Configurable Automotive Instrument Displays

Regional Forecasts and Competitive Assessment

Configurable instrument displays offer a unique opportunity for OEMs to customize their vehicles and at the same time reduce cost by using the same hardware across multiple model lines. But so far they have chosen to stick with conventional gauges for the most part. What are the possibilities for the future? Will the next generation of display technology deliver a fundamental shift? What are the major parameters driving the market? This report provides an analysis of the different technologies in use today, previews the next systems to roll out, and offers a glimpse at the longer term future. It includes volume and value forecasts by global region.

What Questions Does This Report Answer?

  • What are the existing technologies for driver information displays?
  • What technologies are under development that could change this market?
  • How will the advent of new displays affect existing instrument clusters?
  • Who are the major players in driver information display development?

Who Needs This Report?

  • OEMs
  • Suppliers
  • Finance and Investment Companies

Table of Contents


Section 1.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1. Key Conclusions
1.2. Action Items for Industry Players
1.3. Top Technology Issues
1.4. Forecast Highlights

Section 2.
BUSINESS ISSUES
2.1. How Big Is The Demand For Configurable Displays?
2.2. Can Older Technology Do The Job?
2.3. New Developments Are Underway
2.4. Driver Distraction - Does Configurability Help Or Hinder?

Section 3.
TECHNOLOGY
3.1. History
3.2. Display Alternatives
3.2.1. LCD
3.2.2. OLED
3.2.3. Flexible Displays

Section 4.
KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS
4.1. OEMs
4.1.1. Audi
4.1.2. BMW
4.1.3. Chrysler
4.1.4. Ford
4.1.5. GM
4.1.6. Mercedes
4.1.7. Toyota
4.2. Tier One Suppliers
4.2.1. Denso
4.2.2. Faurecia
4.2.3. Magneti Marelli
4.2.4. Nippon Seiki
4.2.5. Siemens VDO
4.2.6. Visteon
4.3. Tier Two Suppliers
4.3.1. Digital Dash
4.3.2. Display Device Consultants
4.3.3. Optrex America
4.3.4. Osram Opto Semiconductors
4.3.5. Promate
4.3.6. Sharp
4.3.7. Superimaging Inc

Section 5.
MARKET FORECASTS
5.1. Overview
5.2. North America
5.3. Europe
5.4. Asia-Pacific
5.5. Rest of World

Section 6.
COMPANY LIST

Section 7.
ACRONYMS





Tables
  • Automotive Regions By Country
  • Configurable Display Screen Shipments World Market Forecast by Region: 2006 to 2012
  • Configurable Display Screen Market Value World Market Forecast by Region: 2006 to 2012