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Printing Equipment for Thin Films: Global MarketsNEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Use this report to: deposition, but, in recent years, there has been increasing interest in using additive methods based mostly on printing technologies. One of the advantages of additive methods is the capability of mass production at reduced manufacturing costs. Additive methods currently represent a very small share of the thin film market (less than 1%), but their use is expected to grow at a very rapid rate in the near future compared to other thin-film technologies. The increased market penetration of thin-film printing technologies can be attributed to different factors, including: rising demand for portable, wearable and flexible electronics; the need for low-cost deposition processes; advancements in printing technologies; and a growing availability of nanomaterials with improved properties at reduced unit prices. The principal objective of this report is to present a current assessment of the TFPE industry from both a technological and market point of view and to outline future trends and key developments. There is also a need to evaluate the current status and future trends of this market from a global standpoint. As the use of TFPE expands and new fields of application emerge, information on suppliers and developers of thin-film printing equipment and their regional distribution becomes more valuable. An equally important reason for undertaking this report is to provide technical insights into the manufacturing of printing equipment for thin films by: l Providing a review of the various types of printing equipment. - Identifying current technical trends. - Providing an overview of the main global research and development (R&D) activities related to thin-film printing equipment, resulting in the issuance of patents. - Illustrating the latest technological developments. This information can assist companies in identifying opportunities for process and productivity improvements and new product development, resulting in a positive impact on future market growth. INTENDED AUDIENCE This study will be of primary interest to all organizations that: - Manufacture, sell and distribute equipment for producing thin films. - Fabricate thin-film devices or coated products. - Offer coating services to the thin-film industry. - Manufacture or distribute thin-film printing materials. - Provide technical and/or marketing services for the thin-film industry. - Are planning to enter the thin-film industry as a supplier, manufacturer or end user. Overall, this report applies to industry segments such as electronics, opto-electronics, mechanical/chemical, energy, optical coatings, life sciences and the general coating sector. The report is mainly directed toward executives, directors, operations managers, sales and marketing managers, and strategic planners working within the above industries. Universities and research facilities may also find this report to be a good source of technical information regarding thin-film technology, materials and applications, 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 thin-film industry. SCOPE OF REPORT This report provides an updated review of thin-film technologies, including subtractive and additive methods, and identifies current and emerging applications for these technologies. BCC Research delineates the current market status for thin-film printing equipment, defines trends and presents growth forecasts for the next five years. The TFPE market is analyzed based on the following segments: equipment type, application and region. In addition, technological issues, including key events and the latest process developments, are also discussed. More specifically, the market analysis conducted by BCC Research for this report is divided into five sections. In the first section, an introduction to the topic and a historical review of thin-film technology are provided, including an outline of recent events. In this section, current and emerging applications for thin-film processes are also identified and described. The second section provides a technological review of emerging printing technologies for the deposition of thin films, with a description of the types of equipment used and an outline of common applications. This section concludes with an analysis of the most important technological developments since 2014, including examples of significant patents recently issued or applied for, as well as highlighting the most active research organizations operating in this field. The third section entails a global market analysis of thin-film printing equipment. Global revenues (sales data in millions of dollars) are presented for each segment (equipment type, application and region) with actual data for the years 2013 and 2014, and estimated revenues for 2015. The analysis of current TFPE revenues is followed by a detailed presentation of market growth trends based on industry growth, technological trends and regional trends. The third section concludes by providing projected revenues for thin-film printing equipment within each segment, together with forecast compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) for 2015 through 2020. In the fourth section of the study, which covers global industry structure, the report offers a list of the leading manufacturers of printing equipment for thin films, together with a description of their products. The analysis includes a description of the geographical distribution of these suppliers and an evaluation of other key industry players. Detailed company profiles of the top players are also provided. The fifth and final section includes an analysis of recently issued U.S. patents, with a summary of patents related to thin-film printing equipment, including design and engineering, modifications and optimization, and applications. Patent analysis is performed by region, country, assignee, patent category, application and equipment type. Read the full report: http://www.reportlinker.com/p03323196-summary/view-report.html About Reportlinker ReportLinker is an award-winning market research solution. 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