Rugged Display Market Share

Global Rugged Display Market Overview

Rugged Display Market Size was valued at USD 10.57 Billion in 2022. The Rugged Display industry is projected to grow from USD 11.54 Billion in 2023 to USD 18.30 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.09% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). A rugged display is a type of computer display that is designed to be durable and withstand harsh environmental conditions, such as extreme temperatures, shocks, vibrations, and exposure to dust, water, and other elements. They are commonly used in industrial, military, and outdoor applications where regular displays would be vulnerable to damage.

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Rugged Display Market Trends

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  Increase in the use of rugged tablets

  
  

Rugged tablets are specifically made laptops that can readily function in challenging circumstances including severe temperatures, intense vibrations, and dry or damp situations. True tough tablets are constructed from the inside out to survive harsh circumstances such as ice, water, sand, and dirt. There has been a significant increase in the purchase of rugged tablets in industries like defense, healthcare, and transportation because of their many advantages, including their ability to be read in direct sunlight, their ability to be fully sealed to prevent dust or liquid intrusion, their strength, durability, and ease of installation in various automotive and defense machinery. The most common kind of tough tablet, out of the three available varieties, is rugged.

Rugged Display Market Segment Insights

Rugged Display Type Insights

The market segmentation, based on Type, includes Dot-matrix, LED, LCD, and Others. The LED segment held the majority share in 2022, contributing to the global Rugged Display revenue. Due to its advantages such as high brightness, low power consumption, and long lifespan compared to other display technologies. Additionally, the increasing demand for rugged displays in various applications, such as military, aerospace, industrial, and medical, is also driving the growth of the LED segment in the market.

Rugged Display Operation System Insights

Based on Operation System, the market segmentation includes iOS (iPhones), Windows, Android, and Others. The Windows segment dominated the market in 2022. This is due to the widespread use of Windows in various industrial, military, and outdoor applications, as well as its user-friendly interface, compatibility with a wide range of hardware, and support for multiple applications. Additionally, the continuous development of the Windows operating system to meet the changing needs of its users has also helped it maintain its position as the dominant player in the market.

Rugged Display Rugged Insights

Based on the Rugged, the market segmentation includes Semi-rugged, Fully rugged, Ultra-rugged, and Others. The Fully rugged segment dominated the market in 2022. Fully rugged displays are designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions and are therefore ideal for use in extreme environments, such as military, aerospace, industrial, and medical applications. The robustness and durability of these displays, as well as their ability to function in a wide range of temperatures, make them a popular choice among users in the market, driving their dominant position.

Rugged Display End-User Insights

Based on End-User, the market segmentation includes the Government, Defense, Aerospace, Hospitals, Industrial, and Commercial. The Government segment is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period, 2024-2032. The rugged displays are used by various government agencies, such as the military, law enforcement, and emergency services, for their mission-critical operations in challenging environments. These agencies require displays that are durable, reliable, and capable of performing in extreme conditions, making rugged displays a popular choice.

Figure 2: Rugged Display Market, by Type, 2022 & 2030 (USD Million)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Rugged Display Regional Insights

By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. North America is one of the largest markets for rugged displays and dominates the global market. The presence of major military and industrial players, as well as the increasing demand for rugged displays in various applications, such as military, aerospace, industrial, and medical, is driving the growth of the market in North America. Additionally, the technological advancements and investment in research and development in the region have also contributed to the dominant position of North America in the market.

Figure 3: RUGGED DISPLAY MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Rugged Display Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Major market players are spending a lot of money on R&D to increase their product lines, which will help the market grow even more. Market participants are also taking various strategic initiatives to grow their worldwide footprint, with key market developments such as new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations. Competitors in the Rugged Display industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in an increasingly competitive and rising market environment.

Manufacturing locally to cut operating costs is one of the main business tactics manufacturers use in the global Rugged Display industry to benefit customers and expand the market sector. Major market players, including Panasonic Corporation, Samsung Group, Getac Technology Corporation, Zebra Technologies Corporation, and others, are attempting to increase market demand by funding R&D initiatives.

Rugged computing solutions are provided by Getac Technology. It provides software, tablets, and computers. The company caters to the defense, utilities, public safety, oil and gas, automotive, transportation, natural resources, logistics, and industrial manufacturing sectors.

Zebra Technologies is an enterprise asset intelligence (EAI) solution supplier in the automated identification and data capture (AIDC) market. It operates in the Asset Intelligence & Tracking (AIT) and Enterprise Visibility & Mobility (EVM) areas. The AIT section covers barcode and card print, supplies, services, and location solutions. The EVM category provides mobile computing, data capture, radio-frequency identification (RFID), stationary industrial scanning and machine vision, services, and workflow optimization solutions.

Key Companies in the Rugged Display market include

• Xplore Technologies Corporation


• Sparton Corporation


• Panasonic Corporation


• Samsung Group


• Getac Technology Corporation


• Zebra Technologies Corporation


• Chassis Plans


• Bluestone Technology Ltd


• Sonim Technologies Inc


• Kyocera Corporation

Rugged Display Industry Developments

September 2022: Samsung Electronics announced the launch of the Galaxy XCover6 Pro smartphone and Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro tablet in the United States market. These purpose-built, enterprise-ready mobile devices are capable of supporting the most demanding enterprises.

May 2022: Panasonic announced the release of the TOUGHBOOK® 40, a completely rugged, modular laptop that combines the TOUGHBOOK brand's durability and ruggedness with greater innovation to give unsurpassed power, speed, and connection to satisfy the increasing demands of mobile professionals.

Rugged Display Market Segmentation

Rugged Display Type Outlook

• Dot-matrix


• LED


• LCD


• Others

Rugged Display Operation System Outlook

• iOS (iPhones)


• Windows


• Android


• Others

Rugged Display Rugged Outlook

• Semi-rugged


• Fully rugged


• Ultra-rugged


• Others

Rugged Display End-User Outlook

• Government


• Defense


• Aerospace


• Hospitals


• Industrial


• Commercial

Rugged Display Regional Outlook

• North America
  
  
  
  • US
  
  
  • Canada
  
  
  
  


• Europe
  
  
  
  • Germany
  
  
  • France
  
  
  • UK
  
  
  • Italy
  
  
  • Spain
  
  
  • Rest of Europe
  
  
  
  


• Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  • China
  
  
  • Japan
  
  
  • India
  
  
  • Australia
  
  
  • South Korea
  
  
  • Australia
  
  
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  


• Rest of the World
  
  
  
  • Middle East
  
  
  • Africa
  
  
  • Latin America