Global Metamaterials Market 2025-2035

September 2024 | 221 pages | ID: GBF893B94BF5EN
Future Markets, Inc.

Abstracts

Metamaterials and their two-dimensional equivalents (known as metasurfaces) are artificial structures which can flexibly manipulate the electromagnetic responses through the selection and optimization of the cellular architecture and the chemical composition. Due to their unique properties, metamaterials and metasurfaces have received much attention and been widely used in many fields, such as nanophotonics, energy harvesting, sensing and healthcare etc. Metamaterials’ precise shape, geometry, size, orientation, and arrangements allow them to manipulate electromagnetic or mechanical waves, such as light or sound, by blocking, enhancing, and bending the waves.

This comprehensive market report offers an in-depth analysis of the global metamaterials market from 2025 to 2035, providing essential insights for stakeholders across multiple industries. Metamaterials, engineered to possess properties not found in nature, are poised to revolutionize various sectors, from telecommunications to healthcare, automotive to aerospace.

Repot contents include:

• Market Size and Growth Projections
• Detailed forecasts of market value and volume from 2025 to 2035
• Analysis of historical market trends and future growth drivers
• Scenario-based projections accounting for various market factors
• Regional Market Analysis
• Technology Overview:
• Comprehensive explanation of metamaterial types and their unique properties
• Detailed analysis of manufacturing methods, including wet etching, roll-to-roll printing, and atomic layer deposition
• Evaluation of technology readiness levels for different metamaterial applications
• Application Sectors:
• Acoustics: Sound insulation, vibration damping
• Communications: 5G/6G networks, satellite communications, radomes
• Automotive: Radar systems, LiDAR, autonomous vehicle sensors
• Aerospace and Defense: Stealth technology, radar systems, optical sensors
• Coatings and Films: Anti-reflective coatings, thermal management films
• Photovoltaics: Solar cell efficiency enhancement, solar-thermal absorbers
• Medical Imaging: MRI enhancement, non-invasive diagnostics
• Consumer Electronics: Holographic displays, AR/VR devices, smartphone cameras
• Composites: Lightweight, high-strength materials
• Market Drivers and Challenges:
• In-depth exploration of factors driving market growth
• Analysis of technical, economic, and regulatory challenges
• Strategies for overcoming market barriers
• Investment Landscape:
• Overview of funding trends in the metamaterials sector
• Analysis of key investment areas and opportunities
• Profiles of major investors and their investment strategies
• Competitive Analysis:
• Detailed profiles of key players in the metamaterials market. Companies profiled include 2Pi Optics, Acoustic Metamaterials Group Ltd., Alcan Systems, Anywaves, Armory Technologies, BlueHalo LLC, Breylon, DoCoMo, Droneshield Limited, Echodyne Inc., Edgehog Advanced Technologies, EM Infinity, Emrod, Evolv Technologies Inc., Face® Companies, Filled Void Materials (FVMat) Ltd., Fractal Antenna Systems Inc., Greenerwave, H-Chip Technology Group, HyMet Thermal Interfaces SIA, Imagia, Imuzak Co. Ltd., Kuang-Chi Technologies Co. Ltd., Kymeta Corporation, LATYS, Leadoptik Inc., Lumotive, Magic Shields Inc., Magment AG, META®, Metaboards Limited, Metafold 3D, Metahelios, Metalenz Inc., Metamagnetics Inc., MetaSeismic, MetaShield LLC, Metasonixx, Metavoxel Technologies, Metawave Corporation, Merford UK (Sonobex Ltd.), Morphotonics, Moxtek: Metasurface Foundry, Multiwave Imaging, Nanohmics Inc., Nature Architects, Neurophos LLC, NIL Technology, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., NKT Photonics A/S, Notch Inc., OPT Industries, PARC, Phoebus Optoelectronics LLC, Phononic Vibes srl, Pinpoint Medical, Pixie Dust Technologies Inc., PlanOpSim, Pivotal Commware Inc., Plasmonics Inc., Protemics GmbH, Radi-Cool Inc., SMENA Catalysis AB, SoundBounce by Lios, Spectralics, Specom Oy, STMicroelectronics, Teraview Limited, Tianjin Shanhe Optoelectronics Technology Co. Ltd., Tunoptix Inc., Ultimetas, Vadient Optics.
• Analysis of competitive strategies and market positioning
• Identification of emerging startups and their innovative technologies
• Regulatory Environment:
• Comprehensive overview of global and regional regulations affecting metamaterials
• Analysis of how regulatory changes may impact market growth
• Forecast of potential future regulatory developments
• Future Outlook and Emerging Applications:
• Identification of new and potential applications for metamaterials
• Long-term market opportunities and growth sectors
• Analysis of how metamaterials may disrupt traditional industries
• Sustainability and Environmental Impact:
• Evaluation of the environmental implications of metamaterial production and use
• Analysis of how metamaterials can contribute to sustainability goals
• Overview of eco-friendly metamaterial innovations

Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 Historical metamaterials market
1.2 Recent growth
1.3 Current commercial landscape
1.4 Global market revenues, current and forecast
  1.4.1 By type
  1.4.2 By end-use market
1.5 Regional analysis
1.6 Market opportunity assessment
1.7 Investment funding in metamaterials
1.8 Market and technology challenges
1.9 Industry developments 2020-2024

2 METAMATERIALS OVERVIEW

2.1 What are metamaterials?
2.2 Types
2.3 Metasurfaces
  2.3.1 Meta-Lens
  2.3.2 Metasurface holograms
  2.3.3 Flexible metasurfaces
  2.3.4 Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS)
2.4 Manufacturing methods
  2.4.1 Wet etching
  2.4.2 Dry phase patterning
  2.4.3 Roll-to-roll (R2R) printing
  2.4.4 Wafer-scale nanoimprint lithography
  2.4.5 E-beam lithography and atomic layer deposition (ALD
  2.4.6 Laser ablation
  2.4.7 Deep ultraviolet (DUV) photolithography
  2.4.8 RF metamaterials manufacturing
  2.4.9 Optical metamaterials manufacturing
2.5 Passive vs active metamaterials

3 OPTICAL METAMATERIALS

3.1 Overview
3.2 Commercial examples
3.3 LiDAR Beam Steering
  3.3.1 Overview
  3.3.2 Types
  3.3.3 Advantages of Metamaterial LiDAR
  3.3.4 Liquid crystals
  3.3.5 Commerical examples
3.4 Photonic metamaterials
3.5 Optical filters and antireflective coatings
  3.5.1 Overview
  3.5.2 Electromagnetic (EM) filters
  3.5.3 Types
  3.5.4 ARCs
  3.5.5 Applications of Metamaterial anti-reflection coatings
3.6 Tunable metamaterials
3.7 Frequency selective surface (FSS) based metamaterials
3.8 Plasmonic metamaterials
3.9 Invisibility cloaks
3.10 Perfect absorbers
3.11 Optical nanocircuits
3.12 Metamaterial lenses (Metalenses)
  3.12.1 Overview
  3.12.2 Light manipulation
  3.12.3 Applications
3.13 Holograms
3.14 Materials selection
3.15 Applications

4 RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) METAMATERIALS

4.1 Overview
4.2 Key characteristics
4.3 Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS)
  4.3.1 Overview
  4.3.2 Key features
  4.3.3 Frequencies
  4.3.4 Transparent Antennas
  4.3.5 Comparison with Other Smart Electromagnetic (EM) Devices
4.4 Radar
  4.4.1 Overview
  4.4.2 Advantages
  4.4.3 Antennas
  4.4.4 Metamaterial beamforming
4.5 EMI shielding
  4.5.1 Overview
  4.5.2 Double negative (DNG) metamaterials
  4.5.3 Single negative metamaterials
  4.5.4 Electromagnetic bandgap metamaterials (EBG)
  4.5.5 Bi-isotropic and bianisotropic metamaterials
  4.5.6 Chiral metamaterials
  4.5.7 Applications
4.6 MRI Enhancement
  4.6.1 Overview
  4.6.2 Applications
4.7 Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring
  4.7.1 Overview
  4.7.2 Advantages
  4.7.3 Commercial examples
4.8 Frequency selective surfaces
4.9 Tunable RF metamaterials
4.10 Absorbers
4.11 Luneburg lens
4.12 RF filters
4.13 Applications

5 TERAHERTZ METAMATERIALS

5.1 THz metasurfaces
5.2 Quantum metamaterials
5.3 Graphene metamaterials
5.4 Flexible/wearable THz metamaterials
5.5 THz modulators
5.6 THz switches
5.7 THz absorbers
5.8 THz antennas
5.9 THz imaging components

6 ACOUSTIC METAMTERIALS

6.1 Sonic crystals
6.2 Acoustic metasurfaces
6.3 Locally resonant materials
6.4 Acoustic cloaks
6.5 Hyperlenses
6.6 Sonic one-way sheets
6.7 Acoustic diodes
6.8 Acoustic absorbers
6.9 Applications

7 TUNABLE METAMATERIALS

7.1 Tunable electromagnetic metamaterials
7.2 Tunable THz metamaterials
7.3 Tunable acoustic metamaterials
7.4 Tunable optical metamaterials
7.5 Applications
7.6 Nonlinear metamaterials
7.7 Self-Transforming Metamaterials
7.8 Topological Metamaterials
7.9 Materials used with metamaterials

8 MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS FOR METAMATERIALS

8.1 Competitive landscape
8.2 Readiness levels of metamaterial technologies
8.3 SWOT analysis
8.4 Future market outlook
8.5 ACOUSTICS
  8.5.1 Market drivers and trends
  8.5.2 Applications
    8.5.2.1 Sound insulation
    8.5.2.2 Vibration dampers
  8.5.3 Global revenues
8.6 COMMUNICATIONS
  8.6.1 Market drivers and trends
  8.6.2 Applications
    8.6.2.1 Wireless Networks
      8.6.2.1.1 Reconfigurable antennas
      8.6.2.1.2 Wireless sensing
      8.6.2.1.3 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
      8.6.2.1.4 Transparent conductive films
      8.6.2.1.5 5G and 6G Metasurfaces for Wireless Communications
    8.6.2.2 Radomes
    8.6.2.3 Fiber Optic Communications
    8.6.2.4 Satellite Communications
    8.6.2.5 Thermal management
  8.6.3 Global revenues
8.7 AUTOMOTIVE
  8.7.1 Market drivers and trends
  8.7.2 Applications
    8.7.2.1 Radar and sensors
      8.7.2.1.1 LiDAR
      8.7.2.1.2 Beamforming
    8.7.2.2 Anti-reflective plastics
  8.7.3 Global revenues 2020-2035
8.8 AEROSPACE, DEFENCE & SECURITY
  8.8.1 Market drivers and trends
  8.8.2 Applications
    8.8.2.1 Stealth technology
    8.8.2.2 Radar
    8.8.2.3 Optical sensors
    8.8.2.4 Security screening
    8.8.2.5 Composites
    8.8.2.6 Windscreen films
    8.8.2.7 Protective eyewear for pilots
    8.8.2.8 EMI and RFI shielding
    8.8.2.9 Thermal management
  8.8.3 Global revenues 2020-2035
8.9 COATINGS AND FILMS
  8.9.1 Market drivers and trends
  8.9.2 Applications
    8.9.2.1 Cooling films
    8.9.2.2 Anti-reflection surfaces
    8.9.2.3 Optical solar reflection coatings
  8.9.3 Global revenues 2020-2035
8.10 PHOTOVOLTAICS
  8.10.1 Market drivers and trends
  8.10.2 Applications
    8.10.2.1 Solar-thermal absorber
    8.10.2.2 Coatings
  8.10.3 Global revenues 2020-2035
8.11 MEDICAL IMAGING
  8.11.1 Market drivers and trends
  8.11.2 Applications
    8.11.2.1 MRI imaging
    8.11.2.2 Non-invasive glucose monitoring
  8.11.3 Global revenues
8.12 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS
  8.12.1 Market drivers and trends
  8.12.2 Applications
    8.12.2.1 Holographic displays
    8.12.2.2 Metalenses in smartphones
    8.12.2.3 AR/VR
    8.12.2.4 Multiview displays
    8.12.2.5 Stretchable displays
    8.12.2.6 Soft materials
    8.12.2.7 Anti-reflection (AR) coatings
  8.12.3 Global revenues
8.13 COMPOSITES
  8.13.1 Market drivers and trends
  8.13.2 Applications

9 COMPANY PROFILES

9.1 2Pi Optics
9.2 Acoustic Metamaterials Group Ltd.
9.3 Alphacore, Inc.
9.4 Armory Technologies
9.5 Anywaves
9.6 BlueHalo LLC
9.7 Breylon
9.8 DoCoMo
9.9 Droneshield Limited
9.10 Echodyne, Inc.
9.11 Edgehog Advanced Technologies
9.12 Emrod
9.13 Evolv Technologies, Inc.
9.14 EM Infinity
9.15 Face® Companies
9.16 Filled Void Materials (FVMat) Ltd.
9.17 Fractal Antenna Systems, Inc.
9.18 Greenerwave
9.19 H-Chip Technology Group
9.20 HyMet Thermal Interfaces SIA
9.21 Imagia
9.22 Imuzak Co., Ltd.
9.23 Kuang-Chi Technologies Co. Ltd.
9.24 Kymeta Corporation
9.25 LATYS
9.26 Leadoptik, Inc.
9.27 Lumotive
9.28 Magic Shields, Inc.
9.29 Magment AG
9.30 Metaboards Limited
9.31 Metafold 3D
9.32 Metahelios
9.33 Metalenz, Inc.
9.34 Metamagnetics, Inc.
9.35 META®
9.36 MetaSeismic
9.37 MetaShield LLC
9.38 Metasonixx
9.39 Metavoxel Technologies
9.40 Metawave Corporation
9.41 Morphotonics
9.42 Moxtek
9.43 Multiwave Imaging
9.44 Nanohmics Inc.
9.45 Nature Architects
9.46 Neurophos LLC
9.47 NIL Technology
9.48 Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
9.49 NKT Photonics A/S
9.50 Notch, Inc.
9.51 OPT Industries
9.52 PARC
9.53 Phoebus Optoelectronics LLC
9.54 Phomera Metamaterials Inc.
9.55 Phononic Vibes srl
9.56 Pixie Dust Technologies, Inc.
9.57 PlanOpSim
9.58 Pinpoint Medical
9.59 Pivotal Commware, Inc.
9.60 Plasmonics, Inc.
9.61 Protemics GmbH
9.62 Radi-Cool, Inc.
9.63 SMENA Catalysis AB
9.64 Merford UK (Sonobex Ltd.)
9.65 SoundBounce by Lios
9.66 Spectralics
9.67 Specom Oy
9.68 STMicroelectronics
9.69 Teraview Limited
9.70 Tianjin Shanhe Optoelectronics Technology Co. Ltd.
9.71 Tunoptix, Inc.
9.72 Ultimetas
9.73 Vadient Optics

10 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

10.1 Report scope
10.2 Research methodology

11 REFERENCES

List Of Tables

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1. Global revenues for metamaterials, by type, 2020-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 2. Global revenues for metamaterials, by market, 2020-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 3. Global revenues for metamaterials, by region, 2020-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 4. Market opportunity assessment matrix for metamaterials and metasurfaces applications.
Table 5. Investment funding in metamaterials and metasurfaces companies.
Table 6. Market and technology challenges in metamaterials and metasurfaces.
Table 7. Metamaterials industry developments 2020-2023.
Table 8. Examples of metamaterials.
Table 9. Metamaterial landscape by wavelength.
Table 10. Comparison of types of metamaterials-frequency ranges, key characteristics, and applications.
Table 11. Benchmarking of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) types.
Table 12. Comparison of metamaterials manufacturing methods.
Table 13. Passive vs active metamaterials.
Table 14. Optical metamaterials: Applications and companies.
Table 15. Comparison of metasurface beam-steering LiDAR with other types.
Table 16. Applications of metalenses.
Table 17. Transparency ranges of various materials commonly used in or considered for optical metamaterials.
Table 18. Materials for optical metamaterial applications.
Table 19. Optical Metamaterial Applications.
Table 20. Current and potential market impact for optical metamaterials.
Table 21. RIS Commerical Examples.
Table 22. RIS operation phases.
Table 23. RIS Hardware.
Table 24. RIS functionalities.
Table 25. Challenges for fully functionalized RIS environments.
Table 26. RIS vs Other Smart Electromagnetic (EM) Devices.
Table 27. Metamaterials in radar: Advantages and limitations.
Table 28. Suitable materials for RF metamaterials by application.
Table 29. Benchmark of substrate material properties for antenna substrate.
Table 30. Operational frequency ranges by application.
Table 31. Comparing metamaterial beamforming radars against other types.
Table 32. Functionalities of metamaterials in EMI shielding.
Table 33. Opportunities for metamaterials in EMI shielding.
Table 34. Applications of metamaterials in MRI.
Table 35. Applications and players in radio frequency metamaterials.
Table 36. Applications of acoustic metamaterials.
Table 37. Types of tunable terahertz (THz) metamaterials and their tuning mechanisms.
Table 38. Tunable acoustic metamaterials and their tuning mechanisms.
Table 39. Types of tunable optical metamaterials and their tuning mechanisms.
Table 40. Markets and applications for tunable metamaterials.
Table 41. Types of self-transforming metamaterials and their transformation mechanisms.
Table 42. Key materials used with different types of metamaterials.
Table 43. Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of various metamaterial technologies.
Table 44. Metamaterials in sound insulation-market drivers and trends.
Table 45. Global revenues for metamaterials in acoustics, 2020-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 46: Metamaterials in electronics and communications-market drivers and trends.
Table 47. Unmet need, metamaterial solution and markets.
Table 48. Global revenues for metamaterials in communications, 2020-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 49. Metamaterials in the automotive sector-market drivers and trends.
Table 50. Global revenues for metamaterials in automotive, 2020-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 51. Metamaterials in aerospace, defence and security-market drivers and trends.
Table 52. Global revenues for metamaterials in aerospace, defence & security, 2020-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 53. Metamaterials in coatings and films-market drivers and trends.
Table 54. Applications of metamaterials in coatings and thin films.
Table 55. Global revenues for metamaterials in coatings and films, 2020-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 56: Metamaterials in photovoltaics-market drivers and trends.
Table 57. Global revenues for metamaterials in photovoltaics, 2020-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 58: Metamaterials in medical imaging-drivers and trends.
Table 59. Global revenues for metamaterials in medical imaging, 2020-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 60: Metamaterials in consumer electronics and displays-drivers and trends.
Table 61. Global revenues for metamaterials in consumer electronics, 2020-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 62: Metamaterials in composites-drivers and trends.
Table 63.Metamaterials in Composites - Applications

List Of Figures

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1. Classification of metamaterials based on functionalities.
Figure 2. Global revenues for metamaterials, by type, 2020-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 3. Global revenues for metamaterials, by market, 2020-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 4. Global revenues for metamaterials, by region, 2020-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 5. Metamaterials example structures.
Figure 6. Metamaterial schematic versus conventional materials.
Figure 7. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of several metalens antenna forms.
Figure 8. Transparent and flexible metamaterial film developed by Sekishi Chemical.
Figure 9. The most common designs for photonic MMs: (a) SRRs, (b) wood pile structures, (c) colloidal crystals, and (d) inverse opals.
Figure 10. Invisibility cloak.
Figure 11. Metamaterial antenna.
Figure 12. Electromagnetic metamaterial.
Figure 13. Schematic of Electromagnetic Band Gap (EBG) structure.
Figure 14. Schematic of chiral metamaterials.
Figure 15. Terahertz metamaterials.
Figure 16. Schematic of the quantum plasmonic metamaterial.
Figure 17. Properties and applications of graphene metamaterials.
Figure 18. Nonlinear metamaterials- 400-nm thick nonlinear mirror that reflects frequency-doubled output using input light intensity as small as that of a laser pointer.
Figure 19. SWOT analysis: metamaterials market.
Figure 20. Prototype metamaterial device used in acoustic sound insulation.
Figure 21. Metamaterials installed in HVAC sound insulation the Hotel Madera Hong Kong.
Figure 22. Robotic metamaterial device for seismic-induced vibration mitigation.
Figure 23. Global revenues for metamaterials in acoustics, 2020-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 24. Wireless charging technology prototype.
Figure 25. Flat-panel satellite antenna (top) and antenna mounted on a vehicle (bottom).
Figure 26. META Transparent Window Film.
Figure 27. Radi-cool metamaterial film.
Figure 28. Global revenues for metamaterials in communications, 2020-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 29. Metamaterials in automotive applications.
Figure 30. Lumotive advanced beam steering concept.
Figure 31. Echodyne metamaterial radar mounted on automobile.
Figure 32. Anti-reflective metamaterials plastic.
Figure 33. Global revenues for metamaterials in automotive, 2020-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 34. Metamaterials invisibility cloak for microwave frequencies.
Figure 35. Metamaterials radar antenna.
Figure 36. Metamaterials radar array.
Figure 37. Evolv Edge visitor screening solution.
Figure 38. Lightweight metamaterial microlattice.
Figure 39. metaAIR eyewear.
Figure 40. Global revenues for metamaterials in aerospace, defence & security, 2020-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 41. Schematic of dry-cooling technology.
Figure 42. Global revenues for metamaterials in coatings and films, 2020-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 43. Metamaterial solar coating.
Figure 44. Global revenues for metamaterials in photovoltaics, 2020-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 45. A patient in MRI scan modified by metasurface.
Figure 46. Global revenues for metamaterials in medical imaging, 2020-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 47. Stretchable hologram.
Figure 48. Design concepts of soft mechanical metamaterials with large negative swelling ratios and tunable stress-strain curves.
Figure 49. Global revenues for metamaterials in consumer electronics, 2020-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 50. Anywaves antenna products. CubeSat S-band antenna, CubeSat X-band antenna and UAV cellular antenna.
Figure 51. Brelyon monitor.
Figure 52. DoCoMo transmissive metasurface.
Figure 53. RadarZero.
Figure 54. Schematic of MESA System.
Figure 55. EchoGuard Radar System.
Figure 56. Edgehog Advanced Technologies Omnidirectional anti-reflective coating.
Figure 57. Emrod architecture. 1. A transmitting antenna. 2. A relay that is essentially lossless, doesn’t require any power, and acts as a lens refocusing the beam extending the travel range. 3. A rectenna that receives and rectifies the beam back to electricity. Metamaterials allow converting wireless energy back into electricity efficiently.
Figure 58. Commercial application of Emrod technology.
Figure 59. Evolv Edge screening system.
Figure 60. FM/R technology.
Figure 61. Metablade antenna.
Figure 62. MTenna flat panel antenna.
Figure 63. Kymeta u8 antenna installed on a vehicle.
Figure 64. LIDAR system for autonomous vehicles.
Figure 65. Light-control metasurface beam-steering chips.
Figure 66. Metamaterials film.
Figure 67. Metaboard wireless charger.
Figure 68. Orion dot pattern projector.
Figure 69. A 12-inch wafer made using standard semiconductor processes contains thousands of metasurface optics.
Figure 70. metaAIR.
Figure 71. Nissan acoustic metamaterial.
Figure 72. Metamaterial structure used to control thermal emission.