INTRODUCTION
BCC Research\'s goal in conducting this study was to determine the current status of the global market for chemical vapor deposition (CVD), ion implantation, and molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) equipment, as well as materials deposited and services. Our intention was to assess the growth potential of these thin film technologies over a period ranging from 2007 to 2013. We were particularly interested in the types of equipment and materials being used for consumer and industrial applications. BCC Research has recently published studies regarding physical vapor deposition (PVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD). This study is intended to complete the analysis of these three thin film technologies. Studies concerning CVD, ion implantation, and MBE were completed 5 years ago.
The major objective of this study is to present a comprehensive analysis of these remaining thin film technologies and project their future course.
SCOPE OF STUDY
This report contains:
- Descriptions of various thin film technologies including chemical vapor deposition (CVD), ion implantation and molecular beam epitaxy (MBE)
- Discussion of the advantages and limitations of each technology
- The current market status for CVD, ion implantation and MBE, with trends and forecasts for growth over the next 5 years
- Domestic and international technological issues
- Analysis of the industry\'s manufacturing capacity and consumption by various regional markets
- Industry structure and company profiles.
METHODOLOGY
Primary and secondary research methods were used to collect data and information for this report. This BCC Research report presents an analysis of the value of these three thin film systems, materials deposited, and services provided by type of technology, material, and industry segment. The estimated value is the amount that manufacturers and service providers have paid in current dollars. Based on our surveys, we then analyze industry growth in relation to the growth of each thin film technology, calculate estimates of growth, and forecast shipments to 2013.
INFORMATION SOURCES
BCC interviewed approximately 120 companies to obtain data for this report. Included were manufacturers of CVD, ion implantation, and MBE equipment, as well as material suppliers, deposition service providers, industrial and consumer product manufacturing companies, and various end users of products manufactured using these processes. Additional data were obtained from government information, trade associations, industry and financial sources, and an exhaustive review of technical literature.
ANALYST CREDENTIALS
Robert H. Moran has written extensively as a research analyst and editor at BCC Research. The topics of his reports range from various deposition technologies to photovoltaics and solid state lighting. Mr. Moran has been writing for BCC Research for more than 20 years. He holds Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.
Report Code: SMC027G, Published: April 2008, Analyst: Robert Moran
