EMI Shielding is the scientific term for electro-mechanical interconnection failures and EMI coupling. A good EMI Shielding Material is one that reduces or nullifies the adverse effects of electromagnetic interferences upon systems. EMI and RFI are known as harmful radio frequency interferences which are emitted from many electronic devices. These harmful emissions form a byproduct of operation. EMI and RFI are said to occur when devices are exposed to electrical fields in their primary active circuit areas which generate electric pulses. This shield is also utilized to protect and prevent human beings from the harmful emissions created by power tools, vibrators, industrial ovens, air conditioners, microwave ovens, and stoves, etc. Apart from these power tools, other electrical gadgets include microwave ovens, stoves, dishwashers, refrigerators, etc.
Rising demand for consumer electronics is expected to drive growth of the global EMI shielding materials market during the forecast period. The demand for consumer electronics such as smartphones, laptops, smart TVs, tablets, and more has increased significantly over the years in both developed and emerging economies. According to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), in 2019, the Indian appliance and consumer electronics (ACE) market was valued at US$ 10.93 billion and is expected to reach US$ 21.18 billion by 2025. Consumer electronic devices require enhanced radiation shielding since these devices are using better circuits and chips. Hence, these factors are expected to drive growth of the global EMI shielding materials market during the forecast period. Furthermore, rising electromagnetic pollution and strict environmental regulations in various industries are expected to propel the global EMI shielding materials market growth over the forecast period.
However, high cost of EMI shielding is expected to hamper the global EMI shielding materials market growth over the forecast period. Besides, increasing the adoption of advanced technologies in modern automobiles can present lucrative growth opportunities for market players in the near future. Among regions, Asia Pacific is expected to witness significant growth in the global EMI shielding materials market during the forecast period. This is owing to the presence of a large hub for manufacturing electronic equipment in emerging economies such as China, South Korea, Japan, and India. Furthermore, North America is expected to register a robust growth rate over the forecast period, owing to the presence of a robust telecommunication sector in the region.
Major companies involved in the global EMI shielding materials market are 3M Company, Orion Industries, AI Technology, EMI Shielding Materials Company, Greene Rubber Company, Omega Shielding Products, Schaffner Holding, Cybershield Inc., PPG Industries, CGC Precision Technology, and ETS- Lindgren.
For instance, in November 2020, PPG Industries, a U.S.-based supplier of coatings and specialty materials, introduced PPG TESLIN EMI/RF shielding material that offers improved RF-shielding performance for electronic passports and electronic security documents.
