Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) Displays: Market Research Report

January 2015 | 104 pages | ID: L217B572D49EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) Displays in US$ Thousand. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 17 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• AAXA Technologies, Inc.
• Canon Inc.
• Finisar Corporation
• Hamamatsu Photonics K.K
• Himax Display, Inc.

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
Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS)
Single-Panel LCoS
Three-Panel LCoS

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. MARKET OVERVIEW

LCoS – An Introduction
Current & Future Analysis
Competition

2. MARKET TRENDS, GROWTH DRIVERS & ISSUES

Growing Demand for High Resolution Display Drive Opportunities
Demand for High-Definition Display Products Drive the LCoS Market
Integration of LCoS in Display Projections Brings New Transformation
Innovative Microdisplay Projectors – The Next Big Thing
Pico Projectors Technology War: LCoS vs. DLP
LCoS in HUDs for Premium and Luxury Vehicles Present Potential Opportunities
Head-Mounted-Displays (HMD) – A High Growth Market
Wearables Offer New Opportunity
Near-to-Eye – A Growing Area of Interest

Table 1. Global Smart AR Glasses Shipments (in Thousands of Units) for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Leading Players Collaborate to Develop Heads-Up Displays for Two Wheelers
LCoS in Mobile Displays
Subsidy in Average Selling Price of LCoS-based Products Bodes Well for the Market
LCoS-based Projectors Gain Traction in Aviation Training
Increasing Role in Military Training and Simulation
Optical 3D Measurement – A Growing Market
Spatial Light Modulators (SLMS)
Growing Integration of WSS Components in ROADM Drives Gains in Non-Displays

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS)
Single-Panel LCoS
Three-Panel LCoS
A Background
Functioning of LCoS
Application Markets
Automotive
Military and Aviation
Optical 3D Measurement
Medical Systems
Consumer Electronics
Competition from Other Technologies
Digital Light Processing (DLP) Displays
Liquid Crystal Display ( LCD)
Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLEDS)
LCoS Vs DLP & LCD - A Comparative Analysis

4. PRODUCT LAUNCHES

Canon Unveils Liquid Crystal on Silicon Projector, XEED WUX500
Canon Launches LV and XEED Series Projectors
Canon U.S. A Introduces REALiS WUX500
Forth Dimension Displays Announces 3. 1MPixel QXGA-3DM SLM
Syndiant and Cremotech to Launch a Picoprojector Engine
Epson Unveils EH-LS10000 1080p Laser Projector
Canon Introduces REALiS WUX6000
Canon Unveils XEED WUX400ST and WX450ST
Himax Technologies Launches Front-Lit LCoS
JDC Introduces LCoS Micro Displays
Santec Unveils WSS-1000
OmniVision Launches OmniGlass
Turkish Airlines selects EP-8000 image generation and LCoS projection systems
Jasper Launches 4K2K LCoS Microdisplay Backplane, JD2704
Finisar Demonstrates DML-Based Triplexer OSA and Dual 1x20 WSS

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Syndiant and Quanta Collaborate to Produce Near-Eye Modules
Cremotech and SK Telecom Map Innovative Display Engine with Syndiant’s Panel
Syndiant Ventures with Tongtai Jiuyou
Himax Technologies Inks an Agreement with Google

6. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

AAXA Technologies, Inc. (US)
Canon Inc. (Japan)
Finisar Corporation (US)
Hamamatsu Photonics K. K. (Japan)
Himax Display, Inc. (Taiwan)
HOLOEYE Systems, Inc. (US)
JVC Kenwood Corporation (Japan)
Kopin Corporation, Inc. (US)
Forth Dimension Displays Ltd. (UK)
Syndiant Inc. (US)

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 2. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) Displays by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3. World 8-Year Perspective for Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) Displays by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Annual Revenue Figures for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2013, 2015 and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 4. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) Displays Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. CANADA

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics

Table 5. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) Displays Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. JAPAN

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Product Launches
Major Key Players in the Region
B. Market Analytics

Table 6. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) Displays Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Compatibility and Versatility of LCoS Drives the Segment in Europe
B. Market Analytics

Table 7. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) Displays by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8. European 8-Year Perspective for Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) Displays by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Revenue Figures for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2013, 2015 and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4A. FRANCE

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics

Table 9. French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) Displays Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4B. GERMANY

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics

Table 10. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) Displays Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4C. ITALY

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics

Table 11. Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) Displays Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4D. THE UNITED KINGDOM

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Product Launch
Forth Dimension Displays Ltd. – An Important Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 12. UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) Displays Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4E. SPAIN

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics

Table 13. Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) Displays Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4F. RUSSIA

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics

Table 14. Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) Displays Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4G. REST OF EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics

Table 15. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) Displays Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Thriving Primary Sectors Invigorate the LCoS Market in Asia-Pacific
B. Market Analytics

Table 16. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) Displays by Geographic Region - China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17. Asia-Pacific 8-Year Perspective for Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) Displays by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Revenue Figures for China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2013, 2015 and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5A. CHINA

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics

Table 18. Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) Displays Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5B. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Development
Himax Display, Inc. – A Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 19. Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) Displays Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. LATIN AMERICA

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics

Table 20. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) Displays Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. REST OF WORLD

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics

Table 21. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) Displays Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 17 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 20)
The United States (8)
Japan (5)
Europe (1)
  The United Kingdom (1)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (6)