The Global Market for Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) Coatings 2024-2034

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  • 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

 

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
  • 2.2          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

 

 

 

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