- Published: September 2024
- Pages: 221
- Tables: 63
- Figures: 72
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
This report is an invaluable resource for:
- C-suite executives in technology and manufacturing companies
- Investment firms and financial analysts
- R&D professionals in materials science and engineering
- Government agencies and policymakers
- Academic researchers in related fields
- Strategic consultants and market analysts
By providing a comprehensive, forward-looking analysis of the global metamaterials market from 2025 to 2035, this report equips stakeholders with the knowledge needed to navigate this rapidly evolving field. It offers insights into market trends, growth opportunities, and potential challenges, enabling informed decision-making and strategic planning.
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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 18
- 1.1 Historical metamaterials market 18
- 1.2 Recent growth 19
- 1.3 Current commercial landscape 19
- 1.4 Global market revenues, current and forecast 20
- 1.4.1 By type 21
- 1.4.2 By end-use market 22
- 1.5 Regional analysis 24
- 1.6 Market opportunity assessment 25
- 1.7 Investment funding in metamaterials 28
- 1.8 Market and technology challenges 29
- 1.9 Industry developments 2020-2024 30
2 METAMATERIALS OVERVIEW 32
- 2.1 What are metamaterials? 32
- 2.2 Types 34
- 2.3 Metasurfaces 35
- 2.3.1 Meta-Lens 35
- 2.3.2 Metasurface holograms 36
- 2.3.3 Flexible metasurfaces 37
- 2.3.4 Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) 37
- 2.4 Manufacturing methods 39
- 2.4.1 Wet etching 39
- 2.4.2 Dry phase patterning 40
- 2.4.3 Roll-to-roll (R2R) printing 40
- 2.4.4 Wafer-scale nanoimprint lithography 41
- 2.4.5 E-beam lithography and atomic layer deposition (ALD 42
- 2.4.6 Laser ablation 42
- 2.4.7 Deep ultraviolet (DUV) photolithography 42
- 2.4.8 RF metamaterials manufacturing 43
- 2.4.9 Optical metamaterials manufacturing 45
- 2.5 Passive vs active metamaterials 47
3 OPTICAL METAMATERIALS 48
- 3.1 Overview 48
- 3.2 Commercial examples 49
- 3.3 LiDAR Beam Steering 49
- 3.3.1 Overview 49
- 3.3.2 Types 49
- 3.3.3 Advantages of Metamaterial LiDAR 50
- 3.3.4 Liquid crystals 50
- 3.3.5 Commerical examples 51
- 3.4 Photonic metamaterials 53
- 3.5 Optical filters and antireflective coatings 54
- 3.5.1 Overview 54
- 3.5.2 Electromagnetic (EM) filters 55
- 3.5.3 Types 55
- 3.5.4 ARCs 56
- 3.5.5 Applications of Metamaterial anti-reflection coatings 57
- 3.6 Tunable metamaterials 60
- 3.7 Frequency selective surface (FSS) based metamaterials 60
- 3.8 Plasmonic metamaterials 61
- 3.9 Invisibility cloaks 61
- 3.10 Perfect absorbers 62
- 3.11 Optical nanocircuits 62
- 3.12 Metamaterial lenses (Metalenses) 63
- 3.12.1 Overview 63
- 3.12.2 Light manipulation 64
- 3.12.3 Applications 64
- 3.13 Holograms 66
- 3.14 Materials selection 66
- 3.15 Applications 68
4 RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) METAMATERIALS 70
- 4.1 Overview 70
- 4.2 Key characteristics 70
- 4.3 Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) 71
- 4.3.1 Overview 71
- 4.3.2 Key features 71
- 4.3.3 Frequencies 72
- 4.3.4 Transparent Antennas 74
- 4.3.5 Comparison with Other Smart Electromagnetic (EM) Devices 74
- 4.4 Radar 74
- 4.4.1 Overview 74
- 4.4.2 Advantages 75
- 4.4.3 Antennas 77
- 4.4.4 Metamaterial beamforming 78
- 4.5 EMI shielding 79
- 4.5.1 Overview 79
- 4.5.2 Double negative (DNG) metamaterials 80
- 4.5.3 Single negative metamaterials 80
- 4.5.4 Electromagnetic bandgap metamaterials (EBG) 80
- 4.5.5 Bi-isotropic and bianisotropic metamaterials 81
- 4.5.6 Chiral metamaterials 81
- 4.5.7 Applications 82
- 4.6 MRI Enhancement 83
- 4.6.1 Overview 83
- 4.6.2 Applications 83
- 4.7 Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring 83
- 4.7.1 Overview 83
- 4.7.2 Advantages 84
- 4.7.3 Commercial examples 84
- 4.8 Frequency selective surfaces 84
- 4.9 Tunable RF metamaterials 85
- 4.10 Absorbers 85
- 4.11 Luneburg lens 85
- 4.12 RF filters 86
- 4.13 Applications 86
5 TERAHERTZ METAMATERIALS 88
- 5.1 THz metasurfaces 88
- 5.2 Quantum metamaterials 89
- 5.3 Graphene metamaterials 89
- 5.4 Flexible/wearable THz metamaterials 90
- 5.5 THz modulators 91
- 5.6 THz switches 91
- 5.7 THz absorbers 91
- 5.8 THz antennas 91
- 5.9 THz imaging components 91
6 ACOUSTIC METAMTERIALS 93
- 6.1 Sonic crystals 93
- 6.2 Acoustic metasurfaces 93
- 6.3 Locally resonant materials 93
- 6.4 Acoustic cloaks 94
- 6.5 Hyperlenses 94
- 6.6 Sonic one-way sheets 94
- 6.7 Acoustic diodes 94
- 6.8 Acoustic absorbers 95
- 6.9 Applications 95
7 TUNABLE METAMATERIALS 96
- 7.1 Tunable electromagnetic metamaterials 96
- 7.2 Tunable THz metamaterials 96
- 7.3 Tunable acoustic metamaterials 97
- 7.4 Tunable optical metamaterials 97
- 7.5 Applications 98
- 7.6 Nonlinear metamaterials 98
- 7.7 Self-Transforming Metamaterials 99
- 7.8 Topological Metamaterials 100
- 7.9 Materials used with metamaterials 100
8 MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS FOR METAMATERIALS 102
- 8.1 Competitive landscape 102
- 8.2 Readiness levels of metamaterial technologies 102
- 8.3 SWOT analysis 103
- 8.4 Future market outlook 104
- 8.5 ACOUSTICS 106
- 8.5.1 Market drivers and trends 106
- 8.5.2 Applications 107
- 8.5.2.1 Sound insulation 107
- 8.5.2.2 Vibration dampers 109
- 8.5.3 Global revenues 110
- 8.6 COMMUNICATIONS 111
- 8.6.1 Market drivers and trends 111
- 8.6.2 Applications 111
- 8.6.2.1 Wireless Networks 111
- 8.6.2.1.1 Reconfigurable antennas 112
- 8.6.2.1.2 Wireless sensing 112
- 8.6.2.1.3 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth 113
- 8.6.2.1.4 Transparent conductive films 115
- 8.6.2.1.5 5G and 6G Metasurfaces for Wireless Communications 116
- 8.6.2.2 Radomes 117
- 8.6.2.3 Fiber Optic Communications 119
- 8.6.2.4 Satellite Communications 119
- 8.6.2.5 Thermal management 119
- 8.6.2.1 Wireless Networks 111
- 8.6.3 Global revenues 120
- 8.7 AUTOMOTIVE 121
- 8.7.1 Market drivers and trends 121
- 8.7.2 Applications 122
- 8.7.2.1 Radar and sensors 122
- 8.7.2.1.1 LiDAR 123
- 8.7.2.1.2 Beamforming 124
- 8.7.2.2 Anti-reflective plastics 126
- 8.7.2.1 Radar and sensors 122
- 8.7.3 Global revenues 2020-2035 127
- 8.8 AEROSPACE, DEFENCE & SECURITY 128
- 8.8.1 Market drivers and trends 128
- 8.8.2 Applications 129
- 8.8.2.1 Stealth technology 129
- 8.8.2.2 Radar 130
- 8.8.2.3 Optical sensors 131
- 8.8.2.4 Security screening 132
- 8.8.2.5 Composites 133
- 8.8.2.6 Windscreen films 134
- 8.8.2.7 Protective eyewear for pilots 134
- 8.8.2.8 EMI and RFI shielding 134
- 8.8.2.9 Thermal management 135
- 8.8.3 Global revenues 2020-2035 135
- 8.9 COATINGS AND FILMS 136
- 8.9.1 Market drivers and trends 136
- 8.9.2 Applications 137
- 8.9.2.1 Cooling films 137
- 8.9.2.2 Anti-reflection surfaces 138
- 8.9.2.3 Optical solar reflection coatings 138
- 8.9.3 Global revenues 2020-2035 139
- 8.10 PHOTOVOLTAICS 140
- 8.10.1 Market drivers and trends 140
- 8.10.2 Applications 140
- 8.10.2.1 Solar-thermal absorber 140
- 8.10.2.2 Coatings 141
- 8.10.3 Global revenues 2020-2035 142
- 8.11 MEDICAL IMAGING 143
- 8.11.1 Market drivers and trends 143
- 8.11.2 Applications 143
- 8.11.2.1 MRI imaging 143
- 8.11.2.2 Non-invasive glucose monitoring 144
- 8.11.3 Global revenues 145
- 8.12 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS 146
- 8.12.1 Market drivers and trends 146
- 8.12.2 Applications 146
- 8.12.2.1 Holographic displays 146
- 8.12.2.2 Metalenses in smartphones 146
- 8.12.2.3 AR/VR 147
- 8.12.2.4 Multiview displays 147
- 8.12.2.5 Stretchable displays 148
- 8.12.2.6 Soft materials 149
- 8.12.2.7 Anti-reflection (AR) coatings 151
- 8.12.3 Global revenues 151
- 8.13 COMPOSITES 152
- 8.13.1 Market drivers and trends 152
- 8.13.2 Applications 153
9 COMPANY PROFILES 154
- 9.1 2Pi Optics 154
- 9.2 Acoustic Metamaterials Group Ltd. 154
- 9.3 Alphacore, Inc. 155
- 9.4 Armory Technologies 156
- 9.5 Anywaves 156
- 9.6 BlueHalo LLC 157
- 9.7 Breylon 158
- 9.8 DoCoMo 159
- 9.9 Droneshield Limited 160
- 9.10 Echodyne, Inc. 161
- 9.11 Edgehog Advanced Technologies 163
- 9.12 Emrod 164
- 9.13 Evolv Technologies, Inc. 166
- 9.14 EM Infinity 167
- 9.15 Face® Companies 168
- 9.16 Filled Void Materials (FVMat) Ltd. 169
- 9.17 Fractal Antenna Systems, Inc. 169
- 9.18 Greenerwave 171
- 9.19 H-Chip Technology Group 172
- 9.20 HyMet Thermal Interfaces SIA 172
- 9.21 Imagia 173
- 9.22 Imuzak Co., Ltd. 174
- 9.23 Kuang-Chi Technologies Co. Ltd. 174
- 9.24 Kymeta Corporation 175
- 9.25 LATYS 177
- 9.26 Leadoptik, Inc. 178
- 9.27 Lumotive 178
- 9.28 Magic Shields, Inc. 180
- 9.29 Magment AG 181
- 9.30 Metaboards Limited 182
- 9.31 Metafold 3D 183
- 9.32 Metahelios 183
- 9.33 Metalenz, Inc. 184
- 9.34 Metamagnetics, Inc. 185
- 9.35 META® 186
- 9.36 MetaSeismic 188
- 9.37 MetaShield LLC 188
- 9.38 Metasonixx 189
- 9.39 Metavoxel Technologies 190
- 9.40 Metawave Corporation 190
- 9.41 Morphotonics 192
- 9.42 Moxtek 193
- 9.43 Multiwave Imaging 193
- 9.44 Nanohmics Inc. 194
- 9.45 Nature Architects 194
- 9.46 Neurophos LLC 195
- 9.47 NIL Technology 196
- 9.48 Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. 196
- 9.49 NKT Photonics A/S 197
- 9.50 Notch, Inc. 198
- 9.51 OPT Industries 198
- 9.52 PARC 199
- 9.53 Phoebus Optoelectronics LLC 199
- 9.54 Phomera Metamaterials Inc. 200
- 9.55 Phononic Vibes srl 200
- 9.56 Pixie Dust Technologies, Inc. 201
- 9.57 PlanOpSim 202
- 9.58 Pinpoint Medical 202
- 9.59 Pivotal Commware, Inc. 203
- 9.60 Plasmonics, Inc. 204
- 9.61 Protemics GmbH 204
- 9.62 Radi-Cool, Inc. 205
- 9.63 SMENA Catalysis AB 206
- 9.64 Merford UK (Sonobex Ltd.) 206
- 9.65 SoundBounce by Lios 207
- 9.66 Spectralics 207
- 9.67 Specom Oy 208
- 9.68 STMicroelectronics 209
- 9.69 Teraview Limited 210
- 9.70 Tianjin Shanhe Optoelectronics Technology Co. Ltd. 210
- 9.71 Tunoptix, Inc. 210
- 9.72 Ultimetas 211
- 9.73 Vadient Optics 211
10 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 213
- 10.1 Report scope 213
- 10.2 Research methodology 213
11 REFERENCES 214
List of Tables
- Table 1. Global revenues for metamaterials, by type, 2020-2035 (Millions USD). 21
- Table 2. Global revenues for metamaterials, by market, 2020-2035 (Millions USD). 22
- Table 3. Global revenues for metamaterials, by region, 2020-2035 (Millions USD). 24
- Table 4. Market opportunity assessment matrix for metamaterials and metasurfaces applications. 27
- Table 5. Investment funding in metamaterials and metasurfaces companies. 29
- Table 6. Market and technology challenges in metamaterials and metasurfaces. 29
- Table 7. Metamaterials industry developments 2020-2023. 30
- Table 8. Examples of metamaterials. 32
- Table 9. Metamaterial landscape by wavelength. 34
- Table 10. Comparison of types of metamaterials-frequency ranges, key characteristics, and applications. 35
- Table 11. Benchmarking of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) types. 38
- Table 12. Comparison of metamaterials manufacturing methods. 39
- Table 13. Passive vs active metamaterials. 47
- Table 14. Optical metamaterials: Applications and companies. 49
- Table 15. Comparison of metasurface beam-steering LiDAR with other types. 52
- Table 16. Applications of metalenses. 64
- Table 17. Transparency ranges of various materials commonly used in or considered for optical metamaterials. 66
- Table 18. Materials for optical metamaterial applications. 67
- Table 19. Optical Metamaterial Applications. 68
- Table 20. Current and potential market impact for optical metamaterials. 69
- Table 21. RIS Commerical Examples. 71
- Table 22. RIS operation phases. 72
- Table 23. RIS Hardware. 72
- Table 24. RIS functionalities. 72
- Table 25. Challenges for fully functionalized RIS environments. 73
- Table 26. RIS vs Other Smart Electromagnetic (EM) Devices. 74
- Table 27. Metamaterials in radar: Advantages and limitations. 75
- Table 28. Suitable materials for RF metamaterials by application. 76
- Table 29. Benchmark of substrate material properties for antenna substrate. 77
- Table 30. Operational frequency ranges by application. 77
- Table 31. Comparing metamaterial beamforming radars against other types. 79
- Table 32. Functionalities of metamaterials in EMI shielding. 79
- Table 33. Opportunities for metamaterials in EMI shielding. 82
- Table 34. Applications of metamaterials in MRI. 83
- Table 35. Applications and players in radio frequency metamaterials. 86
- Table 36. Applications of acoustic metamaterials. 95
- Table 37. Types of tunable terahertz (THz) metamaterials and their tuning mechanisms. 96
- Table 38. Tunable acoustic metamaterials and their tuning mechanisms. 97
- Table 39. Types of tunable optical metamaterials and their tuning mechanisms. 97
- Table 40. Markets and applications for tunable metamaterials. 98
- Table 41. Types of self-transforming metamaterials and their transformation mechanisms. 99
- Table 42. Key materials used with different types of metamaterials. 101
- Table 43. Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of various metamaterial technologies. 102
- Table 44. Metamaterials in sound insulation-market drivers and trends. 106
- Table 45. Global revenues for metamaterials in acoustics, 2020-2035 (Millions USD). 110
- Table 46: Metamaterials in electronics and communications-market drivers and trends. 111
- Table 47. Unmet need, metamaterial solution and markets. 114
- Table 48. Global revenues for metamaterials in communications, 2020-2035 (Millions USD). 121
- Table 49. Metamaterials in the automotive sector-market drivers and trends. 121
- Table 50. Global revenues for metamaterials in automotive, 2020-2035 (Millions USD). 127
- Table 51. Metamaterials in aerospace, defence and security-market drivers and trends. 128
- Table 52. Global revenues for metamaterials in aerospace, defence & security, 2020-2035 (Millions USD). 136
- Table 53. Metamaterials in coatings and films-market drivers and trends. 136
- Table 54. Applications of metamaterials in coatings and thin films. 137
- Table 55. Global revenues for metamaterials in coatings and films, 2020-2035 (Millions USD). 139
- Table 56: Metamaterials in photovoltaics-market drivers and trends. 140
- Table 57. Global revenues for metamaterials in photovoltaics, 2020-2035 (Millions USD). 142
- Table 58: Metamaterials in medical imaging-drivers and trends. 143
- Table 59. Global revenues for metamaterials in medical imaging, 2020-2035 (Millions USD). 145
- Table 60: Metamaterials in consumer electronics and displays-drivers and trends. 146
- Table 61. Global revenues for metamaterials in consumer electronics, 2020-2035 (Millions USD). 152
- Table 62: Metamaterials in composites-drivers and trends. 152
- Table 63.Metamaterials in Composites - Applications 153
List of Figures
- Figure 1. Classification of metamaterials based on functionalities. 18
- Figure 2. Global revenues for metamaterials, by type, 2020-2035 (Millions USD). 22
- Figure 3. Global revenues for metamaterials, by market, 2020-2035 (Millions USD). 24
- Figure 4. Global revenues for metamaterials, by region, 2020-2035 (Millions USD). 25
- Figure 5. Metamaterials example structures. 32
- Figure 6. Metamaterial schematic versus conventional materials. 33
- Figure 7. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of several metalens antenna forms. 36
- Figure 8. Transparent and flexible metamaterial film developed by Sekishi Chemical. 37
- Figure 9. The most common designs for photonic MMs: (a) SRRs, (b) wood pile structures, (c) colloidal crystals, and (d) inverse opals. 54
- Figure 10. Invisibility cloak. 62
- Figure 11. Metamaterial antenna. 77
- Figure 12. Electromagnetic metamaterial. 80
- Figure 13. Schematic of Electromagnetic Band Gap (EBG) structure. 81
- Figure 14. Schematic of chiral metamaterials. 82
- Figure 15. Terahertz metamaterials. 88
- Figure 16. Schematic of the quantum plasmonic metamaterial. 89
- Figure 17. Properties and applications of graphene metamaterials. 90
- 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. 99
- Figure 19. SWOT analysis: metamaterials market. 103
- Figure 20. Prototype metamaterial device used in acoustic sound insulation. 107
- Figure 21. Metamaterials installed in HVAC sound insulation the Hotel Madera Hong Kong. 108
- Figure 22. Robotic metamaterial device for seismic-induced vibration mitigation. 109
- Figure 23. Global revenues for metamaterials in acoustics, 2020-2035 (Millions USD). 110
- Figure 24. Wireless charging technology prototype. 114
- Figure 25. Flat-panel satellite antenna (top) and antenna mounted on a vehicle (bottom). 115
- Figure 26. META Transparent Window Film. 117
- Figure 27. Radi-cool metamaterial film. 120
- Figure 28. Global revenues for metamaterials in communications, 2020-2035 (Millions USD). 120
- Figure 29. Metamaterials in automotive applications. 122
- Figure 30. Lumotive advanced beam steering concept. 125
- Figure 31. Echodyne metamaterial radar mounted on automobile. 126
- Figure 32. Anti-reflective metamaterials plastic. 127
- Figure 33. Global revenues for metamaterials in automotive, 2020-2035 (Millions USD). 127
- Figure 34. Metamaterials invisibility cloak for microwave frequencies. 129
- Figure 35. Metamaterials radar antenna. 131
- Figure 36. Metamaterials radar array. 131
- Figure 37. Evolv Edge visitor screening solution. 133
- Figure 38. Lightweight metamaterial microlattice. 133
- Figure 39. metaAIR eyewear. 134
- Figure 40. Global revenues for metamaterials in aerospace, defence & security, 2020-2035 (Millions USD). 135
- Figure 41. Schematic of dry-cooling technology. 138
- Figure 42. Global revenues for metamaterials in coatings and films, 2020-2035 (Millions USD). 139
- Figure 43. Metamaterial solar coating. 141
- Figure 44. Global revenues for metamaterials in photovoltaics, 2020-2035 (Millions USD). 142
- Figure 45. A patient in MRI scan modified by metasurface. 144
- Figure 46. Global revenues for metamaterials in medical imaging, 2020-2035 (Millions USD). 145
- Figure 47. Stretchable hologram. 148
- Figure 48. Design concepts of soft mechanical metamaterials with large negative swelling ratios and tunable stress-strain curves. 150
- Figure 49. Global revenues for metamaterials in consumer electronics, 2020-2035 (Millions USD). 151
- Figure 50. Anywaves antenna products. CubeSat S-band antenna, CubeSat X-band antenna and UAV cellular antenna. 157
- Figure 51. Brelyon monitor. 159
- Figure 52. DoCoMo transmissive metasurface. 160
- Figure 53. RadarZero. 161
- Figure 54. Schematic of MESA System. 162
- Figure 55. EchoGuard Radar System. 163
- Figure 56. Edgehog Advanced Technologies Omnidirectional anti-reflective coating. 164
- 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. 165
- Figure 58. Commercial application of Emrod technology. 166
- Figure 59. Evolv Edge screening system. 167
- Figure 60. FM/R technology. 170
- Figure 61. Metablade antenna. 171
- Figure 62. MTenna flat panel antenna. 175
- Figure 63. Kymeta u8 antenna installed on a vehicle. 176
- Figure 64. LIDAR system for autonomous vehicles. 179
- Figure 65. Light-control metasurface beam-steering chips. 180
- Figure 66. Metamaterials film. 181
- Figure 67. Metaboard wireless charger. 182
- Figure 68. Orion dot pattern projector. 184
- Figure 69. A 12-inch wafer made using standard semiconductor processes contains thousands of metasurface optics. 185
- Figure 70. metaAIR. 187
- Figure 71. Nissan acoustic metamaterial. 197
- Figure 72. Metamaterial structure used to control thermal emission. 204