In-depth Analysis: BLU Brightness Enhancing Film Technology and Market

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Introduction

Abstract

Film used in BLU can be put into four categories according to the functions. There are Diffusion Film, Prism Film, Reflection Film, and Reflective Polarizing Film. Lately, films that operate both diffusing function and light concentrating function simultaneously are being introduced. They are commonly known as Multi-function Prism Function and Micro Lens Film. The usage of these films is expanding.

This report is composed with total of six chapters. Chapter 1 discusses basic articles of BLU and especially explains basic structure and technology of various films according to function and structure. It also discusses competition condition of BLU film industry and technology development direction.

Chapter 2 explores Reflective Polarizing Film. Reflective Polarizing Film is categorized into multi-layer type (DBEF), CLC type, and wire grid type. Each technology is explained upon its principle, structure and material, manufacturing technology, and development direction.

Chapter 3 discusses Prism Film. It explains structure and concentrated light principle in detail. Manufacturing technologies are categorized into hard mold, soft mold, and melt extrusion process to compare strength and weakness of each manufacturing technology.

Chapter 4 explores Compound Prism Film. Compound Prism Film has a basic prism form with a modified pattern shape. This film is categorized into a type with modification on top side and another type with modification on valley side to compare and explain manufacturing technology.

Chapter 5 explores 1-Sheet solution. It technologically analyzes main approach methods that the industry is trying to compose 1-Sheet.

Lastly, chapter 6 analyzes and forecasts BLU film market. Market forecast is discussed along with technologies explored above to allow report readers to predict future market outlook.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

• 1.1. Reports Composition and Terms Definition
• 1.2. Structure and Role of BLU
• 1.3. Film Types for BLU
• 1.4. Overall Film Development Trend

2. Reflective Polarizing Film

• 2.1. Multi-layer Type Reflective Polarizing Film
  • 2.1.1. Principle and Characteristics
  • 2.1.2. Composition and Material of DBEF
  • 2.1.3. Manufacturing Process of DBEF
  • 2.1.4. Development Trends of DBEF
• 2.2. CLC Type Reflective Polarizing Film
  • 2.2.1. Characteristics of CLC
  • 2.2.2. Characteristics of CLC
  • 2.2.3. Composition and Materials of CLC Reflective Polarizing Film
  • 2.2.4. Manufacturing Process of CLC Reflective Polarizing Film
  • 2.2.4.1. Single Layer Broadband CLC Reflective Polarizing Film
  • 2.2.4.2. Multi-layer Broadband CLC Reflective Polarizing Film
  • 2.2.5. Compensation of CLC Reflective Polarizing Film
  • 2.2.6. Manufacturing Process Comparison between CLC and DBEF Type
  • 2.2.7. Development Trends of CLC Type
• 2.3. Wire Grid Type Reflective Polarizing Film
  • 2.3.1. Principle and Characteristics
  • 2.3.2. Manufacturing Process and Development Trends of Wire Grid Type RPF

3. Prism Film

• 3.1. Principle and Composition
• 3.2. Types of Prism Film
  • 3.2.1. Isosceles Triangle Type Prism Film
  • 3.2.2. Round Type Prism Film
  • 3.2.3. Random Type Prism Film
  • 3.2.4. Reverse Prism Film
• 3.3. Manufacturing Process of Prism Film
  • 3.3.1. Hard Molding Method
  • 3.3.2. Soft Molding Method
  • 3.3.3. Melt Extrusion Method
• 3.4. Development Trends

4. Multi-functional Prism Film (Compound Prism Film)

• 4.1. Composition and Principle
• 4.2. Product Types
  • 4.2.1. Groove Type (Groove on the Top of Prism Patterns)
    • 4.2.1.1. Manufacturing Process
  • 4.2.2. Boss Type (Boss on the Valley of Prism Patterns)
    • 4.2.2.1. Manufacturing Process
• 4.3. Development Trends

5. Micro Lens Film

• 5.1. Composition and Principle
• 5.2. Product Type
• 5.3. Manufacturing Process and Development Trend

6. 1-sheet Multi-function Film

• 6.1. Composition and Principle
• 6.2. Development Trends
• 6.3. Future Prospect

7. BLU-use Sheet Market Forecast

• 7.1. BLU-use Sheet Market Forecast by Film Type
  • 7.1.1. Area Base
  • 7.1.2. Amount Base
• 7.2. Market Forecast by Application by Type
  • 7.2.1. Sheet Adoption Trend by Application
  • 7.2.2. Market Forecast for Notebook by Film Type
    • 7.2.2.1. Area Base
    • 7.2.2.2. Amount Base
  • 7.2.3. Market Forecast for Monitor by Film Type
    • 7.2.3.1. Area Base
    • 7.2.3.2. Amount Base
  • 7.2.4. Market Forecast for LCD TV by Film Type
    • 7.2.4.1. Area Base
    • 7.2.4.2. Amount Base

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