Archive Studies (before 2007)

Scientific Instruments Geographical Region
Electron Probe Microscopes – Market Size and Prospects
A niche, esoteric segment of the electron microscope market. Electron probe microscopes show detail down to 5 microns. Less than 100 instruments are sold each year, mainly to mineralogists and petrologists
World
Particle Characterisation Instruments (Micron, Nanometer) Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy – Market Size and Structure World
Scanning Electron Microscopes – Market Forecasts World
Laser Induction Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) Market USA / Europe
Electronics and Electrical Geographical Region
Bluetooth and other Wireless Communications Systems
The report assessed market potential for competing wireless systems including Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Ultra Wide Band (UWB) and Wimax
Europe
Atomic layer deposition equipment in semiconductor markets USA
Industrial X-ray machines Europe / USA
Potential for CMOS camera chips USA
Energy Systems Geographical Region
Photovoltaic Markets – Market Potential and Forecasts
One of several market studies undertaken in recent years. This report looked at Crystalline silicon. Thin film, Infrared and Organic PV cells. The latter process promising very cheap product using roll to roll printing techniques
World
LED Lighting markets Europe
Small Wind Turbines USA / Europe
Solid state anemometers – applications and markets USA / Europe
Mechanical Engineering Geographical Region
Compressed air systems and valves in Warships and Submarines
A review of world submarine and warship building with forecasts by country and type of vessel. Opportunities for a British manufacturer of compressed air systems. Strong competition from German and American manufacturers
World
High Speed pneumatic valves Europe
Air bearings and high speed motors UK
Digital readouts for manual machine tools Taiwan / UK
Construction Equipment Geographical Region
Market for Rental Mobile Oil-free Compressors
A highly profitable market dominated by Atlas-Copco and Aggreko who control eighty five cent of the European market. This study looked at opportunities for a third contender in that market
Europe
Generating sets – Market size and structure Germany
Generating sets – Market size and structure France
The Diesel Engine Market Italy
OCallaghan Design logo