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Optical Limiter Market Research Report Information By Type (Fixed Optical Limiter, and Adjustable Optical Limiter), By Application (Fiber Optic Communication System, Optical Transmission System, and Others) And By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, And Rest Of The World)– Industry Size, Share and Forecast Till 2032


ID: MRFR/SEM/12357-HCR | 128 Pages | Author: Ankit Gupta| May 2024

Global Optical Limiter Market Overview


The Optical Limiter market industry is projected to grow from USD 996.89 billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.70% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032). Optical coatings are in greater demand from the electronics and semiconductor industries, and more modern vehicle electronics are being adopted are the key market drivers increasing market expansion.  


Global Optical Limiter Market Overview


Source: Primary Research, Secondary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Optical Limiter Market Trends




  • Rising use of cutting-edge automotive electronics is driving the market growth




Market CAGR for optical limiter is being driven by the rising use of cutting-edge automotive electronics. When a material's optical transmission decreases as a result of an increase in laser fluency, this phenomenon is known as optical limiting. The shielding of human eyes and sensors from powerful laser radiation is made possible by this characteristic.


Additionally, the desire for more secure driving experiences, smarter transportation systems, and sustainability issues are all contributing to an increase in the need for automotive electronics in the transportation sector. In today's cutting-edge vehicle electronics systems, optical coatings are essential. Opportunities for the coatings with optical properties market are presented by the advancement of assistance for drivers systems, communication technology, and entertainment features in automobiles. Automotive parts including switches, light guides, headlight lenses, and taillights all require optical coatings. They provide display windows on public transit vehicles with protection, as well. Anti-reflection (AR) coatings, high reflecting coatings, and filter coatings are the preferred optical coating types in transportation.


Optical coatings are used in many industries, including semiconductors, high-temperature lamp tubing, telecommunications, optics, and microelectronics. They are essential for wafer modification, ICs, and PCB coating in the electronics and semiconductor industry, allowing components to resist extreme temperature gradients and quick thermal processing. New-generation wafers are now being used in this industry, which has increased interest in high-purity coatings with optical properties that improve product performance. Changes in raw material costs have an impact on optical coatings' efficiency and overall market costs, thus limiting market expansion.


For instance, according to the Federation of Automotive Dealers Associations (FADA), a national association of vehicle dealers in India, retail luxury car sales would rise by 19.7% in December 2021 as a result of expanding inventory and collaborations with OEMs. Rising sales of high-end and ultra-luxury vehicles as a result will drive the optoelectronics industry over the forecast period. Thus, result in driving the Optical Limiter market revenue.


Optical Limiter Market Segment Insights


Optical Limiter Type Insights


The Optical Limiter Market segmentation, based on type includes Fixed Optical Limiter, and Adjustable Optical Limiter. The adjustable optical limiter segment dominated the market. It is shown how to use an optical clamp and completely adjustable self-limiter with geometry appropriate for usage with fiber optics. The refractive index of the guiding film is decreased by edge-coupled light entering a silicon thin film on a doped silicon substrate, finally bringing it to the cutoff state.


Optical Limiter Application Insights


The Optical Limiter Market segmentation, based on Application, includes Fiber Optic Communication System, Optical Transmission System, and Others. The fiber optic communication System category generated the most income. Fiber-optic communication is a technique for sending short bursts of infrared or visible light across an optical fiber to transport data from one location to another. Telecommunications firms employ optical fiber to deliver cable television transmissions, Internet connectivity, and telephone signals.


Figure 1: Optical Limiter Market, by Application, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)


Optical Limiter Market, by Application, 2022&2032


Source: Primary Research, Secondary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Optical Limiter Regional Insights


By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The North American Optical Limiter market area will rule it; owing to an increase in the Infrastructure development initiatives and the industrial base are expanding. In addition, the growing number of establishing health clubs and fitness facilities will boost market growth in this region.


Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, German, France, the UK, Canada, Italy, Spain, India, Australia, South Korea, China, Japan, and Brazil.


Figure 2: OPTICAL LIMITER MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)


OPTICAL LIMITER MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022


Source: Primary Research, Secondary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Europe Optical Limiter market represents the second-largest market share due to the growing need for enhanced security features in smart phones, technologies like on-screen fingerprint scan. Further, the German Optical Limiter market held a dominant market share, and the UK Optical Limiter market was the European region's fastest-growing market.


The Asia-Pacific Optical Limiter Market expected to see the highest CAGR 6.70% between 2023 and 2032. This is due to the region's leading marketplaces for consumer electronics and cars. Moreover, China’s Optical Limiter market held a dominant market share, and the Indian Optical Limiter market was the Asia-Pacific region's fastest-growing market.


Optical Limiter Key Market Players & Competitive Insights


Leading market players are putting a lot of money on R&D to increase the range of their goods, which will fuel the growth of the optical limiter market. Additionally, market participants are engaging in a range of strategic initiatives to increase their worldwide reach, with important market developments such as the introduction of new products, contracts, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and cooperation with other businesses. To grow and endure in an increasingly competitive and challenging market environment, Optical Limiter industry must provide reasonably priced goods.


One of the main business strategies employed by manufacturers is to produce locally to reduce operational expenses in the global Optical Limiter industry to develop market sector and provide benefits to customers. In recent years, the Optical Limiter industry has provided some of the communication industry's most important benefits. Major players in the Optical Limiter market, including Lumentum Holdings Inc., Coherent Inc., Thorlabs Inc., Newport Corporation, Edmund Optics Inc., Jenoptik AG, MKS Instruments Inc., Finisar Corporation, Fujitsu Optical Components Ltd. and others, invest in operations for research and development in an effort to improve market demand.


Coherent, Inc., develops, produces, and offers support for laser equipment and related specialty components from its headquarters in Santa Clara, California. With five other individuals, physicist James Hobart started Coherent in May 1966. In 1970, it became public. Coherent developed its line of lasers over time to include those used in a variety of fields and applications. Its revenues increased from $400 million to roughly $2 billion between 2004 and 2021, thanks in part to a number of acquisitions. After acquiring Coherent, Inc. in 2022, II-VI Incorporated changed its name to Coherent Corp. In July 2022, By combining their businesses through this transaction, II?VI and Coherent became a leader in materials, networking, and lasers. The acquisition combined Coherent's scale, where laser systems are used, with II-VI's scale at value chain levels where material expertise is required.


Jenoptik AG is an integrated photonics business situated in Jena, Germany. The business is a member of the TecDAX stock index and is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The company's ancestry may be traced back to the original Carl Zeiss AG firm. VEB Zeiss Jena changed its name to Zeiss Jena GmbH after Germany's unification. The business later sold Carl Zeiss AG its optical and microscope operations, effectively reuniting the former pre-war Zeiss enterprise. In September 2020, Jenoptik purchased the Hamburg-based optics company TRIOPTICS, an international provider of manufacturing systems and test gear for optical components.


Key Companies in the Optical Limiter market include



  • Lumentum Holdings Inc.

  • Coherent Inc.

  • Thorlabs Inc.

  • Newport Corporation

  • Edmund Optics Inc.

  • Jenoptik AG

  • MKS Instruments Inc.

  • Finisar Corporation

  • Fujitsu Optical Components Ltd.

  • Optowaves Co. Ltd.

  • Accelink Technologies Co. Ltd.

  • Source Photonics Inc.

  • Fiber Optic Communications Inc.


Optical Limiter Industry Developments


June 2023: Satys and PPG Industries Ohio, Inc. have partnered to provide electrocoating (e-coat) services for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) aviation components. Satys specializes in sealing, painting, and surface treatment for aircraft.


May 2023: PPG and Entrotech Inc. have collaborated to create a joint venture with the goal of providing paint films, which include multi-layered coatings with at least one layer of paint.


March 2023: The ZEISS Group has started the building process to expand its Wetzlar facility for its Semiconductors Manufacturing Technology (SMT) segment.


Optical Limiter Market Segmentation


Optical Limiter Type Outlook



  • Fixed Optical Limiter

  • Adjustable Optical Limiter


Optical Limiter Application Outlook



  • Fiber Optic Communication System

  • Optical Transmission System

  • Others


Optical Limiter Regional Outlook



  • North America

    • US

    • Canada



  • Europe

    • Germany

    • France

    • UK

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Rest of Europe



  • Asia-Pacific

    • China

    • Japan

    • India

    • Australia

    • South Korea

    • Australia

    • Rest of Asia-Pacific



  • Rest of the World

    • Middle East

    • Africa

    • Latin America



Report Attribute/Metric Details
Market Size 2022 USD 521.2 Billion
Market Size 2032 USD 996.89 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) 6.70% (2023-2032)
Base Year 2022
Market Forecast Period 2023-2032
Historical Data 2018- 2022
Market Forecast Units Value (USD Billion)
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered Type, Application, and Region
Geographies Covered North America, Europe, AsiaPacific, and the Rest of the World
Countries Covered The US, German, France, UK, Canada, Italy, Spain, India, Australia, South Korea, China, Japan, and Brazil
Key Companies Profiled Lumentum Holdings Inc., Coherent Inc., Thorlabs Inc., Newport Corporation, Edmund Optics Inc., Jenoptik AG, MKS Instruments Inc., Finisar Corporation, and Fujitsu Optical Components Ltd.
Key Market Opportunities · Rising use of cutting-edge automotive electronics
Key Market Dynamics ·Increased demand for optical coatings in the electronics and semiconductor industries


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

In 2022, the size of the worldwide optical limiter market was estimated to be USD 521.2 billion.

During the forecast period, 2023–2022, the global market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 6.70%.

In terms of market share worldwide, North America dominated.

Lumentum Holdings Inc., Coherent Inc., Thorlabs Inc., Newport Corporation, Edmund Optics Inc., Jenoptik AG, and MKS Instruments Inc. are the major competitors in the market.

The market's dominant segment in 2022 was Adjustable Optical Limiters.

In terms of market share worldwide, fiber optic communications systems dominated.

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