The global market for welding equipment and consumables increased from $12.7 billion in 2007 to an estimated $13.2 billion by the end of 2008. It should reach $16.9 billion by 2013, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%. This report contains:

• Descriptions of various welding equipment and consumables including welding torches, hammers and marking equipment, gases for welding, safety and protective equipment such as helmets, and welding robots and accessories
• The current global market status for welding equipment and consumables, with trends and forecasts for growth over the next 5 years
• Technological issues including the latest trends and a thorough patent analysis
• Discussion of specific welding techniques for the shipbuilding, aerospace, oil and gas industries, and automotive and appliance industries
• Company profiles.

The global market for advanced intelligent wireless microsystems (IWM) increased from $132 million in 2007 to an estimated $138 million by the end of 2008. It should reach $1.3 billion by 2013, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 56.4%. This report contains:

• Descriptions of various intelligent wireless microsystems (IWM) technologies including applications for metal production, petroleum refining, plastics manufacturing, beverage manufacturing, chemicals manufacturing, electrical apparatus manufacturing, food manufacturing, special purpose machinery manufacturing, pulp and paper processing, and transportation
• The current market status for IWM, trends and forecasts for growth over the 5-year period 2008 through 2013
• Profiles of companies pioneering IWM technology and a thorough patent analysis
• Analysis of the IWM industry on a worldwide basis, from both a market and applications perspective
• A discussion of the demand for pollution control systems in applications amenable to conversion to IWM.

The global market for specialty fibers increased from $5 billion in 2006 to an estimated $5.6 billion by the end of 2007. It should reach $9.2 billion by 2012, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. This report contains:

• Descriptions of various specialty fibers including carbon, aramid, partially oxidized polyacrylonitrile, polybenzimidazole and others used in aviation/aerospace, sporting goods, automotive and other industrial applications
• The current market status of specialty fibers, trends and forecasts for growth over the next 5 years
• Discussion of technologies along with a thorough patent analysis
• Analysis of the specialty fibers industry on a worldwide basis, both from a market and application perspective
• Review of the underlying economic and regulatory issues driving the specialty fibers market.

The value of the global PVD industry will increase from an estimated $9.0 billion to $9.9 billion in 2008. It should reach $16.7 billion in 2013, a compound annual growth rate of 11%. This report contains:

• Descriptions of various types of physical vapor deposition (PVD) equipment, and current and potential applications for each
• The current market status of the PVD industry, trends and forecasts for growth over the next 5 years
• Technological issues, including important trends and a patent analysis
• An analysis of market factors that will impact demand
• A review of the PVD industry's competitiveness by sector
• A discussion of industry structure and company profiles.

The North American market for high-performance ceramic coatings was an astimated $1.3 billion in 2006. This figure is expected to rise to nearly $1.4 billion in 2007 and $1.9 billion by 2012, a projected compound annual growth rate of 6.0% over the next five years. This report contains:

• Descriptions of ceramic coatings delivered by thermal spray, physical vapor deposition (PVD), chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and other techniques.
• The current market status of the North American markets for ceramic thermal spray, PVD, CVD and other coatings services, and forecasts for growth over the next five years
• Technological issues, including material types, properties and applications for ceramic coatings
• Discussion of domestic competition among companies within each of the ceramic coating service segments.

Worldwide revenue for contract manufacture of prescription drugs (dosage forms) for 2004 was $11.1 billion, which is projected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%, reaching $22.5 billion by the end of 2011. This report contains:

• The current market status for contract manufacturing, research, and packaging and forecasts for growth through 2011
• Discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing
• Technological issues including the latest trends and developments
• Descriptions of each market's need for outsourcing, risks and regulatory environment.
• A break down of revenues by the bulk as well as by the dosage forms of solid, liquid and semisolid.

BCC estimates the world market for diamond, diamond-like, and CBN films at $530.8 million in 2007 and slightly over $1.0 billion by 2012, a CAGR of 14.3% between 2007 and 2012. This report:

• Provides a technological overview of the various diamond, diamond-like, and CBN thin films and coated products, their production technologies, and status of the current and emerging technologies
• Identifies and describes existing and new applications
• Identifies the technological and business issues related to development and commercial production
• Determines the current size and future growth of the U.S. and worldwide markets
• Analyzes domestic and foreign competition among companies and their product market segments
• Identifies and profiles U.S. and foreign producers and those entities involved in the development of diamond, diamond-like, and CBN films and products
• Conducts a patent analysis to evaluate the international competition in the issuance of patents between countries and companies.

All powders and materials are expected to reach 2.9 billion pounds for a total value of $5.9 billion by 2011. The parts produced by the powders and materials are estimated to reach $15.9 billion by 2011. This report:

• Forecasts the overall powder metallurgy market, which now encompasses new materials such as ceramics, ceramic fibers, and intermetallics compounds.
• Includes all major market end-use segments: automotive; tools and recreation; industrial (includes motors, hydraulics); household appliances; and hardware and other such as machinery.
• Evaluates all relevant segments of the business: companies that make tooling and process equipment, and perform related services used in the manufacture of finished components; companies that produce the powders, lubricants, industrial gases and other raw materials that go into making finished components; and in-house and contract fabricators.
• Provide in-depth coverage off all key technologies: Forming (hot compaction, warm compaction, cold compaction), sintering (atmosphere vacuum) and optional manufacturing and finishing steps (repressing, forging, machining, heat treating, plating, etc.)
• Includes market shares, R&D update, company profiles, recent industry developments, powder metallurgy manufacturing and development by region, consumption by region, and all other major market measures.

The U.S. market for protein ingredients was worth almost $2.3 billion in 2005 and climbed to $2.4 billion in 2006. At an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 3.5%, this market should reach $2.8 billion by 2011. The report contains:

• An extensive overview of the U.S. market for protein ingredients, especially within processed foods
• Discussion of the U.S. market, including a discussion of historical data, recent trends, and a five-year forecast to the year 2011.
• An industry structure section that provides a breakdown of active providers into market shares, strengths, and forces that promote or hamper growth
• A section on technology, discussing the most recent and upcoming trends and new devices
• A profiling of the major companies as well as a detailed patent analysis.

The U.S. nondestructive testing equipment market was worth some $2.2 billion in 2005, including baggage and cargo inspection systems that use NDT technologies. This market is projected to expand at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 5.1% between 2006 and 2011, growing from $2.3 billion in 2006 to nearly $3.1 billion in 2011. This report:

• Provides an overview of Nondestructive Testing (NDT) equipment, including a general overview and definitions
• Offers a detailed five-year market forecast discussing projected values and trends in the U.S.
• Profiles the major companies actively engaged in the development and manufacture of NDT equipment
• Analyzes recent and historical patent activity in order to provide the most up-to-date details on technology trends.

Chinese machine builders are enhancing their international participation through larger exports as well as a higher degree of internationalization. At an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 12.0%, in 2010 consumption is estimated to reach $910.14 billion. This report contains:

• An overview that describes the industry, its importance, historical developments and important regulations.
• Nine chapters covering: Agricultural Machinery, Construction Machinery, Machine Tools, Mechanical Basic Parts, Petrochemical and General Machinery, Heavy Machinery, Automotive Electrical Equipment and Instruments and Meters.
• Analyses of the Chinese market by production, importing, exporting, consumption, participants and technology.
• Major market players, their profiles and market shares.
• Market forecasts through 2010.

The value of worldwide shipments of PVD equipment is estimated to be 5.2 billion by 2005 and is forecast to rise at an average annual growth rate of 10.1%, and reach $8.4 billion by 2010. The report contains:

• An overview of deposition technologies and future trends
• A discussion of applications and the properties imparted by PVD
• A review and assessment of demand trends and their impact on PVD
• Identification of market drivers within each industry
• Analysis of materials deposited by PVD by their basic functions, such as wear-resistance, abrasion and corrosion-resistance, conductivity and barrier protection
• Market projections of PVD equipment shipments within each industry by type of system through 2010
• Market projections of material shipments along with PVD service revenues through 2010
• Details of the worldwide industry structure including leading providers of equipment and services.

In 2004, China's automotive components industry had total sales of about $28.8 billion. Rising at an average annual growth rate of 15%, sales will reach $58 billion in 2009. The report contains:

• An overview of the auto components industry, its importance and historical review
• An overview of the end-user industry that drives the development of the auto components industry
• Analyses of the Chinese market by production, importing and exporting, consumption and participants for engine parts, chassis parts, body parts, electrical systems and general parts with forecasts through 2009
• Examination of government regulations
• Historical technology development, key science and technology development plans and major patents.

The worldwide market for telematics in 2003 is estimated at $5.6 billion. By 2008, revenues are projected to increase at an average annual growth rate of 2.8% to $6.5 billion. The report contains:

• An overview of the telematics industry and of the products and technologies used in consumer and commercial vehicles
• Definition of the technologies involved
• Coverage of the software and hardware used, including tracking, connection, sensors, and user interface.
• Analysis of market segments by product type and application, with forecasts to 2008
• Profiles of leading companies and suppliers.

The U.S. nondestructive testing equipment market currently stands at $1.4 billion and is projected to grow at an average annual growth rate of 5.1% reaching $1.77 billion by 2008. This report provides:

• An overview of NDT technologies
• Identification of companies that are actively engaged in the development and manufacture NDT equipment
• Assessments of new developments through an analysis of patents granted within an 18-month period prior to the publication of this report
• Identification of technological and business issues that will impact the NDT industry
• An understanding of the markets and technologies, with forecasts through 2008, so that decision-makers are able to evaluate and consider opportunities within this market.

The total U.S. market for pipe and tubing materials reached 54 billion pounds in 2002 and is expected to rise at an average annual growth rate of 1.4% to reach 57.7 billion pounds in 2007. The report:

• Provides an overview of the pipe and tubing industry
• Describes the many P/T products and their major end-use markets by material type and by major applications in the U.S.
• Describes manufacturing methods used to make the important types of commercial piping and tubing
• Analyzes new developments in P/T technology and trends
• Analyzes U.S. industry production and shipments in 2002 and forecasts growth to 2007
• Discusses major industry dynamics and environmental and governmental regulatory issues
• Identifies major American suppliers of pipe and tubing.

The U.S. ultrasonics market in 2003 stands at $3.5 billion and is projected to rise at an average annual growth rate of 8.5%, to reach $5.35 billion by 2008. This report provides coverage of a wide range of applications for ultrasonics technology, including:

• Ultrasonic transducers
• High-power industrial ultrasonics, from assembly (welding and joining), machining, sonochemistry and other industrial uses
• Low-power ultrasonics, including nondestructive testing, flow meters and control devices, leak and emission detectors, and air sensing and control devices
• Medical ultrasonics, with many new applications being conceived
• Detailed analysis of market size, growth prospects, and market shares as presented for each segment of the ultrasonics industry.