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Metamaterials is a fast-developing area and will become a multi-billion dollar market within the next decade with product advances in radar and lidar for autonomous vehicles, telecommunications antenna, 6G networks, coatings, vibration damping, wireless charging, noise prevention and more.
Metamaterials are artificially engineered structures with exceptional material properties (acoustic, electrical, magnetic, optical, etc.). They comprise arrays of resonators that manipulate electromagnetic waves or sound in ways not normally found in nature. Possessing customized dielectric properties and tunable responses they allow for excellent flexibility in a range of applications, their use enabling the manipulation of fields and waves at a subwavelength scale.
Initial R&D in metamaterials has focused on cloaking and light manipulation, but the last few years has seen applications development in:
- camera systems
- imaging and sensing
- telecommunications
- acoustics
- sound insulation
- sensors
- radar imaging
- optics (terahertz and infrared)
- coatings & films
- lidar systems for self-driving cars
- medical imaging.
They are key materials for improving the performance and coverage of high-speed, 5G and future 6G networks. Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) based on metamaterials for coating objects in the environment, such as walls, ceilings, mirrors and appliances, will operate as reconfigurable reflectors or transceivers for massive access when equipped with active radio-frequency (RF) elements. The reconfigurable surfaces would be able to provide more capacity to a user then they need it, with controlled energy consumption and circumscribed EMF to avoid interference from unconnected devices and to minimize their impact on the people around them.
There are now over 50 metamaterials product developers worldwide, who have received >$100 million in recent investment as the metamaterials market picks up again after a sluggish few years. Nissan is incorporating acoustic metamaterials in the 2022 launched ARIYA SUV for lightweight sound absorption.
Report contents include:
- Description of the global metamaterials and metasurfaces market in 2022.
- Industry developments 2020-2022.
- Global revenue estimates to 2032, by markets.
- Stage of commercialization for metamaterials applications, from basic research to market entry.,
- Market drivers, trends and challenges, by end user markets.
- Metamaterials and metasurfaces roadmap.
- Competitive landscape.
- In-depth market assessment of opportunities for metamaterials in sound insulation, vibration damping, antennas, thermal management, wireless charging, transport communications, radar, sensors, autonomous vehicles, anti-reflective plastics, security screening, EMI, anti-reflection coatings, solar coatings, displays, soft materials and medical imaging.
- In-depth profiles of 51 companies, including products, investments, partnerships and commercial activities. Companies profiled include Anywaves, Echodyne, Inc., Evolv Technologies, Inc., Fractal Antenna Systems, Inc, Kymeta Corporation, Lumotive, OPT Industries, Phononic Vibes srl, Metamaterial, Inc. and Metawave Corporation.
- Detailed forecasts for key growth areas, opportunities and user demand.
- Revenues and activities by region.
- Markets targeted, by product developers and end users.
1 INTRODUCTION 15
- 1.1 Aims and objectives of the study 15
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 16
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 17
- 3.1 Historical metamaterials market 17
- 3.2 Recent growth 17
- 3.3 Global market revenues, current and forecast 18
- 3.4 Regional analysis 21
- 3.5 Market opportunity assessment 22
- 3.6 Investment funding in metamaterials 26
- 3.7 Market and technology challenges 26
- 3.8 Industry developments 2020-2022 27
4 METAMATERIALS OVERVIEW 29
- 4.1 What are metamaterials? 29
- 4.1.1 Electromagnetic metamaterials 29
- 4.1.2 Metasurfaces 30
- 4.1.2.1 Meta-Lens 31
- 4.1.2.2 Metasurface holograms 32
- 4.1.2.3 Invisibility cloaking and shielding 33
- 4.1.2.4 Flexible metasurfaces 33
- 4.1.2.5 Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) 34
- 4.2 Types of metamaterials 34
- 4.2.1 Electromagnetic metamaterials 35
- 4.2.1.1 Double negative (DNG) metamaterials 35
- 4.2.1.2 Single negative metamaterials 35
- 4.2.1.3 Electromagnetic bandgap metamaterials (EBG) 36
- 4.2.1.4 Bi-isotropic and bianisotropic metamaterials 36
- 4.2.1.5 Chiral metamaterials 36
- 4.2.2 Terahertz metamaterials 37
- 4.2.3 Photonic metamaterials 38
- 4.2.4 Tunable metamaterials 38
- 4.2.5 Frequency selective surface (FSS) based metamaterials 39
- 4.2.6 Nonlinear metamaterials 39
- 4.2.7 Acoustic metamaterials 40
- 4.2.8 Graphene in metamaterials applications 40
- 4.2.1 Electromagnetic metamaterials 35
- 4.3 Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 42
5 MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS FOR METAMATERIALS 44
- 5.1 Global revenues for metamaterials, by market, 2017-2032 (Millions USD). 44
- 5.2 CAMERA SYSTEMS FOR IMAGING AND SENSING 47
- 5.2.1 Market drivers and trends 47
- 5.2.2 Applicatons 48
- 5.2.2.1 Cameras for imaging systems 48
- 5.2.2.2 Cameras for sensing (light receiving and emitting systems) 55
- 5.2.3 Market assessment, growth prospects and revenue estimates 61
- 5.2.3.1 Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in acoustics, 2017-2032 61
- 5.2.4 Market players 63
- 5.3 ACOUSTICS 63
- 5.3.1 Market drivers and trends 63
- 5.3.2 Applications 64
- 5.3.2.1 Sound insulation 65
- 5.3.2.2 Vibration dampeners 66
- 5.3.3 Market assessment, growth prospects and revenue estimates 67
- 5.3.3.1 Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in acoustics, 2017-2032 68
- 5.4 COMMUNICATIONS 69
- 5.4.1 Market drivers and trends 69
- 5.4.2 Applications 70
- 5.4.2.1 Antennas 70
- 5.4.2.2 5G and 6G Metasurfaces for Wireless Communications 72
- 5.4.2.3 Thermal management 73
- 5.4.2.4 Wireless charging 73
- 5.4.3 Market assessment, growth prospects and revenue estimates 74
- 5.4.3.1 Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in communications, 2017-2032 75
- 5.5 AUTOMOTIVE 77
- 5.5.1 Market drivers and trends 77
- 5.5.2 Applications 78
- 5.5.2.1 Radar and sensors 78
- 5.5.2.2 Autonomous vehicles 80
- 5.5.2.3 Anti-reflective plastics 80
- 5.5.3 Market assessment, growth prospects and revenue estimates 81
- 5.5.3.1 Global revenues for metamaterials in automotive, 2017-2032 82
- 5.6 AEROSPACE, DEFENCE & SECURITY 84
- 5.6.1 Market drivers and trends 84
- 5.6.2 Applications 84
- 5.6.2.1 Stealth technology 84
- 5.6.2.2 Radar 85
- 5.6.2.3 Optical sensors 86
- 5.6.2.4 Security screening 87
- 5.6.2.5 Composites 87
- 5.6.2.6 Windscreen films 88
- 5.6.2.7 Protective eyewear for pilots 89
- 5.6.2.8 Electromagnetic shielding 89
- 5.6.2.9 Thermal management 89
- 5.6.3 Market assessment, growth prospects and revenue estimates 89
- 5.6.3.1 Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in aerospace, defence and security 2017-2032 91
- 5.7 COATINGS AND FILMS 93
- 5.7.1 Market drivers and trends 93
- 5.7.2 Applications 93
- 5.7.2.1 Cooling films 93
- 5.7.2.2 Anti-reflection surfaces 94
- 5.7.2.3 Optical solar reflection coatings 94
- 5.7.3 Market assessment, growth prospects and revenue estimates 94
- 5.7.3.1 Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in coatings and films, 2017-2032 96
- 5.8 SOLAR 98
- 5.8.1 Market drivers and trends 98
- 5.8.2 Applications 98
- 5.8.2.1 Solar-thermal absorber 98
- 5.8.2.2 Coatings 98
- 5.8.3 Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in solar, 2017-2032 99
- 5.9 MEDICAL IMAGING 101
- 5.9.1 Market drivers and trends 101
- 5.9.2 Applications 101
- 5.9.2.1 Radiation detectors 101
- 5.9.3 Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in medical imaging, 2017-2032 102
- 5.10 TOUCH SCREENS AND DISPLAYS 104
- 5.10.1 Market drivers and trends 104
- 5.10.2 Applications 104
- 5.10.2.1 Stretchable displays 104
- 5.10.2.2 Soft materials 105
6 COMPANY PROFILES 108
7 MAIN METAMATERIALS RESEARCH CENTRES AND GROUPS 157
8 REFERENCES 158
List of Tables
- Table 1. Market summary for metamaterials. 18
- Table 2. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces, total, 2017-2032 (Millions USD), Conservative estimate. 19
- Table 3. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces, by region, 2017-2032 (Millions USD). 22
- Table 4. Market opportunity assessment matrix for metamaterials and metasurfaces applications. 24
- Table 5. Investment funding in metamaterials and metasurfaces companies. 26
- Table 6. Market and technology challenges in metamaterials and metasurfaces. 26
- Table 7. Metamaterials and metasurfaces industry developments 2020-2021. 27
- Table 8. Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Examples. 43
- Table 9. Global revenues for metamaterials, by market, 2017-2032 (Millions USD). 45
- Table 10. Metamaterials and metasurfaces in camera systems of imaging and sensing-market drivers and trends. 47
- Table 11. Market assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in camera systems for imaging and sensing . 61
- Table 12. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in camera systems, 2017-2032 (Millions USD). 62
- Table 13. Market players in metamaterials and metasurfaces in camera systems for imaging and sensing. 63
- Table 14. Metamaterials and metasurfaces in sound insulation-market drivers and trends. 63
- Table 15. Market assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in acoustics. 67
- Table 16. Market opportunity assessment for metamaterials in acoustics. 67
- Table 17. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in acoustics, 2017-2032 (Millions USD). 68
- Table 18: Metamaterials and metasurfaces in communications-market drivers and trends. 69
- Table 19. Unmet need, metamaterial solution and markets. 71
- Table 20. Market assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in communications. 74
- Table 21. Market opportunity assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in communications. 75
- Table 22. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in communications, 2017-2032 (Millions USD). 76
- Table 23. Metamaterials and metasurfaces in the automotive sector-market drivers and trends. 78
- Table 24. Market assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in automotive. 81
- Table 25. Market opportunity assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in automotive. 81
- Table 26. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in automotive, 2017-2032 (Millions USD). 83
- Table 27. Metamaterials and metasurfaces in aerospace, defence and security-market drivers and trends. 84
- Table 28. Market assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in aerospace, defence & security. 89
- Table 29. Market opportunity assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in aerospace, defence & security. 90
- Table 30. Global revenues for metamaterials in aerospace, defence & security, 2017-2032 (Millions USD). 92
- Table 31. Metamaterials in coatings and films-market drivers and trends. 93
- Table 32. Market assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in coatings and films. 94
- Table 33. Market opportunity assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in coatings and films. 95
- Table 34. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in coatings and films, 2017-2032 (Millions USD). 96
- Table 35: Metamaterials and metasurfaces in solar-market drivers and trends. 98
- Table 36. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in solar, 2017-2032 (Millions USD). 100
- Table 37: Metamaterials and metasurfaces in medical imaging-drivers and trends. 101
- Table 38. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in medical imaging, 2017-2032 (Millions USD). 102
- Table 39: Metamaterials and metasurfaces in touch screens and displays-drivers and trends. 104
- Table 40. Main metamaterials research centres and groups. 155
List of Figures
- Figure 1. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces, total, 2017-2032 (Millions USD). 19
- Figure 2. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces, by market, 2017-2032 (Millions USD). 20
- Figure 3. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces, by region, 2017-2032 (Millions USD). 21
- Figure 4. Metamaterials example structures. 29
- Figure 5. Metamaterial schematic versus conventional materials. 30
- Figure 6. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of several metalens antenna forms. 32
- Figure 7. Transparent and flexible metamaterial film developed by Sekishi Chemical. 34
- Figure 8. Electromagnetic metamaterial. 35
- Figure 9. Schematic of Electromagnetic Band Gap (EBG) structure. 36
- Figure 10. Schematic of chiral metamaterials. 37
- Figure 11. Terahertz metamaterials. 38
- Figure 12. Nonlinear metamaterials- 400-nm thick nonlinear mirror that reflects frequency-doubled output using input light intensity as small as that of a laser pointer. 40
- Figure 13. Properties and applications of graphene metamaterials. 41
- Figure 14. Technology Readiness Level (TRL) for metamaterials and metasurfaces. 44
- Figure 15. Global revenues for metamaterials, by market, 2017-2032 (Millions USD). 46
- Figure 16. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in camera systems, 2017-2032 (Millions USD). 62
- Figure 17. Prototype metamaterial device used in acoustic sound insulation. 65
- Figure 18. Metamaterials installed in HVAC sound insulation the Hotel Madera Hong Kong. 66
- Figure 19. Robotic metamaterial device for seismic-induced vibration mitigation. 66
- Figure 20. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in acoustics, 2017-2032 (Millions USD). 68
- Figure 21. Flat-panel satellite antenna (top) and antenna mounted on a vehicle (bottom). 72
- Figure 22. META Transparent Window Film. 73
- Figure 23. Wireless charging technology prototype. 74
- Figure 24. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in communications, 2017-2032 (Millions USD). 76
- Figure 25. Metamaterials in automotive applications. 79
- Figure 26. Lumotive advanced beam steering concept. 79
- Figure 27. Illustration of EchoDrive operation. 80
- Figure 28. Anti-reflective metamaterials plastic. 81
- Figure 29. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in automotive, 2017-2032 (Millions USD). 82
- Figure 30. Metamaterials invisibility cloak for microwave frequencies. 85
- Figure 31. Metamaterials radar antenna. 86
- Figure 32. Metamaterials radar array. 86
- Figure 33. Evolv Edge visitor screening solution. 87
- Figure 34. Lightweight metamaterial microlattice. 88
- Figure 35. metaAIR eyewear. 89
- Figure 36. Global revenues for metamaterials in aerospace, defence & security, 2017-2032 (Millions USD). 92
- Figure 37. Schematic of dry-cooling technology. 94
- Figure 38. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in coatings and films, 2017-2032 (Millions USD). 96
- Figure 39. Metamaterial solar coating. 99
- Figure 40. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in solar, 2017-2032 (Millions USD). 99
- Figure 41. A patient in MRI scan modified by metasurface. 101
- Figure 42. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in medical imaging, 2017-2032 (Millions USD). 102
- Figure 43. Stretchable hologram. 105
- Figure 44. Design concepts of soft mechanical metamaterials with large negative swelling ratios and tunable stress-strain curves. 106
- Figure 45. Anywaves antenna products. CubeSat S-band antenna, CubeSat X-band antenna and UAV cellular antenna. 110
- Figure 46. RadarZero. 112
- Figure 47. Schematic of MESA System. 113
- Figure 48. EchoGuard Radar System. 114
- Figure 49. Emrod architecture. 116
- Figure 50. Commercial application of Emrod technology. 116
- Figure 51. Evolv Edge screening system. 117
- Figure 52. FM/R technology. 121
- Figure 53. Metablade antenna. 122
- Figure 54. MTenna flat panel antenna. 125
- Figure 55. Kymeta u8 antenna installed on a vehicle. 125
- Figure 56. LIDAR system for autonomous vehicles. 127
- Figure 57. Metamaterials film. 129
- Figure 58. Metaboard wireless charger. 130
- Figure 59. Orion dot pattern projector. 132
- Figure 60. metaAIR. 134
- Figure 61. Nissan acoustic metamaterial. 143
- Figure 62. Metamaterial structure used to control thermal emission. 149
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