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Non-Volatile Memory Market by Type, Product , Application and Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2014 - 2020
M2 - Tue May 06, 10:27AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/t92ws3/nonvolatile) has announced the addition of the "Non-Volatile Memory Market by Type, Product , Application and Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2014 - 2020" report to their offering. Non-volatile memory is one of the important components in the modern electronic instruments. It can store data, even if it is not powered. In this report, memory technologies are classified into two groups. One is the traditional NAND and NOR flash memory technologies and another is emerging technologies in the non-volatile memory sphere. Magnetoresistive random-access memory (MRAM), Ferroelectric RAM (FRAM), Phase-change memory (PCM), and Resistive Random-Access Memory (RRAM) are considered in the emerging NVM segment. The Non-volatile market for emerging technologies is expected to grow at a high CAGR of 41.27% in the forecast period. This is mainly due to the fact that emerging technologies have a better endurance as compared to traditional technologies. There are wide ranges of applications available where non-volatile memory chipset can go into. The global market is expected to be dominated by consumer electronics application and its sub application segment. NVM is expected to be used extensively in mass storage, especially in enterprise storage applications. Traditional non-volatile memory technologies are accounted for more than 95% share in the total revenue generated by the market. The emerging market is expected to grow at a high CAGR of 41.27% from 2014-2020. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Cover Story: Interview With Vp, Business Development Of Avalanche Technology 4 Market Overview 5 Market Analysis 6 Overall Non-Volatile Memory Market 7 Non-Volatile Memory Market By Types 8 Non-Volatile Memory Market By Products 9 Non-Volatile Memory Market By Applications 10 Non-Volatile Memory Market By Geography 11 Competitive Landscape 12 Company Profiles Companies Mentioned: - Avalanche Technology - Crossbar Inc. - Cypress Semiconductor Corporation - Everspin Technologies Inc. - Fujitsu Limited - Infineon Technologies Ag - Micron Technology Inc. - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. - Sk Hynix Inc - Texas Instruments Incorporated - Toshiba Corporation - Viking Technology For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/t9...onvolatile
China-Japan Ties: Upswing in a Business-Only Marriage
at The Street - Tue May 06, 8:49AM CDT
The relationship is on the mend as a Japanese lawmakers visit Beijing. But don't expect the warming feelings to last.
Global Mobile NAND Flash Memory Market 2014-2018 with Micron Technology Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., SK Hynix Inc., and Toshiba Dominating
M2 - Wed Apr 30, 9:06AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zzl5pv/global_mobile) has announced the addition of the "Global Mobile NAND Flash Memory Market 2014-2018 with Micron Technology Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., SK Hynix Inc., and Toshiba Dominating" report to their offering. The Global Mobile NAND Flash Memory market to grow at a CAGR of 18.8 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the major trends that is expected to exert a positive influence on the Global Mobile NAND Flash Memory market is rapid technological advancement. The continuous technological advancements in the design and development of mobile NAND flash memory chips have increased their efficiency and expanded their application in a wide number of mobile devices. The rapid technological advancements taking place in the market have also led to the development of advanced and highly efficient NAND flash memory. Therefore, rapid technological advancements have increased the applications of NAND flash memory across the globe. According to the report, the growth of the Global Mobile NAND Flash Memory market is driven by several factors, of which the most important is the high demand for smartphones across the globe. Major smartphone vendors, such as Apple, Samsung, and Sony, are continuously increasing the adoption of NAND flash memory in their new series line-ups. Further, the report states that one of the challenges is the high inventory levels in the supply chain. The large inventories piling up in the supply chain have resulted in the declining profitability of vendors. In addition, high marketing expenses to sell finished goods, increased expenditure on R&D, and inventory carrying costs are other factors leading to this declining profitability. Key vendors dominating this space include: - Micron Technology Inc - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. - SK Hynix Inc. - Toshiba Corp. Other vendors mentioned in the report are: - Intel Corp. - Kingston Technology Corp - SanDisk Corp. - Transcend Information Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zz...bal_mobile
GaN Semiconductor Devices Market Opportunities to 2019: Power Semiconductors & Opto Semiconductors Analysis
M2 - Wed Apr 30, 6:30AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8lpnh9/gan_semiconductor) has announced the addition of the "GaN Semiconductor Devices Market Opportunities to 2019: Power Semiconductors & Opto Semiconductors Analysis" report to their offering. Gallium Nitride (GaN) is a wide band gap semiconductor material. Owing to its electrical properties such as saturation velocity and high breakdown voltage, GaN is an ideal choice for high power applications in high voltage switching devices such as RF power amplifiers. Compared to silicon and gallium arsenide, GaN is a matured technology and provides benefits of reducing device size by eliminating cooling requirements which, in turn, reduces the cost of the device. Growing need for power efficient semiconductor devices coupled with increasing application areas, especially in the field of computers, ICT, consumer electronics, automotive and industrial sector have fuelled the growth of GaN semiconductor devices market. In automotive sector, GaN LEDs have already started replacing incandescent lamps. In consumer electronics sector, the rising demand for fixed and wireless devices such as TVs, laptops, gaming devices and smartphones is expected to drive the GaN semiconductor device market. Currently, military is the largest application area for GaN semiconductor device market. The continuous need for enhanced military performance is expected to drive the GaN semiconductor market for military applications in the coming future. However, consumer electronics is expected to remain dominant application segment for GaN semiconductor device during the forecast period. In case of product types, currently, GaN is increasingly used in opto semiconductors. GaN acts as a dominant material of choice for opto semiconductors as it helps to combat power loss thereby saving energy. However, power semiconductors show fastest growth potential during the forecast period as GaN is increasingly used in military and industrial applications. In 2012, North America held the largest market share, and accounted for around 32% of the global GaN semiconductor device market. This can be attributed to the high penetration of GaN based semiconductor products in the field of military, aerospace and defense sector. Asia Pacific GaN semiconductor devices market is expected to be to the fastest growing market in the coming years. This is majorly owing to the advancements in automotive and consumer electronics sector. Scope of the Report Product Type - Power semiconductors -- Schottky Diode -- Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFETs) -- High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMTs) -- Others (Rectifiers, other advanced transistor types) - Opto semiconductors -- Light Emitting Diodes -- Laser Diodes Application - Computer Sector - ICT Sector - Automotive Sector - Military, Aerospace and Defense - Consumer Electronics - Medical - Others Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Executive Summary Chapter 3 Gallium Nitride (GaN) Semiconductor Devices Market Analysis Chapter 4 Gallium Nitride (GaN) Semiconductor Devices Market Analysis, By Product 2013 - 2019 Chapter 5 Gallium Nitride (GaN) Semiconductor Devices Market Analysis, By Applications 2013 - 2019 Chapter 6 Gallium Nitride (GaN) Semiconductor Devices Market Analysis, By Geography 2013 - 2019 Chapter 7 Company Profiles - Cree Inc. - Efficient Power Conversion Corporation - Freescale Semiconductor Inc. - Fujitsu Limited - GaN Systems Inc. - International Quantum Epitaxy plc - International Rectifier - NXP Semiconductors N.V. - Nichia Corporation - RF Micro Devices Inc. - Renesas Electronics Corporation - Texas Instruments Inc. - Toshiba Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8l...iconductor
Global Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Market 2014-2018: Seagate Technology, Toshiba Corp, Western Digital Dominates the Market
M2 - Tue Apr 29, 10:46AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dhjv3b/global_hard_disk) has announced the addition of the "Global Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Market 2014-2018: Seagate Technology, Toshiba Corp, Western Digital Dominates the Market" report to their offering. One of the major trends witnessed in the market is the miniaturization of HDDs and the incorporation of HDDs with more storage capacity. The market vendors are developing HDDs with reduced size. Moreover, vendors are increasing the area density of HDDs, which leads to the reduction of form factors from 3.5 inch to 2.5 inch. Thus, HDDs are becoming smaller and denser, and have improved performance. For instance, the 500 GB HDD capacity has been increased to 640 GB, retaining the form factor of 3.5 inch. Similarly, the 320 GB HDD capacity has been increased to 375 GB, retaining the form factor of 2.5 inch. According to the report, there are several drivers in the Global HDD market, the most important of which is the growing demand for HDDs in the Enterprise sector. Most enterprises prefer to store their data in HDDs because they allow easy availability of data in a physical device. Further, the report states that one of the key challenges is the growth of the Tablet market. The increasing adoption of tablet PCs affects the Global PC market, which ultimately has a negative impact on the Global HDD market. Key Vendors - Seagate Technology plc - Toshiba Corp. - Western Digital Corp. Other Prominent Vendors - Buffalo Americas Inc. - Dell Inc. - Hewlett Packard Co. - Lenovo Group Ltd. - Transcend Information Inc. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by End-user - Geographical Segmentation - Key Leading Countries - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dh..._hard_disk
Global Power Discrete Market Forecasts & Opportunities, 2018
M2 - Mon Apr 28, 8:50AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rsl8kg/global_power) has announced the addition of the "Global Power Discrete Market Forecasts & Opportunities, 2018" report to their offering. The growth of the Global Power Discrete market is driven by several factors, including the high demand for discrete IGBTs. Discrete IGBTs enable increased efficiency in electronic devices ranging from consumer electronics to several high power electronic applications. They play a major role in the technological advancement of power electronics. The emerging market for SiC and GaN power semiconductors is expected to drive the Global Power Discrete market during the forecast period. SiC power semiconductors comprise SiC MOSFET, SiC JFET, SiC BJT, and SiC Schottky diodes. Currently, SiC is widely used in the development of power semiconductors; however, GaN is a wide bandgap material that offers similar performance benefits to SiC but has greater cost-reduction potential, and the market for GaN power semiconductors is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years. In addition, GaN can be made available using existing silicon substrates, which can enable mass production and reduced cost. Power semiconductors using next-generation materials such as SiC and GaN are characterized to have lower energy loss, high-speed switching, and higher heat resistance than conventionally-used silicon. The adoption of SiC and GaN power semiconductors is expected to witness a significant increase, particularly in the EV/HEV and Industrial Motor Drive segments. Further, the report states that the demand for power discrete semiconductors is dependent on the growth of various customer segments including the EV/HEV, Renewable Energy, Industrial Motor Drive, and LED Lighting segments. In recent years, the Industrial Motor Drive segment has been witnessing a slowdown because of several factors such as the sluggish economic recovery in the US, the natural disasters occurring in Japan, and the Eurozone debt crisis. Key vendors dominating this space are: - Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc. - Infineon Technologies AG - Mitsubishi Electric Corp - STMicroelectronics N.V. - Toshiba Corp. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Global Power Discrete Market Segmentation by Application - Global Power Discrete Market Segmentation by Product - Global Power Discrete Market by Geographical Segmentation - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rs...obal_power
Can Modular Devices Affect Health Care?
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Apr 26, 1:30PM CDT
Imagine the first time you built something out of Legos. Now imagine if each of those Lego bricks had a dedicated function -- such as a light, electrical generator, or a camera -- and it becomes easy to construct a wide variety of devices. This...
Global Super Junction MOSFET Market 2014-2018
M2 - Fri Apr 25, 6:15AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/jfld56/global_super) has announced the addition of the "Global Super Junction MOSFET Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Global Super Junction MOSFET market will grow at a CAGR of 11.66 percent over the period 2013-2018. The Global Super Junction MOSFET market growth is driven by several factors, of which an increase in the demand for energy-efficient electronic products is a major driver. Super junction MOSFETs enable increased efficiency in electronic devices ranging from consumer electronics to several high-power electronic applications. Deployments of super junction MOSFETs in electronic devices enhance the switching performance and efficiency while augmenting the system's reliability and robustness, thereby increasing the energy efficiency of electronic products. As a result of rapid technological advancements taking place, the market has witnessed the availability of products that incorporate multiple features on a single platform. Industries such as Computing, Networking and Telecom, and Consumer Electronics that extensively use super junction MOSFETs are currently driving the need for miniaturization of semiconductor devices. These devices use a combination of the power IC and super junction MOSFETs either as a monolithic device or as a system in a package. As many computers, networking, and telecom equipment have board space restrictions, this integration helps reduce board space. Moreover, the deployment of super junction MOSFETs not only enables high-power conversion efficiency but also minimizes switching losses. Currently, electronic devices use semiconductors with circuit line widths in the 20 nm range. However, ultra-miniature circuits with line widths in the 10 nm range are expected to be introduced during the forecast period. Thus, the growing need for miniaturizing semiconductor devices is expected to fuel the demand for super junction MOSFETs. Further, the report states that the low demand for super junction MOSFETs because of the global economic slowdown is one of the key challenges. The demand for super junction MOSFETs is dependent on the growth of various industries such as Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Power and Energy Management, and Others. Over the last few years, the Consumer Electronics industry, in particular, has been experiencing slow growth because of factors such as sluggish recovery in the US, earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan, and the eurozone debt crisis, consequently affecting the demand for super junction MOSFETs. Key Vendors - Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc. - Infineon Technologies AG - STMicroelectronics NV - Toshiba Corp. - Vishay Intertechnology Inc. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Global Super Junction MOSFET Market Segmentation by Application - Global Super Junction MOSFET Market by Geographical Segmentation - Key Leading Countries - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/jf...obal_super
Global IGBT-based Power Module Market 2014-2018 with Fuji Electric, Infineon Technologies, Mitsubishi Electric, Semikron International Dominating
M2 - Fri Apr 25, 5:53AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mq6bwx/global_igbtbased) has announced the addition of the "Global IGBT-based Power Module Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Global IGBT-based Power Module market to grow at a CAGR of 12.32 percent over the period 2013-2018. The need to generate electrical energy from renewable energy sources is rapidly growing. It is estimated that global energy consumption will increase by over 60 percent by 2030, which is also expected to enhance the adoption of IGBT-based power modules in wind turbines. These modules are used in wind turbine converters as well as in grid converters and inverters in solar panels to increase power efficiency and switching speed. The growing need for increased thermal capacity and power cycling capacity is also playing a significant role in driving the adoption of IGBT-based power modules for wind turbine applications. There is an increasing focus on IGBT chip optimization because of the growing need for higher power density, higher power output, and increased thermal resistivity. IGBTs are used extensively in various types of power electronic devices because IGBT chips are compact in design, small in size, and have high reliability, which improves functionality. Several market vendors are also investing heavily in R&D to manufacture optimized chips to increase the operational efficiency of IGBT-based power modules. Further, the report states that IGBT-based power modules have higher power density than MOSFETs and they can manage power upto 1,000A. This increases the cost of IGBT-based power modules on an ampere per dollar basis. The high cost of IGBT-based power modules deters their use in applications such as welding equipment, low-voltage motor control, and UPS. Several cost-sensitive SMEs that manufacture electronic devices also find it difficult to adopt these modules. To calculate the market size, it considers revenue generated from the IGBT modules in applications from the following segments: - Industrial Motor Drives - Traction - Power Supplies - Renewable Energy - Consumer Appliances Key Vendors - Fuji Electric Co. Ltd. - Infineon Technologies AG - Mitsubishi Electric Corp. - Semikron International GmbH Other Prominent Vendors - ABB Ltd. - Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc. - NXP Semiconductors N.V. - Renesas Electronics Corp. - STMicroelectronics N.V. - Toshiba Corp. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Application - Market Segmentation by Voltage - Geographical Segmentation - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mq..._igbtbased
Freedom Energy Holdings' CEO Exchanges 1 Billion Common Shares for 10,000 Preferred
ACCESSWIRE - Thu Apr 24, 9:25AM CDT
Freedom Energy Holdings Inc.'s (OTCPINK: FDMF) share volume skyrocketed Apr. 23, with 901,762,073 shares changing hands, 10 times more than its three-month average volume of 100,470,091.
Toshiba Wins Contract in Mexico to Supply Steam Turbines for Major Thermal Power Plant Retrofit and Modernization Project
Business Wire - Thu Apr 24, 2:50AM CDT
Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502), one of the world's leading suppliers of thermal power generation equipment, today announced that it has been selected to supply thermal power generation equipment for the retrofit and modernization of the Altamira Thermal Power Plant in Tamaulipas State, northeastern Mexico. Under the terms of the contract, Toshiba will supply Isolux Corsan a major constructor of EPC generation plants, with two high-efficiency 165MW steam turbines and related equipment. Altamira is currently equipped with two 158MW steam turbines and generators that Toshiba shipped to Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE), Mexico's state-owned electricity utility, in the early 1970's.
Global 3D NAND Flash Memory Market 2014-2018: Market to Grow by a Staggering 180%
M2 - Wed Apr 23, 10:36AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/v99pm9/global_3d_nand) has announced the addition of the "Global 3D NAND Flash Memory Market 2014-2018: Market to Grow by a Staggering 180%" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global 3D NAND Flash Memory market to grow at a CAGR of 180% to 2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increase in memory requirements and demand for low form factor NAND flash memory. The Global 3D NAND Flash Memory market has also been witnessing increased R&D spending by vendors. However, the low adoption of ultrabooks could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. The report, the Global 3D NAND Flash Memory Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and the APAC and EMEA regions; it also covers the Global 3D NAND Flash Memory market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. Key vendors dominating this space are: - Micron Technology Inc - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd - SK Hynix Inc - Toshiba Corp. The increasing popularity of 3D gaming among consumers is driving the Global 3D Flat Panel TV market. 3D gaming is an immersive experience that provides a real world experience to its users. Several videogame makers such as Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., Nintendo Co. Ltd., Electronic Arts Inc., Capcom Co. Ltd., Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Inc. are investing heavily in making 3D video games. This increasing popularity of 3D games has encouraged the vendors to manufacture and upgrade 3D TVs to support 3D gaming. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by End-user - Geographical Segmentation - Key Leading Countries - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/v9...al_3d_nand
Global NAND Flash Market 2014-2018 with Intel, Micron Technology, Samsung, SK Hynix & Toshiba Dominating
M2 - Wed Apr 23, 10:03AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d6c9qk/global_nand_flash) has announced the addition of the "Global NAND Flash Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Global NAND Flash Memory market will grow at a CAGR of 10.7 percent over the period 2013-2018. The growth of the Global NAND Flash market is driven by several factors, of which an increase in the sales of smartphones and tablet PCs is one of the major drivers. For instance, smartphone vendors such as Nokia and Samsung are increasingly integrating NAND flash chips in their latest models. Therefore, the growing sale of smartphones integrated with high densities of NAND flash is boosting the growth of the Global NAND Flash market. The declining ASP of NAND flash is a major trend emerging in the Global NAND Flash market. Some of the major reasons for this are low raw material and manufacturing costs and increasing R&D spending by manufacturers. The declining ASP of NAND flash is likely to increase its adoption by end-user segments. It is also likely to facilitate smartphone, SSD, computing device, consumer electronics device, and tablet PC manufacturers to expand their target market. In addition, the reducing ASP is most likely to increase the number of applications for NAND flash, thereby contributing to the growth of this market during the forecast period. Further, the report states that one of the key challenges in the market is the declining sales of ultrabooks. An ultrabook is a high-end, ultra-thin, portable notebook equipped with a technologically advanced Intel core processor. Owing to several factors such as lack of awareness, high ASPs, and availability of potential substitutes, the market is witnessing low adoption of ultrabooks. This in turn has a negative impact on the demand for SSDs in the Global NAND Flash market. Key Vendors - Intel Corp. - Micron Technology Inc. - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. - SK Hynix Inc. - Toshiba Corp. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Form Factor - Market Segmentation by Type - Market Segmentation by Application - Market Segmentation by Technology - Geographical Segmentation - Key Leading Countries - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d6...nand_flash
Global Consumer Electronics Market Forecast 2014-2018 with Samsung, LG & Apple Dominating
M2 - Wed Apr 23, 3:03AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7gp3p3/global_consumer) has announced the addition of the "Global Consumer Electronics Market Forecast 2018" report to their offering. The global consumer electronics market is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 6.7% during 2014-2018 The global consumer electronics industry has been growing significantly for the past few years due to the innovative technical developments in the sector across the globe. The industry is entering into the age of convergence wherein entirely different streams of digital-based audio, video and information technology unite and merge, removing entry hurdles across various markets and the whole industry. The union of technologies has indeed resulted into a robust demand for consumer devices such as home appliances, entertainment products, telecom equipments, computer peripherals, etc. The report also provides the current market and forecast till 2018 for US, UK, China, India, Germany, South Korea, Japan and Taiwan. The major players of each country have also been identified. In addition to this, the report provides product-level analysis with forecast till 2018 of the key consumer electronics products that are driving the whole industry. It has been observed that 3D TVs, Smart TVs, Smartphones and Tablets are among the few products that are witnessing high growth and hold immense potential in the future. Additionally, the report analyzed the global consumer electronics market size, industry trends and challenges to present a comprehensive overview of the market. We have also included the key players' such as Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., LG Electronics Inc., Apple Inc., and many others, and included their company description, product portfolio, key financials, strategic analysis and recent developments to provide a brief idea of the competitive landscape. Key Topics Covered: 1. Analyst View 2. Research Methodology 3. Global Consumer Electronics - Market Outlook 4. Country-level Analysis 5. Product-level Analysis till 2018 - Television - Audio & Video - High Definition Consumer Electronics - Telecom Equipment - Computer - Home Appliances 6. Industry Trends - Market Penetration through Localization of Products on Rise - Manufacturers Focusing on Miniaturization of Products - Big Screen Ultra-high Definition TVs Witnessing Demand - Home Electronics are Going Green 7. Challenges 8. Key Players - Apple Inc. - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. - LG Electronics Inc. - Siemens - Hewlett Packard - Hitachi Ltd - Sony Corporation - Toshiba Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7g...l_consumer
Toshiba Joins GLOBALSOLUTIONS Ecosystem as Worldwide ASIC Partner
Business Wire - Mon Apr 21, 8:00PM CDT
GLOBALFOUNDRIES today announced that Toshiba Corporation will join the company's GLOBALSOLUTIONS ecosystem of partners. As a worldwide ASIC partner, Toshiba will enable its Fit Fast Structured Array (FFSA(TM)) and ASIC solutions based upon GLOBALFOUNDRIES' technologies and services for customers across the globe.
Global 3DTV Market 2014-2018 with LG Electronics Inc., Panasonic Corp., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., and Sony Corp. Dominating
M2 - Thu Apr 17, 4:38AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/stgq4s/global_3dtv) has announced the addition of the "Global 3DTV Market 2014-2018 with LG Electronics Inc., Panasonic Corp., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., and Sony Corp. Dominating" report to their offering. The Global 3D TV market to grow at a CAGR of 19% to 2018 One of the main drivers in the market is the increasing popularity of 3D programming, on-demand content and 3D channels, especially in developing countries such as China, India, Latin America. The growing popularity of 3D TV has encouraged advertising agencies to display their advertisements on 3D TV through which they are able to do in a better and more visually appealing way. With the help of 3D TVs, the advertisers can grab the attention of viewers by posting attractive advertisements such as multi-screen and interactive advertisements. Moreover, advertisements on 3D TV tend to benefit the advertisers by increasing their customer base because of the improved visual quality of images. Thus, 3D TVs are emerging as an important medium for advertisers to reach out to the target audience. In recent years, advertisers, broadcasters, content owners, and brands have stepped into the converged advertising space by adopting 3D TV and multi-screen advertising strategy. This trend is expected to drive the market growth during the forecast period. Further, the report states that one of the main challenges hindering the growth of this market is the lack of standardized rules and regulations in the market. Key vendors dominating this space include: - LG Electronics Inc. - Panasonic Corp - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd - Sony Corp. Other vendors mentioned in the report are - AU Optronics Corp - Blaupunkt GmbH - Cello Electronics - Hyundai Corp - Innolux Corp - IZON - Koninklijke Philips NV - Mitsubishi Electric Corp - Sceptre Incorporated - Sharp Corp - Toshiba Corp - Victor Company of Japan Ltd - Vizio Inc. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Technology - Geographical Segmentation - Key Leading Countries - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/st...lobal_3dtv
Global IGBT and Thyristor Market 2013-2018
M2 - Wed Apr 16, 10:26AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rfrfm3/igbt_and) has announced the addition of the "Global IGBT and Thyristor Market 2013-2018" report to their offering. The global market is in its growth stage, however, it contains great potential across many industry verticals. Electric power is an essential component in modern society; the absence of power supply will have devastating repercussions on human life. The transmission system is loaded to their limits and power trading with varying load patterns can contribute to an increasing congestion in urban cities. IGBT and Thyristor were developed to take advantage of the short switching times and low switching losses of the Metal-oxide-semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET) and higher breakdown voltage and low conduction losses of the Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT), to fulfill the demands of the current electric system. The key drivers of the IGBT and Thyristor ecosystem are: aging power Infrastructure in developed geographical regions, demand replacement, increasing number of offshore wind farm and the government incentivization to establish HVDC grid, de-carbonization of power system and deployment of smart grid. The market, in spite of its exceptional demand; still has some restraints in its market growth. The key market restraints can be classified as: High Cost Factor, High Level of Expenditure, and lack of awareness. The high-tech power grid will increase power trading among the neighboring nations which would be a burning issue for the Global market in the days to come, while developments/advancements in power electronics would be a winning imperative for the existing as well as new entrants. Key Topics Covered: - Introduction - Executive Summary - Market Overview - Market Statistics - Applications Market - Geographic Analysis - Competitive Landscape - Company Profiles - Abb - Dynex Semiconductor Ltd - Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc. - Fuji Electric Co. - Hitachi - Infineon Technologies Ag - Mitsubishi Electric Corporation - Princeton Power System - Renesas Electronics Corporation - Sanyo Electric Co. - Toshiba Corporation - Vishay Intertechnology Inc For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rfrfm3/igbt_and
North America Digital Camera Market 2014-2018 with Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Samsung & Sony Dominating
M2 - Wed Apr 16, 5:38AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/t5l6hl/digital_camera) has announced the addition of the "North America Digital Camera Market 2014-2018 with Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Samsung & Sony Dominating" report to their offering. The Digital Camera market in North America will grow at a CAGR of 7.93 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the major drivers in this market is the increasing demand for MILCs. The increase in demand for MILCs is mainly attributed to their improved features and lightweight nature. Moreover, these cameras are gaining popularity among female end-users because they are available in different colors. Vendors are also promoting their products through women-centric advertisements. The Digital Camera market in North America is witnessing an increase in demand for personalized digital cameras. Vendors are increasingly introducing personalized digital cameras in the market such as advanced waterproof and rugged digital cameras in different colors. Moreover, vendors are targeting female customers with their mirrorless cameras. This trend of targeting consumers with personalized products is also helping the vendors to better understand customer needs as well as design and introduce products accordingly to increase their market share. Further, the report states that the increasing popularity of smartphones is a major challenge that market vendors face as it has a negative impact on the sales of digital cameras in the US. Moreover, these smartphones are equipped with high-quality cameras, posing a threat to the sales of DSLR cameras. Key Vendors - Canon Inc. - Nikon Corp. - Panasonic Corp. - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. - Sony Corp. Other Prominent Vendors - Casio Computer Co. - Fujifilm Corp. - Hewlett-Packard Co. - Leica Camera AG - Olympus Corp. - Ricoh Co. Ltd. - Sakar International Inc. - Sigma Corp. - Toshiba Corp. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation - Geographical Segmentation - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/t5...tal_camera
Global Consumer Electronics Market 2014-2018 with LG, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony & Toshiba Dominating
M2 - Tue Apr 15, 3:25AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7lhdv2/global_consumer) has announced the addition of the "Global Consumer Electronics Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Global Consumer Electronics market will grow at a CAGR of 5.59 percent over the period 2013-2018. The Global Consumer Electronics market can be divided into five segments: - TVs - In-car Entertainment Equipment - Portable and Home Audio Equipment - Cameras - Image Recording and Playback Devices. Ultra HDTV technology is a new technology that offers aspects such as higher resolution than HDTV, higher frame rate, and higher color space. With the rapid digitization of the TV industry and fall in TV prices, consumers are demanding more innovative TVs that support high-quality content. Hence, the demand for ultra HDTVs is expected to steadily increase during the forecast period, with consumers replacing their HDTVs with ultra HDTVs. The price of ultra HDTVs is also expected to gradually fall, which would subsequently lead to its rapid adoption. According to the report, the Global Consumer Electronics market has several drivers that are contributing to its growth. One such driver is the increasing launch of new product lines. Market vendors are launching new categories of consumer electronics products in addition to different product variants within the same category. Further, the report states that the decrease in average selling prices is one major challenge hindering the market's growth. The rapid commercialization of consumer electronics products and the reduction in the prices of components and parts used in the manufacture of consumer electronics products is intensifying price competition among market vendors. Vendors are competing against each other and pricing their products lower than their competitors. Key Vendors - LG Electronics Inc. - Panasonic Corp. - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. - Sony Corp. - Toshiba Corp. Other Prominent Vendors - Akai Sales Pte. Ltd. - Haier Electronics Group Co. Ltd. - Hitachi Ltd. - Koninklijke Philips N.V. - Konka Group - Microsoft Corp. - MIRC Electronics Ltd. - Mitsubishi Electric Corp. - RCA Corp. - Sansui Electric Co. Ltd. - Sharp Corp. - Videocon Industries Ltd. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Product Life Cycle Analysis - Market Segmentation by Product - Market Segmentation by End-users - Geographical Segmentation - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7l...l_consumer
Global 3D Flat Panel TV Market 2014-2018: LG Electronics Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., and Sony Corp Dominate the Market
M2 - Mon Apr 14, 10:46AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/btwsjc/global_3d_flat) has announced the addition of the "Global 3D Flat Panel TV Market 2014-2018: LG Electronics Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., and Sony Corp Dominate the Market" report to their offering. The Global 3D Flat Panel TV market to grow at a CAGR of 15% to 2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increase in 3D content broadcasts. The Global 3D Flat Panel TV market has also been witnessing the emergence of 4K resolution technology. However, the health risk associated with 3D technology could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. The increasing popularity of 3D gaming among consumers is driving the Global 3D Flat Panel TV market. 3D gaming is an immersive experience that provides a real world experience to its users. Several videogame makers such as Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., Nintendo Co. Ltd., Electronic Arts Inc., Capcom Co. Ltd., Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Inc. are investing heavily in making 3D video games. This increasing popularity of 3D games has encouraged the vendors to manufacture and upgrade 3D TVs to support 3D gaming. According to the report, 3D technology is being used in the Entertainment sector such as 3D films, video games, gaming consoles, and 3D TVs. Blockbuster movies like Avatar not only increased the public awareness of 3D media but also increased the popularity of 3D films across the world. Further, the report states special glasses that need to be worn by viewers to watch 3D content are known to have repercussions on the eyes of the users. For instance, to deliver high-quality 3D images, TVs emit harmful waves of higher intensity than those emitted by 2D TVs causing headaches and strain on the eyes. Key vendors dominating this space are - LG Electronics Inc - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd - Sony Corp. Other vendors mentioned in the report are: - Panasonic Corp - Koninklijke Philips N.V - Sharp Corp. - Toshiba Corp. Key Topics Covered: 01. Executive Summary 02. List of Abbreviations 03. Scope of the Report 04. Market Research Methodology 05. Introduction 06. Market Landscape 07. Geographical Segmentation 08. Key Leading Countries 09. Buying Criteria 10. Market Growth Drivers 11. Drivers and their Impact 12. Market Challenges 13. Impact of Drivers and Challenges 14. Market Trends 15. Trends and their Impact 16. Vendor Landscape 17. Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bt...al_3d_flat
Non-Volatile Memory Market by Type, Product , Application and Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2014 - 2020
M2 - Tue May 06, 10:27AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/t92ws3/nonvolatile) has announced the addition of the "Non-Volatile Memory Market by Type, Product , Application and Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2014 - 2020" report to their offering. Non-volatile memory is one of the important components in the modern electronic instruments. It can store data, even if it is not powered. In this report, memory technologies are classified into two groups. One is the traditional NAND and NOR flash memory technologies and another is emerging technologies in the non-volatile memory sphere. Magnetoresistive random-access memory (MRAM), Ferroelectric RAM (FRAM), Phase-change memory (PCM), and Resistive Random-Access Memory (RRAM) are considered in the emerging NVM segment. The Non-volatile market for emerging technologies is expected to grow at a high CAGR of 41.27% in the forecast period. This is mainly due to the fact that emerging technologies have a better endurance as compared to traditional technologies. There are wide ranges of applications available where non-volatile memory chipset can go into. The global market is expected to be dominated by consumer electronics application and its sub application segment. NVM is expected to be used extensively in mass storage, especially in enterprise storage applications. Traditional non-volatile memory technologies are accounted for more than 95% share in the total revenue generated by the market. The emerging market is expected to grow at a high CAGR of 41.27% from 2014-2020. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Cover Story: Interview With Vp, Business Development Of Avalanche Technology 4 Market Overview 5 Market Analysis 6 Overall Non-Volatile Memory Market 7 Non-Volatile Memory Market By Types 8 Non-Volatile Memory Market By Products 9 Non-Volatile Memory Market By Applications 10 Non-Volatile Memory Market By Geography 11 Competitive Landscape 12 Company Profiles Companies Mentioned: - Avalanche Technology - Crossbar Inc. - Cypress Semiconductor Corporation - Everspin Technologies Inc. - Fujitsu Limited - Infineon Technologies Ag - Micron Technology Inc. - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. - Sk Hynix Inc - Texas Instruments Incorporated - Toshiba Corporation - Viking Technology For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/t9...onvolatile
China-Japan Ties: Upswing in a Business-Only Marriage
at The Street - Tue May 06, 8:49AM CDT
The relationship is on the mend as a Japanese lawmakers visit Beijing. But don't expect the warming feelings to last.
Global Mobile NAND Flash Memory Market 2014-2018 with Micron Technology Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., SK Hynix Inc., and Toshiba Dominating
M2 - Wed Apr 30, 9:06AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zzl5pv/global_mobile) has announced the addition of the "Global Mobile NAND Flash Memory Market 2014-2018 with Micron Technology Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., SK Hynix Inc., and Toshiba Dominating" report to their offering. The Global Mobile NAND Flash Memory market to grow at a CAGR of 18.8 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the major trends that is expected to exert a positive influence on the Global Mobile NAND Flash Memory market is rapid technological advancement. The continuous technological advancements in the design and development of mobile NAND flash memory chips have increased their efficiency and expanded their application in a wide number of mobile devices. The rapid technological advancements taking place in the market have also led to the development of advanced and highly efficient NAND flash memory. Therefore, rapid technological advancements have increased the applications of NAND flash memory across the globe. According to the report, the growth of the Global Mobile NAND Flash Memory market is driven by several factors, of which the most important is the high demand for smartphones across the globe. Major smartphone vendors, such as Apple, Samsung, and Sony, are continuously increasing the adoption of NAND flash memory in their new series line-ups. Further, the report states that one of the challenges is the high inventory levels in the supply chain. The large inventories piling up in the supply chain have resulted in the declining profitability of vendors. In addition, high marketing expenses to sell finished goods, increased expenditure on R&D, and inventory carrying costs are other factors leading to this declining profitability. Key vendors dominating this space include: - Micron Technology Inc - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. - SK Hynix Inc. - Toshiba Corp. Other vendors mentioned in the report are: - Intel Corp. - Kingston Technology Corp - SanDisk Corp. - Transcend Information Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zz...bal_mobile
GaN Semiconductor Devices Market Opportunities to 2019: Power Semiconductors & Opto Semiconductors Analysis
M2 - Wed Apr 30, 6:30AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8lpnh9/gan_semiconductor) has announced the addition of the "GaN Semiconductor Devices Market Opportunities to 2019: Power Semiconductors & Opto Semiconductors Analysis" report to their offering. Gallium Nitride (GaN) is a wide band gap semiconductor material. Owing to its electrical properties such as saturation velocity and high breakdown voltage, GaN is an ideal choice for high power applications in high voltage switching devices such as RF power amplifiers. Compared to silicon and gallium arsenide, GaN is a matured technology and provides benefits of reducing device size by eliminating cooling requirements which, in turn, reduces the cost of the device. Growing need for power efficient semiconductor devices coupled with increasing application areas, especially in the field of computers, ICT, consumer electronics, automotive and industrial sector have fuelled the growth of GaN semiconductor devices market. In automotive sector, GaN LEDs have already started replacing incandescent lamps. In consumer electronics sector, the rising demand for fixed and wireless devices such as TVs, laptops, gaming devices and smartphones is expected to drive the GaN semiconductor device market. Currently, military is the largest application area for GaN semiconductor device market. The continuous need for enhanced military performance is expected to drive the GaN semiconductor market for military applications in the coming future. However, consumer electronics is expected to remain dominant application segment for GaN semiconductor device during the forecast period. In case of product types, currently, GaN is increasingly used in opto semiconductors. GaN acts as a dominant material of choice for opto semiconductors as it helps to combat power loss thereby saving energy. However, power semiconductors show fastest growth potential during the forecast period as GaN is increasingly used in military and industrial applications. In 2012, North America held the largest market share, and accounted for around 32% of the global GaN semiconductor device market. This can be attributed to the high penetration of GaN based semiconductor products in the field of military, aerospace and defense sector. Asia Pacific GaN semiconductor devices market is expected to be to the fastest growing market in the coming years. This is majorly owing to the advancements in automotive and consumer electronics sector. Scope of the Report Product Type - Power semiconductors -- Schottky Diode -- Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFETs) -- High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMTs) -- Others (Rectifiers, other advanced transistor types) - Opto semiconductors -- Light Emitting Diodes -- Laser Diodes Application - Computer Sector - ICT Sector - Automotive Sector - Military, Aerospace and Defense - Consumer Electronics - Medical - Others Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Executive Summary Chapter 3 Gallium Nitride (GaN) Semiconductor Devices Market Analysis Chapter 4 Gallium Nitride (GaN) Semiconductor Devices Market Analysis, By Product 2013 - 2019 Chapter 5 Gallium Nitride (GaN) Semiconductor Devices Market Analysis, By Applications 2013 - 2019 Chapter 6 Gallium Nitride (GaN) Semiconductor Devices Market Analysis, By Geography 2013 - 2019 Chapter 7 Company Profiles - Cree Inc. - Efficient Power Conversion Corporation - Freescale Semiconductor Inc. - Fujitsu Limited - GaN Systems Inc. - International Quantum Epitaxy plc - International Rectifier - NXP Semiconductors N.V. - Nichia Corporation - RF Micro Devices Inc. - Renesas Electronics Corporation - Texas Instruments Inc. - Toshiba Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8l...iconductor
Global Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Market 2014-2018: Seagate Technology, Toshiba Corp, Western Digital Dominates the Market
M2 - Tue Apr 29, 10:46AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dhjv3b/global_hard_disk) has announced the addition of the "Global Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Market 2014-2018: Seagate Technology, Toshiba Corp, Western Digital Dominates the Market" report to their offering. One of the major trends witnessed in the market is the miniaturization of HDDs and the incorporation of HDDs with more storage capacity. The market vendors are developing HDDs with reduced size. Moreover, vendors are increasing the area density of HDDs, which leads to the reduction of form factors from 3.5 inch to 2.5 inch. Thus, HDDs are becoming smaller and denser, and have improved performance. For instance, the 500 GB HDD capacity has been increased to 640 GB, retaining the form factor of 3.5 inch. Similarly, the 320 GB HDD capacity has been increased to 375 GB, retaining the form factor of 2.5 inch. According to the report, there are several drivers in the Global HDD market, the most important of which is the growing demand for HDDs in the Enterprise sector. Most enterprises prefer to store their data in HDDs because they allow easy availability of data in a physical device. Further, the report states that one of the key challenges is the growth of the Tablet market. The increasing adoption of tablet PCs affects the Global PC market, which ultimately has a negative impact on the Global HDD market. Key Vendors - Seagate Technology plc - Toshiba Corp. - Western Digital Corp. Other Prominent Vendors - Buffalo Americas Inc. - Dell Inc. - Hewlett Packard Co. - Lenovo Group Ltd. - Transcend Information Inc. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by End-user - Geographical Segmentation - Key Leading Countries - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dh..._hard_disk
Global Power Discrete Market Forecasts & Opportunities, 2018
M2 - Mon Apr 28, 8:50AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rsl8kg/global_power) has announced the addition of the "Global Power Discrete Market Forecasts & Opportunities, 2018" report to their offering. The growth of the Global Power Discrete market is driven by several factors, including the high demand for discrete IGBTs. Discrete IGBTs enable increased efficiency in electronic devices ranging from consumer electronics to several high power electronic applications. They play a major role in the technological advancement of power electronics. The emerging market for SiC and GaN power semiconductors is expected to drive the Global Power Discrete market during the forecast period. SiC power semiconductors comprise SiC MOSFET, SiC JFET, SiC BJT, and SiC Schottky diodes. Currently, SiC is widely used in the development of power semiconductors; however, GaN is a wide bandgap material that offers similar performance benefits to SiC but has greater cost-reduction potential, and the market for GaN power semiconductors is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years. In addition, GaN can be made available using existing silicon substrates, which can enable mass production and reduced cost. Power semiconductors using next-generation materials such as SiC and GaN are characterized to have lower energy loss, high-speed switching, and higher heat resistance than conventionally-used silicon. The adoption of SiC and GaN power semiconductors is expected to witness a significant increase, particularly in the EV/HEV and Industrial Motor Drive segments. Further, the report states that the demand for power discrete semiconductors is dependent on the growth of various customer segments including the EV/HEV, Renewable Energy, Industrial Motor Drive, and LED Lighting segments. In recent years, the Industrial Motor Drive segment has been witnessing a slowdown because of several factors such as the sluggish economic recovery in the US, the natural disasters occurring in Japan, and the Eurozone debt crisis. Key vendors dominating this space are: - Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc. - Infineon Technologies AG - Mitsubishi Electric Corp - STMicroelectronics N.V. - Toshiba Corp. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Global Power Discrete Market Segmentation by Application - Global Power Discrete Market Segmentation by Product - Global Power Discrete Market by Geographical Segmentation - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rs...obal_power
Can Modular Devices Affect Health Care?
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Apr 26, 1:30PM CDT
Imagine the first time you built something out of Legos. Now imagine if each of those Lego bricks had a dedicated function -- such as a light, electrical generator, or a camera -- and it becomes easy to construct a wide variety of devices. This...
Global Super Junction MOSFET Market 2014-2018
M2 - Fri Apr 25, 6:15AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/jfld56/global_super) has announced the addition of the "Global Super Junction MOSFET Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Global Super Junction MOSFET market will grow at a CAGR of 11.66 percent over the period 2013-2018. The Global Super Junction MOSFET market growth is driven by several factors, of which an increase in the demand for energy-efficient electronic products is a major driver. Super junction MOSFETs enable increased efficiency in electronic devices ranging from consumer electronics to several high-power electronic applications. Deployments of super junction MOSFETs in electronic devices enhance the switching performance and efficiency while augmenting the system's reliability and robustness, thereby increasing the energy efficiency of electronic products. As a result of rapid technological advancements taking place, the market has witnessed the availability of products that incorporate multiple features on a single platform. Industries such as Computing, Networking and Telecom, and Consumer Electronics that extensively use super junction MOSFETs are currently driving the need for miniaturization of semiconductor devices. These devices use a combination of the power IC and super junction MOSFETs either as a monolithic device or as a system in a package. As many computers, networking, and telecom equipment have board space restrictions, this integration helps reduce board space. Moreover, the deployment of super junction MOSFETs not only enables high-power conversion efficiency but also minimizes switching losses. Currently, electronic devices use semiconductors with circuit line widths in the 20 nm range. However, ultra-miniature circuits with line widths in the 10 nm range are expected to be introduced during the forecast period. Thus, the growing need for miniaturizing semiconductor devices is expected to fuel the demand for super junction MOSFETs. Further, the report states that the low demand for super junction MOSFETs because of the global economic slowdown is one of the key challenges. The demand for super junction MOSFETs is dependent on the growth of various industries such as Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Power and Energy Management, and Others. Over the last few years, the Consumer Electronics industry, in particular, has been experiencing slow growth because of factors such as sluggish recovery in the US, earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan, and the eurozone debt crisis, consequently affecting the demand for super junction MOSFETs. Key Vendors - Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc. - Infineon Technologies AG - STMicroelectronics NV - Toshiba Corp. - Vishay Intertechnology Inc. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Global Super Junction MOSFET Market Segmentation by Application - Global Super Junction MOSFET Market by Geographical Segmentation - Key Leading Countries - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/jf...obal_super
Global IGBT-based Power Module Market 2014-2018 with Fuji Electric, Infineon Technologies, Mitsubishi Electric, Semikron International Dominating
M2 - Fri Apr 25, 5:53AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mq6bwx/global_igbtbased) has announced the addition of the "Global IGBT-based Power Module Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Global IGBT-based Power Module market to grow at a CAGR of 12.32 percent over the period 2013-2018. The need to generate electrical energy from renewable energy sources is rapidly growing. It is estimated that global energy consumption will increase by over 60 percent by 2030, which is also expected to enhance the adoption of IGBT-based power modules in wind turbines. These modules are used in wind turbine converters as well as in grid converters and inverters in solar panels to increase power efficiency and switching speed. The growing need for increased thermal capacity and power cycling capacity is also playing a significant role in driving the adoption of IGBT-based power modules for wind turbine applications. There is an increasing focus on IGBT chip optimization because of the growing need for higher power density, higher power output, and increased thermal resistivity. IGBTs are used extensively in various types of power electronic devices because IGBT chips are compact in design, small in size, and have high reliability, which improves functionality. Several market vendors are also investing heavily in R&D to manufacture optimized chips to increase the operational efficiency of IGBT-based power modules. Further, the report states that IGBT-based power modules have higher power density than MOSFETs and they can manage power upto 1,000A. This increases the cost of IGBT-based power modules on an ampere per dollar basis. The high cost of IGBT-based power modules deters their use in applications such as welding equipment, low-voltage motor control, and UPS. Several cost-sensitive SMEs that manufacture electronic devices also find it difficult to adopt these modules. To calculate the market size, it considers revenue generated from the IGBT modules in applications from the following segments: - Industrial Motor Drives - Traction - Power Supplies - Renewable Energy - Consumer Appliances Key Vendors - Fuji Electric Co. Ltd. - Infineon Technologies AG - Mitsubishi Electric Corp. - Semikron International GmbH Other Prominent Vendors - ABB Ltd. - Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc. - NXP Semiconductors N.V. - Renesas Electronics Corp. - STMicroelectronics N.V. - Toshiba Corp. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Application - Market Segmentation by Voltage - Geographical Segmentation - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mq..._igbtbased
Freedom Energy Holdings' CEO Exchanges 1 Billion Common Shares for 10,000 Preferred
ACCESSWIRE - Thu Apr 24, 9:25AM CDT
Freedom Energy Holdings Inc.'s (OTCPINK: FDMF) share volume skyrocketed Apr. 23, with 901,762,073 shares changing hands, 10 times more than its three-month average volume of 100,470,091.
Toshiba Wins Contract in Mexico to Supply Steam Turbines for Major Thermal Power Plant Retrofit and Modernization Project
Business Wire - Thu Apr 24, 2:50AM CDT
Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502), one of the world's leading suppliers of thermal power generation equipment, today announced that it has been selected to supply thermal power generation equipment for the retrofit and modernization of the Altamira Thermal Power Plant in Tamaulipas State, northeastern Mexico. Under the terms of the contract, Toshiba will supply Isolux Corsan a major constructor of EPC generation plants, with two high-efficiency 165MW steam turbines and related equipment. Altamira is currently equipped with two 158MW steam turbines and generators that Toshiba shipped to Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE), Mexico's state-owned electricity utility, in the early 1970's.
Global 3D NAND Flash Memory Market 2014-2018: Market to Grow by a Staggering 180%
M2 - Wed Apr 23, 10:36AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/v99pm9/global_3d_nand) has announced the addition of the "Global 3D NAND Flash Memory Market 2014-2018: Market to Grow by a Staggering 180%" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global 3D NAND Flash Memory market to grow at a CAGR of 180% to 2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increase in memory requirements and demand for low form factor NAND flash memory. The Global 3D NAND Flash Memory market has also been witnessing increased R&D spending by vendors. However, the low adoption of ultrabooks could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. The report, the Global 3D NAND Flash Memory Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and the APAC and EMEA regions; it also covers the Global 3D NAND Flash Memory market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. Key vendors dominating this space are: - Micron Technology Inc - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd - SK Hynix Inc - Toshiba Corp. The increasing popularity of 3D gaming among consumers is driving the Global 3D Flat Panel TV market. 3D gaming is an immersive experience that provides a real world experience to its users. Several videogame makers such as Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., Nintendo Co. Ltd., Electronic Arts Inc., Capcom Co. Ltd., Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Inc. are investing heavily in making 3D video games. This increasing popularity of 3D games has encouraged the vendors to manufacture and upgrade 3D TVs to support 3D gaming. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by End-user - Geographical Segmentation - Key Leading Countries - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/v9...al_3d_nand
Global NAND Flash Market 2014-2018 with Intel, Micron Technology, Samsung, SK Hynix & Toshiba Dominating
M2 - Wed Apr 23, 10:03AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d6c9qk/global_nand_flash) has announced the addition of the "Global NAND Flash Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Global NAND Flash Memory market will grow at a CAGR of 10.7 percent over the period 2013-2018. The growth of the Global NAND Flash market is driven by several factors, of which an increase in the sales of smartphones and tablet PCs is one of the major drivers. For instance, smartphone vendors such as Nokia and Samsung are increasingly integrating NAND flash chips in their latest models. Therefore, the growing sale of smartphones integrated with high densities of NAND flash is boosting the growth of the Global NAND Flash market. The declining ASP of NAND flash is a major trend emerging in the Global NAND Flash market. Some of the major reasons for this are low raw material and manufacturing costs and increasing R&D spending by manufacturers. The declining ASP of NAND flash is likely to increase its adoption by end-user segments. It is also likely to facilitate smartphone, SSD, computing device, consumer electronics device, and tablet PC manufacturers to expand their target market. In addition, the reducing ASP is most likely to increase the number of applications for NAND flash, thereby contributing to the growth of this market during the forecast period. Further, the report states that one of the key challenges in the market is the declining sales of ultrabooks. An ultrabook is a high-end, ultra-thin, portable notebook equipped with a technologically advanced Intel core processor. Owing to several factors such as lack of awareness, high ASPs, and availability of potential substitutes, the market is witnessing low adoption of ultrabooks. This in turn has a negative impact on the demand for SSDs in the Global NAND Flash market. Key Vendors - Intel Corp. - Micron Technology Inc. - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. - SK Hynix Inc. - Toshiba Corp. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Form Factor - Market Segmentation by Type - Market Segmentation by Application - Market Segmentation by Technology - Geographical Segmentation - Key Leading Countries - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d6...nand_flash
Global Consumer Electronics Market Forecast 2014-2018 with Samsung, LG & Apple Dominating
M2 - Wed Apr 23, 3:03AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7gp3p3/global_consumer) has announced the addition of the "Global Consumer Electronics Market Forecast 2018" report to their offering. The global consumer electronics market is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 6.7% during 2014-2018 The global consumer electronics industry has been growing significantly for the past few years due to the innovative technical developments in the sector across the globe. The industry is entering into the age of convergence wherein entirely different streams of digital-based audio, video and information technology unite and merge, removing entry hurdles across various markets and the whole industry. The union of technologies has indeed resulted into a robust demand for consumer devices such as home appliances, entertainment products, telecom equipments, computer peripherals, etc. The report also provides the current market and forecast till 2018 for US, UK, China, India, Germany, South Korea, Japan and Taiwan. The major players of each country have also been identified. In addition to this, the report provides product-level analysis with forecast till 2018 of the key consumer electronics products that are driving the whole industry. It has been observed that 3D TVs, Smart TVs, Smartphones and Tablets are among the few products that are witnessing high growth and hold immense potential in the future. Additionally, the report analyzed the global consumer electronics market size, industry trends and challenges to present a comprehensive overview of the market. We have also included the key players' such as Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., LG Electronics Inc., Apple Inc., and many others, and included their company description, product portfolio, key financials, strategic analysis and recent developments to provide a brief idea of the competitive landscape. Key Topics Covered: 1. Analyst View 2. Research Methodology 3. Global Consumer Electronics - Market Outlook 4. Country-level Analysis 5. Product-level Analysis till 2018 - Television - Audio & Video - High Definition Consumer Electronics - Telecom Equipment - Computer - Home Appliances 6. Industry Trends - Market Penetration through Localization of Products on Rise - Manufacturers Focusing on Miniaturization of Products - Big Screen Ultra-high Definition TVs Witnessing Demand - Home Electronics are Going Green 7. Challenges 8. Key Players - Apple Inc. - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. - LG Electronics Inc. - Siemens - Hewlett Packard - Hitachi Ltd - Sony Corporation - Toshiba Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7g...l_consumer
Toshiba Joins GLOBALSOLUTIONS Ecosystem as Worldwide ASIC Partner
Business Wire - Mon Apr 21, 8:00PM CDT
GLOBALFOUNDRIES today announced that Toshiba Corporation will join the company's GLOBALSOLUTIONS ecosystem of partners. As a worldwide ASIC partner, Toshiba will enable its Fit Fast Structured Array (FFSA(TM)) and ASIC solutions based upon GLOBALFOUNDRIES' technologies and services for customers across the globe.
Global 3DTV Market 2014-2018 with LG Electronics Inc., Panasonic Corp., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., and Sony Corp. Dominating
M2 - Thu Apr 17, 4:38AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/stgq4s/global_3dtv) has announced the addition of the "Global 3DTV Market 2014-2018 with LG Electronics Inc., Panasonic Corp., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., and Sony Corp. Dominating" report to their offering. The Global 3D TV market to grow at a CAGR of 19% to 2018 One of the main drivers in the market is the increasing popularity of 3D programming, on-demand content and 3D channels, especially in developing countries such as China, India, Latin America. The growing popularity of 3D TV has encouraged advertising agencies to display their advertisements on 3D TV through which they are able to do in a better and more visually appealing way. With the help of 3D TVs, the advertisers can grab the attention of viewers by posting attractive advertisements such as multi-screen and interactive advertisements. Moreover, advertisements on 3D TV tend to benefit the advertisers by increasing their customer base because of the improved visual quality of images. Thus, 3D TVs are emerging as an important medium for advertisers to reach out to the target audience. In recent years, advertisers, broadcasters, content owners, and brands have stepped into the converged advertising space by adopting 3D TV and multi-screen advertising strategy. This trend is expected to drive the market growth during the forecast period. Further, the report states that one of the main challenges hindering the growth of this market is the lack of standardized rules and regulations in the market. Key vendors dominating this space include: - LG Electronics Inc. - Panasonic Corp - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd - Sony Corp. Other vendors mentioned in the report are - AU Optronics Corp - Blaupunkt GmbH - Cello Electronics - Hyundai Corp - Innolux Corp - IZON - Koninklijke Philips NV - Mitsubishi Electric Corp - Sceptre Incorporated - Sharp Corp - Toshiba Corp - Victor Company of Japan Ltd - Vizio Inc. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Technology - Geographical Segmentation - Key Leading Countries - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/st...lobal_3dtv
Global IGBT and Thyristor Market 2013-2018
M2 - Wed Apr 16, 10:26AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rfrfm3/igbt_and) has announced the addition of the "Global IGBT and Thyristor Market 2013-2018" report to their offering. The global market is in its growth stage, however, it contains great potential across many industry verticals. Electric power is an essential component in modern society; the absence of power supply will have devastating repercussions on human life. The transmission system is loaded to their limits and power trading with varying load patterns can contribute to an increasing congestion in urban cities. IGBT and Thyristor were developed to take advantage of the short switching times and low switching losses of the Metal-oxide-semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET) and higher breakdown voltage and low conduction losses of the Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT), to fulfill the demands of the current electric system. The key drivers of the IGBT and Thyristor ecosystem are: aging power Infrastructure in developed geographical regions, demand replacement, increasing number of offshore wind farm and the government incentivization to establish HVDC grid, de-carbonization of power system and deployment of smart grid. The market, in spite of its exceptional demand; still has some restraints in its market growth. The key market restraints can be classified as: High Cost Factor, High Level of Expenditure, and lack of awareness. The high-tech power grid will increase power trading among the neighboring nations which would be a burning issue for the Global market in the days to come, while developments/advancements in power electronics would be a winning imperative for the existing as well as new entrants. Key Topics Covered: - Introduction - Executive Summary - Market Overview - Market Statistics - Applications Market - Geographic Analysis - Competitive Landscape - Company Profiles - Abb - Dynex Semiconductor Ltd - Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc. - Fuji Electric Co. - Hitachi - Infineon Technologies Ag - Mitsubishi Electric Corporation - Princeton Power System - Renesas Electronics Corporation - Sanyo Electric Co. - Toshiba Corporation - Vishay Intertechnology Inc For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rfrfm3/igbt_and
North America Digital Camera Market 2014-2018 with Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Samsung & Sony Dominating
M2 - Wed Apr 16, 5:38AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/t5l6hl/digital_camera) has announced the addition of the "North America Digital Camera Market 2014-2018 with Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Samsung & Sony Dominating" report to their offering. The Digital Camera market in North America will grow at a CAGR of 7.93 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the major drivers in this market is the increasing demand for MILCs. The increase in demand for MILCs is mainly attributed to their improved features and lightweight nature. Moreover, these cameras are gaining popularity among female end-users because they are available in different colors. Vendors are also promoting their products through women-centric advertisements. The Digital Camera market in North America is witnessing an increase in demand for personalized digital cameras. Vendors are increasingly introducing personalized digital cameras in the market such as advanced waterproof and rugged digital cameras in different colors. Moreover, vendors are targeting female customers with their mirrorless cameras. This trend of targeting consumers with personalized products is also helping the vendors to better understand customer needs as well as design and introduce products accordingly to increase their market share. Further, the report states that the increasing popularity of smartphones is a major challenge that market vendors face as it has a negative impact on the sales of digital cameras in the US. Moreover, these smartphones are equipped with high-quality cameras, posing a threat to the sales of DSLR cameras. Key Vendors - Canon Inc. - Nikon Corp. - Panasonic Corp. - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. - Sony Corp. Other Prominent Vendors - Casio Computer Co. - Fujifilm Corp. - Hewlett-Packard Co. - Leica Camera AG - Olympus Corp. - Ricoh Co. Ltd. - Sakar International Inc. - Sigma Corp. - Toshiba Corp. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation - Geographical Segmentation - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/t5...tal_camera
Global Consumer Electronics Market 2014-2018 with LG, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony & Toshiba Dominating
M2 - Tue Apr 15, 3:25AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7lhdv2/global_consumer) has announced the addition of the "Global Consumer Electronics Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Global Consumer Electronics market will grow at a CAGR of 5.59 percent over the period 2013-2018. The Global Consumer Electronics market can be divided into five segments: - TVs - In-car Entertainment Equipment - Portable and Home Audio Equipment - Cameras - Image Recording and Playback Devices. Ultra HDTV technology is a new technology that offers aspects such as higher resolution than HDTV, higher frame rate, and higher color space. With the rapid digitization of the TV industry and fall in TV prices, consumers are demanding more innovative TVs that support high-quality content. Hence, the demand for ultra HDTVs is expected to steadily increase during the forecast period, with consumers replacing their HDTVs with ultra HDTVs. The price of ultra HDTVs is also expected to gradually fall, which would subsequently lead to its rapid adoption. According to the report, the Global Consumer Electronics market has several drivers that are contributing to its growth. One such driver is the increasing launch of new product lines. Market vendors are launching new categories of consumer electronics products in addition to different product variants within the same category. Further, the report states that the decrease in average selling prices is one major challenge hindering the market's growth. The rapid commercialization of consumer electronics products and the reduction in the prices of components and parts used in the manufacture of consumer electronics products is intensifying price competition among market vendors. Vendors are competing against each other and pricing their products lower than their competitors. Key Vendors - LG Electronics Inc. - Panasonic Corp. - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. - Sony Corp. - Toshiba Corp. Other Prominent Vendors - Akai Sales Pte. Ltd. - Haier Electronics Group Co. Ltd. - Hitachi Ltd. - Koninklijke Philips N.V. - Konka Group - Microsoft Corp. - MIRC Electronics Ltd. - Mitsubishi Electric Corp. - RCA Corp. - Sansui Electric Co. Ltd. - Sharp Corp. - Videocon Industries Ltd. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Product Life Cycle Analysis - Market Segmentation by Product - Market Segmentation by End-users - Geographical Segmentation - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7l...l_consumer
Global 3D Flat Panel TV Market 2014-2018: LG Electronics Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., and Sony Corp Dominate the Market
M2 - Mon Apr 14, 10:46AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/btwsjc/global_3d_flat) has announced the addition of the "Global 3D Flat Panel TV Market 2014-2018: LG Electronics Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., and Sony Corp Dominate the Market" report to their offering. The Global 3D Flat Panel TV market to grow at a CAGR of 15% to 2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increase in 3D content broadcasts. The Global 3D Flat Panel TV market has also been witnessing the emergence of 4K resolution technology. However, the health risk associated with 3D technology could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. The increasing popularity of 3D gaming among consumers is driving the Global 3D Flat Panel TV market. 3D gaming is an immersive experience that provides a real world experience to its users. Several videogame makers such as Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., Nintendo Co. Ltd., Electronic Arts Inc., Capcom Co. Ltd., Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Inc. are investing heavily in making 3D video games. This increasing popularity of 3D games has encouraged the vendors to manufacture and upgrade 3D TVs to support 3D gaming. According to the report, 3D technology is being used in the Entertainment sector such as 3D films, video games, gaming consoles, and 3D TVs. Blockbuster movies like Avatar not only increased the public awareness of 3D media but also increased the popularity of 3D films across the world. Further, the report states special glasses that need to be worn by viewers to watch 3D content are known to have repercussions on the eyes of the users. For instance, to deliver high-quality 3D images, TVs emit harmful waves of higher intensity than those emitted by 2D TVs causing headaches and strain on the eyes. Key vendors dominating this space are - LG Electronics Inc - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd - Sony Corp. Other vendors mentioned in the report are: - Panasonic Corp - Koninklijke Philips N.V - Sharp Corp. - Toshiba Corp. Key Topics Covered: 01. Executive Summary 02. List of Abbreviations 03. Scope of the Report 04. Market Research Methodology 05. Introduction 06. Market Landscape 07. Geographical Segmentation 08. Key Leading Countries 09. Buying Criteria 10. Market Growth Drivers 11. Drivers and their Impact 12. Market Challenges 13. Impact of Drivers and Challenges 14. Market Trends 15. Trends and their Impact 16. Vendor Landscape 17. Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bt...al_3d_flat
