Thermal Interface Materials: Technologies, Applications and Global Markets

June 28, 2011

Wellesley, Mass. – In a recent release, THERMAL INTERFACE MATERIALS: TECHNOLOGIES, APPLICATIONS AND GLOBAL MARKETS (SMC071A) from BCC Research (www.bccresearch.com), the global market value of thermal interface materials is forecast to be $426 million in 2011, and is projected to reach nearly $627 million by 2016 at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%.

The global market for thermal interface materials can be broken down into three segments. The largest segment, made up of polymer-based materials, is projected to be worth $373 million in 2011, and should grow to $549 million by 2016 at a CAGR of 8.1%

The segment made up of metallic or metal-based materials should be valued at $39.5 million in 2011, and by 2016 should reach $53.8 million at a CAGR of 6.4%.

The smallest segment, made up of phase-change materials, should be valued at $13.4 million in 2011, and by 2016 should increase to $23.7 million at a CAGR of 12.1%.

For thermal-based materials, two main technological advances are driving projected growth over the next five years. Increased functionality on a single-device unit and the miniaturization of each unit are causing the increase in demand for these materials.

Last year, the two largest end-use segments for thermal interface materials were computers, followed by industrial/military equipment. Over the next five years, however, they are expected to lose market share to three other segments – automotive, consumer product, and medical/office equipment.

This report is intended for suppliers of thermal interface materials and those who need to understand the dynamics of the market. While organized around technology, the report is not deeply technical in nature, and thus its main audience should include executive management, business development, marketing departments, and financial analysts.

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Thermal Interface Materials: Technologies, Applications and Global Markets( SMC071A )
Publish Date: Jun 2011    

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