Europe Shape Memory Polymer Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By End-use (Medical, Textile, Automotive, Aerospace, Construction, and Others), By Material (Polyurethane (PU), Epoxy, Polylactide (PLA), and Others), By Country and Growth Forecast, 2023 - 2030
The Europe Shape Memory Polymer Market would witness market growth of 22.3% CAGR during the forecast period (2023-2030). In the year 2020, the Europe market's volume surged to 29.37 Kilo Tonnes, showcasing a growth of 19.6% (2019-2022).
Eyeglass frames constructed from shape memory polymers can adjust and conform to the user's facial contours. This enhances comfort and contributes to a personalized fit, eliminating the need for manual adjustments. The frames can dynamically adapt to the user's facial structure, ensuring optimal comfort and style. These drive innovation in creating gadgets and accessories beyond traditional designs. The ability of SMPs to provide a tactile and responsive user experience adds a layer of interactivity to consumer electronics, making them more engaging and user-friendly.
The field of robotics, including soft robotics, benefits from the flexibility and adaptability of shape memory polymers. The ability to manipulate the form of soft robotic actuators and components in reaction to external stimuli empowers the development of more versatile and lifelike robotic systems. This has implications for applications in medical robotics, human-machine interaction, and industrial automation. Additionally, shape-memory polymers have made notable inroads into the textile industry, contributing to the development of smart fabrics and wearables.
SMPs offer the potential to reduce maintenance costs in the aerospace sector. The self-healing properties of some of these can contribute to longer-lasting components, minimizing the need for frequent repairs or replacements. Government initiatives and funding programs in Europe to promote research, innovation, and sustainability in the aerospace sector can further drive the demand for advanced materials like these. Therefore, the region presents lucrative growth prospects for the market.
The Germany market dominated the Europe Shape Memory Polymer Market by Country in 2022 and would continue to be a dominant market till 2030; thereby, achieving a market value of $269 million by 2029. The UK market is exhibiting a CAGR of 21.3% during (2023 - 2030). Additionally, The France market would experience a CAGR of 23.2% during (2023 - 2030).
Based on End-use, the market is segmented into Medical, Textile, Automotive, Aerospace, Construction, and Others. Based on Material, the market is segmented into Polyurethane (PU), Epoxy, Polylactide (PLA), and Others. Based on countries, the market is segmented into Germany, UK, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe.
The market research report covers the analysis of key stake holders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include SMP Technologies Inc., Lubrizol Corporation (Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.), Evonik Industries AG (RAG-Stiftung), Spintech Holdings Inc., DJO Global (Enovis Corporation), Nanoshel (UK) Limited, BASF SE, and Covestro AG
Scope of the Study
Market Segments covered in the Report:
By End-use (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2019-2030)
- Medical
- Textile
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Construction
- Others
By Material (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2019-2030)
- Polyurethane (PU)
- Epoxy
- Polylactide (PLA)
- Others
By Country (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2019-2030)
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Russia
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
Companies Profiled
- SMP Technologies Inc.
- Lubrizol Corporation (Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.)
- Evonik Industries AG (RAG-Stiftung)
- Spintech Holdings Inc.
- DJO Global (Enovis Corporation)
- Nanoshel (UK) Limited
- BASF SE
- Covestro AG
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