Component
Thermal printhead
A heater-bar printhead for labels and low-cost inkjet. Silicon, copper, and a polymer body.
Criticality
High
Unit cost
$18
Quality
70 / 100
US completeness
5.0
Made in US
500,000 units
Current demand
10,000,000 units
US exports
40,000 units
Opportunity score
91.0
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$250M
Expected extra output: 800,000 units per year