 50 : Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2023