Global In-Mold Electronics Market Size By Product (Silver Conductive Ink Material, Carbon Conductive Ink Material), By Application (Consumer Electronics, Automotive), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

In-Mold Electronics Market Size And Forecast

In-Mold Electronics Market size was valued at USD 148.92 Million in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 1,000.77 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 27.44% from 2024 to 2030.

The “Global In-Mold Electronics Market” has been driven by factors such as the growing adoption of in-mold electronics in the automobile industry and the increasing incorporation of IMEs in white goods such as refrigerators, dishwashers, and air conditioners. The Global In-Mold Electronics Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global In-Mold Electronics Market Definition

In-mold electronics (IME) is a cutting-edge and revolutionary manufacturing technique that has been gaining a lot of traction in a variety of industries. With the help of this technology, 3D objects with built-in electronic functionality can be created by seamlessly fusing printed electronics with conventional plastic molding techniques. With a wide range of advantages and uses, the IME process is revolutionizing product design and manufacturing. IME is a complex process that involves the integration of electronic components directly into the surface of plastic or polymer substrates during the molding process. The key steps include printing conductive traces, embedding electronic components, and over-molding with a plastic material.

This results in a monolithic, functional part with electronics seamlessly integrated into its structure. The key advantages offered by IME are space and weight saving, design flexibility, durability, cost efficiency, and customization. Eliminating the requirement for separate electronic components is one of IME’s main benefits. It also results in a decrease in the final product’s overall weight and size, which is crucial in fields like automotive and aerospace. The embedded electronics are well-protected in the polymer substrate, making them more resilient to environmental factors and physical wear and tear. This durability enables them to be used in harsh conditions.

Global In-Mold Electronics Market Overview

The “Global In-Mold Electronics Market” has been driven by factors such as the growing adoption of in-mold electronics in the automobile industry and the increasing incorporation of IMEs in white goods such as refrigerators, dishwashers, air conditioners, etc. However, the complex manufacturing process of these electronics may hamper the market growth in the near future. Moreover, innovations in consumer electronics are a key trend in the global market. The growing adoption of IMEs in the automobile sector is attributed to significantly driving market growth in the forthcoming years. The IMEs have revolutionized several applications in the automobile industry by seamlessly integrating electronics into the automotive components.

The IMEs are critical components in manufacturing smart surfaces, touch-sensitive control panels, and ambient lighting in the automotive industry. For instance, the integration of IME enables the manufacturers to provide capacitive touch panel interfaces on the interior surfaces of the vehicles, such as dashboards and door panels, providing intuitive controls for infotainment systems and climate settings. These interfaces are functional and aesthetically pleasing to the overall car experience of the consumers.

Global In-Mold Electronics MarketSegmentation Analysis

The Global In-Mold Electronics Market is segmented on the basis of Product, Application, And Geography.

In-Mold Electronics Market, By Product

• Silver Conductive Ink Material
• Carbon Conductive Ink Material
• Others

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Based on Product, The market is segmented into Silver Conductive Ink Material, Carbon Conductive Ink Material, and Others. The Global In-Mold Electronics Market is experiencing a scaled level of attractiveness in the Product segment. Silver Conductive Ink Material accounted for the largest market share of 41.19% in 2022, with a market value of USD 61.34 Million, and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 27.37% during the forecast period. Carbon Conductive Ink Material was the second-largest market in 2022, valued at USD 52.25 Million in 2022; it is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 29.94%.Silver conductive inks held a significant share in the market for in-mold electronics because of their excellent heat stability and electrical conductivity.

To maintain the tiny particles in place and prevent them from settling or clumping, silver conductive ink, which has a silver base and is used to produce components, is coated with dispersion techniques. Silver conductive ink has excellent adhesion, low contact resistance, high electrical conductivity, and a straightforward application process. Silver conductive ink is feasible to print direct conductive traces onto the surface of the molded substrate. These traces serve as conductive channels for electrical signals to connect various electronic components. This is especially useful when the molded object’s unique shape or specifications prevent using conventional rigid PCBs (printed circuit boards).

In-Mold Electronics Market, By Application

• Consumer Electronics
• Automobile
• Home Appliance
• Industrial
• Others

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Based on Application, The market is segmented into Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Home Appliance, Industrial, and Others. The Global In-Mold Electronics Market is experiencing a scaled level of attractiveness in the “Type” segment. Consumer Electronics accounted for the largest market share of 31.48% in 2022, with a market value of USD 46.88 Million, and is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 30.75% during the forecast period. Automobile was the second-largest market in 2022, valued at USD 36.87 Million in 2022; it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 25.96%.

IME is increasingly used in consumer electronics, such as keyboards, smartphones, tablets, remote controls, flexible displays, audio devices, wearables, gaming controllers, etc. IME can create seamless, integrated touch-sensitive surfaces on the casings of smartphones and tablets. In-mold electronics technology eliminates the need for separate physical buttons and enhances the device’s design by integrating buttons, sliders, or touch-sensitive areas into the device’s shell. Flexible screens can be created using IME technology and integrated into various consumer electronics products. Flexible screens enable novel designs for wearable technology, foldable smartphones, and other gadgets by being twisted, rolled, or curved to meet unorthodox form factors.

In-Mold Electronics Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Based on Geography, The Global In-Mold Electronics Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa. The Global In-Mold Electronics Market is experiencing a scaled level of attractiveness in the Asia Pacific region. Asia-Pacific accounted for the largest market share of 38.45% in 2022, with a market value of USD 57.26 Million, and is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 30.07% during the forecast period. North America was the second-largest market in 2022, valued at USD 40.43 Million in 2022; it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 27.59%.

Asia Pacific is one of the foremost and fastest-growing economies in the global market. Asia Pacific regional market has witnessed significant growth with a higher CAGR in the coming years, owing to the presence of the largest populated countries in the world, such as India and China. Throughout the projected time, Asia Pacific is anticipated to be the most advantageous market. This can be attributed to the growing numbers of the leading electronic manufacturers in the world being based in countries such as China, India, Japan, and the Rest of APAC. One of the main reasons the In-Mold Electronics Market in the Asia Pacific area is predicted to overgrow during the forecast period is the region’s massive need for consumer electronics.

Key Players

The “Global In-Mold Electronics Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market including some of the major players such as BotFactory, Butler Technologies, Canatu, CERADROP, Dupont, Lite-On Technology, MesoScribe Technologies, Nagase America Corporation, Golden Valley Products, nScrypt Inc., Optomec, Pulse Electronics, TactoTek, Tangio Printed Electronics, and Nissha Co. Ltd. This section provides a company overview, ranking analysis, company regional and industry footprint, and ACE Matrix.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with Coating Type benchmarking and SWOT analysis.

Key Developments

• In July 2019, Nissha Co. Ltd. stated that one of its priority markets is automobiles. Nissha’s Industrial Materials section promotes ornamental films and molded parts made from IMD and IML technologies in this market, while its Devices segment provides film touch sensors and hydrogen detectors. The newly formed Mobility Business Unit is a task force formed by these two business groups to capitalize on more business prospects in the automobile market.
• In September 2022, Canatu begun mass production of a new 3D formable transparent touch sensor. Canatu’s touch sensors are integrated into a Methode Electronics, Inc. center stack, a global provider of custom-built and application-specific products and solutions. The innovative center stack solution will be used in an iconic premium SUV that will be unveiled in September 2022.

Ace Matrix Analysis

The Ace Matrix provided in the report would help to understand how the major key players involved in this industry are performing as we provide a ranking for these companies based on various factors such as service features & innovations, scalability, innovation of services, industry coverage, industry reach, and growth roadmap. Based on these factors, we rank the companies into four categories as Active, Cutting Edge, Emerging, and Innovators.

Market Attractiveness

The image of market attractiveness provided would further help to get information about the segment that is majorly leading in the Global In-Mold Electronics Market. We cover the major impacting factors that are responsible for driving the industry growth in the given geography.

Porter’s Five Forces

The image provided would further help to get information about Porter’s five forces framework providing a blueprint for understanding the behavior of competitors and a player’s strategic positioning in the respective industry. Porter’s five forces model can be used to assess the competitive landscape in the Global In-Mold Electronics Market, gauge the attractiveness of a certain sector, and assess investment possibilities.