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Weakness Seen in Fabrinet (FN): Stock Plunges 18.1% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 19, 7:54AM CDT
Fabrinet (FN) fell over 18% in the last trading session amid huge volumes, continuing its recent trend, as the stock is down over 27% in the past one-month time frame.
Global Market for Lithium-Ion Batteries - Forecast, Trends & Opportunities 2014-2020
M2 - Tue Aug 12, 9:42AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5g9fzg/global_market_for) has announced the addition of the "Global Market for Lithium-Ion Batteries - Forecast, Trends & Opportunities 2014-2020" report to their offering. The global market for lithium ion batteries is a fast growing one and is expected to cross $30 billion by 2020. It continues to advance as high power and high capacity cells increase penetration into large-format applications. Vying for market adoption, the lithium-ion chemistry competes heavily with established energy storage technologies, such as lead acid, in many of these applications. However, key performance characteristics have enabled lithium-ion to increase market penetration, resulting in growth opportunities. Currently most lithium-ion batteries are used in consumer electronic devices like mobile phones and notebook PCs. However, moving forward expansion is likely for automotive products used in Electric Vehicles and in storage applications. Lithium-ion batteries for storage have come into the spotlight due to the electricity supply issues resulting from the eastern Japan earthquake and the global efforts to embrace smart grids. With domestic and overseas lithium-ion battery makers entering the markets for storage systems, the market for lithium-ion batteries for storage is beginning to take off. However, currently the storage market is in its infancy, so market growth will take time. TDK Corporation, Samsung SDI Co. Ltd., LG, Panasonic, Hitachi, are some the biggest players in the industry. In recent years in the consumer electronics market, South Korean firms have been aggressively winning market share thanks to the weak won and impressive cost competitiveness. In contrast, Japanese and Chinese firms have struggled. With the market getting more competitive, a succession of Japanese firms in particular has been pushing production shifts to China. Key Topics Covered: 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2. TECHNOLOGICAL KNOW-HOW 3. GLOBAL MARKET FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES 4. GLOBAL MARKET FOR BATTERY MATERIALS 5. GLOBAL LITHIUM-ION BATTERY INDUSTRY ANALYSIS OF KEY MARKETS 6. GROWTH DETERMINANTS AND CONSTRAINTS 7. GLOBAL LITHIUM-ION BATTERY MARKET FORECAST 8. COMPANY PROFILES - Asahi Kasei - Ener1 Inc - EnerDel - GS Yuasa - Hitachi - Hitachi Chemical - LG Chem - Mitsubishi Chemical - Panasonic - Samsung SDI - TDK Corporation - Toshiba - Ube Industries For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5g...market_for
Magnetic Materials (Soft Magnetic, Permanent Magnetic and Semi-Hard Magnetic) Market Report 2013-2019: Automotive, Electronics, Energy Generation and Other Applications Analysis
M2 - Tue Jul 22, 5:04AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3knm7d/magnetic) has announced the addition of the "Magnetic Materials Market For Automotive, Electronics, Energy Generation and Other Applications - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019" report to their offering. Magnetic materials are objects that naturally possess magnetic properties or can be magnetized. Based on their properties and end-use, these materials can be classified as permanent or temporary. Different types of magnetic materials such as soft, hard and semi-hard are used in the magnetic materials industry. Soft magnetic materials are further bifurcated into soft ferrite and electrical steel, while hard (permanent) magnetic materials are segmented into hard ferrite, NdFeB, SmCo, and alnico. These materials are used in various applications such as automotives, electronics and energy generation. The report on magnetic materials provides a detailed analysis and forecast of the market on a global as well as regional level from 2013 to 2019. On the global level, the market has been segmented based on volume (kilo tons) and revenue (USD million) from 2013 to 2019. For an in-depth understanding of the market on the regional level, demand has been forecast based on volume (kilo tons) and revenue (USD million) for a time period ranging between 2013 and 2019. The report includes drivers and restraints, and their impact on the growth of the market during the forecast period. Furthermore, the report encompasses opportunities available for growth of the market on the global as well as regional level. A.K. Steel Holding Corporation, Arnold Magnetic Technologies, Electron Energy Corporation, Hitachi Metals, Ltd., Lynas Corporation Ltd. and Molycorp Inc., among others, are some of the key players present in the magnetic materials industry. Report Scope Product Segment Analysis - Soft magnetic materials - Soft ferrite - Electrical steel - Permanent magnetic materials - Hard ferrite - NdFeB - SmCo - Alnico - Semi-hard magnetic materials Application Analysis - Automotive - Electronics - Energy generation - Others (Including household applications, etc.) Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Executive Summary Chapter 3 Magnetic Materials Market - Industry Analysis Chapter 4 Magnetic Materials Market - Product Segment Analysis Chapter 5 Magnetic Materials Market - Application Analysis Chapter 6 Magnetic Materials Market - Regional Analysis Chapter 7 Company Profiles - AK Steel Holding Corporation - Arnold Magnetic Technologies - Electron Energy Corporation - Hitachi Metals, Ltd. - Lynas Corporation Ltd. - Molycorp Inc. - OM Group - Shin-Etsu Chemicals Co., Ltd. - TDK Corporation - Tengam Engineering Inc.J26 For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3knm7d/magnetic
Global DVD and BD Market 2014-2018
M2 - Mon Jul 21, 7:59AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5ztz2l/global_dvd_and_bd) has announced the addition of the "Global DVD and BD Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. Online retailers are increasingly promoting DVDs and BDs and offering attractive packages to consumers. Discounts on the purchase of DVDs or BDs and low-cost combination packs of DVDs and BDs are some such offers. The increasing penetration of the internet has made it easier for consumers to shop online. In competition to these online stores, retail stores are also offering discounts, thus increasing competition and ultimately benefitting the consumer but adversely affecting market growth. According to the report, the growth in the Global DVD and BD market is driven by diminishing prices of BD players and the rapid adoption of HD-enabled devices. Increasing demand for HD content has led to a rapid increase in the demand for BDs. Further, the report states that piracy is a major threat that could adversely affect the growth of this market. Censorship policies in China and inaction on piracy in India are obstructing the sale of legitimate DVDs and BDs in the market. The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors. Key Vendors - CMC Magnetics - Moser Baer India Ltd - Panasonic Corp. - Ritek Corp. - Sony Corp. Other Prominent Vendors - Falcon Technologies International LLC - Hitachi Maxwell Ltd - Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. - Sharp Corp. - Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd - TDK Corp. - Umedisc Ltd Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Type - Market Segmentation by Distribution Channel - 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/5z...dvd_and_bd
Global Permanent Magnets (Ferrite, NdFeB, SmCo, and Alnico) Market 2014-2018
M2 - Thu Jul 17, 10:37AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/395ws4/global_permanent) has announced the addition of the "Global Permanent Magnets Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Global Permanent Magnets market will grow at a CAGR of 8.42 percent over the period 2013-2018. Permanent magnets are materials which retain their magnetic properties permanently. In other words, they exhibit magnetic properties even if they are removed from a magnetic field. Permanent magnets can be broadly classified into rare earth, ferrite, aluminum-nickel-cobalt (Alnico), and other magnets. The rare earth magnets can be further subdivided into neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) and samarium-cobalt (SmCo) magnets. Permanent magnets are used in a wide range of applications including household equipment, electronic and medical devices, power generation devices, and automobiles. The Global Permanent Magnets market can be divided into four segments: Ferrite, NdFeB, SmCo, and Alnico. These are the major sets of products for power cables. The report, the Global Permanent Magnets Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers North America, Europe, and the APAC region; it also covers the Global Permanent Magnets 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 - TDK Corp. - Hitachi Metals Ltd. - Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. Other Prominent Vendors - Chengdu Galaxy Magnets Co. Ltd. - Daido Steel Co. Ltd. - JPMF Guangdong Co. Ltd. - Ningbo Yunsheng Co. Ltd. - Vacuumschmelze GmbH & Co KG The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Product - 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/39..._permanent
Japan Stocks Jump, Nikkei Up Nearly 10% Since Mid-May
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Jun 19, 6:02PM CDT
Just what drove the 1.6% surge by Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index Thursday is up for debate. Some say it was investor reaction to tax reforms and other strategic moves by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to create a more business-friendly economy. Others say the...
Concise Analysis of the International Permanent Magnet Market - Trends & Forecast To 2018
M2 - Mon Mar 24, 4:02AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gb56j7/permanent_magnet) has announced the addition of the "Concise Analysis of the International Permanent Magnet Market - Trends & Forecast To 2018" report to their offering. The permanent magnet market is witnessing very high growth on account of rising demand for efficiency and increased electrification in all facets of life. The demand for permanent magnets is growing, especially from the automotive and wind energy sectors. It is increasingly used for electric power steering, electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles. The wind turbine market is another major growth area for permanent magnet. China is a dominant player in the rare earth permanent magnet. Permanent magnet are made of diverse materials that range from ferrite to rare earth elements. NdFeB permanent magnet, due to their wide areas of applications and numerous advantages, are used in most of the industries. Hence they dominated the market. Presently, China has the monopoly in the supply of rare earth minerals that are necessary to produce rare earth magnets. It has huge reserves of rare earth minerals that account for 23% of the world's total rare earth reserves. China produces a vast quantity of two primarily important rare earth minerals required to produce , dysprosium (production share of 99%) and neodymium (production share of 95%). The Chinese government is taking strategic steps to maintain its leading position as a supplier of rare earth minerals as well as to secure rare earth reserves for its own internal consumption. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Premium Insights 4 Market Overview 5 By Types 6 By End-User Industries 7 By Geography 8 Competitive Landscape 9 Company Profiles Companies Mentioned: - Adams Magnetic Products Co - Anhui Earth-Panda Advance Magnetic Material Co Ltd - Arnold Magnetic Technologies - Bunting Magnetics Co - Daido Steel Co Ltd - Eclipse Magnetics Ltd - Electron Energy Corporation - Goudsmit Magnetics Group - Hangzhou Permanent Magnet Group - Hitachi Metals Ltd - JPMF Guangdong Co Ltd - Lynas Corporation Ltd - Molycorp Magnequench - Ningbo Yunsheng Co Ltd - Ninggang Permanent Magnetic Materials Co Ltd - Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd - TDK Corporation - Tengam Engineering Inc - Thomas & Skinner Inc - Vacuumschmelze GMBH & Co Kg For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gb...ent_magnet
TDK to Exhibit at 2014 Applied Power Electronics Conference
Business Wire - Wed Mar 12, 12:00PM CDT
TDK Corporation will showcase its total solutions for mobile, automotive and commercial electronics products in booth 605 during the 2014 Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC), March 16-20, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Ballard Power Systems (BLDP) Surges: Stock Moves 16.1% Higher - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 25, 8:18AM CST
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise by over 16% on the day.
Global Inverter Systems Market for Renewable Energy 2014-2018: SMA Solar, Power-One, Schneider & KACO New Energy Dominate
M2 - Tue Feb 18, 10:10AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hwkv9z/global_inverter) has announced the addition of the "Global Inverter Systems Market for Renewable Energy 2014-2018: SMA Solar, Power-One, Schneider & KACO New Energy Dominate" report to their offering. Rapid technological advancement is one of the major emerging trends in the Global Inverter Systems market for Renewable Energy. Many vendors are involved in technology development in order to provide better service to their customers and increase their competency in the market. For instance, market vendors have recently invented a new class of power inverters that use a single switching transistor and generate infinite-level voltage, as compared to current inverters that use multiple transistors and provide only one voltage level. In addition, vendors are also investing a huge amount of funds in R&D to develop advanced cooling systems for large capacity inverters, which can also handle frequency fluctuation more efficiently. These technological advancements in the market are increasing the production and usage of inverters, thereby driving the growth of the Global Inverter Systems market for Renewable Energy during the forecast period. One of the major drivers in this market is increasing solar energy consumption across the globe. The majority of solar installations require inverter systems to convert DC to AC, which enables the electricity generated to be fed into the main power grid. Further, the report states that one of the major challenges confronting the market is the high maintenance cost of inverters. Inverters for renewable energy require continuous monitoring and maintenance to ensure optimal functional efficiency. Moreover, unplanned repairs increase the overall cost of ownership of invertors. The key vendors dominating this market space are: - KACO New Energy Inc. - Power-one Inc. - Schneider Electric Co. - SMA Solar Technology AG. Key Topics Covered: 01. Executive Summary 02. List of Abbreviations 03. Scope of the Report 04. Market Research Methodology 05. Introduction 05.1 Grid-tie Inverters 05.2 Battery Backup Inverters 05.3 Standalone Inverters 06. Market Landscape 07. Market Segmentation by Application 08. Geographical Segmentation 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 Companies Mentioned - KACO New Energy Inc. - Power-one Inc. - Schneider Electric Co. - and SMA Solar Technology AG. - Bonfiglioli Riduttori S.p.A. - Danfoss Solar Inverter - Eaton Corp. - Emerson Electric Co. - Enphase Energy Inc. - Fronius International GmbH - GE Co. - Jiangsu Zeversolar New Energy Co. - Ltd - Mitsubishi Electric Corp. - Proniso REFUsol GmbH - Riello S.p.A - Siemens AG - TDK Corp. - Toshiba Corp. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hw...l_inverter
Concise Analysis on the International Inverter Market - Forecasts to 2016
M2 - Thu Feb 06, 4:05AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/773m4c/global_inverter) has announced the addition of the "Concise Analysis on the International Inverter Market - Forecasts to 2016" report to their offering. There are many new vendors that are entering the Global Inverter market because of its growth prospects. Various technologically advanced inverters, for instance PV inverters, are becoming increasingly popular in many countries, particularly in North America and the APAC region. Schneider Electric SA entered the PV Inverter market in March 2011 by acquiring Xantren Technologies Inc. In addition, Robert Bosch GmbH entered the PV Inverter market in December 2011 by acquiring the inverter manufacturing wing of Conergy Inc. Hence, the increasing number of mergers and acquisitions is a significant trend in the market, which is leading to intense competition among vendors The need for uninterrupted power supply is one of the major drivers in the Global Inverter market. The frequent power blackouts and fluctuations in the power supply have led to an increased demand for uninterrupted power supply globally. Consequently, various end-users such as domestic customers, commercial customers, and industrial customers are increasing their adoption of inverters to ensure better power supply. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. The key vendors dominating this market space are Emerson Electric Co., Power-One Inc., Schneider Electric SA, and SMA Solar Technology AG. The other vendors mentioned in the report are Eaton Corp., Riello S.p.A, Toshiba Corp., Mitsubishi Electric Corp., GE Co., TDK Corp., KACO New Energy GmbH, REFUsol GmbH, Siemens AG, Enphase Energy Inc., and Bonfiglioli Riduttori S.p.A. Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive Summary 2. Introduction 3. Market Coverage 4. Market Landscape 5. Geographical Segmentation 6. Vendor Landscape 7. Buying Criteria 8. Market Growth Drivers 9. Drivers and their Impact 10. Market Challenges 11. Impact of Drivers and Challenges 12. Market Trends 13. Key Vendor Analysis 14. Other Reports in this Series Companies Mentioned: - Bonfiglioli Riduttori - Eaton - Emerson Electric - Enphase Energy - GE - KACO New Energy - Mitsubishi Electric - Power-One - REFUsol - Riello - SMA Solar Technology - Schneider Electric - Siemens - TDK - Toshiba For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/77...l_inverter
Global Permanent Magnet Market (NdFeB, Ferrite, SmCo, Alnico) Report, 2018
M2 - Mon Jan 13, 10:28AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/49554f/permanent_magnet) has announced the addition of the "Global Permanent Magnet Market (NdFeB, Ferrite, SmCo, Alnico) Report, 2018" report to their offering. The permanent magnet market is growing with increasing number of applications in several industries. Quite a few associations and government authorities are taking the initiative for further research and development of permanent magnets to expand the technological know-how and applications of permanent magnets. For example, IEEE Magnetics (U.S.) focuses on basic development, designs, and applications of magnetic devices. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (U.S.) focuses on the development of measurements, standards, and technology to improve the productivity of the product. Most of the companies have been focusing mainly on R&D in order to develop new and improved products. The companies have extensively applied expansion (either geographic or capacity expansion) as a growth strategy for this market, to increase their market share. SmCo magnets can be used for the widest temperature range, followed by Alnico magnets. But their magnetic properties are not that high. Ferrite magnets are the cheapest permanent magnets, hence they are consumed in the largest proportion, but their usage is limited by an operable temperature range and lower magnetic energy product. The NdFeB magnet has confined usage in high temperature applications. But in combination with cobalt and dysprosium its temperature properties are enhanced and used widely in applications where miniaturization is an important design criterion. The permanent magnets market is analyzed in terms of revenue ($million) and consumption (KT) for all regions, and their respective major countries. Revenues from each region have been broken down by major end-user industries, namely, consumer electronics, general industrial, automotive, medical technology, environment & energy, aerospace & defense, and other end-user industries. Also, the types of permanent magnets that are identified and included are NdFeB, Ferrite, SmCo, and Alnico. Scope of the Report End-user industries - Consumer electronics - General industrial - Automotive - Medical technology - Environment & energy - Aerospace & defense - Other end user industry Types: - NdFeB - Ferrite - SmCo - Alnico Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Premium Insights 4 Market Overview 5 By Types 6 By End-User Industries 7 By Geography 8 Competitive Landscape 9 Company Profiles - Adams Magnetic Products Co - Anhui Earth-Panda Advance Magnetic Material Co Ltd - Arnold Magnetic Technologies - Bunting Magnetics Co - Daido Steel Co Ltd - Eclipse Magnetics Ltd - Electron Energy Corporation - Goudsmit Magnetics Group - Hangzhou Permanent Magnet Group - Hitachi Metals Ltd - JPMF Guangdong Co Ltd - Lynas Corporation Ltd - Molycorp Magnequench - Ningbo Yunsheng Co Ltd - Ninggang Permanent Magnetic Materials Co Ltd - Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd - TDK Corporation - Tengam Engineering Inc - Thomas & Skinner Inc - Vacuumschmelze GMBH & Co Kg For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/49...ent_magnet
Global Inverter Systems Market for Renewable Energy 2014-2018: One of the Major Challenges Confronting the Market is the High Maintenance Cost of Inverters
M2 - Mon Dec 16, 8:34AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nqk8xn/global_inverter) has announced the addition of the "Global Inverter Systems Market for Renewable Energy 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Inverter Systems market for Renewable Energy to grow at a CAGR of 8.9 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing solar energy consumption. The Global Inverter Systems market for Renewable Energy has also been witnessing technological advancement in the market. However, the high maintenance cost could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. The key vendors dominating this market space are KACO New Energy Inc., Power-one Inc., Schneider Electric Co., and SMA Solar Technology AG. Other vendors mentioned in the report are Bonfiglioli Riduttori S.p.A., Danfoss Solar Inverter, Eaton Corp., Emerson Electric Co., Enphase Energy Inc., Fronius International GmbH, GE Co., Jiangsu Zeversolar New Energy Co., Ltd, Mitsubishi Electric Corp., Proniso REFUsol GmbH, Riello S.p.A, Siemens AG, TDK Corp. and Toshiba Corp. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: Rapid technological advancement is one of the major emerging trends in the Global Inverter Systems market for Renewable Energy. Many vendors are involved in technology development in order to provide better service to their customers and increase their competency in the market. For instance, market vendors have recently invented a new class of power inverters that use a single switching transistor and generate infinite-level voltage, as compared to current inverters that use multiple transistors and provide only one voltage level. In addition, vendors are also investing a huge amount of funds in R&D to develop advanced cooling systems for large capacity inverters, which can also handle frequency fluctuation more efficiently. These technological advancements in the market are increasing the production and usage of inverters, thereby driving the growth of the Global Inverter Systems market for Renewable Energy during the forecast period. According to the report, one of the major drivers in this market is increasing solar energy consumption across the globe. The majority of solar installations require inverter systems to convert DC to AC, which enables the electricity generated to be fed into the main power grid. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nq...l_inverter About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
EMC filters: Very compact solution with extremely low leakage current
M2 - Thu Sep 12, 8:42AM CDT
TDK Corporation presents a new series of EPCOS EMC filters. The B84142A*166 series of 2-line filters features types designed for rated currents of 10 A, 16 A, and 30 A at a rated voltage of 250 V AC (50/60 Hz). A particular feature is their very compact size: The 10 A and 16 A types measure only 84.5 mm x 52 mm x 38 mm, and the 30 A version only 130 mm x 84 mm x 69 mm. This permits mounting even when space is very limited. Another feature of the new series is its extremely low leakage current of less than 0.5 mA and 1.8 mA, depending on type. This prevents unintentional tripping of ground fault circuit interrupters (also known as residual current devices). In addition to their compact size, these filters offer a very high insertion loss of up to more than 100 dB.
Global Permanent Magnet Market Report 2013-2018: NdFeB, Ferrite, SmCo, Alnico
M2 - Wed Sep 11, 9:38AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9pwk77/permanent_magnet) has announced the addition of the "Global Permanent Magnet Market Report 2013-2018" report to their offering. 'Permanent Magnet Market, By Types (NdFeB, Ferrite, SmCo, Alnico), End User Industry (Consumer Electronics, General Industrial, Automotive, Medical Technology, Environment & Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Others) & Geography - Trends & Forecast To 2018' Rising demand for miniaturization coupled with advancement in technology that leads to the availability of better quality ferrite magnets and neo magnets with lesser dysprosium content, will drive the permanent magnets market to $18.8 billion by 2018. The permanent magnet market is witnessing very high growth on account of rising demand for efficiency and increased electrification in all facets of life. The demand for permanent magnets is growing, especially from the automotive and wind energy sectors. It is increasingly used for electric power steering, electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles. The wind turbine market is another major growth area for permanent magnet. China is a dominant player in the rare earth permanent magnet. Permanent magnet are made of diverse materials that range from ferrite to rare earth elements. NdFeB permanent magnet, due to their wide areas of applications and numerous advantages, are used in most of the industries. Hence they dominated the market. Presently, China has the monopoly in the supply of rare earth minerals that are necessary to produce rare earth magnets. It has huge reserves of rare earth minerals that account for 23% of the world's total rare earth reserves. China produces a vast quantity of two primarily important rare earth minerals required to produce , dysprosium (production share of 99%) and neodymium (production share of 95%). The Chinese government is taking strategic steps to maintain its leading position as a supplier of rare earth minerals as well as to secure rare earth reserves for its own internal consumption. It has restricted rare earth annual export quotas to less than 35,000 tonnes. The Chinese government is also taking measures to curb non-licensed mining and export of rare earth minerals. The supply constraints from China results in high volatility in the prices of rare earth minerals that results in high prices for rare earth magnets. Due to the supply constraint from China, other countries across the globe are finding new ways to reduce the dependence on China for the rare earth minerals. They are finding new ways to diversifying global rare earth supply chain, development of alternative materials, and more efficient use of rare earth, including recycling. The U.S. government is keen on domestic production of the entire supply chain of permanent magnet which are critical for the defense and energy. Many governments are encouraging their manufacturers to develop alternative technologies to reduce or no use of rare earth in the production rare earth magnets. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Premium Insights 4 Market Overview 5 By Types 6 By End-User Industries 7 By Geography 8 Competitive Landscape 9 Company Profiles - Overview, Financial, Products & Services, Strategy, And Developments - Adams Magnetic Products Co - Anhui Earth-Panda Advance Magnetic Material Co Ltd - Arnold Magnetic Technologies - Bunting Magnetics Co - Daido Steel Co Ltd - Eclipse Magnetics Ltd - Electron Energy Corporation - Goudsmit Magnetics Group - Hangzhou Permanent Magnet Group - Hitachi Metals Ltd - JPMF Guangdong Co Ltd - Lynas Corporation Ltd - Molycorp Magnequench - Ningbo Yunsheng Co Ltd - Ninggang Permanent Magnetic Materials Co Ltd - Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd - TDK Corporation - Tengam Engineering Inc - Thomas & Skinner Inc - Vacuumschmelze GMBH & Co Kg For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9p...ent_magnet
EMC components: World's first chip beads able to offer effective noise suppression in the 2.5-GHz range
M2 - Wed Sep 04, 4:56AM CDT
TDK Corporation has extended its MMZ portfolio of Gigaspira beads with the MMZ1005-V series, which features the world's highest* impedance peak frequency in the 2.5-GHz range . The new EMC components enable, for the first time, simple and effective noise suppression of high-frequency signals above 2 GHz, as used for WLAN and LTE, for example. The new Gigaspira beads offer a high impedance of up to 3000 ? at 2.5 GHz. The types are available in IEC case size 1005 (EIA 0402) and measure a miniature 1.0 mm x 0.5 mm x 0.5 mm. Thanks to these features the new MMZ1005-V Gigaspira beads are ideally suited for noise suppression in smartphones, tablet PCs and other mobile communication devices. Production of the new MMZ1005-V Gigaspira beads begins in September 2013.
Inductors: Miniaturized transponder coil for automotive applications
M2 - Tue Aug 20, 11:13PM CDT
TDK Corporation has expanded its TPL series of transponder coils with a new miniature version that is especially designed for use as an antenna coil in tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) for vehicles. Measuring in at just 7.85 mm x 2.70 mm x 2.70 mm the new TDK TPL802727 transponder coil offers the same high level of performance as existing components in the TPL series. The TPL802727 offers rated inductance values of 4.5 mH, 7.2 mH and 18.52 mH and typical Q factors of between 43 and 52. Mass production begins in August 2013.
Global Market for Next Generation Batteries - Forecast, Trends & Opportunities 2013-2020
M2 - Thu Aug 08, 10:44AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/sjzljr/global_market_for) has announced the addition of the "Global Market for Next Generation Batteries - Forecast, Trends & Opportunities 2013-2020" report to their offering. The global market for lithium ion batteries is a fast growing one and is expected to cross $25 billion by 2017. It continues to advance as high power and high capacity cells increase penetration into large-format applications. Nickel Cadmium batteries do not make up a huge portion of the nickel-based battery market and account for only about 12% of the entire nickel-based battery market. It is estimated that the nickel-based battery market will be worth over $7.5 billion by the end of 2017. The global market for next generation batteries presents several growth opportunities, mainly from the consumer and electric vehicle segments. These opportunities, however, depend on the increasing consumption and power storage requirements of consumer electronics appliances, as well as the migration of consumers from primary to secondary batteries due to cost advantages. TDK Corporation, Sanyo, Saft Group, Samsung SDI Co. Ltd., LG, Panasonic, Hitachi, are some the biggest players in the market for next generation batteries. The report covers the following: - An introduction to next generation batteries such as lithium-ion batteries, nickel cadmium batteries and nickel metal hydride batteries. The report will analyze the basics of both lithium-ion batteries and nickel-based batteries. - An analysis of the global market for next generation batteries includes an industry overview, a look at lithium supply and demand scenario, li-ion battery industry segmentation into automobiles, storage batteries, and consumer electronics, and an analysis of the market share of nickel metal hydride batteries. - An analysis of the performance of lithium-ion batteries and nickel-based batteries in key markets of Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. - A look at the various growth factors and industry barriers includes an analysis of the declining profit margins of the lithium-ion battery industry, the growth potential of the automotive lithium-ion battery segment and the storage battery segment, amongst other factors. The rise of the Chinese battery market is analyzed in the factors as well. - A forecast for the global next generation battery industry includes an overall industry forecast, a forecast for the li-ion battery market by segments, and a forecast for nickel-based batteries by segments as well. This report also included a performance forecast for the major industry players. Key Topics Covered: 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2. INTRODUCTION TO NEXT GENERATION BATTERIES 3. GLOBAL MARKET FOR NEXT GENERATION BATTERIES 4. KEY MARKETS FOR NEXT GENERATION BATTERIES 5. GROWTH DETERMINANTS AND CONSTRAINTS 6. GLOBAL NEXT GENERATION BATTERY MARKET FORECAST 7. COMPANY PROFILES - Duracell (P&G) - China BAK Battery Inc - Uniross Batteries - Asahi Kasei - Energizer Holdings - Envia Systems Inc - GP Batteries International - GS Yuasa - Hitachi Chemical - LG Chem - Mitsubishi Chemical - Panasonic - Saft Groupe SA - Samsung SDI - TDK Corporation - Toshiba - Ube Industries For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/sj...market_for
Data Book: All NTC thermistors in overview
M2 - Tue Jul 30, 11:07PM CDT
TDK Corporation presents the new 2013 edition of the EPCOS Data Book, NTC Thermistors for Temperature Sensing and Compensation. Product highlights include new SMD thermistors with ±1% resistance tolerance and ±1% B value tolerance. They are qualified to AEC-Q200 Rev-D . Among the new additions are sensors with short response times for high temperatures in industrial and household electronics applications. They include the M1703 screw-on sensor, the K514 immersion probe and the K560 surface-mount sensor.
Data Book: Aluminum electrolytic capacitors in overview
M2 - Thu Jul 25, 11:21PM CDT
TDK Corporation presents the new 2013 edition of the EPCOS Data Book Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors, which covers many product innovations in addition to the proven range. They include the B43541* and B43544* snap-in series, which are distinguished by their higher rated voltages of 600 V DC (85 degC) and 550 V DC (105 degC), respectively. Screw-terminal capacitors are now also available with a rated voltage of 600 V DC (85 degC) in the B43700* and B43720* series.
Weakness Seen in Fabrinet (FN): Stock Plunges 18.1% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 19, 7:54AM CDT
Fabrinet (FN) fell over 18% in the last trading session amid huge volumes, continuing its recent trend, as the stock is down over 27% in the past one-month time frame.
Global Market for Lithium-Ion Batteries - Forecast, Trends & Opportunities 2014-2020
M2 - Tue Aug 12, 9:42AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5g9fzg/global_market_for) has announced the addition of the "Global Market for Lithium-Ion Batteries - Forecast, Trends & Opportunities 2014-2020" report to their offering. The global market for lithium ion batteries is a fast growing one and is expected to cross $30 billion by 2020. It continues to advance as high power and high capacity cells increase penetration into large-format applications. Vying for market adoption, the lithium-ion chemistry competes heavily with established energy storage technologies, such as lead acid, in many of these applications. However, key performance characteristics have enabled lithium-ion to increase market penetration, resulting in growth opportunities. Currently most lithium-ion batteries are used in consumer electronic devices like mobile phones and notebook PCs. However, moving forward expansion is likely for automotive products used in Electric Vehicles and in storage applications. Lithium-ion batteries for storage have come into the spotlight due to the electricity supply issues resulting from the eastern Japan earthquake and the global efforts to embrace smart grids. With domestic and overseas lithium-ion battery makers entering the markets for storage systems, the market for lithium-ion batteries for storage is beginning to take off. However, currently the storage market is in its infancy, so market growth will take time. TDK Corporation, Samsung SDI Co. Ltd., LG, Panasonic, Hitachi, are some the biggest players in the industry. In recent years in the consumer electronics market, South Korean firms have been aggressively winning market share thanks to the weak won and impressive cost competitiveness. In contrast, Japanese and Chinese firms have struggled. With the market getting more competitive, a succession of Japanese firms in particular has been pushing production shifts to China. Key Topics Covered: 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2. TECHNOLOGICAL KNOW-HOW 3. GLOBAL MARKET FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES 4. GLOBAL MARKET FOR BATTERY MATERIALS 5. GLOBAL LITHIUM-ION BATTERY INDUSTRY ANALYSIS OF KEY MARKETS 6. GROWTH DETERMINANTS AND CONSTRAINTS 7. GLOBAL LITHIUM-ION BATTERY MARKET FORECAST 8. COMPANY PROFILES - Asahi Kasei - Ener1 Inc - EnerDel - GS Yuasa - Hitachi - Hitachi Chemical - LG Chem - Mitsubishi Chemical - Panasonic - Samsung SDI - TDK Corporation - Toshiba - Ube Industries For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5g...market_for
Magnetic Materials (Soft Magnetic, Permanent Magnetic and Semi-Hard Magnetic) Market Report 2013-2019: Automotive, Electronics, Energy Generation and Other Applications Analysis
M2 - Tue Jul 22, 5:04AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3knm7d/magnetic) has announced the addition of the "Magnetic Materials Market For Automotive, Electronics, Energy Generation and Other Applications - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019" report to their offering. Magnetic materials are objects that naturally possess magnetic properties or can be magnetized. Based on their properties and end-use, these materials can be classified as permanent or temporary. Different types of magnetic materials such as soft, hard and semi-hard are used in the magnetic materials industry. Soft magnetic materials are further bifurcated into soft ferrite and electrical steel, while hard (permanent) magnetic materials are segmented into hard ferrite, NdFeB, SmCo, and alnico. These materials are used in various applications such as automotives, electronics and energy generation. The report on magnetic materials provides a detailed analysis and forecast of the market on a global as well as regional level from 2013 to 2019. On the global level, the market has been segmented based on volume (kilo tons) and revenue (USD million) from 2013 to 2019. For an in-depth understanding of the market on the regional level, demand has been forecast based on volume (kilo tons) and revenue (USD million) for a time period ranging between 2013 and 2019. The report includes drivers and restraints, and their impact on the growth of the market during the forecast period. Furthermore, the report encompasses opportunities available for growth of the market on the global as well as regional level. A.K. Steel Holding Corporation, Arnold Magnetic Technologies, Electron Energy Corporation, Hitachi Metals, Ltd., Lynas Corporation Ltd. and Molycorp Inc., among others, are some of the key players present in the magnetic materials industry. Report Scope Product Segment Analysis - Soft magnetic materials - Soft ferrite - Electrical steel - Permanent magnetic materials - Hard ferrite - NdFeB - SmCo - Alnico - Semi-hard magnetic materials Application Analysis - Automotive - Electronics - Energy generation - Others (Including household applications, etc.) Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Executive Summary Chapter 3 Magnetic Materials Market - Industry Analysis Chapter 4 Magnetic Materials Market - Product Segment Analysis Chapter 5 Magnetic Materials Market - Application Analysis Chapter 6 Magnetic Materials Market - Regional Analysis Chapter 7 Company Profiles - AK Steel Holding Corporation - Arnold Magnetic Technologies - Electron Energy Corporation - Hitachi Metals, Ltd. - Lynas Corporation Ltd. - Molycorp Inc. - OM Group - Shin-Etsu Chemicals Co., Ltd. - TDK Corporation - Tengam Engineering Inc.J26 For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3knm7d/magnetic
Global DVD and BD Market 2014-2018
M2 - Mon Jul 21, 7:59AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5ztz2l/global_dvd_and_bd) has announced the addition of the "Global DVD and BD Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. Online retailers are increasingly promoting DVDs and BDs and offering attractive packages to consumers. Discounts on the purchase of DVDs or BDs and low-cost combination packs of DVDs and BDs are some such offers. The increasing penetration of the internet has made it easier for consumers to shop online. In competition to these online stores, retail stores are also offering discounts, thus increasing competition and ultimately benefitting the consumer but adversely affecting market growth. According to the report, the growth in the Global DVD and BD market is driven by diminishing prices of BD players and the rapid adoption of HD-enabled devices. Increasing demand for HD content has led to a rapid increase in the demand for BDs. Further, the report states that piracy is a major threat that could adversely affect the growth of this market. Censorship policies in China and inaction on piracy in India are obstructing the sale of legitimate DVDs and BDs in the market. The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors. Key Vendors - CMC Magnetics - Moser Baer India Ltd - Panasonic Corp. - Ritek Corp. - Sony Corp. Other Prominent Vendors - Falcon Technologies International LLC - Hitachi Maxwell Ltd - Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. - Sharp Corp. - Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd - TDK Corp. - Umedisc Ltd Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Type - Market Segmentation by Distribution Channel - 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/5z...dvd_and_bd
Global Permanent Magnets (Ferrite, NdFeB, SmCo, and Alnico) Market 2014-2018
M2 - Thu Jul 17, 10:37AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/395ws4/global_permanent) has announced the addition of the "Global Permanent Magnets Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Global Permanent Magnets market will grow at a CAGR of 8.42 percent over the period 2013-2018. Permanent magnets are materials which retain their magnetic properties permanently. In other words, they exhibit magnetic properties even if they are removed from a magnetic field. Permanent magnets can be broadly classified into rare earth, ferrite, aluminum-nickel-cobalt (Alnico), and other magnets. The rare earth magnets can be further subdivided into neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) and samarium-cobalt (SmCo) magnets. Permanent magnets are used in a wide range of applications including household equipment, electronic and medical devices, power generation devices, and automobiles. The Global Permanent Magnets market can be divided into four segments: Ferrite, NdFeB, SmCo, and Alnico. These are the major sets of products for power cables. The report, the Global Permanent Magnets Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers North America, Europe, and the APAC region; it also covers the Global Permanent Magnets 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 - TDK Corp. - Hitachi Metals Ltd. - Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. Other Prominent Vendors - Chengdu Galaxy Magnets Co. Ltd. - Daido Steel Co. Ltd. - JPMF Guangdong Co. Ltd. - Ningbo Yunsheng Co. Ltd. - Vacuumschmelze GmbH & Co KG The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Product - 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/39..._permanent
Japan Stocks Jump, Nikkei Up Nearly 10% Since Mid-May
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Jun 19, 6:02PM CDT
Just what drove the 1.6% surge by Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index Thursday is up for debate. Some say it was investor reaction to tax reforms and other strategic moves by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to create a more business-friendly economy. Others say the...
Concise Analysis of the International Permanent Magnet Market - Trends & Forecast To 2018
M2 - Mon Mar 24, 4:02AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gb56j7/permanent_magnet) has announced the addition of the "Concise Analysis of the International Permanent Magnet Market - Trends & Forecast To 2018" report to their offering. The permanent magnet market is witnessing very high growth on account of rising demand for efficiency and increased electrification in all facets of life. The demand for permanent magnets is growing, especially from the automotive and wind energy sectors. It is increasingly used for electric power steering, electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles. The wind turbine market is another major growth area for permanent magnet. China is a dominant player in the rare earth permanent magnet. Permanent magnet are made of diverse materials that range from ferrite to rare earth elements. NdFeB permanent magnet, due to their wide areas of applications and numerous advantages, are used in most of the industries. Hence they dominated the market. Presently, China has the monopoly in the supply of rare earth minerals that are necessary to produce rare earth magnets. It has huge reserves of rare earth minerals that account for 23% of the world's total rare earth reserves. China produces a vast quantity of two primarily important rare earth minerals required to produce , dysprosium (production share of 99%) and neodymium (production share of 95%). The Chinese government is taking strategic steps to maintain its leading position as a supplier of rare earth minerals as well as to secure rare earth reserves for its own internal consumption. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Premium Insights 4 Market Overview 5 By Types 6 By End-User Industries 7 By Geography 8 Competitive Landscape 9 Company Profiles Companies Mentioned: - Adams Magnetic Products Co - Anhui Earth-Panda Advance Magnetic Material Co Ltd - Arnold Magnetic Technologies - Bunting Magnetics Co - Daido Steel Co Ltd - Eclipse Magnetics Ltd - Electron Energy Corporation - Goudsmit Magnetics Group - Hangzhou Permanent Magnet Group - Hitachi Metals Ltd - JPMF Guangdong Co Ltd - Lynas Corporation Ltd - Molycorp Magnequench - Ningbo Yunsheng Co Ltd - Ninggang Permanent Magnetic Materials Co Ltd - Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd - TDK Corporation - Tengam Engineering Inc - Thomas & Skinner Inc - Vacuumschmelze GMBH & Co Kg For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gb...ent_magnet
TDK to Exhibit at 2014 Applied Power Electronics Conference
Business Wire - Wed Mar 12, 12:00PM CDT
TDK Corporation will showcase its total solutions for mobile, automotive and commercial electronics products in booth 605 during the 2014 Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC), March 16-20, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Ballard Power Systems (BLDP) Surges: Stock Moves 16.1% Higher - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 25, 8:18AM CST
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise by over 16% on the day.
Global Inverter Systems Market for Renewable Energy 2014-2018: SMA Solar, Power-One, Schneider & KACO New Energy Dominate
M2 - Tue Feb 18, 10:10AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hwkv9z/global_inverter) has announced the addition of the "Global Inverter Systems Market for Renewable Energy 2014-2018: SMA Solar, Power-One, Schneider & KACO New Energy Dominate" report to their offering. Rapid technological advancement is one of the major emerging trends in the Global Inverter Systems market for Renewable Energy. Many vendors are involved in technology development in order to provide better service to their customers and increase their competency in the market. For instance, market vendors have recently invented a new class of power inverters that use a single switching transistor and generate infinite-level voltage, as compared to current inverters that use multiple transistors and provide only one voltage level. In addition, vendors are also investing a huge amount of funds in R&D to develop advanced cooling systems for large capacity inverters, which can also handle frequency fluctuation more efficiently. These technological advancements in the market are increasing the production and usage of inverters, thereby driving the growth of the Global Inverter Systems market for Renewable Energy during the forecast period. One of the major drivers in this market is increasing solar energy consumption across the globe. The majority of solar installations require inverter systems to convert DC to AC, which enables the electricity generated to be fed into the main power grid. Further, the report states that one of the major challenges confronting the market is the high maintenance cost of inverters. Inverters for renewable energy require continuous monitoring and maintenance to ensure optimal functional efficiency. Moreover, unplanned repairs increase the overall cost of ownership of invertors. The key vendors dominating this market space are: - KACO New Energy Inc. - Power-one Inc. - Schneider Electric Co. - SMA Solar Technology AG. Key Topics Covered: 01. Executive Summary 02. List of Abbreviations 03. Scope of the Report 04. Market Research Methodology 05. Introduction 05.1 Grid-tie Inverters 05.2 Battery Backup Inverters 05.3 Standalone Inverters 06. Market Landscape 07. Market Segmentation by Application 08. Geographical Segmentation 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 Companies Mentioned - KACO New Energy Inc. - Power-one Inc. - Schneider Electric Co. - and SMA Solar Technology AG. - Bonfiglioli Riduttori S.p.A. - Danfoss Solar Inverter - Eaton Corp. - Emerson Electric Co. - Enphase Energy Inc. - Fronius International GmbH - GE Co. - Jiangsu Zeversolar New Energy Co. - Ltd - Mitsubishi Electric Corp. - Proniso REFUsol GmbH - Riello S.p.A - Siemens AG - TDK Corp. - Toshiba Corp. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hw...l_inverter
Concise Analysis on the International Inverter Market - Forecasts to 2016
M2 - Thu Feb 06, 4:05AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/773m4c/global_inverter) has announced the addition of the "Concise Analysis on the International Inverter Market - Forecasts to 2016" report to their offering. There are many new vendors that are entering the Global Inverter market because of its growth prospects. Various technologically advanced inverters, for instance PV inverters, are becoming increasingly popular in many countries, particularly in North America and the APAC region. Schneider Electric SA entered the PV Inverter market in March 2011 by acquiring Xantren Technologies Inc. In addition, Robert Bosch GmbH entered the PV Inverter market in December 2011 by acquiring the inverter manufacturing wing of Conergy Inc. Hence, the increasing number of mergers and acquisitions is a significant trend in the market, which is leading to intense competition among vendors The need for uninterrupted power supply is one of the major drivers in the Global Inverter market. The frequent power blackouts and fluctuations in the power supply have led to an increased demand for uninterrupted power supply globally. Consequently, various end-users such as domestic customers, commercial customers, and industrial customers are increasing their adoption of inverters to ensure better power supply. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. The key vendors dominating this market space are Emerson Electric Co., Power-One Inc., Schneider Electric SA, and SMA Solar Technology AG. The other vendors mentioned in the report are Eaton Corp., Riello S.p.A, Toshiba Corp., Mitsubishi Electric Corp., GE Co., TDK Corp., KACO New Energy GmbH, REFUsol GmbH, Siemens AG, Enphase Energy Inc., and Bonfiglioli Riduttori S.p.A. Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive Summary 2. Introduction 3. Market Coverage 4. Market Landscape 5. Geographical Segmentation 6. Vendor Landscape 7. Buying Criteria 8. Market Growth Drivers 9. Drivers and their Impact 10. Market Challenges 11. Impact of Drivers and Challenges 12. Market Trends 13. Key Vendor Analysis 14. Other Reports in this Series Companies Mentioned: - Bonfiglioli Riduttori - Eaton - Emerson Electric - Enphase Energy - GE - KACO New Energy - Mitsubishi Electric - Power-One - REFUsol - Riello - SMA Solar Technology - Schneider Electric - Siemens - TDK - Toshiba For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/77...l_inverter
Global Permanent Magnet Market (NdFeB, Ferrite, SmCo, Alnico) Report, 2018
M2 - Mon Jan 13, 10:28AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/49554f/permanent_magnet) has announced the addition of the "Global Permanent Magnet Market (NdFeB, Ferrite, SmCo, Alnico) Report, 2018" report to their offering. The permanent magnet market is growing with increasing number of applications in several industries. Quite a few associations and government authorities are taking the initiative for further research and development of permanent magnets to expand the technological know-how and applications of permanent magnets. For example, IEEE Magnetics (U.S.) focuses on basic development, designs, and applications of magnetic devices. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (U.S.) focuses on the development of measurements, standards, and technology to improve the productivity of the product. Most of the companies have been focusing mainly on R&D in order to develop new and improved products. The companies have extensively applied expansion (either geographic or capacity expansion) as a growth strategy for this market, to increase their market share. SmCo magnets can be used for the widest temperature range, followed by Alnico magnets. But their magnetic properties are not that high. Ferrite magnets are the cheapest permanent magnets, hence they are consumed in the largest proportion, but their usage is limited by an operable temperature range and lower magnetic energy product. The NdFeB magnet has confined usage in high temperature applications. But in combination with cobalt and dysprosium its temperature properties are enhanced and used widely in applications where miniaturization is an important design criterion. The permanent magnets market is analyzed in terms of revenue ($million) and consumption (KT) for all regions, and their respective major countries. Revenues from each region have been broken down by major end-user industries, namely, consumer electronics, general industrial, automotive, medical technology, environment & energy, aerospace & defense, and other end-user industries. Also, the types of permanent magnets that are identified and included are NdFeB, Ferrite, SmCo, and Alnico. Scope of the Report End-user industries - Consumer electronics - General industrial - Automotive - Medical technology - Environment & energy - Aerospace & defense - Other end user industry Types: - NdFeB - Ferrite - SmCo - Alnico Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Premium Insights 4 Market Overview 5 By Types 6 By End-User Industries 7 By Geography 8 Competitive Landscape 9 Company Profiles - Adams Magnetic Products Co - Anhui Earth-Panda Advance Magnetic Material Co Ltd - Arnold Magnetic Technologies - Bunting Magnetics Co - Daido Steel Co Ltd - Eclipse Magnetics Ltd - Electron Energy Corporation - Goudsmit Magnetics Group - Hangzhou Permanent Magnet Group - Hitachi Metals Ltd - JPMF Guangdong Co Ltd - Lynas Corporation Ltd - Molycorp Magnequench - Ningbo Yunsheng Co Ltd - Ninggang Permanent Magnetic Materials Co Ltd - Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd - TDK Corporation - Tengam Engineering Inc - Thomas & Skinner Inc - Vacuumschmelze GMBH & Co Kg For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/49...ent_magnet
Global Inverter Systems Market for Renewable Energy 2014-2018: One of the Major Challenges Confronting the Market is the High Maintenance Cost of Inverters
M2 - Mon Dec 16, 8:34AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nqk8xn/global_inverter) has announced the addition of the "Global Inverter Systems Market for Renewable Energy 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Inverter Systems market for Renewable Energy to grow at a CAGR of 8.9 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing solar energy consumption. The Global Inverter Systems market for Renewable Energy has also been witnessing technological advancement in the market. However, the high maintenance cost could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. The key vendors dominating this market space are KACO New Energy Inc., Power-one Inc., Schneider Electric Co., and SMA Solar Technology AG. Other vendors mentioned in the report are Bonfiglioli Riduttori S.p.A., Danfoss Solar Inverter, Eaton Corp., Emerson Electric Co., Enphase Energy Inc., Fronius International GmbH, GE Co., Jiangsu Zeversolar New Energy Co., Ltd, Mitsubishi Electric Corp., Proniso REFUsol GmbH, Riello S.p.A, Siemens AG, TDK Corp. and Toshiba Corp. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: Rapid technological advancement is one of the major emerging trends in the Global Inverter Systems market for Renewable Energy. Many vendors are involved in technology development in order to provide better service to their customers and increase their competency in the market. For instance, market vendors have recently invented a new class of power inverters that use a single switching transistor and generate infinite-level voltage, as compared to current inverters that use multiple transistors and provide only one voltage level. In addition, vendors are also investing a huge amount of funds in R&D to develop advanced cooling systems for large capacity inverters, which can also handle frequency fluctuation more efficiently. These technological advancements in the market are increasing the production and usage of inverters, thereby driving the growth of the Global Inverter Systems market for Renewable Energy during the forecast period. According to the report, one of the major drivers in this market is increasing solar energy consumption across the globe. The majority of solar installations require inverter systems to convert DC to AC, which enables the electricity generated to be fed into the main power grid. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nq...l_inverter About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
EMC filters: Very compact solution with extremely low leakage current
M2 - Thu Sep 12, 8:42AM CDT
TDK Corporation presents a new series of EPCOS EMC filters. The B84142A*166 series of 2-line filters features types designed for rated currents of 10 A, 16 A, and 30 A at a rated voltage of 250 V AC (50/60 Hz). A particular feature is their very compact size: The 10 A and 16 A types measure only 84.5 mm x 52 mm x 38 mm, and the 30 A version only 130 mm x 84 mm x 69 mm. This permits mounting even when space is very limited. Another feature of the new series is its extremely low leakage current of less than 0.5 mA and 1.8 mA, depending on type. This prevents unintentional tripping of ground fault circuit interrupters (also known as residual current devices). In addition to their compact size, these filters offer a very high insertion loss of up to more than 100 dB.
Global Permanent Magnet Market Report 2013-2018: NdFeB, Ferrite, SmCo, Alnico
M2 - Wed Sep 11, 9:38AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9pwk77/permanent_magnet) has announced the addition of the "Global Permanent Magnet Market Report 2013-2018" report to their offering. 'Permanent Magnet Market, By Types (NdFeB, Ferrite, SmCo, Alnico), End User Industry (Consumer Electronics, General Industrial, Automotive, Medical Technology, Environment & Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Others) & Geography - Trends & Forecast To 2018' Rising demand for miniaturization coupled with advancement in technology that leads to the availability of better quality ferrite magnets and neo magnets with lesser dysprosium content, will drive the permanent magnets market to $18.8 billion by 2018. The permanent magnet market is witnessing very high growth on account of rising demand for efficiency and increased electrification in all facets of life. The demand for permanent magnets is growing, especially from the automotive and wind energy sectors. It is increasingly used for electric power steering, electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles. The wind turbine market is another major growth area for permanent magnet. China is a dominant player in the rare earth permanent magnet. Permanent magnet are made of diverse materials that range from ferrite to rare earth elements. NdFeB permanent magnet, due to their wide areas of applications and numerous advantages, are used in most of the industries. Hence they dominated the market. Presently, China has the monopoly in the supply of rare earth minerals that are necessary to produce rare earth magnets. It has huge reserves of rare earth minerals that account for 23% of the world's total rare earth reserves. China produces a vast quantity of two primarily important rare earth minerals required to produce , dysprosium (production share of 99%) and neodymium (production share of 95%). The Chinese government is taking strategic steps to maintain its leading position as a supplier of rare earth minerals as well as to secure rare earth reserves for its own internal consumption. It has restricted rare earth annual export quotas to less than 35,000 tonnes. The Chinese government is also taking measures to curb non-licensed mining and export of rare earth minerals. The supply constraints from China results in high volatility in the prices of rare earth minerals that results in high prices for rare earth magnets. Due to the supply constraint from China, other countries across the globe are finding new ways to reduce the dependence on China for the rare earth minerals. They are finding new ways to diversifying global rare earth supply chain, development of alternative materials, and more efficient use of rare earth, including recycling. The U.S. government is keen on domestic production of the entire supply chain of permanent magnet which are critical for the defense and energy. Many governments are encouraging their manufacturers to develop alternative technologies to reduce or no use of rare earth in the production rare earth magnets. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Premium Insights 4 Market Overview 5 By Types 6 By End-User Industries 7 By Geography 8 Competitive Landscape 9 Company Profiles - Overview, Financial, Products & Services, Strategy, And Developments - Adams Magnetic Products Co - Anhui Earth-Panda Advance Magnetic Material Co Ltd - Arnold Magnetic Technologies - Bunting Magnetics Co - Daido Steel Co Ltd - Eclipse Magnetics Ltd - Electron Energy Corporation - Goudsmit Magnetics Group - Hangzhou Permanent Magnet Group - Hitachi Metals Ltd - JPMF Guangdong Co Ltd - Lynas Corporation Ltd - Molycorp Magnequench - Ningbo Yunsheng Co Ltd - Ninggang Permanent Magnetic Materials Co Ltd - Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd - TDK Corporation - Tengam Engineering Inc - Thomas & Skinner Inc - Vacuumschmelze GMBH & Co Kg For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9p...ent_magnet
EMC components: World's first chip beads able to offer effective noise suppression in the 2.5-GHz range
M2 - Wed Sep 04, 4:56AM CDT
TDK Corporation has extended its MMZ portfolio of Gigaspira beads with the MMZ1005-V series, which features the world's highest* impedance peak frequency in the 2.5-GHz range . The new EMC components enable, for the first time, simple and effective noise suppression of high-frequency signals above 2 GHz, as used for WLAN and LTE, for example. The new Gigaspira beads offer a high impedance of up to 3000 ? at 2.5 GHz. The types are available in IEC case size 1005 (EIA 0402) and measure a miniature 1.0 mm x 0.5 mm x 0.5 mm. Thanks to these features the new MMZ1005-V Gigaspira beads are ideally suited for noise suppression in smartphones, tablet PCs and other mobile communication devices. Production of the new MMZ1005-V Gigaspira beads begins in September 2013.
Inductors: Miniaturized transponder coil for automotive applications
M2 - Tue Aug 20, 11:13PM CDT
TDK Corporation has expanded its TPL series of transponder coils with a new miniature version that is especially designed for use as an antenna coil in tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) for vehicles. Measuring in at just 7.85 mm x 2.70 mm x 2.70 mm the new TDK TPL802727 transponder coil offers the same high level of performance as existing components in the TPL series. The TPL802727 offers rated inductance values of 4.5 mH, 7.2 mH and 18.52 mH and typical Q factors of between 43 and 52. Mass production begins in August 2013.
Global Market for Next Generation Batteries - Forecast, Trends & Opportunities 2013-2020
M2 - Thu Aug 08, 10:44AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/sjzljr/global_market_for) has announced the addition of the "Global Market for Next Generation Batteries - Forecast, Trends & Opportunities 2013-2020" report to their offering. The global market for lithium ion batteries is a fast growing one and is expected to cross $25 billion by 2017. It continues to advance as high power and high capacity cells increase penetration into large-format applications. Nickel Cadmium batteries do not make up a huge portion of the nickel-based battery market and account for only about 12% of the entire nickel-based battery market. It is estimated that the nickel-based battery market will be worth over $7.5 billion by the end of 2017. The global market for next generation batteries presents several growth opportunities, mainly from the consumer and electric vehicle segments. These opportunities, however, depend on the increasing consumption and power storage requirements of consumer electronics appliances, as well as the migration of consumers from primary to secondary batteries due to cost advantages. TDK Corporation, Sanyo, Saft Group, Samsung SDI Co. Ltd., LG, Panasonic, Hitachi, are some the biggest players in the market for next generation batteries. The report covers the following: - An introduction to next generation batteries such as lithium-ion batteries, nickel cadmium batteries and nickel metal hydride batteries. The report will analyze the basics of both lithium-ion batteries and nickel-based batteries. - An analysis of the global market for next generation batteries includes an industry overview, a look at lithium supply and demand scenario, li-ion battery industry segmentation into automobiles, storage batteries, and consumer electronics, and an analysis of the market share of nickel metal hydride batteries. - An analysis of the performance of lithium-ion batteries and nickel-based batteries in key markets of Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. - A look at the various growth factors and industry barriers includes an analysis of the declining profit margins of the lithium-ion battery industry, the growth potential of the automotive lithium-ion battery segment and the storage battery segment, amongst other factors. The rise of the Chinese battery market is analyzed in the factors as well. - A forecast for the global next generation battery industry includes an overall industry forecast, a forecast for the li-ion battery market by segments, and a forecast for nickel-based batteries by segments as well. This report also included a performance forecast for the major industry players. Key Topics Covered: 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2. INTRODUCTION TO NEXT GENERATION BATTERIES 3. GLOBAL MARKET FOR NEXT GENERATION BATTERIES 4. KEY MARKETS FOR NEXT GENERATION BATTERIES 5. GROWTH DETERMINANTS AND CONSTRAINTS 6. GLOBAL NEXT GENERATION BATTERY MARKET FORECAST 7. COMPANY PROFILES - Duracell (P&G) - China BAK Battery Inc - Uniross Batteries - Asahi Kasei - Energizer Holdings - Envia Systems Inc - GP Batteries International - GS Yuasa - Hitachi Chemical - LG Chem - Mitsubishi Chemical - Panasonic - Saft Groupe SA - Samsung SDI - TDK Corporation - Toshiba - Ube Industries For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/sj...market_for
Data Book: All NTC thermistors in overview
M2 - Tue Jul 30, 11:07PM CDT
TDK Corporation presents the new 2013 edition of the EPCOS Data Book, NTC Thermistors for Temperature Sensing and Compensation. Product highlights include new SMD thermistors with ±1% resistance tolerance and ±1% B value tolerance. They are qualified to AEC-Q200 Rev-D . Among the new additions are sensors with short response times for high temperatures in industrial and household electronics applications. They include the M1703 screw-on sensor, the K514 immersion probe and the K560 surface-mount sensor.
Data Book: Aluminum electrolytic capacitors in overview
M2 - Thu Jul 25, 11:21PM CDT
TDK Corporation presents the new 2013 edition of the EPCOS Data Book Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors, which covers many product innovations in addition to the proven range. They include the B43541* and B43544* snap-in series, which are distinguished by their higher rated voltages of 600 V DC (85 degC) and 550 V DC (105 degC), respectively. Screw-terminal capacitors are now also available with a rated voltage of 600 V DC (85 degC) in the B43700* and B43720* series.
