The Global Market for EMI and RFI Shielding Materials and Technologies is Forecast to Reach US$9.1 Billion by 2022

Rise in Man-Made Electromagnetic Pollution & Growing Pressure to Comply With EMC Regulations Drive Demand for EMI and RFI Shielding Materials & Technologies, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA launches comprehensive analysis of industry segments, trends, growth drivers, market share, size and demand forecasts on the global EMI and RFI Shielding Materials and Technologies market. The global market for EMI and RFI Shielding Materials and Technologies is forecast to reach US$9.1 billion by 2022, driven by the rise in electromagnetic pollution caused by the explosive growth of mobile wireless communications, and the resulting need to protect digital equipment from unwanted radio-frequency interference.

Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is referred to electromagnetic radiation or electromagnetic induction from external sources that adversely affect the performance of nearby circuits. Over the last decade, hardware systems used in electronic devices have become highly complex in a manner that makes these systems vulnerable to electromagnetic interference. Growing popularity of stacked chip package structures and multi-chip packages is further increasing the sensitivity of next-generation systems to EMI. Apart from disrupting performance, EMI also leads to shutdown of an electrical circuit resulting in safety and financial concerns. EMI shielding is an advanced concept that is used to mitigate these concerns. The shielding protects electronic and electrical devices from potentially damaging EMI. The approach involves the use of conductive enclosures intended to block electromagnetic radiation, such as EMI filters, specially-designed gaskets, tapes, foils, coatings and conductive paints.

While the terms EMI and RFI (Radiofrequency interference) are used interchangeably, RFI is technically a class of EMI, where the electromagnetic radiation is on radio wave portion of electromagnetic spectrum. EMI is typically a short range phenomenon, generally occurring when distance between devices’ circuits is less than one wavelength, while RFI is a long range phenomenon. In addition, global demand for EMI/RFI shielding solutions is expected to rise owing to the criticality of equipment failure in end-use sectors such as aerospace, defense and automotive. The market is poised to benefit from the continuous improvements in electronic devices in terms of performance footprint, functionality and features. As global demand for next-generation integrated electronic circuits and components grows uninterruptedly, EMI shielding vendors are poised to gain new opportunities. Shielding developments in the coming years are expected to be influenced by cost, size, design and regulatory guidelines. Technological breakthroughs in EMI/RFI shielding materials achieved over the last few years include the use of nanomaterials such as polymer matrix nanocomposites, carbon nanotubes and graphene and intrinsically conducting polymers.

As stated by the new market research report on EMI and RFI Shielding Materials and Technologies, Asia-Pacific ranks as the largest market worldwide, supported by the region’s growing prominence as the world’s manufacturing hub for electronic devices and components, and robust proliferation of smartphones, notebooks, LED TVs, and automotive electronics. Latin America is forecast to emerge as the second fastest growing market with a CAGR of 4.5% over the analysis period. Conductive Coatings represents the largest market segment driven by emerging new uses in electronic displays and photovoltaics (PV).

Major players covered in the report include 3M Company, AI Technology, Inc., Alco Technologies, CGC Precision Technology Co., Ltd., CGS Technologies, Inc., Changzhou Pioneer Electronic Co., Ltd., China EMI Shielding Materials Co., Ltd., Chomerics, Coilcraft, Inc., Cybershield, Inc., Edogawa Gosei Co., Ltd., EIS Fabrico, ETS-Lindgren, Greene Rubber Company, Henkel, Jinan EMI Shielding Technology Co., Ltd., KITAGAWA INDUSTRIES America, Inc., Laird Technologies, Inc., Leader Tech Inc., Lonyan Eteng Eletronics Co., Ltd., MAJR Products Corporation, Marian Inc., Omega Shielding Products Inc., Orion Industries Inc., PPG Industries, Inc., Schaffner Holding AG, Schlegel Electronic Materials, Inc., Solueta Co., Ltd., Tech-Etch, and Zippertubing Company, among others.

The research report titled “EMI and RFI Shielding Materials and Technologies: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, drivers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities of major companies worldwide. The report provides market estimates and projections for all major geographic markets such as the United States, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, South Korea, Taiwan and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. The global and regional markets for EMI/RFI Shielding Materials and Technologies are also analyzed in US dollars by shielding category such as Conductive Coatings, Conductive Plastics, Metal Cabinets, Laminates/Tapes and Other EMI/RFI shielding materials & technologies.

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