Sunday, November 27, 2011

ElectroniCast Reports on OLED Lighting in APAC - Japan is Leading the Market

OLEDs Used in General Lighting              With the strong manufacturing capabilities and pressure to the adoption and adherence to energy efficient lighting solutions, ElectroniCast Consultants forecast the APAC region to maintain a strong leadership position in relative market share for Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs).

ElectroniCast forecasts that Japan, an innovation leader, to hold-on to the market share leadership position throughout the forecast period (2011-2021).  The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is forecast to increase at a faster annual pace versus Japan; however, the average selling prices for the General Lighting OLEDs in the People’s Republic of China are forecast to be (much) lower versus Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the Rest of APAC, especially later in the forecast period (see the Microsoft Excel worksheet in the addendum of this report for more detail).

Republic of Korea – ElectroniCast predicts that the consumption will grow at an impressive rate, since the consumers in Republic of Korea, similar to the Japan market, embrace energy-efficient/lighting innovation.

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is forecast to be a major manufacturing-base for General Lighting OLED (exporting); however, much of the product will (also) find its way into the domestic marketplace.  China is emerging as an important market for OLEDs.

ElectroniCast Consultants also view India, Australia and Singapore as moderate adopters of the OLED-based General Lighting technology represented the bulk of the “Rest of APAC” region.

For information on the ElectroniCast Worldwide OLED General Lighting Market Forecast (2011-2021), please send me an e-mail.
stephen_montgomery@electronicastconsultants.com

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

ElectroniCast -- OLED General Lighting Global Market Forecast (2011-2021)


 ANNOUNCEMENT

Publish Date:             November 21, 2011
Text Pages:               383
Also Included:           Excel worksheets and PowerPoint Slides
Fee:                           $4,200
Contact:                     stephen_montgomery@electronicastconsultants.com


This ElectroniCast report provides a 2011-2021 market forecast of the worldwide consumption of Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) used in General Lighting applications. The OLEDs defined in this report are often referred to as OLED devices, OLED light sources, OLED panels or sub-panels, and OLED tiles.

OLED Description An organic light-emitting diode (OLED) is a light-emitting diode (LED) in which the emissive electroluminescent layer is a film of organic compounds, which emit light in response to an electric current. This layer of organic semiconductor material is situated between two electrodes.  Generally, at least one of these electrodes is transparent. 

General Lighting Applications    The definition for General Lighting in this particular study report is – lighting that is used to provide the main illumination of an area.  ElectroniCast includes Directional Lighting, Supplementary Lighting and Architectural Lighting in the General Lighting category; however, “architainment” lighting, such as large display units are not considered in the General Lighting segment.  OLED panels/tiles used in vehicles, wearable/clothing, signage, displays, signals, decorative Christmas/holiday lighting are not included in the market forecast data for this study. 

The increasing development of OLED technology in General Lighting is indeed encouraging, driven by the architectural lighting industry; therefore, full cooperation and partnerships with between the OLED device manufacturers and the architectural industry is of paramount importance, based on analysis by ElectroniCast Consultants. Since OLEDs can be fashioned onto large surfaces, they are a viable alternative to fluorescent tubes for building lighting or other applications.

The United States Department of Energy (DOE) estimates that lighting for buildings accounts for more than 20 percent of U.S. energy use. Over the next 20 years, the agency estimates that widespread adoption of LED and OLED lighting could reduce electricity demands 60 percent and prevent almost 260 metric tons of carbon emission.

OLED Level Quantified in the ElectroniCast Study       Below in particular, are three levels (or “food chain”) pertaining to the OLED marketplace.  For the purposes of this ElectroniCast study, we quantify and provide a market forecast for “Level 2”

Level 1 – Organic Materials (layers), anode and cathode
Level 2 – OLED (without electronics and driver)
Level 3 – OLED Module, one or more panels with control circuits, other value added components

OLED devices will require value-added components, complete with the electronics (plugs and wires), driver integrated circuits, and possible structural packaging (cap, metallic/plastic panel frames). Also, these packaged/equipped OLED modules will typically be available as part of other value-added product, such as lamp-holders/ fixtures.  Therefore, it is important to note that this market forecast data only quantifies the OLED device (sometimes referred to as a tile, light source, panel or sub-panel) and not the complete module, lamp/fixtures or other value-added product(s).

This report provides the market data by the following regional segments and sub-regions:

·        Global (Total)
    • America
      • United States and Canada
      • Latin America
    • EMEA
      • Northern Europe
      • Southern Europe
      • Western Europe
      • Eastern Europe
      • Middle East and Africa
    • APAC
      • People’s Republic of China (PRC)
      • Japan
      • Republic of Korea (ROK)
      • Rest of APAC

This report provides the 2011-2021 forecast by the following functions:

·        Consumption Value: US$, Million
·        Quantity: Number of square meter (m²) in Millions
·        Average Selling Prices: ASP US$, per square meter 

ElectroniCast analysts performed interviews with authoritative and representative individuals in the lighting industry, plus – R&D and manufacturing, from the standpoint of both suppliers and users of lighting general illumination products. The interviews covered issues of technology, R&D support, pricing, contract size, reliability, documentation, installation/maintenance crafts, standards, supplier competition and other topics. The interviews were conducted principally with:

·        Lighting Designers/Installers concerns, engineers, marketing personnel and management at manufacturers of OLED and LED lighting and related equipment, as well as other lighting technologies.

·        Design group leaders, engineers, marketing personnel and market planners at major users and potential users of OLEDs and LEDs and lighting.

·        Other industry experts, including those focused on standards activities, trade associations, government and investments. 

Beyond the “light-bulb” Mentality         The ElectroniCast market opportunity analysis (MOA) shows the OLED panel market should not be limited to (only) lamps and typical (conventional) lamp fixtures for general lighting (table lamps, wall/ceiling fixtures).  ElectroniCast assumes that the OLED panel general-lighting market will grow beyond the “light-bulb” mentality to a broad base of applications, which currently may not even be in the idea-stage. Applications that have been mentioned by industry participants include (but not limited to) OLED incorporated into the following applications; however, to fall under the General Lighting definition the illumination of an area must be the primary purpose of the OLED lighting source:

·        Windows/Skylights
·        Wall panels or wall panels; Mirrors with light function
·        Flooring/Steps-stairs
·        Furniture, structural and roadside lighting
·        Other (almost endless possibilities)

According to ElectroniCast, there is enough overall OLED interest and activity in 2011 by substantial leading lighting competitors with existing capable manufacturing capabilities, working with evolving technology, to pushing for “mass-production”.  Also, industry players have been very active in establishing the required strategic supplier and IP agreements, as well as progressing in sales/distribution channel (planning) strategy.

Therefore, the stage is set for a “Build-it and They Will Come” marketing strategy. The question is, how many customers will come and when.  At the same time, other (competing) lighting solutions already work, have substantial customer base and established sales/distribution channels, occupying store footprint; therefore, OLED will need to find unique style/designs to provide a common-sense approach to providing lighting solutions that the other technologies do not currently provide.

ElectroniCast estimates that in 2011, the worldwide consumption value of General Lighting OLEDs will reach $33.46 million; consumption value is forecast to increase at an average annual growth rate of 103.4 percent to nearly $1.17 billion in 2016.  From 2016-2021, the total consumption value of General Lighting OLEDs is forecast an increase 28.4 percent per year, reaching nearly $4.07 billion in the year 2021.

The vast majority of the consumption of OLEDs in 2011 is in R&D, product prototype and product samples (kits), based on a relatively high average price. As the year 2012 rolls around, the average selling prices (ASPs) are forecast to decrease substantially as the devices become more readily available to the open market in a competitive environment.  Since the ASPs are forecast for such a steep decline, some of the overall consumption values for 2012 are forecast to be nearly flat compared to 2011.  Generally, the consumption value is forecast to increase with strongly rising quantity growth partially offset by declining average prices.

 
Market forecast data in this study report refers to consumption (use) for a particular calendar year; therefore, this data is not cumulative data.


OLED General Lighting Market Analysis & Forecast

 – Tables of Contents –


1.             Executive Summary                                                                                                                                     
1.1          Overview                                                                                                                                                               
1.2          SSL Lamps & Light Fixtures Used in General Lighting                                                                                              
2.             OLED – Technology                                                                                                                                           
3.             OLED General Lighting Market Forecast (2011-2021)                                                                                              
3.1          Overview                                                                                                                                                              
3.2          America Market Forecast                                                                                                                                  
3.3          EMEA Market Forecast                                                                                                                                       
3.4          APAC Market Forecast                                                                                                                                        
4.             OLED General Lighting Competitors & Related Entities                                                                            
5.             Market Research Methodology                                                                                                                         
6.             Definitions and Standards                                                                                                                                                
6.1          Acronyms, Abbreviations, and General Terms                                                                                              
6.2          Lighting Standards and Protocols                                                                                                                   
7.             ElectroniCast Market Forecast Data Base – Introduction/Explanation of Excel Worksheets                               
7.1          Overview                                                                                                                                                                
7.2          Tutorial of the Excel Worksheets                                                                                                                      

 – List of Tables –


1.1.1       OLEDs Used in General Lighting Global Forecast, By Region ($ Million)                                                               
1.1.1       OLEDs Used in General Lighting Global Forecast, By End-User Group ($ Million)                              
2.1          Comparison of Light Emission Efficiency and Light Emission Life                                                          
3.1.1       OLEDs Used in General Lighting Global Forecast, by End-User Group ($ Million)                                              
3.1.2       OLEDs Used in General Lighting Global Forecast, by End-User Group (Million Square Meters)      
3.1.3       OLEDs Used in General Lighting Global Forecast, by End-User Group (ASP per Square Meter)     
3.1.4       General Characteristics of OLEDs                                                                                                                  
3.1.5       OLEDs Used in General Lighting Global Forecast, by Region ($ Million)                                                               
3.1.6       OLEDs Used in General Lighting Global Forecast, by Region (Million Square Meters)                       
3.1.7       OLEDs Used in General Lighting Global Forecast, by Region (ASP per Square Meter)                      
3.2.1       OLEDs Used in General Lighting American Forecast, by Sub-Region ($ Million)                                 
3.2.2       OLEDs Used in General Lighting American Forecast, by End-User Group ($ Million)                         
3.2.3       OLEDs Used in General Lighting USA/Canada Forecast, by End-User Group ($ Million)                   
3.2.4       OLEDs Used in General Lighting Latin American Forecast, by End-User Group ($ Million)                               
3.2.5       Latin American Demographic Trends                                                                                                             
3.3.1       European Sub-Regions as identified by the United Nations Geo-scheme                                                            
3.3.2       Population in Northern Europe, by Country                                                                                                    
3.3.3       Population in Southern Europe, by Country                                                                                                   
3.3.4       Population in Western Europe, by Country                                                                                                    
3.3.5       Population in Eastern Europe, by Country                                                                                                     
3.3.6       OLEDs Used in General Lighting EMEA Forecast, by Sub-Region ($ Million)                                        
3.3.7       OLEDs Used in General Lighting EMEA Forecast, by End-User Group ($ Million)                                                
3.3.8       OLEDs Used in General Lighting Northern Europe Forecast, by End-User Group ($ Million)            
3.3.9       OLEDs Used in General Lighting Southern Europe Forecast, by End-User Group ($ Million)           
3.3.10     OLEDs Used in General Lighting Western Europe Forecast, by End-User Group ($ Million)             
3.3.11     OLEDs Used in General Lighting Eastern Europe Forecast, by End-User Group ($ Million)                              
3.3.12     OLEDs Used in General Lighting Middle East/Africa Forecast, by End-User Group ($ Million)          
3.4.1       OLEDs Used in General Lighting APAC Forecast, by Sub-Region ($ Million)                                        
3.4.2       OLEDs Used in General Lighting APAC Forecast, by End-User Group ($ Million)                                                
3.4.3       OLEDs Used in General Lighting People’s Republic of China Forecast, End-User Group ($ Million)             
3.4.4       OLEDs Used in General Lighting Japan Forecast, by End-User Group ($ Million)                                               
3.4.5       OLEDs Used in General Lighting Republic of Korea Forecast, by End-User Group ($ Million)          
3.4.5       OLEDs Used in General Lighting Rest of APAC Forecast, by End-User Group ($ Million)                


– List of Figures –


1.1.1       OLED Panels in General Lighting Global Market Forecast (Value Basis, $ Million)                                              
1.1.2       OLED Panels in General Lighting India Market Forecast (Quantity Basis, Million/Units)                     
1.1.3       OLED Panels Used in General Lighting Global Market Forecast (ASP per Square Meter)                  
1.1.4.a    OLED Lighting Panel                                                                                                                                          
1.1.4.b    OLED Lighting Control Circuit                                                                                                                          
1.1.4.c  OLED Lighting Module                                                                                                                                       
1.1.5       Transparent OLED on Foil                                                                                                                                                
1.2.1       Samples of Lighting Fixture Types, using LEDs                                                                                  
1.2.1       Samples of Lighting Fixture Types, using OLEDs                                                                               
2.1          OLED Layer Diagram with Glass Substrate                                                                                                  
2.2.a       OLED Layer Diagram: as anode                                                                                                                      
2.2.b       OLED Layer Diagram: as HIL-layer                                                                                                                 
2.3          PIN Doping Technology                                                                                                                                     
2.4          Blue OLED                                                                                                                                                            
2.5          Fully Stretchable OLED                                                                                                                                      
2.6          High-Efficient Flexible OLED on Plastic                                                                                                          
2.7          Fabrication of Large-Area OLED Lighting Module                                                                                        
2.8          Color-Tunable and Framed OLED Panel Modules                                                                                      
2.9          OLED Modules                                                                                                                                                    
2.10        Evolution of Research Emphasis during Technology Life Cycle                                                               
3.1.1       Kitchen Under-Cabinet OLED-Based Lighting System                                                                                             
3.1.2       OLED caster light for Broadcasting Studios                                                                                                  
4.1          OLED Desk/Table Lamp                                                                                                                                  
4.2          Fabrication of Large-Area OLED Lighting Module                                                                                        
4.3          OLED Desk Lighting                                                                                                                                           
4.4          OLED Lighting Fixture                                                                                                                                        
4.5          OLED Lighting Fixture                                                                                                                                        
4.6.a       OLED Layer Diagram: as anode                                                                                                                      
4.6.b       OLED Layer Diagram: as HIL-layer                                                                                                                 
4.7          OLED Panels in Colors                                                                                                                                     
4.8          OLED Panel Units with External Power Unit                                                                                                  
4.9          Organic Electroluminescent (EL) Lighting Panel                                                                                         
4.10        Detail of the OLED Panel                                                                                                                                   
4.11        Display – OLED Panel                                                                                                                                       
4.12            OLED Lighting                                                                                                                                                     
4.13            Ultra-Thin Glass Sheet, Rolled into a cylinder                                                                                              
4.14            OLED Lighting Panel                                                                                                                                          
4.15            Organic EL Display (OELD) Materials                                                                                                          
4.16            OLED-Based Desk Lamp featuring Carbon Fabric Materials                                                                  
4.17            Fabrication of Large-Area OLED Lighting Module                                                                                        
4.18            Interactive OLED Panel Installation                                                                                                                                 
4.19            Packaging: Conventional LED and Flexible OLED                                                                                       
4.20            Polymer OLED Test Cells                                                                                                                                                 
4.21            Demonstrator of an OLED Panel                                                                                                                     
5.1          Market Research & Forecasting Methodology                                                                                               










ElectroniCast - OLED General Lighting Market Forecast (2011-2021)


NEWS RELEASE                           
                                   
According to ElectroniCast, the consumption value of OLEDs in General Lighting is forecast to reach nearly $1.17 billion in the year 2016 and an impressive $4.07 billion in 2021.

Upper Lake, CA (USA) – November 22, 2011  -- ElectroniCast Consultants, a leading market & technology forecast consultancy, today announced their market forecast of the worldwide consumption of organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) in General Lighting applications. 

ElectroniCast estimates that in 2011, the worldwide consumption value of General Lighting OLEDs will reach $33.46 million; consumption value is forecast to increase at an average annual growth rate of 103.4 percent to nearly $1.17 billion in 2016.  From 2016-2021, the total consumption value of General Lighting OLEDs is forecast an increase 28.4 percent per year, reaching nearly $4.07 billion in the year 2021.

The vast majority of the consumption of OLEDs in 2011 is in R&D, product prototype and product samples (kits), based on a relatively high average price. As the year 2012 rolls around, the average selling prices (ASPs) are forecast to decrease substantially as the devices become more readily available to the open market in a competitive environment.  Since the ASPs are forecast for such a steep decline, some of the overall consumption values for 2012 are forecast to be nearly flat compared to 2011.  Generally, the consumption value is forecast to increase with strongly rising quantity growth partially offset by declining average prices.

“There is enough overall OLED interest and activity in 2011 by substantial leading lighting competitors (serious efforts) with existing capable manufacturing capabilities, working with evolving technology, to push for “mass-production”.  Also, industry players have been very active in establishing the required strategic supplier and IP agreements, as well as progressing in sales/distribution channel (planning) strategy,” said Stephen Montgomery, president at ElectroniCast Consultants.

Therefore, according to ElectroniCast, the stage is set for a “Build-it and They Will Come” marketing strategy. The question is, how many customers will come and when.  At the same time, other (competing) lighting solutions already work, have substantial customer base and established sales/distribution channels, occupying store footprint; therefore, OLED lighting will need to find unique style/designs to provide a common-sense approach to providing lighting solutions that the other technologies do not currently provide.




This 383-page market forecast report is available immediately from ElectroniCast Consultants (fee $4,200). For detailed information on this or other services provided by ElectroniCast, please contact Theresa Hosking, Marketing/Sales; thosking@electronicastconsultants.com  
(Telephone/USA: 707/275-9397)

ElectroniCast Consultants – www.electronicast.com specializes in forecasting trends in technology forecasting, markets and applications forecasting, strategic planning and consulting. ElectroniCast Consultants, as a technology-based independent forecasting firm, serves industrial companies, trade associations, government agencies, communication and data network companies and the financial community.  Reduction of the risk of major investment decisions is the main benefit provided.  ElectroniCast Consultants’ goal is to understand the challenges and opportunities facing clients and to provide timely, accurate information for strategic planning.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

OLED panel with a light emitting area of 123mm x 123mm

Verbatim announced (November 2, 2011) an OLED module that lighting designers, artists, engineers, and architects can use to quickly and easily implement the creative lighting schemes using the company's VELVE OLED (organic light-emitting diode) panels. Each module comprises a color-tunable, framed VELVE OLED panel with a light emitting area of 123mm x 123mm. A printed circuit board with the control electronics is mounted onto the back of each panel. The whole assembly measures 146.4mm wide x 133.3mm long x 8.7mm deep and weights 192 grams.

The dimmable OLED module, which consumes 2.6W from a 24V DC power source, features both DMX512 and DALI interfaces and its integral calibration ensures uniform light distribution from panel-to-panel. It delivers RGB color at up to 47.6 lumens, luminance of 1000 candelas per square meter at a color temperature of 3000K, and luminous efficacy of 31 lumens per Watt.

A VELVE OLED evaluation kit is also available. It consists of a color-tunable, framed OLED measuring 207 x 145 x 18.3mm and an electronic circuit controlled via an USB connection. The initial color and white tones are pre-programmed. Designers can then experiment with color, white tone and brightness using the supplied software. An external AC/DC power supply and information explaining OLED technology are included. Many times thinner than a human hair, OLED lighting is both flexible and lightweight. It provides bright dynamic light and uses even less energy than conventional LEDs, enabling even architectural scale lighting displays to be created with minimal power consumption.

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) has developed the necessary materials and production process to manufacture the color (RGB) tunable OLED panels. Verbatim's parent company, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) integrated the qualities of OLEDs with new processes and materials to create a new light-emitting technology that enables production of the world's largest OLED panels, approximately 14cm square. Ongoing development will make even larger panels available in future and will reduce manufacturing costs.  MCC’s OLED technology enables the features, listed below, which add to the possibilities for fixture designers:

·        White Color Tunable from Warm White (2700K) to Cool White (6500K)
·        RGB Color Tunable
·        Dimming with constant flux and color
·        Large panel size (150cm2 area)
·        High CRI and R9 component (>80)
·        Soft, “velvety” luxurious appearance