Auto-Dimming Mirrors: Market Research Report

June 2012 | 197 pages | ID: A75EEC6753CEN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Auto-Dimming Mirrors in US$ Million and Thousand Units by the following Products Segments: Interior Auto-Dimming Mirrors, and Exterior Auto-Dimming Mirrors.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018.

A six-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets.

The report profiles 26 companies including many key and niche players such as ABEO Technology Co.Ltd., AlphaMirror Direct, FICOSA International SA, FLABEG Holding GmbH, Gentex Corporation, Magna International, Inc., Magna Mirrors of America, Inc., Murakami Kaimeido, SMR-Samvardhana Motherson Reflectec, Shandong Silver Haiya Science & Technology Co.Ltd., SL Corporation, and Tokai Rika Co.Ltd.

Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.

Contents

I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
A. Interior Auto-Dimming Mirrors
B. Exterior Auto-Dimming Mirrors

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

A Prelude
Evolution of Automotive Safety technologies – A Prerequisite
Global Recession Deals a Severe Blow to the Automobile Industry
Euro Debt Crisis Upsets the Delicate Equilibrium..
Auto Dimming Industry In Pink of Health

Table 1. Global Interior Auto-Dimming Mirror Penetration Rates (2011) by Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Lack of Visibility: A Key Reason for Auto Accidents
Auto-Dimming Mirrors Emerge as a Panacea..
Developing Countries to Turbo Charge Pace of Growth
Auto-Dimming Mirror Reflects Bright Future Prospects
Current and Future Analysis

2.MARKET TRENDS AND ISSUES

Auto-dimming Mirrors Turn Hi-Technology Oriented
Mirrorless Cars to Become A Reality?
RCD Mandate to Benefit Major Players
Automobiles Fitted With Advanced Technology Features Foster Rapid Growth
Increased Usability to Steer Growth
Factors Influencing Automobile Industry and its OEMs
Competitive Analysis

Table 2. Leading Players in the Global Auto-Dimming Mirrors Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Market Share for Gentex, Magna Mirrors and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3.PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Automatic-Dimming Mirrors
What Causes The Glare While Driving?
Technology Used in Automatic-Dimming Mirrors
The Working of the Electrochromic Technology
Use of Nanocrystalline Semi-conductor Films
Suspended Particle Device (SPD) Technology
Types of Automatic-Dimming Mirrors
Interior Auto-Dimming Mirrors
Exterior Auto-Dimming Mirrors
Variably Dimmable Windows
Rear Camera Display Mirror (RCD)
Smart Beam Mirrors
Fire Protection Products
Other Mirror Features

4.PRODUCT/SERVICE INTRODUCTIONS

Zero Gravity Unveils Windshields for Honda CBR 600RRs
Gentex Unveils RCD Mirror Auto-Dimming System for Toyota Avalon
Gentex Introduces Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirrors for Suzuki Kizashi
Gentex Rolls Out Three-Mirror Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror System for Jaguar XJ
Gentex Unveils Interior Auto-Dimming Mirrors for Volvo V60 Sportswagon and S60 Sedan
Gentex Launches Auto-Dimming Mirrors for Toyota’s Yaris and iQ

5.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Tokai Rika to Establish New Manufacturing Facility in Indonesia
FICOSA Acquires Camryn
Hyundai Motors and Gentex Collaborate for Introducing Rearview Mirrors
FLABEG Kft Reopens Production Facility in Hungary
Nissan Selects Rear Camera Display Mirror from Gentex
Volkswagen Selects SmartBeam® System of Gentex for Nine Models
Motherson Sumi Acquires Visiocorp

6.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

ABEO Technology Co. Ltd (Taiwan)
AlphaMirror Direct (US)
FICOSA International SA (Spain)
FLABEG Holding GmbH (Germany)
Gentex Corporation (US)
Magna International, Inc. (US)
Magna Mirrors of America, Inc (US)
Murakami Kaimeido (Japan)
SMR-Samvardhana Motherson Reflectec (Germany)
Shandong Silver Haiya Science & Technology Co. Ltd (China)
SL Corporation (Korea)
Tokai Rika Co. Ltd (Japan)

7.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Value Analytics

Table 3. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Auto Dimming Mirrors by Geographic Region/ Country –– US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4. Global Historic Review for Auto Dimming Mirrors by Geographic Region/ Country –– US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5. World-15 Year Perspective for Auto Dimming Mirrors Market by Geographic Region-Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Volume Analytics

Table 6. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Auto Dimming Mirrors by Geographic Region/ Country –– US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousands of Units for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7. Global Historic Review for Auto Dimming Mirrors by Geographic Region/ Country –– US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousands of Units for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8. World-15 Year Perspective for Auto Dimming Mirrors Market by Geographic Region-Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Value Analytics by Product Segment

Table 9. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Interior Auto Dimming Mirrors by Geographic Region/ Country –– US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10. Global Historic Review for Interior Auto Dimming Mirrors by Geographic Region/ Country –– US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. World-15 Year Perspective for Interior Auto Dimming Mirrors Market by Geographic Region-Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Exterior Auto Dimming Mirrors by Geographic Region/ Country –– US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13. Global Historic Review for Exterior Auto Dimming Mirrors by Geographic Region/ Country –– US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14. World-15 Year Perspective for Exterior Auto Dimming Mirrors Market by Geographic Region-Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Volume Analytics by Product Segment

Table 15. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Interior Auto Dimming Mirrors by Geographic Region/ Country –– US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousands of Units for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16. Global Historic Review for Interior Auto Dimming Mirrors by Geographic Region/ Country –– US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousands of Units for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17. World-15 Year Perspective for Interior Auto Dimming Mirrors Market by Geographic Region-Percentage Breakdown of unit Sales for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Exterior Auto Dimming Mirrors by Geographic Region/ Country –– US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousands of Units for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19. Global Historic Review for Exterior Auto Dimming Mirrors by Geographic Region/ Country –– US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousands of Units for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. World-15 Year Perspective for Exterior Auto Dimming Mirrors Market by Geographic Region-Percentage Breakdown of unit Sales for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1.THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Product Launches
Recent Industry Activity
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Value Analytics

Table 21. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Interior and Exterior Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. US Historic Review for Exterior Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Interior and Exterior Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23. US-15 Year Perspective for Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Interior and Exterior Auto Dimming Mirrors for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Volume Analytics

Table 24. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Interior and Exterior Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousands of Units for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25. US Historic Review for Exterior Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Interior and Exterior Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousands of Units for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26. US-15 Year Perspective for Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Interior and Exterior Auto Dimming Mirrors for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2.CANADA

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics
Value Analytics

Table 27. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Interior and Exterior Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28. Canadian Historic Review for Exterior Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Interior and Exterior Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29. Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Interior and Exterior Auto Dimming Mirrors for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Volume Analytics

Table 30. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Interior and Exterior Independently Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousands of Units for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31. Canadian Historic Review for Exterior Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Interior and Exterior Independently Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousands of Units for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32. Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Interior and Exterior Auto Dimming Mirrors for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3.JAPAN

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Value Analytics

Table 33. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Interior and Exterior Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 34. Japanese Historic Review for Exterior Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Interior and Exterior Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35. Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Interior and Exterior Auto Dimming Mirrors for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Volume Analytics

Table 36. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Interior and Exterior Independently Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousands of Units for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37. Japanese Historic Review for Exterior Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Interior and Exterior Independently Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousands of Units for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 38. Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Interior and Exterior Auto Dimming Mirrors for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4.EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Outlook

Table 39. Leading Players in the European Auto-Dimming Mirror Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Market Share for Gentex and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Recent Industry Activity
key players
B. Market Analytics
Value Analytics

Table 40. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Interior and Exterior Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 41. European Historic Review for Exterior Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Interior and Exterior Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 42. European 15-Year Perspective for Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Interior and Exterior Auto Dimming Mirrors for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Volume Analytics

Table 43. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Interior and Exterior Independently Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousands of Units for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 44. European Historic Review for Exterior Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Interior and Exterior Independently Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousands of Units for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 45. European 15-Year Perspective for Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Interior and Exterior Auto Dimming Mirrors for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5.ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Low Penetration in Asia-Pacific Offer Tremendous Growth Potential
China
Growing Auto-dimming Mirror Industry
Recent Industry Analysis
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Value Analytics

Table 46. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Interior and Exterior Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 47. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Exterior Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Interior and Exterior Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 48. Asia-Pacific-15 Year Perspective for Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Interior and Exterior Auto Dimming Mirrors for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Volume Analytics

Table 49. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Interior and Exterior Independently Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousands of Units for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 50. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Exterior Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Interior and Exterior Independently Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousands of Units for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 51. Asia-Pacific-15 Year Perspective for Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Interior and Exterior Auto Dimming Mirrors for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6.REST OF WORLD

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics
Value Analytics

Table 52. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Interior and Exterior Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 53. Rest of World Historic Review for Exterior Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Interior and Exterior Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 54. Rest of World-15 Year Perspective for Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Interior and Exterior Auto Dimming Mirrors for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Volume Analytics

Table 55. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Interior and Exterior Independently Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousands of Units for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 56. Rest of World Historic Review for Exterior Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Interior and Exterior Independently Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousands of Units for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 57. Rest of World-15 Year Perspective for Auto Dimming Mirrors by Product Segment-Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Interior and Exterior Auto Dimming Mirrors for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 26 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 28)
The United States (10)
Canada (1)
Japan (3)
Europe (6)
- Germany (2)
- The United Kingdom (1)
- Spain (1)
- Rest of Europe (2)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (8)