Global Market for Atomic Layer Deposition to Be Worth $978 Million In 2014

According to a new technical market research report, Atomic Layer Deposition (SMC061B) from BCC Research (www.bccresearch.com), the value of the global market for atomic layer deposition (ALD) materials and equipment is an estimated $199 million in 2009, but is expected to increase to $978 million in 2014, for a 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 37.5%.

Equipment is the largest segment of the ALD market, with a value of $120.8 million in 2009. That is expected to rise at a 5-year CAGR of 36.8% to reach nearly $579 million in 2014.

The other segment, materials, is projected to reach a value of nearly $400 million in 2014, after rising at a CAGR of 38.5% from its 2009 estimated value of more than $78 million.

In the more than 30 years since it was first developed, atomic layer deposition has been used to produce thin films with different compositions (pure metals, oxides, nitrides, carbides and others).  This technology, which is capable of producing monolayers on an atomic or molecular scale, is particularly well suited for the deposition of nanofilms (films with a thickness below 100 nanometers) on different surfaces, including metals, ceramics, and polymers. 

This study covers the utilization of ALD in six sectors: electronics, mechanical/chemical, energy, optics, medical/biological/dental, and nanotechnology.

Once the global recession ends, it is expected that semiconductor fabrications will ramp up the purchasing of equipment needed to reach the next stage in IC manufacturing. In addition to semiconductors, ALD is also forecast to see its use increase in the manufacturing of other advanced devices, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and as a fabrication and manipulation tool in nanotechnology.
 
This report is mainly directed toward executives, directors, operations managers, sales and marketing managers, and strategic planners. Universities and research facilities may find this study to be a good source of technical information regarding ALD technology, materials, and equipment, which can be used as a baseline for new or expanded R&D activities. Librarians of technical information and research centers can also use this report to provide critical data to product managers, market analysts, researchers, and other professionals needing detailed and updated insights into the ALD industry.

Access over 1000 Market Research Reports with BCC Research’s Report Subscription Services

For companies and institutions that need regular access to market research, analysis and forecasts, the Reports Subscription Services from BCC is an ideal option. Each subscription package is customized to your organization’s budget and business intelligence needs.

Visit http://www.bccresearch.com/subscribe_report.php for more information. 

Call our Sales team at 866-285-7215 or e-mail reportsubs@bccresearch.com to discuss a Custom Report Subscription Package

Conference: 21st Annual Recent Advances in Flame Retardancy of Polymeric Materials

Consumption of flame retardant chemicals is projected to reach 3.4 billion pounds worldwide by 2010, according to the latest forecast from BCC Research. With such strong growth it is imperative that professionals in the field keep up-to-date on the latest advancements and applications in flame retardancy (FR).

The 21st Annual Conference on Recent Advances in Flame Retardancy of Polymeric Materials is the premier technical event of its type in the US. Global experts in the field will discuss the latest technological findings in flame retardant materials and their important contributions to the aviation, automotive, computer, construction, electronics, and telecommunications industries. This event provides an exclusive forum for FR professionals interested in understanding the scientific technology used in the design and manufacturing of fire-resistant materials and end products.

Research scientists, chemists, design engineers, product development managers, marketing directors, business development executives, and consultants involved with the technological advancement and commercial application of flame retardant polymeric materials will benefit from attending this event.

Attendees to this meeting will:

• Learn the latest technological advancements in FR.
• Discover new applications and markets for FR products
• Understand the consumer, environmental, and regulatory issues affecting the FR field
• Review new developments in standardization and testing technology
• Network with leading FR researchers and business executives
• Benefit from a wealth of knowledge accumulated throughout the 19-year history of the conference

Visit http://www.bccresearch.com/conferences.php for more information

Follow BCC Research on http://twitter.com/bccresearch

We have created a twitter account for BCC Research at http://twitter.com/bccresearch

Do follow us for the latest updates from BCC Research including new and upcoming reports, special offers, conferences, news and many interesting bits of information.

Cheers!

BCC Research

Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Technologies and Global Markets

According to a technical market research report, Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Technologies and Global Markets (SMC069A) from BCC Research (www.bccresearch.com), the global market for organic light-emitting diodes was worth $4.5 billion in 2008, decreased to $3.9 billion in 2009, and is expected to increase to nearly $8.1 billion in 2014. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the 5-year period would be 15.3%.

LEDs, both organic and inorganic, have been part of the movement to provide more efficient illumination while reducing contaminants and, in the long run, costs. Known as “solid-state lighting,” this technology holds a lot of promise for the future.

 

The organic light-emitting diode (OLED) has been challenging the other flat-panel technologies in the electronic display industry for several decades. The liquid-crystal display (LCD) has taken a commanding lead in that industry but is being challenged in certain form factors by the OLED. BCC Research examines the potential of the organic technology to compete with the LCD and other displays for handheld, monitor and television applications, and in the OLED as a solid-state lighting product.

 

In this study, BCC concludes that the organic light-emitting diode display has an excellent future, especially as improvements are made and costs decline. Once thought to be only for small devices, the OLED is now competing with televisions and early models received favorable ratings. OLEDs have proved to be excellent in small handheld products as well as in larger TV sets, and the OLED presents the closest technology to liquid-crystal display, which has become entrenched in the display world. It also has a couple of advantages over the LCD:

• It is an emissive device and needs no backlight
• It has a wide viewing angle of 170 degrees
• The OLED is the thinnest display device available at this time and is power-saving.

BCC also finds that OLED lighting technology has progressed over the past 10 years. OLED lights have been used for signage and specialty applications with increasing success. Lately, more LCD backlights have been composed of OLEDs and the field of architecture recognizes the soft lighting that improves the design of a specific area. BCC concludes that the largest field for growth in this part of solid-state lighting is general illumination and further anticipates the OLED lighting market falling into four measurable categories over the forecast period of this report:  

• Signage lighting
• Display backlights
• Architectural and specialty lighting
• General illumination

According to Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Technologies and Global Markets,OLED displays dominate the market, generating $3.5 billion in sales in 2008 but decreasing to $2.9 billion in 2009. Sales are expected to increase in the next 5 years to reach nearly $5.9 billion in 2014, for a CAGR of 14.9%. The OLED lights market amounted to more than $1 billion in 2008, and is projected to decrease slightly in 2009, but rebound to $2.2 billion in 2014, for a 5-year CAGR of 16.5%.

Energy and environment related business intelligence opportunities

With BCC Research market research reports you get an expert in-depth analysis of the various opportunities that environment and energy related issues offer, backed by over 35 years of experience in catering to the research needs of small and large businesses, government and academia.

Our featured reports (with free introductory chapters) include:

The U.S. Market for Green Building Materials 

Global Markets for Industrial and Utility Solar Thermal Technologies

Energy Efficient Technologies: The Global Market

Air Pollution Control for Coal Fired Power Plants

Energy from Wind and Waves: The Global Market

Advanced Materials and Devices for Renewable Energy

Global Markets for Residential and Commercial Solar Thermal Technologies

Thermal and Biological Waste-to-Energy Markets

Enabling Technologies for the Smart Grid

The Market for Liquid Biofuels Outside North America

Nanotechnology in Environmental Applications: The Global Market

Lithium Batteries: Markets and Materials
 
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Progress Review

Environmental Sensing and Monitoring Technologies: Global Markets

Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Technologies and Global Markets

The US Market for Clean Technologies

Membrane Bioreactors: Global Markets

Sludge Treatment: The Global Market

Seawater and Brackish Water Desalination

Environment Protection Market in China

Global Market for Equipment Used In Biotechnology Applications to Be Worth $7.3 Billion In 2014

According to a new technical market research report, GLOBAL MARKET FOR EQUIPMENT USED IN BIOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS (BIO070A) from BCC Research (www.bccresearch.com), the global market value for biotechnology equipment is an estimated $5.5 billion in 2009, but is expected to increase to nearly $7.3 billion in 2014, for a 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%.

The largest segment of the market, imaging, is expected to increase at a 5-year CAGR of 4.9%, from $1.7 billion in 2009 to $2.1 billion in 2014.

The second-largest segment, electrophoresis, is expected to reach a value of $1.2 billion in 2014. The market in 2009 is estimated at more than $966 million. Thus, the 5-year CAGR is projected to be 4.9%.

The segment projected to see the largest growth from 2009 to 2014 is array. It is expected to increase from an estimated $326 million in 2009 to more than $504 million in 2014, for a 5-year CAGR of 9.1%.

The biotechnology equipment market includes the instruments used in separation, purification, and analysis of biomolecules in drug discovery and diagnostics. The market growth of biotechnology instruments has been driven by the growth in drug discovery research, which itself follows the increased demand for newer drugs and therapies worldwide. Moreover, the end of the human genome project has marked revolutions in genomics and proteomics, thus enhancing global research on genes, proteins, and related biomolecules.

The technology market includes chromatography, electrophoresis, sequencers and synthesizers, laboratory automation, an array market, immunoassay, imaging, and mass spectrometry. The end-user market examined in this report includes biopharmaceuticals, academic institutions, government, agriculture, food and beverages, environmental testing labs, gene/protein expression, toxicogenomics, toxicoproteomics, pharmacogenomics, pharmacoproteomics, HTS screening, life science and clinical imaging.

The intended audience for the report would be professionals in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, analytical instrument manufacturers, distributors and suppliers, pharmaceutical and biotechnology associations, and contract research organizations.

Global Biochips Market: Microarrays and Lab-On-A-Chip to Be Worth $6 Billion In 2014

According to a new technical market research report from BCC Research (www.bccresearch.com), the global market value for biochip products is an estimated $2.6 billion in 2009, but is expected to increase to nearly $6 billion in 2014, for a 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.7%.

The largest segment in the market, DNA microarrays, is expected to increase at a 5-year CAGR of 15.2%, from $1.3 billion in 2009 to $2.7 billion in 2014.

The second-largest segment, lab-on-a-chip products, is expected to reach $2.1 billion in 2014. The market in 2009 is estimated to be $817.6 million. Thus, the 5-year CAGR is projected to be a healthy 20.9%.

The third-largest segment, protein microarrays, is expected to increase in value from an estimated $343 million in 2009 to $848 million in 2014, for a 5-year CAGR of 19.8%.

The smallest segment of the biochips market, emerging microarrays, is expected to have the slowest growth rate. It’s projected CAGR is 15.1%, increasing in value from an estimated $131 million in 2009 to nearly $265 million in 2014.

Biochips currently are undergoing an important transition from primarily research-and-development tools to applied applications in next-generation sequencing, drug discovery and development, and clinical diagnostics. This shift toward clinical and applied markets is driven by large-scale efforts to associate genetic variation with disease susceptibility and progression. At the same time, miniaturization and integration of biochip devices is occurring. These factors drive down biochip costs, increase their portability, and validate their use as clinical diagnostics.

This report’s scope includes the major biochip technologies that are likely to become commercialized within 5 years. Influencing factors, including large-scale integration, microfluidics, nanotechnology, large-scale biochip, genomic and proteomic research initiatives, cancer diagnostic and treatment trends, and drug discovery and development needs, are discussed.

This study will be of particular interest to the companies in the following industries: diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, nanotechnology, life-sciences tools, biodefense, medical devices, polymers, glass, bioinformatics, and genetic services. It will also be of interest to companies involved in drug and/or biomarker discovery programs, manufacturers of microarrays and lab-on-a-chip devices, antibodies, restriction enzymes or primers, bioinformatics developers, and cancer researchers and clinicians.

Little limit to MIM’s future

The market for metal injection molding (MIM) is bounding ahead at a 14%/yr pace, according to a new report, “Metal and Ceramic Injection Molding,” from BCC Research (Wellesley, MA), with the total market for MIM parts to reach $2.7 billion by 2014. That’s a far cry from the many billions spent on molded thermoplastic parts, but the growth rate is bound to grab the attention of some plastics processors keen to tap into a related but swifter-developing market.

Plus, say some who have worked in both markets, it’s easier, at least on the business side. Dan Tasseff, for instance, now is director of sales and marketing at FloMet LLC (DeLand, FL), one of North America’s largest MIM processors with 19 molding machines, 17 of them from Milacron (Cincinnati, OH). Intereviewed at the Plastec Midwest trade show in Rosemont, IL in late September, he recalled his days in sales at a thermoplastics molder as much more difficult, with customers almost exclusively focused on lowest piece part cost. In MIM, he said, the lack of competitors, and a further lack of those with sufficient capacity for large projects, means molders have a better chance of earning a nice profit on the work they do—-albeit often very complex work, such as the child’s braces (for straightening teeth) he had on display at that trade show.

Also at that event was Frank Yu, sales manager at Eversun Technology Co. Ltd., a MIM and thermoplastics processor with a new mega-customer in apparel supplier Levi Strauss, which tapped Everson to start this year molding the as-yet metal stamped buttons for its jeans. Although based in Qingdao, China, he says higher costs for shipping have not affected his business; in fact, he says, parts are always sent by airfreight. “Industrial designers are increasingly choosing MIM (over metal stamping or other processes) as they learn more about it,” he said. The processor also counts tool manufacturer Black & Decker among its large MIM customers. ¹

¹Matt Defosse, Dec 01, 2008 Plastics Today

Price stabilization of bioplastics expected in 2015

Producers and packaging associations claim improvements to cost, performance and moisture barrier properties of bioplastics as well as more investment in sorting technology to prevent contamination of recycling waste streams will enable the industry to compete more effectively with conventional plastics.

Bioplastics are a form of plastics derived from renewable biomass sources, such as vegetable oil, corn starch or pea starch. However, many are reliant on fossil fuel-derived energy for their manufacturing.

Christophe Doukhi de Boissoudy, president of the Club des Bioplastiques, told attendees at the conference section of the Emballage 2008 trade show that the development of bioplastics for food and drink packaging has been hindered due to the fact that they are costlier to produce than petroleum based plastics.

He predicts that with more investment in R&D to enable the fine tuning of bioplastics so ensure they become technologically and environmentally competitive this cost gap with petroleum-based plastics will be drastically reduced.

Doukhi de Boissoudy added that producers of bioplastic packaging are aiming for price stabilization by 2015.

Market predictions

Meanwhile, the BCC research group said that the market for biodegradable plastics, in terms of volume, reached 541 million lbs in 2007, and is expected to reach 1.2 billion lbs by 2012.

And market analysts, Freedonia, predicts that natural polymer demand will grow 7.1 per cent annually to $4bn in 2012, with expansion due in part to improved production technologies for materials such as PLA.

The group said that PLA will see significant growth in packaging areas such as thermoformed containers.

Non-food sources

Communication spokesperson for European Bioplastics, to Melanie Gentzik, told FoodProductionDaily.com that while bioplastics have no impact on the current food supply and availability situation, technical solutions to use mainly non-food crops in their manufacturer are under investigation or already in use.

She called for all parties involved in their production to support sustainable development of bioplastics, and to take into account that no raw material has unlimited availability and therefore the most efficient use of resources must be achieved.

“Bioplastics should be regarded as a solution to promote sustainable development and not as a threat to it,” said Gentzik.

Degradation

Most bioplastics will only degrade in the tightly controlled conditions of commercial composting units. An internationally agreed standard, EN13432, defines how quickly and to what extent a plastic must be degraded under commercial composting conditions for it to be called biodegradable.

There is no standard applicable to home composting conditions for bioplastics.

Italian bioplastic manufacturer Novamont said that that producing one kilogram of its starch-based product uses 500g of petroleum and consumes almost 80 per cent of the energy required to produce a traditional polyethylene polymer.

And environmental data from NatureWorks, manufacturer of PLA bioplastic, says that making its plastic material delivers a fossil fuel saving of between 25 and 68 per cent compared with polyethylene, in part due to its purchasing of renewable energy certificates for its manufacturing plant.

According to the company, its PLA can be physically recycled, composted through industrial processes, incinerated via waste to energy systems, and also chemically recycled back into its base monomer unit of lactic acid.¹

¹Jane Byrne, Food Production Daily