Automotive Cockpits and Instrumentation Market and Trend Analysis by Technology, Key Companies and Forecast, 2021-2036

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the global OE cockpits and instrumentation sector, major suppliers, top 14 markets, technology trends and market size forecasts.

What are the market dynamics of the automotive cockpits and instrumentation market?

The industry’s adoption of ASIL (Automotive Safety Integrity Level) will drive manufacturers’ efforts in the instrument cluster and infotainment arenas. ASIL standards enable the integration of such technologies without compromising automotive safety.

A continuing focus of R&D is on more intuitive, safer, and simple control options for motorists, including the integration of haptic feedback into touch-sensitive surfaces. By this means, the driver can sense directly whether he has activated a “touch element” after touching it. This move comes at a time when touch screen smartphones are enjoying increasing popularity as more and more people rely on their simple and intuitive operability. Motorists are also calling for more touch-sensitive surfaces in cars. Products such as secondary displays, large-scale displays in the central console, and touchpads are said to be good for facilitating driver interaction via adapted and context-related presentation of information.

The industry trend is moving toward curved displays, gestures, and haptic feedback. More specifically, we are seeing far more R&D effort on providing gesture support and new voice capabilities. In addition, improved display technologies and capabilities are appearing that can help reduce visual distraction.

What are the key segments of the automotive cockpits and instrumentation market?

The key automotive cockpits and instrumentation market segments are head-up displays (HUDs), instrument clusters, instrument panels, and outsourced cockpits.

Head-up displays (HUDs) segment in automotive cockpits and instrumentation market

A HUD system uses the optical combining characteristics of the HUD interlayer to provide a single focused virtual image appearing near the front of the vehicle. The HUD display enhances the overall driving experience by allowing drivers to keep their ‘eyes on the road’ while still viewing critical vehicle data, such as speedometer readings and GPS directions. A HUD can also serve as a night vision system. There are two main types of night vision systems: active, near-infrared systems, which require an infrared source but give a complete picture of the scene in front of the driver; and passive, far infrared systems, which do not need an infrared source but only enhance relatively warm objects (such as people and animals).

Instrument clusters segment in automotive cockpits and instrumentation market

Instrument clusters are a part of the instrument panel that is typically set directly in front of the driver. It shows speed and engine revolutions along with two smaller instruments that show engine temperature and fuel gauge. This cluster may also incorporate an odometer and trip meter and a variety of other information processed via an ‘on-board computer’.

Instrument panels segment in automotive cockpits and instrumentation market

An instrument panel is defined as an assembly that consists of a structure, substrate, and the optional assembly of the glove box, air-conditioning ducts, demisters (with associated ducts), and registers. Instrument panels are usually made of injection-molded thermoplastics and are a complex system of coverings, foams, plastics, and metals that are designed to house various components and act as a safety device for vehicle occupants.

Outsourced cockpits segment in automotive cockpits and instrumentation market

Since the early 1990s, there has been a gradual increase in the average value of outsourced modules as more complex modules and systems are outsourced. The area directly in front of the driver and front-seat passenger is commonly referred to as the cockpit. A cockpit is a combination made from an instrument panel and several sub-modules such as wiring and electronic devices, instruments, car audio and information/communication, heating, and climate systems.

Automotive cockpits and instrumentation market, by segment

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Which are the major automotive cockpits and instrumentation companies?

Some of the major companies in the automotive cockpits and instrumentation sector are Continental AG, Denso Corporation, Faurecia SA, International Automotive Components Group (IAC), Inteva Products, LLC, Magna International Inc., Marelli Corporation, Nippon Seiki, Robert Bosch GmbH, Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd., Valeo SA, Visteon Corporation, and Yazaki Corporation.

Automotive cockpits and instrumentation market, by company

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