| INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND PRODUCTS, INC. P.O. Box 16760, Stamford, CT 06905-8760, USA (203) 569-7909; marketing@innoresearch.net, www.innoresearch.net MARKET FOR PIEZOELECTRIC CERAMIC AND POLYMER DEVICES TO ALMOST DOUBLE IN FIVE YEARS http://www.innoresearch.net/Press_Release.aspx?id=12 Traditional applications of piezoelectric devices are ultrasonic medical imaging, ultrasonic non-destructive testing, ultrasonic sensors, vehicle knock sensors, acoustic devices such as speakers, beepers, ceramic resonators, ultrasonic welding, ultrasonic cleaning, vibration cancellation, and sonars for military and civil usage. New applications are emerging for piezoelectric devices, which include actuators, ultrasonic motors, sensor arrays for structural health monitoring, transformers and micro energy harvesting devices which are an alternative to batteries in microwatt devices. Other new applications include high resolution ultrasonic medical imaging, computer disk drives, and accelerometers in mobile phones and notebooks. Unlike other piezo devices, commercialization of piezoelectric-operated actuators and motors is likely to proceed in those markets where the specific advantages of high torque, high precision and lack of magnetic interference are particularly useful. When the costs can be lowered to competitive levels, and remaining technical problems such as frictional wear can be solved, piezoelectric motors may also become candidates in areas such as automotive accessories, where very high volume markets are possible. According to a new market research study from Innovative Research and Products (iRAP) titled “Piezoelectric Ceramic, Polymer, and Ceramic/polymer composite Devices - Types, Materials, Applications, New Developments, Industry structure and Global Markets”, the global market for traditional piezoelectric devices is quite mature in applications. However, the global market for new piezoelectric devices will see a robust two-digit growth rate in next five years. Major findings of this report are:
GLOBAL MARKET SIZE/PERCENTAGE SHARE FOR PIEZOELECTRIC OPERATED DEVICES BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2007 AND 2012 ($ MILLIONS)  Source: iRAP, Inc |
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
PRESS RELEASE: PIEZOELECTRIC CERAMIC, POLYMER AND CERAMIC/POLYMER COMPOSITE DEVICES - TYPES, MATERIALS, APLLICATIONS, NEW DEVELOPMENTS, INDUSTRY STRUCTURE AND GLOBAL MARKETS
PIEZOELECTRIC CERAMIC, POLYMER AND CERAMIC/POLYMER COMPOSITE DEVICES - TYPES, MATERIALS, APLLICATIONS, NEW DEVELOPMENTS, INDUSTRY STRUCTURE AND GLOBAL MARKETS
REPORT SUMMARY
http://www.innoresearch.net/report_summary.aspx?id=50&pg=185&rcd=ET-107&pd=3/1/2008
New applications are emerging for piezoelectric devices, which include actuators, ultrasonic motors, sensor arrays for structural health monitoring, transformers and micro energy harvesting devices which are an alternative to batteries in microwatt devices. Other new applications include high resolution ultrasonic medical imaging, computer disk drives, and accelerometers in mobile phones and notebooks.
Unlike other piezo devices, commercialization of piezoelectric-operated actuators and motors is likely to proceed in those markets where the specific advantages of high torque, high precision and lack of magnetic interference are particularly useful. When the costs can be lowered to competitive levels, and remaining technical problems such as frictional wear can be solved, piezoelectric motors may also become candidates in areas such as automotive accessories, where very high volume markets are possible.
The global market for traditional piezoelectric devices is quite mature in applications. However, the global market for new piezoelectric devices will see a robust two-digit growth rate in next five years.
Summary Table A shows the market in current US dollars for the four broad product types of piezoelectric devices for the years 2007 and 2012. The table also shows the market share for each segment. The two summary figures depict market shares for 2007 and 2012 respectively.
Major findings of this report are:
- The global market for the existing eleven generic types of piezoelectric devices now equals US $10.6 billion and is expected to reach $19.5 billion by 2012.
- Among the nine markets, information technology/robots (31.7%), is the clear leader, followed by semiconductor manufacturing and precision machines (18.6%), sonar (12.5%), and bio/medical (11.1%). Other sectors that complete the total market are ecology and energy harvesting (7%), accelerators and sensors (5.8%), non-destructive testing (5.7%) and miscellaneous (gas igniters, piezo printing heads, telecommunication devices) (4.5%), acoustic devices and resonators(3.1%)
- New devices such as piezoelectric generators will see the highest growth rate, estimated to be 51.5% annually. This category is followed by ceramic resonators (27.5%); miscellaneous applications (high voltage devices-gas igniters, piezoelectric elements in laser mirror alignments, acousto-optic modulators, piezoelectric drivers and piezoelectric amplifiers (19.8%); accelerators and sensors (14%); ultrasonic motors (13.4%); and transformers(13.6%). Ultrasonic motors will see 14.6% growth over five years.
- Traditional devices also will see growth, including acoustic devices (13.6%), actuators for computer disk drives (11.6%); Langevin actuators for welding and cleaning (14.6%); sonars (6.75%), transducers (14%); and gas igniters, piezo printing heads, diesel injectors, and piezo amplifiers (19.8%).
- In 2007, Japan has the highest market share of 26%, followed by Europe with 24%, china with 18%, North America with 14%, Korea with 8% and the rest of the world with 10%. By 2012, china will occupy second position ahead of Europe, with a 22% share of the global market.
PIEZOELECTRIC CERAMIC, POLYMER AND CERAMIC/POLYMER COMPOSITE DEVICES - TYPES, MATERIALS, APLLICATIONS, NEW DEVELOPMENTS, INDUSTRY STRUCTURE AND GLOBAL MARKETS
http://www.innoresearch.net/report_summary.aspx?id=50&pg=185&rcd=ET-107&pd=3/1/2008
The piezoelectric device sector is actually not a single sector, but rather comprises a number of sectors with distinctly different characteristics. The sectors of most significance are:
- high production volume, piezoelectric device sector consisting of generic piezoelectric devices such as actuators, motors, sensors, accelerators, transducers for ultrasonic medical imaging and non-destructive testing acoustic devices, Lengevin actuators for ultrasonic welding and cleaning, ceramic resonators, and miscellaneous types of devices designed for special applications such as transformers, vibration and noise cancellation in structures limited to different grades of piezoelectric crystals, ceramics such as PZT, PVDF and composites;
- sonars for military and civil use; and.
- niche applications such as energy harvesting, where piezoelectric devices such as generators offer a unique competitive advantage.
STUDY GOAL AND OBJECTIVES
This study focuses on key piezoelectric devices and provides data about the size and growth of the piezoelectric devices markets, company profiles and industry trends. The goal of this report is to provide a detailed and comprehensive multi-client study of the markets in North America, Europe, Japan, China, Korea and the rest of the world (ROW) for piezoelectric ceramic, polymer and ceramic/polymer composite devices, as well as potential business opportunities in the future.
A primary objective of this report is thorough coverage of underlying economic issues driving the piezoelectric ceramic and polymer devices business, as well as assessments of new, advanced piezoelectric devices that are being developed. Another important objective is to provide realistic market data and forecasts for piezoelectric devices. This study provides the most thorough and up-to-date assessment that can be found anywhere on the subject. The study also provides extensive quantification of the many important facets of market development in piezoelectric devices in the world. This, in turn, contributes to a determination of the kinds of strategic responses companies may adopt in order to compete in these dynamic markets.
Users of piezoelectric devices in developed markets must contend with twin pressures - to innovate and, at the same time, to reduce costs. New applications for piezoelectric devices have been proposed in recent years. This study condenses all of these business-related issues and opportunities.
REASONS FOR DOING THE STUDY
The piezoelectric devices market is a diversified but attractive and still-growing multi-billion dollar market characterized by very high production volumes of a diversified range of piezoelectric devices that must be both extremely reliable and low in cost. Growth in the piezoelectric devices market continues to be driven by increasing demands in camera phones for autofocus mechanisms, piezo-transformers, energy harvesting devices, data storage, semiconductors, microelectronics production, precision mechanics, life science and medical technology, optics, photonics, nano-metrology, robots, toys, HVAC control systems, hand held consumer electronic devices, automotives sensors, ultrasonic transducers for medical imaging and non-destructive testing and vibration related applications, structure health monitoring, ultrasonic welding and cleaning, ceramic resonators for mobile phones and devices used for information and communication technologies. Since sonars for military and civil uses and other applications constitute an established market, we have included this segment in this report.
The diversified piezoelectric ceramic device business is complex and fast moving, with manufacturers increasingly adopting a truly global view of the market. Around the world, consumers are demanding a high power density as well as an extremely long cycle life. In this challenging market, manufacturers have attempted to achieve growth through company mergers and acquisitions and by implementing global strategies. Traditional piezoelectric devices have a broad customer base, and new applications such as ceramic resonators in mobile phones, transformers in notebooks, and energy harvesting are new areas that have now entered the mainstream and are showing significant sales volumes.
With this background of new emerging technologies and applications, iRAP felt a need to conduct a detailed study and update technology developments and markets. The report identifies and evaluates piezoelectric ceramic devices and technologies which show potential growth.
CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE STUDY
This study provides the most complete accounting of the current market and future growth in piezoelectric devices in North America, Europe, Japan, China and the rest of the world. It provides the most thorough and up-to-date assessment that can be found anywhere on the subject. The study also provides extensive quantification of the many important facets of market developments in emerging markets, such as China, for piezoelectric devices. This quantification, in turn, contributes to the determination of what kind of strategic response suppliers may adopt in order to compete in these dynamic markets. Audiences for this study include directors of technology, marketing executives, business unit managers and other decision makers in the piezoelectric devices companies, as well as in companies peripheral to this business.
SCOPE AND FORMAT
The market data contained in this report quantify opportunities for piezoelectric ceramic and polymer materials and devices. In addition to product types, this report also covers the merits and future prospects of the piezoelectric ceramic and polymer devices business, including corporate strategies, information technologies, and the means for providing these highly advanced product and service offerings. This report also covers in detail the economic and technological issues regarded by many as critical to the industry's current state of change. It provides a review of the piezoelectric ceramic devices industry and its structure, and of the many companies involved in providing these products. The competitive positions of the main players in the piezoelectric devices market and the strategic options they face are also discussed, along with such competitive factors as marketing, distribution and operations.
TO WHOM THE STUDY CATERS
The study will benefit the existing manufacturers of piezoelectric actuators, ultrasonic motors, sensors, transducers, transformers, resonators and micro- energy harvesting devices that seek to expand revenues and market opportunities by expanding and diversify in vast applications of devices based on piezo materials like PZT, PVDF and composites of PZT and PVDF, which are positioned to become a preferred solution for many applications. Also, this study will benefit users of piezoelectric-operated actuators and motors that deal with actuators where electromagnetic field generation is an issue and operational performance parameters and space are important considerations, such as in autofocus lens mechanisms of camera phones, nano-metrology, precision linear/rotary drives, drug delivery systems, antenna array deployment, and other fields.
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