Rugged Display Market Trends

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Market Trends of Rugged Display Industry

This section covers the major market trends shaping the The Rugged Display Market according to our research experts:

Rugged Tablets are Expected to Hold Major Share

  • Rugged tablets are specially designed computers that can sustain harsh environments and can be easily operated in rough conditions, such as extreme temperatures, strong vibrations, dry or wet conditions. True rugged tablets are built sturdy inside out, therefore, have the ability to withstand sand, dust, dirt, ice, water, and other extremities.
  • Owing to many advantages, such as readability in direct sun, fully sealed keywords to restrict intrusion of dust or any liquids, strength, durability, along with easy installations in various automotive and defense machinery, there is a substantial increase in the purchase for rugged tablets in sectors, such as defense, healthcare, transportation, retail, agriculture.
  • Fully rugged tablets are the highest selling rugged tablets among the three types. However, high costs and increasing cut-throat competition are a few of the obstacles, which are restricting the growth of rugged tablets.
  • America is the dominating player in the global market for rugged tablets. Zebra and Panasonic are the two popular and highest manufacturing brands in the United States. In July 2019, Zebra Technologies Corporation introduced its new high-performance L10 Android ultra-rugged tablet as a part of Zebra’s extensive portfolio of government and enterprise tablets as well as purpose-built mobile computers for the rigors of challenging warehouse, manufacturing, construction, and field operations environments. 
Rugged Display Market: Unit shipments of rugged smartphones worldwide in million, Global 2016, 2017, and 2021

Asia Pacific is Expected to be The Highest Growing Market

  • The modernization and development of infrastructure, such as smart cities, across the region and the untapped rugged display device applications in government, defense, transportation, and oil and gas industries are driving the growth of rugged displays in this region. In addition, the significant growth of the automotive, transportation, and manufacturing sectors in recent years is also driving the growth of the market.
  • The increasing defense budgets in countries, such as China and India, further drive the growth of the market for the aerospace and defense industry in Asia-Pacific. For instance, the Indian Air Force is making huge investments in the procurement of new aircraft, which may positively impact the growth of the market.
  • Moreover, Japan has the majority of automotive manufacturers and suppliers who are increasingly adopting rugged devices to overcome the challenges regarding inventory management, process monitoring, and control, etc.
Rugged Display Market: Growth Rate by Region (2020 - 2025)

Rugged Display Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)