Adaptive Optics Market

Global Adaptive Optics Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Component (Wavefront Sensor, Control System, and Wavefront Modulator), By Application (Consumer Goods, Astronomy, Biomedical, Military & Defense, Manufacturing, and Others) and Forecast 2019-2025
    Update Available - Forecast 2024-2030   

Published: Jul 2023 | Report Code: OMR2020003 | Category : Communication and Connectivity Technology | Delivery Format: /

The global adaptive optics market is projected to grow at a significant CAGR of 39.7% during the forecast period. The market growth is mainly driven by technological development in optical technology coupled with the growing adoption of adaptive optics in ophthalmology and retinal imaging. Adaptive Optics (AO) systems are highly effective in correcting dynamic aberrations which have increased its applications in biomedical. In addition, its application in the aerospace & defense industry has gained traction for satellite imaging and free-space optical communication. Further, the companies that offer adaptive optics systems are collaborating with several defense contractors. For instance, Boston Micromachine Corporation has partnered with NASA, US Naval Research Laboratory, and others to offer optical systems in their projects.

 Segmental Outlook  

The global adaptive optics market is classified on the basis of component and application. Based on the component, the market is divided wavefront sensor, control system, and wavefront modulator. The wavefront sensor segment is projected to have a significant share in the market. On the basis of application, the market is segregated into consumer goods, astronomy, biomedical, military & defense, manufacturing, and others such as communication. 

The consumer goods segment is projected to have significant growth during the forecast period owing to the rising application of adaptive optics in various consumer goods products such as camera lenses, a head-up display, and other imaging applications. Moreover, the increasing demand for cost-effective adaptive optics and alternative systems coupled with the growing consumer goods industry propels market growth.     

Global Adaptive optics Market Share by application, 2018(%)

 Global Adaptive optics Market Share by application

Global Adaptive Optics Market to be Driven by the Military & Defense Industry

The military & defense segment is projected to contribute significant share in the market due to the high usage of adaptive optics in various military & defense weapons and advanced guidance systems. The adaptive optics technology is widely accepted in improving the direct energy weapon's effectiveness. In addition, the increasing adoption of advanced technology in the military & defense industry coupled with the increasing defense expenditure further contributes to the segmental growth of the market. 

The defense sector is emerging considerably across the globe due to significant funding in the form of official budgets and ongoing investments by the governments. The countries are supporting the defense expenditure with huge budget sanctions which as a result is propelling the adoption of advanced technology by military organizations under the defense protocols. 

Regional Outlook 

Geographically, the global adaptive optics market is further classified into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World. Asia-Pacific is estimated to have considerable market growth in the global market during the forecast period. The market growth is attributed to the increasing demand for adaptive optics in the consumer goods industry and the medical industry. The consumer goods industry has significant growth in emerging economies such as India, China, and others due to the large population in these countries. 

Global Adaptive optics Market Growth, by Region 2019-2025

 Global Adaptive optics Market Share by Region

North America Has a Significant Share in the Global Adaptive Optics Market

North America is projected to have a significant market share in the global market with the US being the major contributor. Increasing adoption of adaptive optics in astronomy, consumer goods, and military & defense sector contributes to the North American adaptive optics industry. North America is considered as the strongest region across the globe due to stable and growing economic conditions, which comprise around 23.3% of the world economy as per the International Monetary Fund in 2017. According to the data from the World Bank Group, in 2017, the US spent almost 3.1% of GDP on military expenditure, whereas Canada spent 1.3% of GDP on the military. With the huge investment in the military and defense sector, modernization is accelerating at a considerable rate.  The growing adoption of innovative technologies in the defense sector coupled with high defense expenditure in the US increasing demand for various adaptive optics technology products such as wavefront laser. 

Market Players Outlook

The key players in the adaptive optics market contributing significantly by providing advanced technology-based products and increasing their geographical presence across the globe. Some of the key players in the market include Teledyne e2v (UK) Ltd, Northrop Grumman Corp., ALPAO, SAS, HAMAMATSU Group, HOLOEYE Photonics AG, Iris AO, Inc., OPTOCRAFT GMBH, Thorlabs, Inc., PHASICS SA, and others. These market players adopt various strategies such as product launch, partnerships, collaborations, mergers, and acquisitions to sustain a strong position in the market. 

The Report Covers

  • Market value data analysis of 2018 and forecast to 2025.
  • Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
  • Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
  • Key companies operating in the global adaptive optics market. Based on the availability of data, information related to products, and relevant news is also available in the report.
  • Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong         growth in the future.
  • Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
  • Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.   

1. Report Summary

1.1. Research Methods and Tools

1.2. Market Breakdown

1.2.1. By Segments

1.2.2. By Geography

2. Market Overview and Insights

2.1. Scope of the Report

2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends

2.2.1. Key Findings

2.2.2. Recommendations

2.2.3. Conclusion

2.3. Rules & Regulations

3. Competitive Landscape

3.1. Company Share Analysis

3.2. Key Strategy Analysis

3.3. Key Company Analysis

3.3.1. Overview 

3.3.2. Financial Analysis 

3.3.3. SWOT Analysis

3.3.4. Recent Developments

4. Market Determinants

4.1. Motivators

4.2. Restraints

4.3. Opportunities

5. Market Segmentation

5.1. Global Adaptive Optics Market by Component

5.1.1. Wavefront Sensor

5.1.2. Control System

5.1.3. Wavefront Modulator 

5.2. Global Adaptive Optics Market by Application

5.2.1. Consumer Goods 

5.2.2. Astronomy 

5.2.3. Biomedical

5.2.4. Military & Defense  

5.2.5. Manufacturing

5.2.6. Others (Communication)

6. Regional Analysis

6.1. North America

6.1.1. United States

6.1.2. Canada

6.2. Europe

6.2.1. UK

6.2.2. Germany

6.2.3. Italy

6.2.4. Spain

6.2.5. France

6.2.6. Rest of Europe 

6.3. Asia-Pacific

6.3.1. China

6.3.2. India

6.3.3. Japan

6.3.4. Rest of Asia-Pacific 

6.4. Rest of the World

7. Company Profiles

7.1. Active Optical Systems, LLC

7.2. ALPAO, SAS

7.3. Benchmark Electronics, Inc.

7.4. Boston Micromachines Corp.

7.5. CILAS, a company of Ariane Group

7.6. Flexible Optical B.V.

7.7. HAMAMATSU Group

7.8. HOLOEYE Photonics AG

7.9. Imagine Optic SA

7.10. Iris AO, Inc.

7.11. LaVision BioTec GmbH

7.12. LT Ultra-Precision Technology GmbH

7.13. Meadowlark Optics, Inc.

7.14. MEMSCAP SA.

7.15. Northrop Grumman Corp.

7.16. OPTOCRAFT GMBH

7.17. Phasics SA

7.18. Teledyne e2v (UK) Ltd

7.19. Thorlabs, Inc.

  1. GLOBAL ADAPTIVE OPTICS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COMPONENT, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  2. GLOBAL ADAPTIVE OPTICS WAVEFRONT SENSOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  3. GLOBAL ADAPTIVE OPTICS CONTROL SYSTEM MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  4. GLOBAL ADAPTIVE OPTICS WAVEFRONT MODULATOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  5. GLOBAL ADAPTIVE OPTICS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  6. GLOBAL ADAPTIVE OPTICS FOR CONSUMER GOODS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  7. GLOBAL ADAPTIVE OPTICS FOR ASTRONOMY MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  8. GLOBAL ADAPTIVE OPTICS FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATION MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  9. GLOBAL ADAPTIVE OPTICS FOR MILITARY & DEFENSE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  10. GLOBAL ADAPTIVE OPTICS FOR MANUFACTURING MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  11. GLOBAL ADAPTIVE OPTICS FOR OTHERS APPLICATION MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  12. GLOBAL ADAPTIVE OPTICS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY GEOGRAPHY, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  13. NORTH AMERICAN ADAPTIVE OPTICS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  14. NORTH AMERICAN ADAPTIVE OPTICS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COMPONENT, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  15. NORTH AMERICAN ADAPTIVE OPTICS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  16. EUROPEAN ADAPTIVE OPTICS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  17. EUROPEAN ADAPTIVE OPTICS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COMPONENT, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  18. EUROPEAN ADAPTIVE OPTICS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  19. ASIA-PACIFIC ADAPTIVE OPTICS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  20. ASIA-PACIFIC ADAPTIVE OPTICS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COMPONENT, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  21. ASIA-PACIFIC ADAPTIVE OPTICS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  22. REST OF THE WORLD ADAPTIVE OPTICS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COMPONENT, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  23. REST OF THE WORLD ADAPTIVE OPTICS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  1. GLOBAL ADAPTIVE OPTICS MARKET SHARE BY COMPONENT, 2018 VS 2025 (%)
  2. GLOBAL ADAPTIVE OPTICS MARKET SHARE BY APPLICATION, 2018 VS 2025 (%)
  3. GLOBAL ADAPTIVE OPTICS MARKET SHARE BY GEOGRAPHY, 2018 VS 2025 (%)
  4. US ADAPTIVE OPTICS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  5. CANADA ADAPTIVE OPTICS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  6. UK ADAPTIVE OPTICS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  7. FRANCE ADAPTIVE OPTICS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  8. GERMANY ADAPTIVE OPTICS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  9. ITALY ADAPTIVE OPTICS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  10. SPAIN ADAPTIVE OPTICS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  11. ROE ADAPTIVE OPTICS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  12. INDIA ADAPTIVE OPTICS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  13. CHINA ADAPTIVE OPTICS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  14. JAPAN ADAPTIVE OPTICS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  15. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC ADAPTIVE OPTICS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
  16. REST OF THE WORLD ADAPTIVE OPTICS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)