Global Unmanned Composites (CFRP, GFRP, AFRP, BFRP) Market 2018-2019 & 2025

DUBLIN, May 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Unmanned Composites Market by Application (Interior, Exterior), Platform (UAV, USV, UGV, AUV, ROV, Passenger Drones, Autonomous Ships), Type (CFRP, GFRP, AFRP, BFRP), Subtype (Fiber, Matrix) and Region - Global Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The unmanned composites market size is projected to grow from USD 1.0 billion in 2018 to USD 2.7 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 15.52% during the forecast period.

The market growth is driven by factors such as the rise in demand for composite materials to provide lightweight structures, improved performance of unmanned systems, and an increase in the deliveries of unmanned systems. Whereas, the lack of standardization of unmanned composites and high cost of manufacturing are limiting the overall growth of the market.

By type, CFRP composite market estimated to lead the unmanned composites market in 2019.

By type, the Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) composites market is estimated to account for the largest share of the unmanned composites market in 2019. CFRP is used to address the basic requirements, such as lightweight, cost-effectiveness, and mass-production, of unmanned system components. Also, a decrease in the cost of aerospace grade carbon fibers has bolstered the demand for carbon fiber reinforced polymer for use in UAVs. These are major factors driving the CFRP segment.

By application, exterior segment estimated to account for the major market share in 2019.

By application, the exterior segment is estimated to account for a larger share of the unmanned composites market in 2019. There has been an increase in demand for composite materials from unmanned system manufacturers. Earlier exterior structures made of legacy materials are likely to get replaced by composites materials. OEMs prefer composite materials, such as carbon fiber, for the manufacturing of airframe structures in UAVs, UGVs, and USVs, which is, in turn, driving the demand for unmanned composites.

North America estimated to account for the largest share of the unmanned composites market in 2019.

North America is estimated to account for the largest share of the unmanned composites market in 2019. The region's leadership is attributed to the rise in demand by OEMs for innovative materials that are non-corrosive and lightweight. The growing market for UAVs within the region is also projected to drive the demand for composite materials, thereby supporting the growth of the unmanned composites market in North America.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Introduction

2 Research Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Premium Insights
4.1 Attractive Opportunities in the Unmanned Composites Market From 2019 to 2025
4.2 Unmanned Composites Market, By Type
4.3 Unmanned Composites Market, By Platform
4.4 Unmanned Composites Market, By Country

5 Market Overview
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.1.1 Increasing Need for Weight Reduction in Unmanned Systems
5.2.1.2 Improved Performance of Unmanned Systems Using Composite Materials
5.2.1.3 Increased Reliability & Durability of Composite Materials
5.2.2 Restraints
5.2.2.1 High Manufacturing Cost of Unmanned Systems Using Composite Materials
5.2.2.2 Lack of Standardization in Composite Materials
5.2.3 Opportunities
5.2.3.1 Growing Demand for Unmanned Systems in the Commercial Sector
5.2.3.2 Increased Spending By Manufacturers of Unmanned Systems in Composite Materials
5.2.4 Challenges
5.2.4.1 Recyclability of Composite Materials
5.2.4.2 High Repairing Cost of Composite Materials

6 Industry Trends
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Industry Trends
6.2.1 Aerospace Applications
6.2.3 Automotive Applications
6.2.5 Marine Applications
6.2.7 Properties of Composites and Their Advantages in Marine
6.3 Current Applications of Composite Materials, By Industry
6.3.1 Aerospace Applications of Composite Materials
6.3.2 Automotive Applications of Composite Materials
6.3.3 Utility & Power Applications of Composite Materials
6.3.4 Infrastructure Applications of Composite Materials
6.3.5 Marine Applications of Composite Materials
6.4 Composition of Composites Materials in Unmanned Systems
6.4.1 Composition of Composites Materials in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
6.4.2 Composition of Composites Materials in Unmanned Ground Vehicle
6.4.3 Composition of Composites Materials in Unmanned Surface Vehicle
6.4.4 Composition of Composites Materials in Unmanned Underwater Vehicle
6.5 Emerging Technologies in Unmanned Composites Market
6.5.1 Cellulose-Based Carbon Fiber
6.5.2 Hybrid Smart Memory Composites
6.5.3 3D Printing Components
6.6 Emerging Innovations in Composite Materials
6.6.1 Natural Fiber Innovations
6.6.2 Carbon Fiber Innovations
6.6.3 Glass Fiber Innovations
6.6.4 Compounds Fiber Innovations
6.6.5 Resin Fiber Innovations
6.6.6 Core Materials Fiber Innovations
6.7 Weight Saving Potential of Composite Materials

7 Unmanned Composites Market, By Type
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer
7.2.1 Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer, By Subsegment
7.2.1.1 Carbon Fiber
7.2.1.1.1 Maximum Demand for Carbon Fiber for Commercial Use
7.2.1.2 Matrix
7.2.1.2.1 Increase in Use of Matrix in Industry to Retain Strength and Shape at All Temperature
7.3 Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer
7.3.1 Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer, By Subsegment
7.3.1.1 Glass Fiber
7.3.1.1.1 Massive Demand of Glass Fiber for Structures of Navy, Aircraft, and Vehicles
7.3.1.2 Matrix
7.3.1.2.1 Maximum Used in Unmanned Systems Structural Components
7.4 Boron Fiber Reinforced Polymer
7.4.1 Boron Fiber Reinforced Polymer, By Subsegment
7.4.1.1 Boron Fiber
7.4.1.1.1 Increasing Adoption of Boron Fiber for Aerospace Application
7.4.1.2 Matrix
7.4.1.2.1 Graphite Epoxy Matrix is Used to Improve the Overall Fiber Properties
7.5 Aramid Fiber Reinforced Polymer
7.5.1 Aramid Fiber Reinforced Polymer, By Subsegment
7.5.1.1 Aramid Fiber
7.5.1.1.1 Aramid Fiber is A Man-Made Organic Polymer Maximally Used for Ballistic Application
7.5.1.2 Matrix
7.5.1.2.1 Epoxy Matrix is Used in BFRP Which is Comparatively Tough and Flexible Than Other Composites

8 Unmanned Composites Market, By Platform
8.1 Introduction
8.2 UAV
8.2.1 Class II (150-600 Kg)
8.2.1.1 Rise in Demand for Long-Range Unmanned Aircraft for Military Application is Driving the Growth of Class II UAVs
8.2.2 Class III (>600 Kg)
8.2.2.1 Rise in Demand for Long Range Combat Capabilities is Driving the Growth of Class III UAVs
8.3 UGV
8.3.1 Medium (200-500 Lbs)
8.3.1.1 Medium Land Robots Carry Out Critical Missions, Such as Isr Operations, Detection, and Monitoring
8.3.2 Large (500-1,000 Lbs)
8.3.2.1 Large Land Robots Have A High Demand for Military Applications
8.3.3 Very Large (1,000-2,000 Lbs)
8.3.3.1 Very Large Robots Have High Endurance and are Used for Long-Range Operations
8.3.4 Extremely Large (>2,000 Lbs)
8.3.4.1 Extremely Large Robots are Being Explored for Use in Military as Well as Commercial Applications
8.4 ROV
8.4.1 Small Vehicles
8.4.1.1 Underwater Inspection and Observation Applications From the Marine and Oil & Gas Industries are Driving the Demand for Small Vehicles
8.4.2 High-Capacity Electric Vehicles
8.4.2.1 Underwater Surveillance is Driving the Demand for High-Capacity Electric Vehicles
8.4.3 Work Class Vehicles
8.4.3.1 Growth of Work Class Vehicles is Mainly Attributed to Their Increasing Applicability for Drill Support and Oceanic Surveys
8.4.4 Heavy Work Class Vehicles
8.4.4.1 Rise in Subsea Intervention Activities is Driving the Growth of Heavy Work Class Vehicles
8.5 USV
8.5.1 Small
8.5.1.1 Small-Sized USVs are Gaining Traction in the Commercial Sector, Owing to Their Wide Range of Applications
8.5.2 Large
8.5.2.1 Large-Sized USVs are Increasingly Used for Mine Countermeasure Mission, Anti-Submarine Warfare, and Maritime Shield
8.5.3 Medium
8.5.3.1 Medium-Sized USVs are Increasingly Used for Pre-War and Post-War Maintenance and Support By Naval Forces
8.5.4 Extra Large
8.5.4.1 Extra-Large-Sized USVs are Used for Missions That Require Large Payloads and High Autonomy
8.6 AUV
8.6.1 Man-Portable Vehicles
8.6.1.1 Rise in Demand for Non-Destructive Testing is Driving the Demand for Man-Portable Vehicles
8.6.2 Lightweight Vehicles
8.6.2.1 Rise in Demand From the Oil & Gas Industry for Underwater Pipeline Inspections is Driving the Growth of Lightweight Vehicles
8.6.3 Heavyweight Vehicles
8.6.3.1 Bathymetry Surveying is Driving the Growth of the Heavyweight Vehicles Category
8.6.4 Large Vehicles
8.6.4.1 Rise in Deep-Sea Surveying Applications is Driving the Demand for Large AUVs
8.7 Passenger Drones
8.7.1 Rise in Demand for Urban Air Mobility is Driving the Market for Passenger Drones
8.8 Autonomous Ships
8.8.1 Increasing Investments on the Development of Autonomous Ships are Expected to Drive the Market for Unmanned Composites

9 Unmanned Composites Market, By Application
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Interior
9.2.1 Cabin
9.2.1.1 UAV Cabins Made of Composites Have Resulted in 40-50% Weight Reduction
9.2.2 Sandwich Panel
9.2.2.1 Demand for High Strength Sandwich Panel is Anticipated to Rise the Demand for Unmanned Composites
9.2.3 Deck
9.2.3.1 Increased Efficiency of Unmanned Surface Vehicles Due to Composites is Expected to Drive the Demand for Unmanned Composites
9.3 Exterior
9.3.1 Fuselage
9.3.1.1 Reduce Maintenance Cost of Fuselage Made of Composites is Anticipated to Drive the Growth of Unmanned Composites During the Forecast Period
9.3.2 Engine
9.3.2.1 Composites Providing Significant Efficiency Boost to the Engine Cycle is Expected to Drive the Demand for Composites in Future
9.3.3 Wing
9.3.3.1 Need for Fuel Efficiency By UAVs is Anticipated to Increase the Demand for Unmanned Composites During the Forecast Period
9.3.4 Rotor Blade
9.3.4.1 Demand for Cost-Efficient, Reliable and Durable Rotor Blades By UAVs is Anticipated to Drive the Demand for Unmanned Composites
9.3.5 Tail Boom
9.3.5.1 Tail Booms of Rotary Wing UAVs Made With Composites are 30% Lighter Reducing the Overall Weight of UAV
9.3.6 Hull
9.3.6.1 Rise in Demand for Glass Reinforced Composites By Deep-Submergence Unmanned Vehicles is Anticipated to Drive the Demand for Unmanned Composites

10 Unmanned Composites Market, By Region

11 Competitive Landscape
11.1 Overview
11.2 Competitive Analysis
11.3 Market Ranking Analysis
11.4 OEM Competitive Leadership Mapping
11.5 Start-Up Competitive Leadership Mapping
11.6 Competitive Scenario

12 Company Profiles
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Hexcel Corporation
12.3 Toray Industries, Inc.
12.4 Stratasys Ltd.
12.5 Teledyne
12.6 Gurit
12.7 Solvay
12.8 Owens Corning
12.9 Materion Corporation
12.10 Mitsubishi Rayon Co. Ltd.
12.11 Renegade Materials Corporation
12.12 Teijin Limited
12.13 Unitech Aerospace
12.14 Carbon By Design
12.15 Quantum Composites

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