FLAT FLEX CABLE MARKET ANALYSIS

Flat Flex Cable Market, By Application (Consumer Electronics, Automotive Electronics, Aerospace and Defense, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Industrial Automation, Others), By Pitch Size (Below 0.5 mm, 0.5 mm to 1 mm, Above 1 mm), By Cable Length (Short Length, Medium Length, Long Length), By Conductor Type (Single Conductor FFC, Multi-Conductor FFC), By Connector Type (ZIF (Zero Insertion Force), LIF (Low Insertion Force), FFC to Board Connectors, Others), By End-User Industry (Electronics and Semiconductor, Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Healthcare and Medical Devices, Telecommunications, Industrial Manufacturing, Others), By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa).

Recent Developments

New product launches

In 2022, Nicomatic (a global designer and manufacturer of interconnect solutions and components for man and machine interface) launched a new line of flat flex cables for space applications. These cables are designed to be lightweight, flexible, and reliable, and they meet the demanding requirements of space environments.
In 2022, Molex (a manufacturer of electronic, electrical, and fiber optic connectivity systems) introduced a new line of flat flex cables for automotive applications. These cables are designed to withstand the harsh environments found in cars, trucks, and other vehicles.

Acquisition and partnerships

In 2022, Molex acquired TE Connectivity's (designs and manufactures connectors, sensors and application tooling for several industries, such as automotive, industrial equipment, data communication systems, aerospace, defense, medical, oil and gas, consumer electronics and energy) flat flex cable business for US$1.1 billion. This acquisition gives Molex a significant presence in the automotive and industrial markets.
In 2020, BorgWarner completed US$3.3 billion takeover of Delphi Technologies. Through this combination, BorgWarner is even better positioned with a more comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading propulsion products and systems across combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles.