11 Head Up Display Manufacturers in 2024
This section provides an overview for head up displays as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 11 head up display manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked head up display companies as of November, 2024: 1.HUD Solutions, 2.Excelitas Technologies Corp., 3.Luminit Automotive Technologies LLC.
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What Is a Head-Up Display?
Head-up displays are displays located in front of the windshield or instrument hood.
It is characterized by its ability to project vehicle speed and car navigation information. Since the necessary information is displayed in a limited space, it is believed to reduce driving fatigue by reducing the need to shift one's viewpoint.
Although head-up displays are still in their infancy, they have been adopted in many cars in recent years. It is also a component that may be sold separately and can be retrofitted.
Uses of Head-Up Displays
Head-up displays are used to project information necessary for driving in the driver's line of sight. The main information displayed in head-up displays includes speed, navigation information, and fuel level.
Usually, the navigation system can be placed between the driver's seat and the passenger's seat. However, when the information is projected on the head-up displays, there is no need to remove one's eyes from the car. Therefore, it is expected to become more widely used from the standpoint of preventing people from looking away from the car.
Principle of Head-Up Displays
Head-up displays are transmissive displays. In order to project the image transparently, a device is used to project the image.
When a portion of the windshield is used for head-up displays, mirrors are used instead of projecting information directly onto the windshield. The display unit that shows the necessary information is located in the dashboard, and the image projected from the display unit is magnified by a diffuser or magnifying glass, and what is projected onto the windshield is the reflected image.
At this time, the light path through which the image is actually projected and the light path perceived by the driver overlap, making the image appear to be reflected on the windshield. Because of this principle, areas other than those shown on the head-up displays appear transparent, the use of head-up displays reduces eye movement while driving.
Types of Head-Up Displays
In projection-type head-up displays, a translucent screen appears on a special display and shows information.
There is also a smartphone display type that projects a smartphone screen onto the display. Thus, the navigation system can be used without shifting the eyes to the smartphone. The smartphone is placed on the head-up displays device and information is obtained by reflecting it back. In other cases, the head-up displays device and the smartphone are connected via Wi-Fi to project information.
The irradiation type can project information onto the windshield. Images can be projected from the head-up displays and displayed directly on the windshield.
How to Select Head-Up Displays
There are two types of head-up displays: those that are connected to the vehicle failure diagnosis system installed in the vehicle and those that are linked to a smartphone. When using a vehicle diagnostic system, a cord connects the connector to the head-up displays, and if equipped with GPS, the display can be powered by USB and can use some functions.
For head-up displays that are connected to a smartphone, the basic functionality depends on the application. For the type with a reflective smartphone screen, the projected screen is inverted, so the smartphone screen must be inverted to display. When connected via wired or Bluetooth, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay can be used.
Structure of Head-Up Displays
The head-up displays can be connected to the car using a cigarette lighter socket or an on-board diagnostic monitoring device, like a car charger with a USB terminal, which provides electricity when connected to the car's on-board cigarette lighter socket and can be easily disconnected. Onboard diagnostic equipment provides a steady supply of power and uninterrupted meter functionality. However, in-vehicle diagnostic equipment is difficult to remove.
List of 11 Head Up Display Manufacturers
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Excelitas Technologies Corp.
Head-Up Displays
Manufacturer Overview
Excelitas Technologies Corp., headquartered in Waltham, USA, is a manufacturer of photonic solutions. The company provides photonic solutions for the illumination, optical and imaging needs of the OEM and end-user customers. The products like cameras, sensors and light sources serve an array of applications across many sectors. These range of applications include clinical diagnostics, autonomous vehicles and X-ray security screening. The company also offers bespoke photonic solutions such as discrete components, sub-assemblies, or complete turnkey solutions tailored to the customers' specific requirements.
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Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Head-Up Display
Company Overview
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., founded in 1981 and located in Franklin, Tennessee, United States, is a manufacturer and supplier of automobiles and automobile products. The company oversees R&D, marketing, sales, and distribution of Mitsubishi brand vehicles in North America. It provides a wide range of new automobiles, including small-sized passenger cars, sports utility vehicles, trucks, vans, and automobile parts through an established network of about 330 dealerships across the United States. The company’s service line includes automobile insurance, vehicle leasing, and financing. It also buys and sells used automobiles and automobile components, replacement parts, and accessories.
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Luminit Automotive Technologies LLC
Head Up Displays
Company Overview
Luminit Automotive Technologies LLC, founded in 2005 is a fiber optics developer and manufacturer based in Hsinchu, Taiwan, with an R&D facility in Torrance, California, and a manufacturing site in Kunshan, China. The company offers standard and custom holographic diffusers built on several technology patents. Applications include architectural lighting, LED lighting, semiconductor metrology, bio-medical illumination, and head up display. The company also provides driver assistance and lighting solutions for Asia-,US-, and Europe-based automakers looking for high efficiency optical solutions. It supplies its Light Shaping Diffusers (LSDs) directly to customers or through an established network of local and global distributors.
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Continental Automotive World
Head-Up-Displays
Manufacturer Overview
Continental Automotive World (CAW) is a German manufacturer of passenger as well as industrial vehicle systems and related products that was established in 2012 as a subsidiary of Continental AG. Based in Hannover, Lower Saxony, the company offers products and solutions for various vehicle classes, including powertrain technologies, brake systems, sensors, cameras, and displays. It also develops and produces driver assistance solutions, such as vehicle-to-everything communication, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence systems. CAW products are primarily used by automotive manufacturers, mobility service providers, and public authorities in Germany and overseas.
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TOWA Corporation
Head-Up Display
Manufacturer Overview
Towa Corporation, established in 1979 in Kyoto, Japan, is a manufacturer of semiconductor molding equipment and precision molds. The company manufactures various semiconductor precision molds, equipment, and fine plastic molded parts. Products include molding equipment, singulation equipment, ultra-precision molds, end mills, and drill series for use in mainly industrial applications. They make fingerprint sensors, floating image technology, and head-up displays as well. These are used for multiple packaging purposes, including leadframe ICs, transistors, and diodes. Their proprietary transfer folding method and resin molding technique ensure the semiconductor molds are temperature- and chemical-resistant, offering immense performance with leakproof and resilient properties.
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DENSO CORPORATION
Head-Up Display Unit
Manufacturer Overview
DENSO CORPORATION, a Japanese company established in 1949 with its headquarters located in Kariya, Aichi, Japan, operates as both a manufacturer and supplier of automotive solutions. The company holds a position as a Tier 1 automotive supplier, providing thermal, powertrain, mobility, electrification, and electronic systems to a wide range of global carmakers and manufacturers. Its extensive product portfolio includes air conditioning systems, radiators, alternators, motors, starters, and various other automotive components. It has research, production, and sales offices throughout the world, with a total of 190 consolidated subsidiaries.
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Yazaki Corporation
Instrument & heads-up display
Manufacturer Overview
Yazaki Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of wire harnesses and related products that was established in Tokyo in 1929. The company’s product lineup includes a wide range of wire harnesses, connectors and terminals, and display equipment for monitoring crucial information such as fuel level or engine temperature. It also offers optical fibers, electric wires, and solar equipment. The company’s products are commonly used by its clients in the gas, automotive, telecom, and construction industries.
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HUD Solutions
Head-Up Display
Manufacturer Overview
HUD Solutions, founded in 2014 and located in Stockholm, Sweden, is an IATF 16949-certified developer and manufacturer of a head-up display intended to streamline the driving process and provide a convenient way to find directions and view calls and text messages. The company's head-up displays connect automatically to both Android and iOS devices and are compatible with commercial transportation vehicles, off-highway vehicles, trains, and construction machines. They also provide vital vehicle and navigation diagnostics, allowing motorists to concentrate on the task at hand, while still getting vital information.
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Panasonic Automotive Systems Europe GmbH
Head Up Displays
Manufacturer Overview
Panasonic Automotive Systems Europe GmbH, founded in 1918 and located in Langen, Germany is an ISO 14001 and ISO 9001:2000-certified manufacturer of automotive systems. The company offers infotainment systems, e-cockpit products, connectivity, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for next gen vehicles through its automotive segment. It provides infotainment products such as head-up displays, navigation systems, Electric Toll Collection (ETC) units, audio systems, and rear-seat entertainment solutions to make transportation safer and more cofmortable.
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Nippon Seiki (Europe) B.V.
Head-Up Displays
Manufacturer Overview
Nippon Seiki (Europe) B.V., founded in 1946, is a manufacturer of driver information systems. The company offers head up driver information displays, sensors, and reflective color products. Its mainstay offering, the "Head-Up Display," enables drivers to get driving information while concentrating on the driving process without diverting their eyes, thereby preventing accidents. The company primarily serves original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the motorcycle and automotive industries globally through its offices in the United Kingdom, Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands.
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NS WEST Inc.
Vehicle Head-Up Display
Company Overview
NS WEST Inc. established in 1982 and headquartered in Shobara, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of automotive meters and related products. The company's product range includes vehicle-mounted meter sets, vehicle-mounted head-up displays, and vehicle-mounted indicators. These products assist in conveying essential information to the driver and support safe driving by minimizing visual distractions. They primarily serve the automotive industry. Additionally, the company's services include research and development, quality assurance, and product customization.
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Head Up Display Manufacturer Ranking
*Including some distributors, etc.Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | HUD Solutions |
18.1%
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| 2 | Excelitas Technologies Corp. |
15.5%
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| 3 | Luminit Automotive Technologies LLC |
11.6%
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| 4 | TOWA Corporation |
9.4%
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| 5 | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
8.2%
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| 6 | DENSO CORPORATION |
8.2%
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| 7 | NS WEST Inc. |
6.8%
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| 8 | Yazaki Corporation |
6.8%
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| 9 | Continental Automotive World |
6.4%
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| 10 | Panasonic Automotive Systems Europe GmbH |
5.8%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the head up display page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
- Yazaki Corporation: 235,554
- DENSO CORPORATION: 164,572
- TOWA Corporation: 573
Newly Established Company
- HUD Solutions: 2014 (10 years ago)
- TOWA Corporation: 1979 (45 years ago)
- Yazaki Corporation: 1941 (83 years ago)
Company with a History
- Yazaki Corporation: 1941 (83 years ago)
- TOWA Corporation: 1979 (45 years ago)
- HUD Solutions: 2014 (10 years ago)
Head Up Display Manufacturers in United States
*Including some distributors, etc.
- Excelitas Technologies Corp.
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Luminit Automotive Technologies LLC
Global Distribution of Head Up Display Manufacturers by Country
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America
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3 | 37.5% |
Japan
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3 | 37.5% |
Germany
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1 | 12.5% |
Sweden
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1 | 12.5% |
