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The Adaptive Optics Market size is forecast to increase by USD 3.30 billion, at a CAGR of 34.81% between 2022 and 2027. Market development hinges on various factors, notably the adoption of adaptive optics (AO) for high-speed imaging and clinical applications, driving advancements in the field. AO technology, which involves precise mirror deformation to correct light distortion, finds applications in diverse sectors such as astronomy, laser communication, microscopy, optical fabrication, and retinal imaging. In astronomy, AO systems enable telescopes to mitigate atmospheric distortion, enhancing image clarity and resolution. Moreover, increasing research and development activities in astronomy contribute to the market's expansion, fostering innovation and technological advancements in AO systems. With its widespread utility and growing recognition across industries, AO technology is poised for continued expansion, catering to diverse applications and driving further innovation in optical instrumentation and imaging systems.
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In the market, stakeholders closely monitor micromarkets and competitive developments, driving advancements through technological innovations. Collaborative efforts such as joint ventures fuel product launches and are reflected in annual and financial reports. This technology addresses distortion effects in optical systems by adjusting wavefronts, benefiting various sectors, including biological research, military and defense applications, and satellite imaging. Additionally, it enhances optical free space communication and enables the development of laser weapons. In fields like high-end manufacturing and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) imaging, adaptive optics revolutionizes processes, supported by tools like Vivo fluorescence ophthalmoscope and advanced control systems within the application ecosystem.
This market report extensively covers market segmentation by application (military and defense, biomedical, industrial and manufacturing, and others), component (wavefront sensors, wavefront modulators, and control system), and geography (North America, APAC, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa). It also includes an in-depth analysis of drivers, trends, and challenges. Furthermore, the report includes historic market data from 2017 to 2021.
The military and defense segment is estimated to witness significant shift during the forecast period. The main application of adaptive optics in military and defense is that it allows for effective monitoring of the movements of the enemy as well as provides soldiers with the ability to locate distant objects. Adaptive optics mainly use image stabilization technology to see through dense fog and dust and objects at a distance.
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The military and defense segment was the largest segment and was valued at USD 133.09 million in 2017. Furthermore, factors such as s increased investments in the military sector and focus to provide improved weapons and accessories for the military are expected to positively impact the boost of this segment. Some of the key applications in this segment include enhancing the efficacy of military equipment, with the aim of strengthening defense capabilities, surveillance, security, navigation, and hidden object identification applications. Hence, such applications are expected to drive the growth of this segment, which in turn will drive the global market growth during the forecast period.
The advantages offered by the sensor segment are expected to fuel the market growth during the forecast period. One of the widely used sensors is the Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensor due to its simple construction and ease of manufacture. Even though there is a low preference for these sensors due to their complexity, the advantages offered by wavefront sensors over topography are expected to significantly contribute to the growth of this segment. The wavefront sensors offer information about the overall effect of all optical surfaces, which helps improve the quality of the retinal image. Hence, such applications and benefits are expected to drive the growth of this segment, which, in turn, will drive market growth during the forecast period.
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North America is estimated to contribute 39% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period. Technavio’s analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that shape the market during the forecast period. The increasing manufacturing of microscopes and spectroscopy techniques in the APAC is one of the key reasons for market growth in the region. Factors such as the increase in the amount of data being generated, leading to more data decenter, and increasing research in various universities and research centers are significantly contributing to the market growth. Furthermore, the launch of new biomedical technologies by several countries, such as the US and Canada, is expected to drive market growth in the region during the forecast period.
In the realm of the market, stakeholders keep a keen eye on emerging micromarkets and competitive developments, often engaging in joint ventures to drive innovation and facilitate product launches, as evidenced in annual and financial reports. Pioneering technological innovations mitigate distortion effects by adjusting wavefronts, benefitting various sectors, including biological research, military and defense applications, and satellite imaging. Moreover, it enhances optical free space communication and facilitates the development of laser weapons. Industries like high end manufacturing microscopes and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) imaging also leverage adaptive optics, utilizing tools like the Vivo fluorescence ophthalmoscopy alongside advanced control systems within the application ecosystem.
One of the main factors driving market growth is that it offers high-speed imaging. The main reason for the increasing demand for adaptive optical imaging is that when this technique is combined with high-resolution phenotyping and molecular genetic analysis is expected to enhance clinical imaging of early-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
Furthermore, the rising adoption of adaptive optics in clinical applications and research is positively impacting market growth. The main factor which is fuelling the increasing adoption of adaptive optics in clinical applications is its effectiveness in improving high-speed imaging. Hence, such factors are expected to drive the global adaptive optics market growth during the forecast period.
A key factor shaping market growth is the emergence of night vision devices with thermal imaging. One of the main innovations in the global adaptive optics market is the integration of thermal imaging into night vision devices as night vision offers soldiers greater situational awareness while thermal imaging helps soldiers locate a target in poor visibility conditions. This substantially reduces the burden of soldiers to carry separate night vision devices and thermal imaging devices.
Furthermore, the innovative headset enhances the capabilities of soldiers by integrating night vision and thermal imaging capabilities into one device that displays the view on the goggle. Also, it allows soldiers to switch between night vision and thermal imaging in a fraction of a second. Hence, such applications are expected to drive the global adaptive optics market growth during the forecast period.
Technical issues while using the AO system are one of the key challenges hindering market growth. The main challenge with AO is that a full system test needs mounting the system on a telescope, opening the telescope dome, and allowing starlight to flow through the system.
Therefore, testing the system is complex. as the time at the telescope is precious, and installing his AO system on the telescope takes dozens of man-hours. As a result, an alternative high-complex test is needed to reproduce the light path through the AO system. Some of the main drawbacks of AO systems include hetero-focal plants and field-of-view limitations of the system. Hence, such drawbacks are expected to hinder the global adaptive optics market growth during the forecast period.
The Market industry report includes the adoption lifecycle of the market, covering from the innovator’s stage to the laggard’s stage. It focuses on adoption rates in different regions based on penetration. Furthermore, the market forecasting report also includes key purchase criteria and drivers of price sensitivity to help companies evaluate and develop their growth strategies.
Market Customer Landscape
Companies are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market.
Adaptica Srl: The company offers adaptive optics such as 2WIN, VisionFit SC, and Mobile wireless refractive systems.
Alpao SAS: The company offers adaptive optics such as deformable modal mirrors and wavefront sensors.
Benchmark Electronics Inc: The company offers adaptive optics such as next-generation adaptive lidar sensors.
The research report also includes detailed analyses of the competitive landscape of the market and information about 20 market companies, including:
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of vendors has been conducted to help clients understand the wider business environment as well as the strengths and weaknesses of key market players. Data is qualitatively analyzed to categorize vendors as pure play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified; it is quantitatively analyzed to categorize vendors as dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak.
The market report forecasts market growth by revenue at global, regional & country levels and provides an analysis of the latest trends and growth opportunities from 2017 to 2027.
The market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by its diverse applications in biomedical and astronomical fields. Despite this potential, key restraining factors such as technological complexity and high costs are impeding widespread adoption. Companies are deploying organic strategies to overcome these challenges, leveraging innovations like liquid crystal on silicon technology and optical trapping for improved performance. In the healthcare sector, adaptive optics is revolutionizing high-resolution microscopy techniques and ophthalmology, offering unprecedented clarity in imaging.
Meanwhile, in astronomy, small observatories are utilizing deformable mirrors and wavefront sensors to enhance telescopic applications. Policymakers and state and federal governments play a crucial role in supporting the market's growth by fostering research and development initiatives in biomedicine and beyond. Further, Beam steering is crucial in biomedical and astronomical applications, especially in high resolution microscopy techniques where aberrations need to be corrected using wave front sensors for precise imaging.
Market Scope |
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Report Coverage |
Details |
Page number |
155 |
Base year |
2022 |
Historic period |
2017-2021 |
Forecast period |
2023-2027 |
Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 34.81% |
Market growth 2023-2027 |
USD 3.30 billion |
Market structure |
Fragmented |
YoY growth 2022-2023(%) |
32.55 |
Regional analysis |
North America, APAC, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa |
Performing market contribution |
North America at 39% |
Key countries |
US, China, Japan, France, and Germany |
Competitive landscape |
Leading Companies, Market Positioning of Companies, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks |
Key companies profiled |
Active Optical Systems LLC, Adaptica Srl, Alpao SAS, Baker Adaptive Optics, Benchmark Electronics Inc., Boston Micromachines Corp., Edmund Optics Inc., Electro Optic Systems Pty Ltd., Flexible Optical BV, Hamamatsu Photonics KK, HOLOEYE Photonics AG, Imagine Eyes, Imagine Optic, Iris Ao Inc., Northrop Grumman Corp., PHASICS SA, Synopsys Inc., Teledyne Technologies Inc., Thorlabs Inc., and Turn Ltd. |
Market dynamics |
Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, and Market condition analysis for the forecast period. |
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1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation by Application
7 Market Segmentation by Component
8 Customer Landscape
9 Geographic Landscape
10 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
11 Vendor Landscape
12 Vendor Analysis
13 Appendix
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