Waveguide Global Market Report 2024

“Waveguide Global Market Report 2024 ” from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on waveguide market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The 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.

Scope

Markets Covered:

• 1) By Type: Rectangular Waveguide; Circular Waveguide; Single Ridged Waveguide; Double Ridged Waveguide; Elliptical Waveguide
• 2) By Component: Adapters; Couplers; Loads And Filters; Isolators And Circulators; Phase Shifters; Power Combiners; Pressure Windows; Other Components
• 3) By End User: Aerospace And Defense; Medical; Industrial; Other End Users
• Companies Mentioned: Penn Engineering Components Inc; Jupiter Microwave Components Inc; Quantic Electronics; Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions; Ducommun Incorporated
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
• Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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Executive Summary

Waveguides are specialized transmission lines designed to guide electromagnetic waves along their length. They efficiently manage high power and maintain a broad bandwidth, making them ideal for high-frequency applications while ensuring minimal signal loss.

The primary types of waveguides include circular, single-ridged, double-ridged, and elliptical configurations. Rectangular waveguides, for instance, feature a hollow metal tube with a cross-sectional shape resembling a rectangle. Within the realm of waveguides, various components such as adapters, couplers, loads and filters, isolators and circulators, phase shifters, power combiners, pressure windows, and others play crucial roles. These components find applications across industries such as aerospace and defense, medical, industrial, and more.

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The waveguide market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.36 billion in 2023 to $1.46 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. The growth observed in the historic period can be attributed to several factors, including the escalating demand for high-frequency applications, amplified defense spending, the expansion of telecommunication networks, burgeoning developments within the aerospace industry, and the heightened utilization of waveguides in various medical applications.

The waveguide market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.92 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. The anticipated growth in the upcoming forecast period is likely due to the expanding utilization of waveguides in autonomous vehicles, heightened demand for high-bandwidth applications, increased involvement in space exploration endeavors, the rapid proliferation of IoT (Internet of Things) devices, and the widespread implementation of 5G technology. Noteworthy trends expected in this period encompass the integration with emerging technologies, ongoing advancements in materials and manufacturing processes, the trend toward miniaturization and size reduction, efforts to enhance frequency range and bandwidth, and the progressive advancement of photonic integration.

The waveguide market is anticipated to experience significant growth, driven by two key factors. Firstly, the increasing number of satellite launches is expected to fuel demand for waveguides. Satellites, being self-contained communication devices, rely on waveguides for high-frequency and high-power signal transmission, particularly in radar and aerospace defense applications during launch. Waveguides offer an efficient medium for signal routing, balancing perfect flange alignment and space constraints. The rigid nature of waveguides makes them particularly space-efficient. As of December 2022, the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs reported 8,261 individual satellites orbiting the Earth, reflecting an 11.84% increase from April 2021. With 6,542 satellites in total, of which 3,372 are active and 3,170 inactive as of January 1, 2021, the surge in satellite launches is a significant driver for the waveguide market.

The waveguide market is expected to benefit from the growing number of data centers. Data centers, which house the IT infrastructure for executing services, applications, and data storage, utilize waveguides, specifically optical fibers, for transmitting light signals. These optical fibers are crucial for connecting servers, storage devices, and other equipment within data centers. As of 2021, estimates from CloudScene indicate that there are approximately 8,000 data centers globally, with the United States hosting 33% of them. Additionally, the International Energy Agency reported in July 2023 that the global electricity consumption of data centers is projected to be in the range of 240-340 Terawatt-hour in 2022. This substantial growth in data center numbers and their energy consumption further contributes to the increasing demand for waveguides in the market.

Technological innovation has become a pivotal trend, with major companies strategically focusing on advancements to fortify their market positions. Lumus, an Israel-based provider of augmented reality solutions, exemplifies this trend by launching the 2nd generation Z-Lens 2D waveguide architecture in January 2023. This breakthrough technology enables the development of augmented reality glasses that are 50% smaller and lighter compared to those utilizing the Maximus architecture. The Z-Lens architecture is particularly noteworthy for its compatibility with prescription lenses, offering a solution for individuals who require corrective eyewear. Lumus envisions Z-Lens as a game-changer, facilitating the creation of stylish and functional AR glasses for everyday consumers.

Prominent companies in the waveguide market are actively engaged in the development of technological innovations to gain a competitive advantage. Pasternack Enterprises Inc., a US-based manufacturer specializing in RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave products, introduced a new line of waveguide frequency multipliers in November 2022. These nonlinear devices utilize specific material nonlinearity to generate harmonics of an input signal. Covering the frequency range of 26.5 GHz to 110 GHz, the waveguide frequency multipliers from Pasternack employ female SMA connectors and provide input frequency multiplication ranging from 2x to 6x the output. With output power ranging from +10 dBm to +20 dBm and DC voltages from +6V dc to +15 Vdc, these innovations incorporate GaAs and GaN MMIC semiconductor technology, ensuring reduced conversion loss and efficient performance within a compact package size.

In January 2023, QuinStar Technology, Inc., a US-based company specializing in customized millimeter-wave assemblies and subsystems, completed the acquisition of A-Alpha Waveguide Inc. The financial details of the acquisition were undisclosed. This strategic move integrates QuinStar Technology's operations and account portfolio with those of A-Alpha Waveguide Inc., a US-based company known for its extensive inventory of waveguide materials, including aluminum, copper, and bronze waveguide tubes. The acquisition positions QuinStar Technology, Inc. to leverage the strengths and resources of A-Alpha Waveguide Inc., enhancing its offerings and competitive stance in the waveguide market.

Major companies operating in the waveguide market report are Penn Engineering Components Inc, Jupiter Microwave Components Inc, Quantic Electronics, Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions, Ducommun Incorporated, Smith's Interconnect, DigiLens Inc, Global Invacom, Flann Microwave Ltd, SAS Industries Inc., ARRA Inc., Centric RF, DEEWAVE Electronics, Fairview Microwave, Pasternack Enterprises Inc, Precision millimeter wave, Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., Prysmian SpA, Corning Incorporated, Synopsys Inc., Fujikura Ltd., FibreHome Telecommunication Co. Ltd., Mouser Electronics Inc., Yangtze Optical Fiber and Cable Co. Ltd., America Fujikura Ltd., Bizlink Technology Inc., Sterlite Technologies Ltd., Accelink Technologies Corporation, Himachal Futuristic Communications Ltd., Eoptolink Technology Inc. Ltd

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

The countries covered in the waveguide market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The waveguide market consists of sales of flexible waveguides, waveguide amplifiers, waveguide attenuators, waveguide transitions, waveguide bends, waveguide circulators, corner reflectors, feed horns, and waveguide filters. 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.