Micro LED Chip Market Value Expected to Reach $580 Million by 2028, Focusing on Head-Mounted Devices and Automotive Applications, Says TrendForce
Jun. 3, 2024 ---- Efforts to reduce the cost of Micro LED chips through size miniaturization are ongoing. Companies like LGE, BOE, and Vistar continue to invest in large display applications, while AUO has been focusing on developing smartwatch products. There is also growing demand for new display applications in head-mounted devices and for automotive uses. TrendForce's "2024 Micro LED Market Trend and Cost Analysis Report" reveals that the market value of Micro LED chips is projected to reach $580 million by 2028, with a CAGR of 84% from 2023 to 2028.
Challenges in the Micro LED industry
The inability to reduce costs and technical challenges are major factors behind the cancellation of Apple's Micro LED watch. Therefore, continuous optimization of production processes remains critical for the development of the Micro LED industry. The evolution of mass transfer technology is expected to shift from single to composite technique, such as combining laser transfer with stamp transfer and potentially achieving a transfer solution with bonding capability with no stiction.
Inspection and repair processes are critical for improving yield rates and reducing Micro LED costs. Current electrical testing methods are being upgraded, focusing on high-precision probe cards and contactless testing. These advancements are not only leading the development of electrical testing but also present significant business opportunities for equipment manufacturers.
The cancellation of the Apple Watch has prompted chip supplier ams OSRAM to consider selling its 8-inch plant in Malaysia. If the buyer is a company within the current Micro LED supply chain, this could positively impact the industry's technical development and cost structure optimization. Considering the shift in technology routes and target markets, Chinese compound semiconductor manufacturers developing 8-inch SiC power semiconductors are also potential buyers. This would allow them to expand into international markets, providing chip manufacturers with a means to increase profitability.
Opportunities in the Micro LED industry
Micro LED still retains distinct advantages over competing technologies like Micro OLED. In AR glasses, which require light engines and high brightness and small volume, Micro LED light engines have now achieved sizes smaller than 0.2cc. With brightness levels advancing toward 350,000 nits, Micro LED is well-suited for high-brightness, all-weather, and all-scene recognition. The rapid development of AI-assisted tools is also expected to drive demand for AR glasses with Micro LED displays over the next 1 to 2 years.
In the automotive sector, displays do not require extremely high PPI but demand higher contrast and reliability. Micro LED technology, with its high brightness, contrast, wide color gamut, and fast response, can enhance the driving experience when integrated into smart cockpit display solutions with unique shapes, curves, flexibility, and feedback. This expands the potential applications of Micro LED in automotive scenarios-such as AR-HUDs and P-HUDS-as well as innovative display technologies for car windows using transparent displays.
Table of Contents
Chapter I. Micro LED Market Analysis
2024-2028 Micro LED Market Size Analysis: Large-sized Displays
2024-2028 Micro LED Market Size Comparison: Large-sized Displays
2024-2028 Micro LED Market Size Analysis: Wearable Displays
2024-2028 Micro LED Market Size Comparison: Wearable Displays
2024-2028 Micro LED Market Size Analysis: Head-mounted Displays
2024-2028 Micro LED Market Size Comparison: Head-mounted Displays
2024-2028 Micro LED Market Size Analysis: Automotive Displays
2024-2028 Micro LED Market Size Comparison: Automotive Displays
2024-2028 Micro LED Market Size Comparison: Mobile Devices/IT Displays
2024-2028 Market Value Analysis
2024 Micro LED Market Share Change Analysis by Applications
2024-2028 Wafer Market Demand Analysis
Chapter II. Micro LED Technology Development
2.1. Micro LED Mass Transfer Technology Development
Micro LED TFT Backplane Technology Development
Mass Transfer Technology Development
Laser Transfer
Contact Transfer Vs. Contactless Transfer
Mass Transfer Technology: Combined Physical Mechanism
Mass Transfer Technology: Combined Transfer Process
Mass Transfer Technology: LGE's MDSAT Transfer Technology
Mass Transfer Technology: Factors Affecting LED Transfer Rate Analysis
Mass Transfer Technology: Factors Affecting Transfer Efficiency Analysis
Mass Transfer Technology Development Summary
2.2. Micro LED Inspection Technology Development
Micro LED Inspection Approaches Overview
Micro LED Electrical Testing Solutions
High Accuracy Probe Card Contact Electrical Testing-NanoEx
Contactless Electrical Testing - Top Engineering
Chapter III. Micro LED Large-Sized Displays Market Analysis
2024 Micro/Mini LED COG Video Wall Specification and Progress
2024 Micro/Mini LED COG Video Wall Specification and Progress
Micro LED Video Wall Manufacturing Analysis
2021-2028 6-inch Micro LED COC Price Trend
Micro LED Chip Yield Rate and Brand Target
Micro LED Chip Yield Rate and Brand Target
Samsung/AUO LTPS Driver Framework Analysis
Routing For DDI Connection in Spliced Displays
Side Wiring Technology
COG (Side Wiring) Technology Challenge Analysis / Player Roadmap
TGV(Through Glass Via) Technology Analysis
TGV Solution Provider: Corning
Chapter IV. Micro LED Wearable Display Market Analysis
Apple Micro LED Watch Specification and Cost Analysis
Micro LED Watch Manufacturing Analysis
Apple Micro LED Watch Manufacturing Challenges Analysis
Apple Cancelled Micro LED Project
Impact From Apple's Cancellation of Watch Project on Industry
ams OSRAM 8-inch Factory in Malaysia Situation Analysis
AUO Circular Micro LED Display Panels Plan
Touch Taiwan Micro LED
Tag Heuer Micro LED Watch Specification and Cost Analysis
Chapter V. Micro LED Automotive Display Market Analysis
Automotive Display Challenges: Solar Load
2024 HUD Product Specification Analysis
2023-2024 HUD Product Price Analysis
AR-HUD Technology Analysis
AR-HUD Technical Barriers
Panoramic Head-up Display (P-HUD) vs. Transparent Display
Micro LED Automotive Display Highlight: Brightness
2024 Micro LED Automotive Transparent Display Cost Analysis
Automotive Displays Challenges: Safety and Environmental Protection
Chapter VI. Micro LED Player Dynamic Updates
Micro LED Industry- Capital Investment, M&A, Alliance, and Joint Venture