Report Highlights
The global market for the PVD (physical vapor deposition) industry was $9.2 billion in 2010 and $9.9 billion in 2011. BCC projects this market to reach nearly $15 billion by 2016 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5% between 2011 and 2016.
Report Scope
This study encompasses PVD technologies and materials in terms of application, properties and processes. BCC Research analyzes the major types of PVD systems and materials used to manufacture products in eight key industries. Applications are discussed, as are properties imparted by PVD. Trends in demand also are reviewed and their impacts on PVD are assessed.
Market drivers within each industry are identified. Materials deposited by PVD are analyzed according to basic functions (e.g., wear resistance, abrasion and corrosion resistance, conductivity and barrier protection). The value of PVD equipment shipments is projected within each industry by type of system. Material shipment values are projected, along with PVD service revenues. Technological issues and trends are reviewed, and other influential factors such as economic conditions and standards are discussed.
Because this is a global study, BCC Research analyzes domestic and international technological issues and economic considerations.
Analyst Credentials
After a successful career at IBM, Robert H. Moran has written extensively as a research analyst and editor at BCC Research. The topics of his reports range from various deposition technologies to displays, solar energy and solid-state lighting. Mr. Moran has been writing for BCC Research for more than 20 years. He earned a B.S. degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.
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Report Highlights
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The total value of the global physical vapor deposition (PVD) market is estimated at approximately $9.0 billion for 2009. This market is expected to increase at a 10.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to reach $14.8 billion in 2014.
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PVD equipment represents the largest market as shipments are projected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5% and reach an estimated $10.5 billion in 2014, up from $6.4 billion in 2009.
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Microelectronics represents the largest market for PVD equipment materials and services. After a steep decline in prior–year shipments, PVD equipment reached $2.8 billion in 2009 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7% to reach $4.3 billion in 2014.
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The value of the global PVD industry will increase from an estimated $9.0 billion to $9.9 billion in 2008. It should reach $16.7 billion in 2013, a compound annual growth rate of 11%.
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PVD equipment will remain the largest market as shipments grow at a compound annual rate of 9.6% to reach an estimated $7.1 billion in 2008. Growth will continue at a CAGR of 10.9% to reach $11.9 billion in 2013.
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The microelectronics industry, encompassing semiconductors, components and flat panel displays, represent the largest market for PVD equipment, materials and services.
Report Highlights
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The value of worldwide shipments of PVD equipment is estimated to be 5.2 billion by 2005 and is forecast to rise at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 10.1%, and reach $8.4 billion by 2010.
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The value of materials deposited will reach $1.1 billion in 2005 and is expected to rise at an AAGR of 11.1% to $1.8 billion by 2010.
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The value of PVD services was $1.0 billion in 2005 and is projected to expand at an AAGR of 9.0%.
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The microelectronics industry, encompassing semiconductors, components and flat panel displays, remains the largest market segment with data storage representing the fastest growing.
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