The total value of the North American segment for passive and interconnecting electronic components is expected to increase from $22.9 billion in 2012 to $30.8 billion in 2017, with a CAGR of 6.1% for the 5-year period from 2012 to 2017.

The North American market for capacitors in 2011 will be nearly $2.3 billion. This market is expected to grow to $3 billion by 2012 and will further increase to $4.1 billion by 2017 at a CAGR of 6.1%.

Electronic components are also increasingly used in industries such as automotive, medical electronics, aerospace, and defense. Growth in electronic components would be characterized by the development of technologies and innovations in the electronic industry. Each sector is driven by a key trend that stimulates the growth of that industry. The demand in the telecommunications industry is characterized by the expansion of the communications network across the world. The increasing adoption and transition toward 3G/4G technologies and increasing bandwidth in Internet communication have stirred the need for electronic devices, thereby leading to the growth of electronic components.

In the consumer electronics sector, the growing acceptance and increasing usage of digital entertainment are found to be widespread across the globe. In addition, consumer products such as digital cameras, portable music players, gaming consoles, and so on have contributed to the growth of electronic products industry. Development in the area of personal computers such as desktop PCs and laptops has generated a major share of growth in the electronics industry. With new software being introduced regularly, a compatible system to run the software is required. This leads to innovation of new processors and other system components. In the automotive industry, greater levels of adoption of electronic components such as global positioning system (GPS) enhanced sound systems, car entertainment, and parking and drive assistant systems lead to the increasing growth of the electronic industry. Miniaturization and increased functionality with greater performance are the key factors that drive the electronic components market in the aerospace and defense industry. In the field of medical electronics there is a significant increase of electronic equipments in clinics and hospitals for early detection of health-related issues and for effective treatments and cures. Introduction of sophisticated electronic components has rapidly increased the range of end-user markets. Additionally, the use of passive components by integrated circuits is also increasing. On an average, each integrated circuit has 20 passive components, and increasing usage of passives by integrated circuits is expected to continue.

This report will also study the global market for the various passive and interconnecting electronic components and applications of these components. The markets for these components and their applications have become very competitive, and this report will look into the nature of the competition and the region-wide breakdown of these markets.

The global recession of 2008 and 2009 had a significant negative impact on the market for medical lasers. Much of the demand for medical lasers comes from elective procedures such as laser-assisted eye surgery, which many consumers postponed as they tightened their belts in response to the recession.

Somewhat paradoxically, the market for lasers used in certain minimally invasive cosmetic surgical procedures (e.g., hair restoration, photo-rejuvenation with intense pulsed light, and laser body contouring) held up relatively well in the recession. Meanwhile, the market for lasers used in surgical applications that cannot wait until the economy turns around remained comparatively strong.

The longer-term outlook for the medical laser market is much better. Indeed, demand may experience a “bump” as the economy improves and consumers who have postponed elective laser procedures during the recession decide to have them.

Another force for possible change in the medical laser market is the new U.S. health care law that was enacted in 2010. The law imposed a 5% excise tax on elective cosmetic surgical procedures. When it does go into effect, this tax could reduce the demand for such procedures and by extension the market for medical lasers used in cosmetic procedures.

Meanwhile, medical laser technology is continuing to evolve. New laser sources with potential medical applications include fiber lasers, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and organic LEDs (OLEDs). Plastic foils as surface emitters could become important as an irradiation source in photo-dynamic therapy (PDT). In addition to new laser sources, the development of new applicators and tool holders will continue to widen the range of applications for existing types of lasers. Finally, the spread of new laser applications such as nanosurgery, OCT, and sophisticated fluorescence microscopy will stimulate the growth of the medical laser market.

The global recession of 2008 and 2009 had a significant negative impact on the market for medical lasers. Much of the demand for medical lasers comes from elective procedures such as laser-assisted eye surgery, which many consumers postponed as they tightened their belts in response to the recession.

Somewhat paradoxically, the market for lasers used in certain minimally invasive cosmetic surgical procedures (e.g., hair restoration, photo-rejuvenation with intense pulsed light, and laser body contouring) held up relatively well in the recession. Meanwhile, the market for lasers used in surgical applications that cannot wait until the economy turns around remained comparatively strong.

The longer-term outlook for the medical laser market is much better. Indeed, demand may experience a “bump” as the economy improves and consumers who have postponed elective laser procedures during the recession decide to have them.

Another force for possible change in the medical laser market is the new U.S. health care law that was enacted in 2010. The law imposed a 5% excise tax on elective cosmetic surgical procedures. When it does go into effect, this tax could reduce the demand for such procedures and by extension the market for medical lasers used in cosmetic procedures.

Meanwhile, medical laser technology is continuing to evolve. New laser sources with potential medical applications include fiber lasers, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and organic LEDs (OLEDs). Plastic foils as surface emitters could become important as an irradiation source in photo-dynamic therapy (PDT). In addition to new laser sources, the development of new applicators and tool holders will continue to widen the range of applications for existing types of lasers. Finally, the spread of new laser applications such as nanosurgery, OCT, and sophisticated fluorescence microscopy will stimulate the growth of the medical laser market.

Although tissue engineering has enormous commercial potential, it seems that this market develops at a very slow pace. After the introduction of skin substitutes and cartilage regeneration products in the last decade or so, not much progress has been made in the industry. Moreover, some of the products have been discontinued. One of the main reasons for this slow development is the biological complexity of growing organs and tissue replacements. In addition, current technologies are not efficient enough to make these products cost-effective alternatives.

Overall, the tissue engineering market is a heterogeneous industry and can be divided into number of subsectors. Skin substitutes are a relatively developed segment, while tissue-engineered products for the nervous system comprise a sector that is still in a preliminary stage. Recent developments in regeneration research, especially stem cell research, give hope that new scientific breakthroughs will lead to innovative products.

In summary, this report will highlight the main segments of the tissue engineering and regeneration industry, its major market participants, and current and future market trends. The report will also highlight specific geographical regions that have individual market characteristics. Drivers and challenges in each sector of this industry will be discussed in detail, including forecasts for the next 5 years.

European consumption of nanocomposites was an estimated 34,886 MT with a value of nearly $256 million in 2010. BCC projects that these figures will grow to 40,958 MT and $298 million in 2011 and 104,742 MT and $789 million in 2016, a CAGR of 20.7% in unit terms and 21.7% in value terms over the next 5 years.

Packaging, automotive parts, and coatings were the main European nanocomposite applications in 2010, with 35%, 30%, and 5% of the market, respectively. By 2016, packaging’s share is expected to increase to 48%, while automotive parts should drop to 13% and coatings to 3%.

Asia-Pacific consumption of nanocomposites was an estimated 44,488 MT valued at nearly $309 million in 2010. BCC expects these figures to increase to 50,708 MT and $348 million in 2011, and 109,124 MT and $787 million in 2016, a CAGR of 16.6% in unit terms and 17.7% in value between 2011 and 2016.

Clay nanocomposites accounted for 45.3% of Asia-Pacific’s total nanocomposite consumption by value in 2010 and was nearly $140 million. It is estimated that clay nanocomposites’ market share will increase to 52.5% in 2016 and will reach $412.8 million.

In 2011, the American region of the market accounted for $11.5 billion and is projected to reach $12.0 billion by the end of forecast period in 2016. The CAGR for the Americas is projected to be 0.7% during the period 2011 to 2016.

Catheter sales in the region comprised of Western Europe, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Russia, and Africa (EMRA), were an estimated $6.6 billion in 2011 and are estimated to grow at a CAGR of 15.6% reaching $13.7 billion by 2016.

• Technology advances
• Key mergers and acquisitions
• Business alliances and partnerships
• Research and development
• Government funding
• New products and their effect on industry advancement
• Current and pending legislation that will affect the industry
• Key industry events

The goal of BCC Research in compiling and publishing the Fuel Cell Industry Review is to provide key players with all important news from 2011 and an analysis of how the industry will be affected in one publication.

The technology-driven products-blood/apheresis microfilters and diagnostic devices have a combined value of $1.4 billion in 2011. This market is expected to reach nearly $1.9 billion, with a projected 6.2% CAGR through 2016.

Market-driven devices were worth $819 million in 2011. BCC expects this market to increase to $944 million in 2016, a CAGR of 2.9% over the five year period.

This research builds upon previously a published report in 2009. The market dynamics have changed since that time, and several new devices have emerged in the market. “Hot” technologies in 2009 such as the MP3 player are becoming outdated and newer technologies such as smartphones and tablets are making headway into everyday life.

A new open-source operating system provided by Google, “Android,” has generated widespread interest in the worldwide community, and several companies have planned to enhance or upgrade their devices to Android at some point.

Semiconductor geometry has continued to shrink but still has not reached its physical limits just yet. The erosion in prices of semiconductor chips has continued, but due to continued demand, the market has continued to expand.

We’ve considered all these factors in preparing the market analysis and forecast in subsequent sections.

The global market for quantum dots (QDs) was worth an estimated $67 million in 2010 and $103 million in 2011. This market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 59.3%, reaching $666 million by 2015, a tenfold increase.

Global consumption of nanocomposites was an estimated 138,389 metric tons with a value of $920 million in 2011. By 2016, the market should amount to 333,043 metric tons and $2.4 billion, a five year CAGR of 19.2% in unit terms and 20.9% in value terms.

The U.S. region constituted approximately 36% of the total market for drugs used to treat liver disease in 2010 and was valued at $4.5 billion. In 2011, the market continued to decrease and will hit nearly $4.2 billion. BCC expects this market to increase in the future rising at a CAGR of 3% to reach nearly $4.9 billion by 2016.

The European market constituted approximately 31% of the total market and was $3.8 billion in 2010. This market is expected to see a decrease in 2011 totaling nearly $3.6 billion. This market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 1% and should be worth $3.7 billion by 2016.

The vehicle navigation systems segment accounted for more than 61% of the mobile positioning market ($13.8 billion) in 2010, and is expected to reach $15.4 billion in 2011. The segment will further grow to $22.6 billion in 2016 for a CAGR of 8.0% over the five year period.

The second-largest mobile positioning market segment in 2010 was surveying and mapping tracking devices, with sales of $2 billion (8.9% of total market). The segment is expected to reach $2.2 billion in 2011 and will further grow to $3.6 billion for a CAGR of 10.0% between 2011 and 2016.

The communication/multi-functional segment accounts for roughly 30% of the total portable battery-powered product market. This segment is projected to reach nearly $141 billion in 2011 and will grow to $181.5 billion by 2016 at a CAGR of 5.2%.

Computers are the second largest market segment with a 28% share. BCC forecasts this market segment will reach $133 billion by the end of 2011 and reach nearly $189 billion by 2016 at a CAGR of 7.2%.

The global environmental sensor and monitoring market was worth $11.1 billion in 2010. This market is expected to reach $11.3 billion in 2011 and $15.3 billion in 2016, a CAGR of 6.5% between 2011 and 2016.

The global market for microscopes and accessories was worth $3.1 billion in 2010. Sales are projected to exceed $3.2 billion in 2011 and $4.1 billion in 2016, a compound annual growth rate of 5% for 2011 to 2016.

The contribution of the European, Middle Eastern and African (EMEA) region was 29% which was valued at $2 billion in 2010. The segment is expected to reach $2.3 billion in 2011, and should reach nearly $3.6 billion in 2016, at a CAGR of 9.1% between 2011 and 2016.

Germany is the largest contributor in the EMEA region, it was valued at $391 million in 2010. It is expected to reach $416 million in 2011, and should reach nearly $565 million in 2016, at a CAGR of 6.3% between 2011 and 2016.

There are 1,200 miles of pipelines carrying hydrogen in the U.S. Pipeline modernization, upgrades, and expansions are a significant area of investment.

Other than the space shuttle program, uses of hydrogen for transportation are still limited. In the U.S., there are currently only 150 fuel cell vehicles, 15 active fuel cell buses, and about 50 hydrogen fueling stations.

Global sales of anti-counterfeiting packaging technologies to the drug and food industries amounted to $59 billion in 2009 and are projected to reach $74.2 billion in 2015, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3% from 2010 to 2015. North America is projected to account for 59.8% of global sales, making it the largest market for anti-counterfeiting packaging technologies in 2015.

Global sales of probiotic ingredients, supplements, and foods amounted to $21.6 billion in 2010 and are expected to reach $31.1 billion by 2015 with a CAGR of 7.6% for the next 5-year period.

In 2010, emerging market countries consumed $876 million worth of advanced materials and devices used in the production of renewable energy systems. The market is projected to grow to $925 million in 2011 and nearly $1.3 billion in 2016, a CAGR of 6.9% over the next 5 years.

Photovoltaic materials and devices accounted for nearly 96% of the market in other countries. PV’s share of other countries is projected to decline to 91% by 2016.

The global paints and coatings market reached an estimated $99.7 billion in 2010. This global market figure is expected to increase with at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2% for the 5-year period of 2010 to 2015 and reach $116.6 billion by the end of 2015.

The global oilfield chemicals market is projected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7% between 2010 and 2015 as drilling activities increase, production rates are stimulated, and new wells are brought online. This market should reach a value of $8.2 billion at the manufacturing level by 2015, from a value of $6.2 billion in 2010.

Clay nanocomposites accounted for more than 50% of total nanocomposite consumption by value in 2010. Its market share is expected to increase to approximately 58% in 2016.

Carbon nanotube composites accounted for 21% of total nanocomposite consumption in 2010 and this market share is expected to decrease to 16% in 2016.

This focused document profiles the top 10 companies of this industry, and updates the emerging and potentially transformative technologies connected to the field. The definition of the industry is broadened beyond purely electronic cooling for this report, and includes overlapping green energy opportunities, as there is evident movement toward these high potential areas.

In 2011, the world thermal management market sector is valued at about $8 billion. Thermal management hardware (e.g., fans and blowers, heat sinks, etc.) accounts for about 84% of the total thermal management market. The other main thermal management product segments (software, interface materials, and substrates) each account for between 4% and 6% of the market.

For thermal management companies, the cost of doing business has increased. Aluminum and copper are traditional heat sink materials, and nickel and steel are also employed (as nickel is used for both plating and in the formulation of stainless steel, which is commonly used on heat sink installation hardware such as screws, springs, round wire clips and flat band clips). Over the past few years, prices have risen steeply for these materials. Companies have attempted to absorb the increasing prices of materials in a bid to remain cost competitive, but have recently been forced to pass on higher costs to their customers. This is, in part, also due to rising labor costs. In China minimum wages have increased 60% since 2008, plus additional labor laws have dramatically increased costs for overtime, benefits, housing, meals, etc. This means that direct labor rates increased and the overhead rates applied to direct labor rates, have risen.

The American market for congestive heart failure devices accounted for nearly 52.5% in 2010 and was valued at $1.6 billion. This market is expected to reach $1.8 billion in 2011. BCC anticipates that the market will approach $3.2 billion by 2016, a CAGR of 12.4%. The European market was $936 million in 2010, which is expected to increase to $1 billion by the end of 2011. This market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% over the next five year and will reach nearly $1.5 billion by 2016.

The European market was $936 million in 2010, which is expected to increase to $1 billion by the end of 2011. This market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% over the next five year and will reach nearly $1.5 billion by 2016.

The aviation/aerospace segment of the market was nearly 50 million pounds in 2010, which increased to 53 million pounds in 2011. BCC forecasts this market to reach 80 million pounds by 2016, a CAGR of 8.8%.

The global automotive market increased from 45 million pounds in 2010 to 47 million pounds in 2011. This market is estimated to reach 63 million pounds by the end of 2016 at a CAGR of 6%.

This area covers a wide variety of products and dental conditions that affect all demographic groups. Improving awareness and education is a strong point in advancing the dental market.

The global recession of 2008 and 2009 had a significant negative impact on the market for medical lasers. Much of the demand for medical lasers comes from elective procedures such as laser-assisted eye surgery, which many consumers postponed as they tightened their belts in response to the recession.

Somewhat paradoxically, the market for lasers used in certain minimally invasive cosmetic surgical procedures (e.g., hair restoration, photo-rejuvenation with intense pulsed light, and laser body contouring) held up relatively well in the recession. Meanwhile, the market for lasers used in surgical applications that cannot wait until the economy turns around remained comparatively strong.

The longer-term outlook for the medical laser market is much better. Indeed, demand may experience a “bump” as the economy improves and consumers who have postponed elective laser procedures during the recession decide to have them.

Another force for possible change in the medical laser market is the new U.S. health care law that was enacted in 2010. The law imposed a 5% excise tax on elective cosmetic surgical procedures. When it does go into effect, this tax could reduce the demand for such procedures and by extension the market for medical lasers used in cosmetic procedures.

Meanwhile, medical laser technology is continuing to evolve. New laser sources with potential medical applications include fiber lasers, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and organic LEDs (OLEDs). Plastic foils as surface emitters could become important as an irradiation source in photo-dynamic therapy (PDT). In addition to new laser sources, the development of new applicators and tool holders will continue to widen the range of applications for existing types of lasers. Finally, the spread of new laser applications such as nanosurgery, OCT, and sophisticated fluorescence microscopy will stimulate the growth of the medical laser market.

The report examines strategies employed by companies specializing in nanomedicine to meet the challenges of this highly competitive market.

The study also covers issues regarding regulation of POC testing, international developments, and patents for POC testing technologies.

The Americas market segment for wireless sensor devices was worth $392 million in 2011. This figure is expected to increase to $2.1 billion by 2016, a CAGR of 39.9% between 2011 and 2016.

The U.S. in many ways is a thought leader in the wireless sensor network space in the Americas region. This segment was worth $336 million in 2011 and is expected to reach $1.6 billion by 2016, a CAGR of 36.1% between 2011 and 2016.

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is unsurprisingly the fastest growing market for wireless sensors. This region was worth $225 million in 2011 and is projected to reach $1.6 billion by 2016, a CAGR of 48.6% between 2011 and 2016.

Japan has a top market for wireless sensors in the APAC region. This segment was worth $77 million in 2011 and is expected to reach $392 million by 2016, a CAGR of 38.5% between 2011 and 2016.

Nanophotonic light-emitting diodes accounted for more than 97% of the nanophotonics market in 2010. This particular segment reached nearly $2.4 billion in 2011 and will further grow to $9.9 billion by 2016, a CAGR of 32.7%.

Near-field optics accounted for most of the remaining market. This segment was around $50 million in 2010, and nearly $53 million in 2011. BCC expects this market to increase to $59 million by 2016 at a CAGR of 2.3%.

Despite relatively modest sales projections for EVs for the next 15 years, automotive executives believe that some 83% of automakers will increase investment in electric motor production. Over 81% of the automakers believe investment in battery technology will rise. Approximately 65% of the automakers predict increased investment in fuel cell technology for automobiles.

Hybrid car statistics show that over 200,000 hybrid cars have been sold in the U.S in 2010. Nearly every production hybrid on the road today uses a power train combination that consists of a gasoline engine (ICE) and an electric motor, which is connected to a nickel-metal hydride battery. This may make all hybrids seem similar, but each of them takes a different approach with their hybrid technology.

The water/wastewater applications segment of the market reached $426 million in 2010 and $460.5 million in 2011. It is expected to grow to $634 million for a CAGR of 6.6% between 2011 and 2016.

The air and gas treatment segment reached $131 million in 2010 and $145.5 million in 2011. It is expected to grow to $204 million for a CAGR of 7.0% between 2011 and 2016.

Europe is the second largest shareholder with 37% of the market for coronary stent devices. Its market size is expected to increase at a CAGR of 5.2% from $2.6 billion in 2011 to $3.4 billion in 2016.

France is the leading region due to an aging population and one of the larger cardiovascular disease populations. In 2011, France had revenues of $919.5 million from coronary stent devices. BCC expects this market to reach $1.2 billion by 2016, a CAGR of 5.8%.

The Americas bioplastics region reached 0.24 million metric tons in 2010 and 0.30 million metric tons in 2011. It is expected to grow to 1.2 million metric tons by 2016, a CAGR of 32.9%.

As one of the largest markets in the world, the U.S. bioplastics segment reached 0.22 million metric tons in 2010 and 0.26 million metric tons in 2011. It is expected to grow to 1.4 million metric tons by 2016, a CAGR of 40.7%.

The European market segment accounted for around 34% of the global market in 2010 and was nearly 0.21 million metric tons. This segment increased to 0.3 million metric tons in 2011 and will further grow to 1.2 million metric tons in 2016, a CAGR of 32.1%.

The German bioplastics market was 64,000 metric tons in 2010, and was nearly 83,000 metric tons by the end of 2011. BCC expects this market to reach 320,000 metric tons by 2016, a CAGR of 31%.

The market for coronary stent devices in the emerging countries region reached $710 million in 2011. This is expected to grow to $1.2 billion in 2016, demonstrating a CAGR of 10.4% between 2011 and 2016.

In 2011, India was responsible for $312.4 million in revenues from coronary stent devices, and this revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.4%, reaching $559.7 million in 2016.

The Japan is the leading country in the Asian market for coronary stent devices valued nearly $600 million in 2011. By 2016, it is expected to reach $1.0 billion, a projected CAGR of 11.1% between 2011 and 2016.

The Chinese market for coronary stent devices reached $323.1 million in 2011. By 2016, it is expected to reach $678.4 million, a projected CAGR of 16.0% between 2011 and 2016.