- Published: December 2023
- Pages: 84
- Tables: 35
- Figures: 12
- Series: Coatings
Diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings are amorphous carbon material which exhibits typical properties of diamond such as hardness and low coefficient of friction, characterized based on the sp3 bonded carbon and structure. They exhibit unique combination of high hardness, low friction, chemical inertness, smoothness, optical transparency and tunability. These precision multifunctional property combinations enable micron-thick DLC films to enhance longevity and performance across the most demanding mechanical and electro-optical components where unprotected surfaces previously failed prematurely.
The Global Market for Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) Coatings provides quantitative revenue forecasts from 2018-2034, segmented by major end-use markets such as automotive, medical devices, machinery, tools, injection molds, optics and energy. Regional market value predictions are also included.
The report offers technology overviews explaining DLC coating properties, classifications, deposition processes and performance comparisons to substitutes like TiN, CrN etc. In-depth application-specific assessments discuss composite layer advantages, ROI considerations, TRL status analysis and SWOT evaluation across key sectors - automotive engine parts, cutting tools, biomedical implants, injection molds for electronics housings, precision optics and solar panel glass coatings.
24 leading DLC coating manufacturers are profiled in detail spanning capabilities, technologies leveraged and target industries served worldwide. The competitive landscape mapping assists strategic partnership considerations and technology comparisons.
Report contents include
- Quantitative Revenue Analysis
- Granular 10-year market projections from 2018-2034 by major end-use sectorRegional value forecasts for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and RoW
- Competitor assessment across automotive, medical, machinery, tools, optics etc.
- Technology Evaluation
- Comparative analysis of DLC mechanical properties and deposition processes
- Classification of main DLC types - tetrahedral carbon, hydrogenated, doped etc.
- Applications analysis spanning engine components, cutting tools, biomedical implants etc.
- Competitor Assessment
- Profiles of 24 leading DLC coating manufacturers. Companies profiled include 3E Nano Inc., IHI IonBond AG, Jenoptik, Materion, Nippon ITF Inc. and Oerlikon Balzers.
- Commercial activity mapping across sectors to identify partnership potential
- Benchmarking of DLC capabilities vs. alternate coatings - TiN, CrN etc.
- Sector-specific Opportunity Analysis
- Granular overviews of automotive, healthcare, industrial machinery applications
- Technology readiness evaluations, SWOT analysis and growth considerations
- User insights on limitations and motivations influencing adoption decisions
- Strategic Recommendations
- New product R&D roadmapping support for coatings innovators
- Market entry and expansion considerations by region and end-user vertical
- Overviews of developments required to unlock mass market penetration
1 TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW 9
- 1.1 Properties 9
- 1.2 Classification of DLC coatings 11
- 1.3 Shortcomings with DLC coatings 12
- 1.4 Deposition processes 13
- 1.5 Challenges 14
- 1.6 Comparison with other coatings 15
- 1.7 Main types 16
- 1.7.1 Amorphous tetrahedral carbon (ta-C) coatings 16
- 1.7.1.1 Properties 16
- 1.7.1.2 Applications 17
- 1.7.1.2.1 Recent application in polymers 18
- 1.7.2 Amorphous hydrocarbon (a-C:H) coatings 18
- 1.7.2.1 Properties 18
- 1.7.2.2 Applications 19
- 1.7.3 Doped DLC 20
- 1.7.3.1 Properties 20
- 1.7.3.2 Applications 20
- 1.7.4 Metal carbide doped DLC 21
- 1.7.4.1 Properties 21
- 1.7.4.2 Applications 21
- 1.7.5 Multilayer DLC 22
- 1.7.5.1 Properties 22
- 1.7.5.2 Applications 22
- 1.7.1 Amorphous tetrahedral carbon (ta-C) coatings 16
2 GLOBAL MARKET FOR DLC COATINGS 23
- 2.1 Applications and markets 23
- 2.1.1 Automotive 24
- 2.1.1.1 Market overview 24
- 2.1.1.2 Market drivers 25
- 2.1.1.3 Benefits 25
- 2.1.1.4 Applications & Components Utilization 27
- 2.1.1.5 Limitations 28
- 2.1.1.6 SWOT analysis 30
- 2.1.2 Medical 31
- 2.1.2.1 Market overview 31
- 2.1.2.2 Market drivers 31
- 2.1.2.3 Benefits 32
- 2.1.2.4 Applications & Components Utilization 32
- 2.1.2.5 Limitations 34
- 2.1.2.6 SWOT analysis 34
- 2.1.3 Industrial parts and machinery 36
- 2.1.3.1 Market overview 36
- 2.1.3.2 Market drivers 36
- 2.1.3.3 Benefits 37
- 2.1.3.4 Applications & Components Utilization 37
- 2.1.3.5 Limitations 39
- 2.1.3.6 SWOT analysis 40
- 2.1.4 Tools 41
- 2.1.4.1 Market overview 41
- 2.1.4.2 Market drivers 41
- 2.1.4.3 Benefits 41
- 2.1.4.4 Applications & Components Utilization 42
- 2.1.4.5 Limitations 42
- 2.1.4.6 SWOT analysis 43
- 2.1.5 Injection molding 45
- 2.1.5.1 Market overview 45
- 2.1.5.2 Market drivers 45
- 2.1.5.3 Benefits 46
- 2.1.5.4 Applications & Components Utilization 46
- 2.1.5.5 Limitations 47
- 2.1.5.6 SWOT analysis 48
- 2.1.6 Optical coatings 49
- 2.1.6.1 Market overview 49
- 2.1.6.2 Market drivers 49
- 2.1.6.3 Benefits 50
- 2.1.6.4 Applications & Components Utilization 51
- 2.1.6.5 Limitations 52
- 2.1.6.6 SWOT analysis 53
- 2.1.7 Energy 55
- 2.1.7.1 Market overview 55
- 2.1.7.2 Market drivers 55
- 2.1.7.3 Benefits 56
- 2.1.7.4 Applications & Components Utilization 57
- 2.1.7.5 Limitations 58
- 2.1.7.6 SWOT analysis 59
- 2.1.1 Automotive 24
- 2.2 Global revenues 2018-2034 (Billion USD) 61
- 2.2.1 By market 61
- 2.2.2 By region 63
3 COMPANY PROFILES 65 (24 company profiles)
4 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 82
5 REFERENCES 83
List of Tables
- Table 1. Properties of Diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings. 10
- Table 2. Classification of DLC coatings. 12
- Table 3. Main limitations of diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings. 12
- Table 4. Synthesis methods for DLC coatings. 13
- Table 5. Market challenges in DLC coatings. 14
- Table 6. Comparative analysis of DLC coatings with other coatings types. 15
- Table 7. Applications of amorphous tetrahedral carbon (ta-C) DLC coatings. 17
- Table 8. Applications of amorphous hydrogenated carbon (a-C:H) diamond-like carbon coatings. 19
- Table 9. Applications of doped diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings. 20
- Table 10. Applications of Metal carbide doped DLC. 21
- Table 11. Multilayer diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings: 22
- Table 12. Applications and markets for Diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings. 23
- Table 13. Market drivers for DLC coatings in automotive. 25
- Table 14. Applications of DLC coatings in automotive. 27
- Table 15. Technology readiness level (TRL) status of DLC coatings across major automotive applications and components. 28
- Table 16. Market drivers for DLC coatings in medical. 31
- Table 17. Applications of DLC coatings in medical. 32
- Table 18. Technology readiness level (TRL) status of DLC coatings across major applications and components in the medical sector. 33
- Table 19. Market drivers for DLC coatings in industrial parts and machinery. 36
- Table 20. Applications of DLC coatings in industrial parts and machinery. 37
- Table 21. Technology readiness level (TRL) status of DLC coatings across major applications and components in industrial parts and machinery. 38
- Table 22. Market drivers for DLC coatings in tools. 41
- Table 23. Applications of DLC coatings in tools. 42
- Table 24. Technology readiness level (TRL) status of DLC coatings across major applications and components in tools. 42
- Table 25. Market drivers for DLC coatings in injection molding. 45
- Table 26. Applications of DLC coatings in injection molding. 46
- Table 27. Technology readiness level (TRL) status of DLC coatings across major applications and components in injection molding. 47
- Table 28. Market drivers for DLC coatings in optical coatings. 49
- Table 29. Applications of DLC coatings in optical coatings. 51
- Table 30. Technology readiness level (TRL) status of DLC coatings across major applications and components in optical coatings. 52
- Table 31. Market drivers for DLC coatings in energy. 55
- Table 32. Applications of DLC coatings in energy. 57
- Table 33. Technology readiness level (TRL) status of DLC coatings across major applications and components in energy. 58
- Table 34. Global revenues for DLC coatings, 2018-2034 (Billion USD), by end use market. 61
- Table 35. Global revenues for DLC coatings, 2018-2034 (Billion USD), by region. 63
List of Figures
- Figure 1. Classification of DLC coatings. 11
- Figure 2. Passenger car energy consumption. 25
- Figure 3. Example DLC coatings application areas in automobile. 27
- Figure 4. SWOT analysis for DLC coatings in the automotive industry. 30
- Figure 5. SWOT analysis for DLC coatings in the medical sector. 35
- Figure 6. SWOT analysis for DLC coatings in industrial parts and machinery. 40
- Figure 7. SWOT analysis for DLC coatings in tools. 44
- Figure 8. SWOT analysis for DLC coatings in. 48
- Figure 9. SWOT analysis for DLC coatings in optical coatings. 54
- Figure 10. SWOT analysis for DLC coatings in energy. 60
- Figure 11. Global revenues for DLC coatings, 2018-2034 (Billion USD), by end use market. 62
- Figure 12. Global revenues for DLC coatings, 2018-2034 (Billion USD), by region. 64
Payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Paypal, Bank Transfer.
To purchase by invoice (bank transfer) contact info@futuremarketsinc.com or select Bank Transfer (Invoice) as a payment method at checkout.
