Case Study Survey of Optical Phased Arrays
A leading global materials company approached The Business Research Company to assess emerging market opportunities in Optical Phased Arrays (OPAs) — advanced beam-steering technologies with no moving parts.
The objective of this research was to provide a strategic outlook on:
• Optical Phased Array Market Landscape
• Applications in SLMs, LiDAR, Displays, Free-space Optical Communication, Biomedical Devices
• Market size and potential by application
• Regional segmentation (USA, EU5, Taiwan, Japan, China)
• Device configurations, technological constraints, and challenges
A structured research approach will be employed to provide valuable insights, including:
• Technology Overview – Working principles and value proposition of Optical Phased Arrays
• Application-Specific Insights
• SLMs: Resolution, pixel pitch, phase control precision
• LiDAR: Beam steering speed, range, power handling
• Display Products: 3D visualization, AR/VR interfaces
• Free-space Optical Communication: Bandwidth, alignment tech
• Biomedical Use: Imaging, optical manipulation
• Market Size & Forecasts (2018–2027) – Value and volume, by region
• Geographic Segmentation – Demand trends across US, EU5, Japan, Taiwan, China
• Tech Deep Dive – Key device components, integration challenges, performance metrics
• Challenges – Cost, miniaturization, thermal performance, regulatory approval
• Opportunity Matrix – Untapped applications mapped to client capabilities
Primary Research:
• In-depth interviews with tech developers, product engineers, academic experts, and early adopters in target markets
Secondary Research:
• Patent databases, whitepapers, peer-reviewed journals, market filings, and corporate roadmaps
• The study helped the client identify low-competition, high-growth potential segments, such as AR-enabled SLMs and biomedical OPAs