In past blog posts, we have already reported that more and more car manufacturers are using touchscreens as multifunction displays. Lamborghini Huracán, Tesla S, Audi TT Coupé are just a few that already offer this functionality to their buyers. An "Automotive Displays Report" published by DisplaySearch in November 2014 analyzed the development of multifunctional TFT-LCD displays in automotive applications and made a forecast for the coming years up to 2018.
According to DisplaySearch, the growing demand for TFT-LCD combo displays is mainly seen in the United States, the European Union, followed by Japan and other regions. It is expected to grow to up to 50 million units by 2018.
Report confirms: Touchscreen multifunction display market for automakers is growing steadily
According to the report, more and more cars will be equipped with state-of-the-art functionalities and increasing safety precautions in the future. The assistance systems currently in place while driving not only provide the driver with important information, but are also optimized for safety while driving.
According to the market research company, Continental AG, Ford and Nippon Seiki were among the top buyers of TFT LCD panels in the first half of 2014. More details can be found on the DisplaySearch website at the URL mentioned in our source.
