Thick Film Devices, Processes and Applications
Report Highlights
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The global market for thick film devices is estimated to increase at a 13.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the forecast period, yielding revenues increasing from $26.7 billion in 2009 to $49.8 billion by 2014.
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Energy devices is the largest market segment, worth $14.5 billion in 2009. This market is expected to reach $31.1 billion in 2014, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.5%.
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Display devices are the fastest growing segment, increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.5%. This market was valued at $1.2 billion in 2009 and is expected to increase to $2.8 billion in 2014.
INTRODUCTION
- Provide an updated review of the various types of thick film devices, focusing on their fabrication technologies and thick film compositions
- Highlight the most significant technological developments during the past 5 years
- Review existing fields of application for thick film devices and investigate emerging applications
- Estimate current global markets for thick film devices, with growth forecasts through 2014 for each market segment.
- Identify important technology and market trends within each market segment
- Supply an updated review of current producers of thick film devices
- Provide a description of current worldwide research activities and evaluate their impact on industry growth
- Determine trends in U.S. patents issued during the past 3 years.
- Manufacture, sell, and distribute thick film devices.
- Produce pastes, inks, and other raw materials for thick film device fabrication.
- Manufacture processing and characterization equipment utilized by producers of thick film devices.
- Fabricate and supply electronic, display, sensors, and energy devices.
- Provide technical and/or marketing services for the thick film industry.
- Are planning to enter the thick film industry as a supplier, manufacturer, or end user.
- EDGAR — U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Filings
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- European Patent Office
- Company Web sites
- Company annual reports
- Thomas Registers
- Moody’s Directory
- S & P Industry Survey
- Dun & Bradstreet Business Directory
- American Ceramic Society publications
- Foreign chamber of commerce directories
- Foreign stock exchange listings
- AVM018F Rare Earths: Worldwide Markets, Applications, Technologies, 2009
- AVM052B Aerogels, 2009
- AVM065A Smart Glass: Technologies and Global Markets, 2009
- SMC037B Sputtering Targets and Sputtered Films: Technology and Markets,
2008 - AVM047B Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) Equipment and Materials,
2008 - NAN043A Nanofibers: Technologies and Developing Markets, 2007
- NAN042A Nanorobotics and NEMS, 2007
- SMC061A Atomic Layer Deposition, 2006
- SMC057A Thin Films: Raw Materials, Technology and Applications, 2005
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The information developed in this report, is intended to be as reliable as possible at the time of publication and of a professional nature. This information does not constitute managerial, legal, or accounting advice; nor should it serve as a corporate policy guide, laboratory manual, or an endorsement of any product, as much of the information is speculative in nature. The author assumes no responsibility for any loss or damage that might result from reliance on the reported information or from its use.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Report Highlights
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The value of worldwide sales of thick film devices was estimated to reach $14.8 billion in 2003 and projected to rise at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 15.2% to $30.0 billion by 2008.
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Sales of electronic devices accounted for 76.6% in 2003 on sales of $11.4 billion. Growth will be on the order of 8.2% AAGR through 2008, reducing their share to 56%.
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Energy supply devices will dominate growth, rising at an AAGR of 39.7% with their share rising from 14% in 2003 to 36.8% in 2008.
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Mechanical/chemical and display devices each account for about 4% of the market and sales will rise at AAGRs of 9.1% and 9.9%, respectively.