DUBLIN, IRELAND: Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Batteries and Ultra-Capacitors for the Smart Power Grid: Market Opportunities 2009-2016" report to its offering.
While the current electrical grid is a modern marvel, the smart grid of the future will include significant electrical storage as part of the solution to increase the grids efficiency, enhance reliability, and help reduce the environmental impact of supplying the electrical power needs of modern society.
As a result, NanoMarkets believes chemical batteries, ultra-capacitors, and the materials from which they are built represent an exciting business opportunity that is poised to take off in the near future. This report is designed to quantify that opportunity and identify the best strategies to capitalize on it.
By 2016, there will be 33 GW of generating capacity on the grid from solar panels and wind farms that can swing wildly in their ability to generate electrical power at any given time. Electrical storage will be a requirement to level the load when the sun doesn't shine or the wind doesn't blow in a predictable manner.
In addition to load leveling, grid storage will allow peak shaving where stored electricity from non peak demand periods can be used during peak load times. Peak shaving can reduce the need for new power plants and reduce the grids overall carbon footprint.
Chemical batteries and ultra-capacitors represent complimentary pieces of the smart grid storage equation with ultra-capacitors used for smoothing short term disruptions in power quality and batteries storing current for longer term load leveling and peak shaving applications.
While other technologies such as hydro and compressed air storage will certainly be integral parts to the overall storage solution, batteries and ultra-capacitor storage represent a large attractive near term materials growth sector.
This new market study of materials for chemical batteries and ultra-capacitors for smart grid applications surveys and analyzes the markets for the various battery and ultra-capacitor types currently in use and about to enter service in smart grid applications as well as R&D developments, including those related to systems.
As with all NanoMarkets reports, this report includes a detailed eight year forecast of materials for smart grid storage applications and an in-depth discussion of key firms active in the area.
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Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Analysis of world AC-DC switching power supplies market
DUBLIN, IRELAND: Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Analysis on World AC-DC Switching Power Supplies Market" to its offering.
This research covers the world AC-DC SPS market segmented based on the power ranges that include low, medium, high, very high and extremely high ranges. Each segment is further analyzed based on the geographic regions and end-user application markets. Every segment discusses revenue forecasts, market trends, and competitive analysis. The applications covered include communications, industrial, aerospace and defense, medical and others.
This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Analysis on World AC-DC Switching Power Supplies Market provides market trends, revenue analysis, industry structure, and competitive environment. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors: low power (1 to 300 watts), medium power (301 to 750 watts), high power (751 to 1,500 watts), very high power (1,501 to 2,000 watts), and extremely high power (2,001 watts and above).
Increased healthcare and military spending sustains demand in world AC-DC switching power supplies market
The consumption of AC-DC switching power supplies is driven by the demand for electrical and electronic equipment used in various applications such as IT, telecom, industrial and consumer electronics. The market for AC-DC switching power supplies is mature and hence influenced by economic trends.
The economic slowdown has reined the progress in the IT/telecom, consumer electronics and industrial segments, which account for a sizeable portion of the switching power supplies market revenues. However, prospects are likely to improve once the economy recovers.
"Though some end-user segments such as light emitting diode (LED) lighting and set-top boxes have displayed positive demand, revenues from other applications including industrial process control, automated test equipment, telecom and networking equipment, and television were weak during the last quarter of 2008 and the first quarter of 2009," notes the analyst of this research.
However, continuing demand from medical applications and the military is likely to sustain the AC-DC switching power supplies market through the prolonged economic downturn. Ageing population and the continuous need for quality healthcare drives steady uptake of power supplies used in diagnostic, imaging and other critical medical equipment.
These products are more quality-centered rather than price focused due to the critical nature of the applications. Further, governments across the world have increased military spending to counter terrorist activities, and hence demand from the military segment for sophisticated equipment with complex instrumentation is expected to increase.. This bodes well for the AC-DC switching power supplies market.
Slow adoption of digital power techniques and increased outsourcing to Asia Pacific region impacts market dynamics
Power supplies that incorporate digital control offer improved efficiency, reduced parts count, and reduced size. Hence, expectations were high for digital power management and digital control to boost market potential for AC-DC power supplies market a few years ago.
However, original equipment manufacturers are hesitant to pay for the extra costs incurred for these additional benefits, restraining the uptake of digital power management and digital control in various applications. Moreover, the digital power supplies are not price competitive when compared to their analog counterparts.
Market participants have to intensify efforts to make these products more cost effective to improve the overall market opportunity in digitally controlled switching power supplies.
This research covers the world AC-DC SPS market segmented based on the power ranges that include low, medium, high, very high and extremely high ranges. Each segment is further analyzed based on the geographic regions and end-user application markets. Every segment discusses revenue forecasts, market trends, and competitive analysis. The applications covered include communications, industrial, aerospace and defense, medical and others.
This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Analysis on World AC-DC Switching Power Supplies Market provides market trends, revenue analysis, industry structure, and competitive environment. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors: low power (1 to 300 watts), medium power (301 to 750 watts), high power (751 to 1,500 watts), very high power (1,501 to 2,000 watts), and extremely high power (2,001 watts and above).
Increased healthcare and military spending sustains demand in world AC-DC switching power supplies market
The consumption of AC-DC switching power supplies is driven by the demand for electrical and electronic equipment used in various applications such as IT, telecom, industrial and consumer electronics. The market for AC-DC switching power supplies is mature and hence influenced by economic trends.
The economic slowdown has reined the progress in the IT/telecom, consumer electronics and industrial segments, which account for a sizeable portion of the switching power supplies market revenues. However, prospects are likely to improve once the economy recovers.
"Though some end-user segments such as light emitting diode (LED) lighting and set-top boxes have displayed positive demand, revenues from other applications including industrial process control, automated test equipment, telecom and networking equipment, and television were weak during the last quarter of 2008 and the first quarter of 2009," notes the analyst of this research.
However, continuing demand from medical applications and the military is likely to sustain the AC-DC switching power supplies market through the prolonged economic downturn. Ageing population and the continuous need for quality healthcare drives steady uptake of power supplies used in diagnostic, imaging and other critical medical equipment.
These products are more quality-centered rather than price focused due to the critical nature of the applications. Further, governments across the world have increased military spending to counter terrorist activities, and hence demand from the military segment for sophisticated equipment with complex instrumentation is expected to increase.. This bodes well for the AC-DC switching power supplies market.
Slow adoption of digital power techniques and increased outsourcing to Asia Pacific region impacts market dynamics
Power supplies that incorporate digital control offer improved efficiency, reduced parts count, and reduced size. Hence, expectations were high for digital power management and digital control to boost market potential for AC-DC power supplies market a few years ago.
However, original equipment manufacturers are hesitant to pay for the extra costs incurred for these additional benefits, restraining the uptake of digital power management and digital control in various applications. Moreover, the digital power supplies are not price competitive when compared to their analog counterparts.
Market participants have to intensify efforts to make these products more cost effective to improve the overall market opportunity in digitally controlled switching power supplies.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Global LED Industry Report, 2009
DUBLIN, IRELAND: Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global LED Industry Report, 2009" report to its offering.
The global LED industry clusters in Japan, EU and Taiwan. Japan ranks first, followed by Taiwan. The EU relies mainly upon Philips and OSRAM. In Japan, there are Nichia, Toshiba, Showa Denko KK, Sharp, CITIZEN and Toyoda Gosei, of which Nichia is specialized in LED. Besides, CREE is from the USA.
In mainland China, LED industry is dispersed, and thousands of LED manufacturers are mainly in the downstream to engage in LAMP packaging. The key packaging manufacturers consist of Xiamen Hualian, Foshan NationStar, Wenrun Optoelectronic, COTCO Luminant Device (Huizhou), Ningbo Hepu Optoelectronic, Jiangxi Lianchuang Optoelectronic, Tianjin Tianxing Electronic, Golden Valley Optoelectronics, Refond Optoelectronics, Ledman Optoelectronic, and Leadfull Optoelectronic, etc.
In the meantime, there are the key manufacturers like San'an Photoelectric, Dalian Lumei, Silan Azure, Epiligh Technology and Rainbow in LED upstream industry.
The LED downstream market can be divided into three parts, TFT-LCD backlight, lighting and signal or data display, and TFT-LCD backlight is the most significant market.
With the improvement of LED luminescence efficiency and cost reduction in 2009, LED has shown the great strength in the large-size sector. In the LED laptop field, the design of Dot typed light guide plate has replaced V-cut design, greatly reducing the cost.
The global LED industry clusters in Japan, EU and Taiwan. Japan ranks first, followed by Taiwan. The EU relies mainly upon Philips and OSRAM. In Japan, there are Nichia, Toshiba, Showa Denko KK, Sharp, CITIZEN and Toyoda Gosei, of which Nichia is specialized in LED. Besides, CREE is from the USA.
In mainland China, LED industry is dispersed, and thousands of LED manufacturers are mainly in the downstream to engage in LAMP packaging. The key packaging manufacturers consist of Xiamen Hualian, Foshan NationStar, Wenrun Optoelectronic, COTCO Luminant Device (Huizhou), Ningbo Hepu Optoelectronic, Jiangxi Lianchuang Optoelectronic, Tianjin Tianxing Electronic, Golden Valley Optoelectronics, Refond Optoelectronics, Ledman Optoelectronic, and Leadfull Optoelectronic, etc.
In the meantime, there are the key manufacturers like San'an Photoelectric, Dalian Lumei, Silan Azure, Epiligh Technology and Rainbow in LED upstream industry.
The LED downstream market can be divided into three parts, TFT-LCD backlight, lighting and signal or data display, and TFT-LCD backlight is the most significant market.
With the improvement of LED luminescence efficiency and cost reduction in 2009, LED has shown the great strength in the large-size sector. In the LED laptop field, the design of Dot typed light guide plate has replaced V-cut design, greatly reducing the cost.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Report on Chinese mobile phone TFT-LCD module market
DUBLIN, IRELAND: Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dbd8e8/chinese_mobile_pho) has announced the addition of the "Chinese Mobile Phone TFT-LCD Module Market Demand, 3Q 2009" report to its offering.
With increasing export of Chinese non-brand mobile phones as well as considerations over shortage of mother glass, cell panel and driver IC shipment volume to Chinese module makers both saw significant growth in 2Q 2009.
However, affected by China's overall economic performance and regulations over non-brand mobile phones in various emerging markets, it is projected that Chinese non-brand mobile phone shipments will be compromised. Therefore, it is expected that 3Q cell panel shipment will see slight growth at best while LCD driver IC shipment will post declines in 3Q.
This research analyzes the supply and demand of TFT-LCD panels for use in Chinese mobile phones by observing the shipments of key mobile phone panel components cell panels and LCD driver ICs.
With increasing export of Chinese non-brand mobile phones as well as considerations over shortage of mother glass, cell panel and driver IC shipment volume to Chinese module makers both saw significant growth in 2Q 2009.
However, affected by China's overall economic performance and regulations over non-brand mobile phones in various emerging markets, it is projected that Chinese non-brand mobile phone shipments will be compromised. Therefore, it is expected that 3Q cell panel shipment will see slight growth at best while LCD driver IC shipment will post declines in 3Q.
This research analyzes the supply and demand of TFT-LCD panels for use in Chinese mobile phones by observing the shipments of key mobile phone panel components cell panels and LCD driver ICs.
Friday, July 31, 2009
LED industry of China and the World from 2009 to 2010
DUBLIN, IRELAND: Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Research Report on the LED Industry of China and the World from 2009 to 2010" report to its offering.
In the 1950s, RCA first found the infrared radiation of gallium arsenide in other semiconductor alloys. LED is a luminescence component made of semiconductor materials. The component has two electrode terminals. Voltage is applied between the terminals and electricity is switched on.
After the combination of electricity and hole, the remaining power is released in form of light. Different materials have different wavelengths and thus send out lights of various colors. This is the basic lighting theory of LED.
LED can only be applied in diodes that can send out visible light. The diodes that send out near-infrared radiation are called IRED. The diodes that can send out some ultraviolet radiation are called UVLED, and their emission peak wavelengths are near visible short wave length limits.
But generally, the above-mentioned three semiconductor diodes are collectively called LED. According to their different encapsulations, they can be divided into Lamp LED, Display LED and SMD LED. LAMP and DISPLAY belong to the mature market and their growing space is limited.
According to their different constituents, LED wafers can be divided into binary wafers (GaP, GaAS), ternary wafers (GaAlP, GaAsP), quaternary wafers (InGaAlP) and chloride wafers (GaN). Chloride wafers mainly include blue-ray, pure green-ray and white-ray wafers. They have different materials and manufacturing procedures. That LED can be so highly valued is also because of GaN materials.
The global LED industries are mainly concentrated in Japan, EU and Taiwan. EU is mainly dependent on PHILIPS and OSRAM. Japan has Nichia, Toshiba, Showa Denko, Sharp, Citizen and Toyota Gosei. Only Nichia produces mainly LED. But even Nichia, it has a high rate of phosphor business. America has CREE.
These areas have a very high industrial concentration of LED. The top three manufacturers account for over 80 percent, even 90 percent of the output values. The LED industry is comparatively scattered in Taiwan. But its top three manufacturers also account for nearly 40 percent of the output values.
Manufacturers in the mainland are most scattered and they are mainly concentrated in the Downstream. There are nearly 1,000 manufactures mainly doing the packing of LAMP with the lowest profits. Less than five manufacturers can do large-scale SMD packing and less than 10 manufacturers can produce large-scale outdoor LED displays.
There are less than 10 manufacturers producing in the upper course and most of them produce low-end binary red/green LED. The main packing enterprises are Xiamen Hualian, Foshan Guoxing, Jiangsu Wenrun, Huizhou Huagang, Shenzhen Guangliangzi, Ningbo Hepu, Jiangxi Lianchuang, Tianjin Tianxing, Lanfang Xingu, Shenzhen Ruifeng, Shenzhen Ledman and Zhuhai Leedfull (Hongke)
There are almost 10 scaled LED producers in Chinese mainland, among which there are five listed companies dealing with LED-related business. Only in Saman, Newmargin and Silan LED business accounts for over 10 percent.
In the 1950s, RCA first found the infrared radiation of gallium arsenide in other semiconductor alloys. LED is a luminescence component made of semiconductor materials. The component has two electrode terminals. Voltage is applied between the terminals and electricity is switched on.
After the combination of electricity and hole, the remaining power is released in form of light. Different materials have different wavelengths and thus send out lights of various colors. This is the basic lighting theory of LED.
LED can only be applied in diodes that can send out visible light. The diodes that send out near-infrared radiation are called IRED. The diodes that can send out some ultraviolet radiation are called UVLED, and their emission peak wavelengths are near visible short wave length limits.
But generally, the above-mentioned three semiconductor diodes are collectively called LED. According to their different encapsulations, they can be divided into Lamp LED, Display LED and SMD LED. LAMP and DISPLAY belong to the mature market and their growing space is limited.
According to their different constituents, LED wafers can be divided into binary wafers (GaP, GaAS), ternary wafers (GaAlP, GaAsP), quaternary wafers (InGaAlP) and chloride wafers (GaN). Chloride wafers mainly include blue-ray, pure green-ray and white-ray wafers. They have different materials and manufacturing procedures. That LED can be so highly valued is also because of GaN materials.
The global LED industries are mainly concentrated in Japan, EU and Taiwan. EU is mainly dependent on PHILIPS and OSRAM. Japan has Nichia, Toshiba, Showa Denko, Sharp, Citizen and Toyota Gosei. Only Nichia produces mainly LED. But even Nichia, it has a high rate of phosphor business. America has CREE.
These areas have a very high industrial concentration of LED. The top three manufacturers account for over 80 percent, even 90 percent of the output values. The LED industry is comparatively scattered in Taiwan. But its top three manufacturers also account for nearly 40 percent of the output values.
Manufacturers in the mainland are most scattered and they are mainly concentrated in the Downstream. There are nearly 1,000 manufactures mainly doing the packing of LAMP with the lowest profits. Less than five manufacturers can do large-scale SMD packing and less than 10 manufacturers can produce large-scale outdoor LED displays.
There are less than 10 manufacturers producing in the upper course and most of them produce low-end binary red/green LED. The main packing enterprises are Xiamen Hualian, Foshan Guoxing, Jiangsu Wenrun, Huizhou Huagang, Shenzhen Guangliangzi, Ningbo Hepu, Jiangxi Lianchuang, Tianjin Tianxing, Lanfang Xingu, Shenzhen Ruifeng, Shenzhen Ledman and Zhuhai Leedfull (Hongke)
There are almost 10 scaled LED producers in Chinese mainland, among which there are five listed companies dealing with LED-related business. Only in Saman, Newmargin and Silan LED business accounts for over 10 percent.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Apac ODMs to expand into other commoditized markets to offset slowdown
DUBLIN, IRELAND: Research and Markets has added Frost & Sullivan's new report "Strategic Assessment of the Asia Pacific Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) Markets" to its offering.
This research provides an analysis on the Asia Pacific Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) markets. It discusses the key industry challenges, market drivers, and restraints. In addition, qualitative as well as quantitative analysis of the market trends and competitive structure are also provided.
Frost & Sullivan's report provides insights into the Asia Pacific ODM industry. The expert analyses key industry challenges, market drivers, and restraints. The market share by tier and strategic conclusion are also provided. Adept analysts thoroughly examine the following markets: data communications, telecommunications, and consumer electronics.
Market overview
The Asia Pacific ODM markets have traditionally succeeded in commoditized market segments where the electronic components used to design products such as notebooks, computers, and motherboards are easy to procure. The market's focus on the computing segment is further reinforced due to its vertically disintegrated value chain.
However, saturation levels and declining margins have begun to set in these segments. "The economic slowdown of industrialized countries and rising inflation are making the demand for notebooks, motherboards, and other consumer electronics unpredictable," notes the analyst. "Many ODMs are unable to forecast the demand for their products, fearing the risk of overcapacity and excess in inventories, which will eventually affect their revenues and operating margins."
Difficult market conditions are compelling ODMs to keep innovating in their existing saturated markets and expand in other commoditized markets such as mobile handsets and liquid crystal display (LCD) TVs.
"Adoption of a focused strategy, while continuing to make operational enhancements in IT systems and business processes, will go a long way in improving the ODMs business in the long term," says the analyst.
Since the ODM model was considered profitable, the OEMs compelled ODM vendors to lower costs. In fact, the success of the ODM model has prompted other market participants in the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) value chain to rapidly adopt it.
"ODMs must also understand the factors that enable the rapid migration of EMS providers to the ODM model," says the analyst. "The migration could be triggered by the EMS provider's ability to manufacture products at lower cost and more efficiently than ODMs, and the advantages of having global footprint as well as stronger IP protection."
This research provides an analysis on the Asia Pacific Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) markets. It discusses the key industry challenges, market drivers, and restraints. In addition, qualitative as well as quantitative analysis of the market trends and competitive structure are also provided.
Frost & Sullivan's report provides insights into the Asia Pacific ODM industry. The expert analyses key industry challenges, market drivers, and restraints. The market share by tier and strategic conclusion are also provided. Adept analysts thoroughly examine the following markets: data communications, telecommunications, and consumer electronics.
Market overview
The Asia Pacific ODM markets have traditionally succeeded in commoditized market segments where the electronic components used to design products such as notebooks, computers, and motherboards are easy to procure. The market's focus on the computing segment is further reinforced due to its vertically disintegrated value chain.
However, saturation levels and declining margins have begun to set in these segments. "The economic slowdown of industrialized countries and rising inflation are making the demand for notebooks, motherboards, and other consumer electronics unpredictable," notes the analyst. "Many ODMs are unable to forecast the demand for their products, fearing the risk of overcapacity and excess in inventories, which will eventually affect their revenues and operating margins."
Difficult market conditions are compelling ODMs to keep innovating in their existing saturated markets and expand in other commoditized markets such as mobile handsets and liquid crystal display (LCD) TVs.
"Adoption of a focused strategy, while continuing to make operational enhancements in IT systems and business processes, will go a long way in improving the ODMs business in the long term," says the analyst.
Since the ODM model was considered profitable, the OEMs compelled ODM vendors to lower costs. In fact, the success of the ODM model has prompted other market participants in the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) value chain to rapidly adopt it.
"ODMs must also understand the factors that enable the rapid migration of EMS providers to the ODM model," says the analyst. "The migration could be triggered by the EMS provider's ability to manufacture products at lower cost and more efficiently than ODMs, and the advantages of having global footprint as well as stronger IP protection."
Friday, May 22, 2009
Aluminum electrolytic capacitors: Global strategic business report
DUBLIN, IRELAND: Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors -- Global Strategic Business Report" report to its offering.
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for aluminum electrolytic capacitors in US$ millions. The market for aluminum electrolytic capacitors is analyzed in terms of the following end-use markets: Consumer Electronics, Industrial, Computers and Peripherals, Telecommunications, Automotives, and Others.
The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2006 through 2015.
The report profiles 197 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Barker Microfarads, Capacitor Industries, Cornell Dubilier Electronics, DuraCap International, Elna Co. Ltd., ELNA America, Epcos AG, Guangdong Fenghua Advanced Technology (Holding) Co. Ltd, Haimen Sancon Jetwell Electronics Co. Ltd., Hitachi AIC, Hitano Enterprise Corp., Illinois Capacitor Inc., Jacktronics Electronics, Kemet Corp., Arcotronics Group, Evox Rifa Group Oyj, Lelon Electronics Corp., Liket Corp., Nichicon Corp., NIC Components, Nippon Chemi-Con, Panasonic, Rubycon, SamWha Electric Co. Ltd., Sanyo Electronic Device Co., Sun Electronic Industries and Vishay Intertechnology.
Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for aluminum electrolytic capacitors in US$ millions. The market for aluminum electrolytic capacitors is analyzed in terms of the following end-use markets: Consumer Electronics, Industrial, Computers and Peripherals, Telecommunications, Automotives, and Others.
The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2006 through 2015.
The report profiles 197 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Barker Microfarads, Capacitor Industries, Cornell Dubilier Electronics, DuraCap International, Elna Co. Ltd., ELNA America, Epcos AG, Guangdong Fenghua Advanced Technology (Holding) Co. Ltd, Haimen Sancon Jetwell Electronics Co. Ltd., Hitachi AIC, Hitano Enterprise Corp., Illinois Capacitor Inc., Jacktronics Electronics, Kemet Corp., Arcotronics Group, Evox Rifa Group Oyj, Lelon Electronics Corp., Liket Corp., Nichicon Corp., NIC Components, Nippon Chemi-Con, Panasonic, Rubycon, SamWha Electric Co. Ltd., Sanyo Electronic Device Co., Sun Electronic Industries and Vishay Intertechnology.
Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
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