Surface Mountable Laser Direct Structuring Antenna (LDS) Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

The Surface Mountable Laser Direct Structuring Antenna (LDS) market is segmented by End-User Application (Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Industrial Automation/IoT, Medical) and Geography.

Surface Mountable Laser Direct Structuring Antenna (LDS) Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

Surface Mountable Laser Direct Structuring Antenna Market Size

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Study Period 2019 - 2029
Base Year For Estimation 2023
Forecast Data Period 2024 - 2029
CAGR 13.54 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market Asia Pacific
Market Concentration High

Major Players

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Surface Mountable Laser Direct Structuring Antenna Market Analysis

The Surface Mountable Laser Direct Structuring Antenna (LDS) market is expected to register a CAGR of 13.54% over the forecast period from 2021 to 2026. Antenna design with Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) technology offers the designers huge flexibility. LDS technology is one of the most advanced and robust 3D antenna manufacturing technology available. According to Multiple Dimensions AG, over one billion LDS antennas have been produced in the past decade. With LDS technology, antenna designers can create compelling antenna designs with new degrees of freedom in three dimensions. Multi-band, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, CDMA, GSM, Cellular 3G, 4G LTE, and emerging 5G frequencies are served. LDS antennas cover the full spectrum of today's and tomorrow's mobile RF devices. Antennas manufactured using LDS are completely Surface Mount Technology (SMT) capable. Components on flat surfaces and the same level can be mounted using automatic assembly.

  • LDS technology gives flexibility for geometric 3D design providing freedom in making antenna products beyond the previously often used flex circuit based antenna technologies. LDS is a better alternative to metal stamped or flexible adhesive antenna designs where the antenna's shape is too complicated or when the space allowed for placement is limited. Another one of the benefits of LDS is that the design frieze can be done much later. The users could till able to adjust the circuit artwork later on in the process, even if the parts are already molded or in the process of being molded. This flexibility and freedom enables to decide later on what type of structure one wants to put on. This is why cell phone antenna manufacturers prefer LDS so much as it allows them to fine-tune their antenna to get the best performance out of it before deciding on a design frieze.
  • For the production of antennas in even the smallest electronic components, the 5G generation requirements can be a significant challenge. The aim is to achieve higher frequencies and higher data throughput. The Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) process key to this. It generates antennas for these high requirements quickly and easily on three-dimensional plastic components of any shape. There is no requirement for cost-intensive and loss prone connectors. The higher the frequency of an antenna, the finer its structures. Laser systems operate with high precision and can produce minimal structures with only 25 µm conductor path and insulation channel width. With antennas manufactured using the LDS method, the frequencies of 77 GHz required for 5G could be achieved.
  • Modern automotive requires a wide array of sensors and assistive electronics, which increase the comfort and safety of the passengers in the vehicle. At the same time, the goal is to reduce the number of components used and significantly reduce manufacturing costs. Mechatronic Integrated Devices (MIDs), combined with the appropriate connection and assembly technology, is ideal for achieving these goals. It allows typical electromechanical functions such as buttons, plugs, and other connecting elements to be integrated into a single module, which serves as a molded interconnect device. Using the LDS process increases the available design options, accelerates modifications in electronic modules, and allows model variants to be produced cost-effectively, ultimately resulting in more profitable development and manufacturing.
  • With the outbreak of COVID-19, various companies have been developing stamp-sized devices, comprising a suite of sensors, including ones that record body temperature and blood oxygen levels. This advance can be used to catch early signs and symptoms of COVID-19, and help monitor patients as the illness progresses. Small diagnosis and monitoring devices help to improve the lives of millions of patients. Combined with comprehensive wireless communication technology, this allows visits to the doctor to be reduced to a minimum. This development requires a more advanced manner of intelligently compressing more functions into a smaller space. With its precision and high reliability, the laser-based LDS process fulfills precisely these requirements.

Surface Mountable Laser Direct Structuring Antenna Industry Overview

The Surface Mountable Laser Direct Structuring Antenna (LDS) market is quite consolidated with few players such as Molex LLC, Taoglas Limited, LPKF Laser & Electronics AG, Tongda Group Holdings Limited hold a significant share in the market. The players in the market are launching innovative solutions, forming partnerships, and mergers to increase their market share and expand their geographical presence.

  • July 2020 - Taoglas Limited formed a collaboration with Arrow Electronics, which includes a distribution agreement focused on IoT products and services. Taoglas and Arrow's comprehensive distribution agreement provides customers streamlined access to Taoglas' extensive portfolio of the antenna and RF design offerings.
  • June 2020 - Digi-Key Electronics announced that it had expanded its product portfolio by signing a U.S. distribution partnership with Amphenol Corporation, offering Digi-Key customers a broad offering of the RF combiner, antenna, and RF filter products. This collaboration further rounds out Digi-Key's offering of the entire Amphenol product line.

Surface Mountable Laser Direct Structuring Antenna Market Leaders

  1. Molex LLC

  2. Taoglas Limited

  3. LPKF Laser & Electronics AG

  4. Tongda Group Holdings Limited

  5. Amphenol Corporation

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Molex LLC, Taoglas Limited, LPKF Laser & Electronics AG, Amphenol Corporation, Tongda Group Holdings Limited, TE Connectivity Ltd
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Surface Mountable Laser Direct Structuring Antenna Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.2.4 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
    • 4.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
  • 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Industries Targeting for Miniaturization, Weight Reduction and Reduction of Number of Parts Mounted
  • 5.2 Market Challenges
    • 5.2.1 Product Assembly Challenges in 3D Components
  • 5.3 Analysis of Frequency Bands (RFID, WLAN/BLE, GNSS, etc.) and Their Applications
  • 5.4 Impact of COVID-19 on the Antenna Industry

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By End-User Application
    • 6.1.1 Consumer Electronics
    • 6.1.2 Automotive
    • 6.1.3 Industrial Automation/IoT
    • 6.1.4 Medical
    • 6.1.5 Other End-user Applications
  • 6.2 Geography
    • 6.2.1 North America
    • 6.2.2 Europe
    • 6.2.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 6.2.4 Rest of the World

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles
    • 7.1.1 Molex LLC
    • 7.1.2 Taoglas Limited
    • 7.1.3 LPKF Laser & Electronics AG
    • 7.1.4 Amphenol Corporation
    • 7.1.5 Tongda Group Holdings Limited
    • 7.1.6 TE Connectivity Ltd
    • 7.1.7 Antenova Limited
    • 7.1.8 Abracon LLC
    • 7.1.9 Saelig Company Inc.
    • 7.1.10 Pulse Electronics Corporation
    • 7.1.11 Galtronics Corporation Ltd.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

8. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

9. FUTURE OF THE MARKET

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Surface Mountable Laser Direct Structuring Antenna Industry Segmentation

Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) is a process that involves the designing of an antenna and produced onto a 3-dimensional plastic carrier. This carrier can be a separate plastic entity or an existing integral part of the customer's product's housing. The plastic carrier is an injection molded component, produced using a specific polymer material. The component is then selectively metalized using a chemical solution to create the conductive traces that form the shape of the antenna.

By End-User Application Consumer Electronics
Automotive
Industrial Automation/IoT
Medical
Other End-user Applications
Geography North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World
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Surface Mountable Laser Direct Structuring Antenna Market Research FAQs

What is the current Surface Mountable Laser Direct Structuring Antenna (LDS) Market size?

The Surface Mountable Laser Direct Structuring Antenna (LDS) Market is projected to register a CAGR of 13.54% during the forecast period (2024-2029)

Who are the key players in Surface Mountable Laser Direct Structuring Antenna (LDS) Market?

Molex LLC, Taoglas Limited, LPKF Laser & Electronics AG, Tongda Group Holdings Limited and Amphenol Corporation are the major companies operating in the Surface Mountable Laser Direct Structuring Antenna (LDS) Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Surface Mountable Laser Direct Structuring Antenna (LDS) Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).

Which region has the biggest share in Surface Mountable Laser Direct Structuring Antenna (LDS) Market?

In 2024, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Surface Mountable Laser Direct Structuring Antenna (LDS) Market.

What years does this Surface Mountable Laser Direct Structuring Antenna (LDS) Market cover?

The report covers the Surface Mountable Laser Direct Structuring Antenna (LDS) Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Surface Mountable Laser Direct Structuring Antenna (LDS) Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

Surface Mountable Laser Direct Structuring Antenna (LDS) Industry Report

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