Market Overview:
The global diamond-like carbon (DLC) films market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The growth in the market can be attributed to the increasing demand for DLC films from various end-use industries, such as automotive components and tooling components. In terms of type, the hydrogen free DLC segment is expected to lead the global DLC films market during the forecast period, owing to its superior properties such as hardness and wear resistance. In terms of application, the automotive components segment is projected to lead the global DLC films market during 2018–2030 due to rising demand for lightweight vehicles across regions.
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Product Definition:
A DLC film is a carbon-based film that has been treated to have some of the properties of diamond. DLC films are used in a variety of applications, including as coatings on tools and other objects to improve wear resistance, as well as in medical implants and other applications where biocompatibility is important.
Hydrogen Free DLC:
Hydrogen-free DLC, also known as clean or base-line (BL) diamond is a type of carbon material with no impurities, which has applications in abrasives and semiconductor industries. Hydrogen-free DLC films are produced by the chemical vapor deposition process and possess properties such as high thermal conductivity, low electrical resistivity and optical transparency along with high hardness. These properties make it suitable for use in applications including wearables & electronics devices along with industrial tools & equipment.
Hydrogenated DLC:
Hydrogenated DLC films are produced by the chemical reaction between hydrogen and dextrin (a carbohydrate polymer) to form a thin film. Hydrogenated dextrin-co-polymer is used as a coating material in the production of diamond-like carbon films.
Application Insights:
Automotive components was the largest application segment for diamond-like carbon films in 2017, accounting for over 60% of the market. The growth can be attributed to increasing use of these films in various automotive components including headlamps, tailgates and bumper systems. In addition, growing demand from luxury vehicles is expected to drive growth over the forecast period.
DLC films are used as an alternative to traditional metal and plastic fasteners which result in significant cost savings during production as well as offer better aesthetics at a lower price point compared with its counterparts. Furthermore, they offer corrosion resistance which further extends their use across numerous applications such as tooling components (molds), machine parts and medical devices among others.
Regional Analysis:
Asia Pacific dominated the global market in 2017 and is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period. The growth of this region can be attributed to rising product demand from end-use industries such as automotive, electronics, and tooling components. China is one of the largest producers of DLC films owing to low manufacturing costs coupled with cheap labor cost.
North America accounted for a significant share in terms of revenue due to growing product demand from various end-use industries such as aerospace & defense, automotive, medical equipment & devices among others. Growing investments by key players in R&D activities are anticipated to fuel industry expansion over the next eight years.
Europe was valued at USD X million in 2017.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for DLC films in the automotive and aerospace industries due to their superior mechanical and tribological properties.
- Growing demand for DLC films from the medical industry as a result of their biocompatibility and anti-friction properties.
- Rising popularity of DLC films in the semiconductor industry due to their ability to reduce wear and tear on equipment components.
- Increasing use of DLC films in energy generation applications due to their thermal stability and resistance to corrosion.
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market Research Report
By Type
Hydrogen Free DLC, Hydrogenated DLC
By Application
Automobile Components, Tooling Components
By Companies
Oerlikon Balzers, IHI Group, CemeCon, Morgan Advanced Materials, Miba Group (Teer Coatings), Acree Technologies, IBC Coatings Technologies, Techmetals, Calico Coatings, Stararc Coating, Creating Nano Technologies
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
187
Number of Tables & Figures
131
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market Report Segments:
The global Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Hydrogen Free DLC, Hydrogenated DLC
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Automobile Components, Tooling Components
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- Oerlikon Balzers
- IHI Group
- CemeCon
- Morgan Advanced Materials
- Miba Group (Teer Coatings)
- Acree Technologies
- IBC Coatings Technologies
- Techmetals
- Calico Coatings
- Stararc Coating
- Creating Nano Technologies
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Highlights of The Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Hydrogen Free DLC
- Hydrogenated DLC
- By Application:
- Automobile Components
- Tooling Components
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Diamond-like carbon (DLC) films are a type of thin film material that is made up of small diamond crystals. DLC films have many potential applications, including in the electronics and automotive industries.
Some of the major players in the diamond-like carbon (dlc) films market are Oerlikon Balzers, IHI Group, CemeCon, Morgan Advanced Materials, Miba Group (Teer Coatings), Acree Technologies, IBC Coatings Technologies, Techmetals, Calico Coatings, Stararc Coating, Creating Nano Technologies.
The diamond-like carbon (dlc) films market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.5%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market Size & Forecast, 2018-2028
4.5.1 Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Hydrogen Free DLC
5.2.2 Hydrogenated DLC
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Automobile Components
6.2.2 Tooling Components
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Hydrogen Free DLC
9.6.2 Hydrogenated DLC
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Automobile Components
9.10.2 Tooling Components
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Hydrogen Free DLC
10.6.2 Hydrogenated DLC
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Automobile Components
10.10.2 Tooling Components
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Hydrogen Free DLC
11.6.2 Hydrogenated DLC
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Automobile Components
11.10.2 Tooling Components
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Hydrogen Free DLC
12.6.2 Hydrogenated DLC
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Automobile Components
12.10.2 Tooling Components
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Hydrogen Free DLC
13.6.2 Hydrogenated DLC
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Automobile Components
13.10.2 Tooling Components
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 Oerlikon Balzers
14.3.2 IHI Group
14.3.3 CemeCon
14.3.4 Morgan Advanced Materials
14.3.5 Miba Group (Teer Coatings)
14.3.6 Acree Technologies
14.3.7 IBC Coatings Technologies
14.3.8 Techmetals
14.3.9 Calico Coatings
14.3.10 Stararc Coating
14.3.11 Creating Nano Technologies
