The rugged display market is segmented according to the end user, with the automotive and transportation verticals showing the highest growth. This technology is highly resilient to dirt and wear and tear, with features such as sunlight readability and reduced reflection. Other features include improved brightness, contrast, and durability. The growing demand for rugged displays is attributed to the increasing technological advancements and industry-specific features. Below is a list of some of the key players in the rugged display market.

North America accounts for the largest share of the rugged display market, which has been driven by industrial manufacturers in this region. They emphasize on the adoption of advanced technologies and equipment to improve their production processes and output. Government, defense, aerospace, and transportation are the fastest growing end-user industries in the region. Besides military applications, these industries are also expected to benefit from the use of rugged displays in their products, as the U.S. Department of Transportation and the FMCSA are now regulating the use of electronic logging devices.

The region also offers a wide range of rugged display monitors. From five inches to 27 inches, these rugged devices are designed for hand-held and airborne applications. The market for rugged displays in this region is expected to grow at the highest rate during the forecast period, as the aerospace and defense industry continues to expand its budgets. Further, smartphones have become cost-effective alternatives to custom-built rugged devices. To summarize, North America is the largest region for the manufacturing of rugged displays.

The global rugged display market is segmented based on display size. The major segments in the market are 1 inch to 10 inches, ten to twenty inches, and more than twenty inches. The industry segments are mainly driven by the end-use industries. Among them, government, defense, aerospace, and transportation are considered to be the fastest growing. However, the growth of the automotive and transportation segments is dependent on regulations in the U.S. such as the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Administration (FMCSA) and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

The global rugged display market is divided into seven regions, with the North America region leading the way. The region is dominated by North America, where most industrial manufacturers focus on adopting advanced technologies to optimize production processes and boost output. In the Asia Pacific region, the government, aerospace, and automotive industries are among the fastest-growing regions for rugged displays. In North America, the military segment leads the market due to the rough nature of its display. But in other areas, the region is a fast-growing area for rugged displays.

The rugged display market is divided by the size of the display. The segments include one inch to ten inches, ten to twenty inches, and more than twenty inches. Different applications require different sizes and features. A smaller screen size is ideal for smartphones, while a larger display is best for rugged computers. While smartphones are an efficient alternative for custom rugged devices, Windows OS-based devices are expected to dominate the market during the forecast period. These computers are primarily used for business and government applications.