Overview of the global optical MEMS market
With the growing trend of miniaturization of electronics devices and ICs, the market is observing an increase in the adoption of optical MEMS in devices. Technavio’s market research analysts predict the global optical MEMS market to grow at a CAGR of over 7% until 2019.
MEMS devices are used in smartphones, tablet PCs, automotive displays, digital cameras, thermal sensors, digital lithography, material detection, 3D printing, and spectroscopy. The market for these applications, especially consumer electronics, thermal sensors, and automotive applications, are likely to grow during the forecast period.
Global optical MEMS market segmentation by product
- Projection systems
- Microbolometers
- Other optical MEMS
The projection system accounted for the largest share of this market in 2014. As per the market forecast, the demand for long wavelength infrared (LWIR) spectral range microbolometers will continue to drive the application of MEMS in the defense sector over the next four years.
The other optical MEMS segment consists of microdisplays, micromirrors, optical MEMS switches, and optical MEMS sensors. This segment will find increasing application in data transmission over telecom networks in the future.
Global optical MEMS market by geography
The APAC region is expected to dominate the global MEMS market because of its strong manufacturing infrastructure. Products such as mobile devices, consumer electronic goods, and passenger cars manufactured here are witnessing increased demand for optical MEMS. India is likely to create demand for optical MEMS switches and optical MEMS sensors on account of projects such as digital India.
Competitive analysis of the optical MEMS market
- Analog Devices
- Freescale
- STMicroelectronics
- Texas Instruments
To improve their ROI, telecom service providers are trying to optimize the use of fiber networks by deploying dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) technology. It is expected to buoy the demand for optical switches and optical sensors, employing optical MEMS. It presents an attractive market opportunity for the leading optical MEMS vendors during the forecast period.
Key questions answered in the report
- What are the key factors driving the global optical MEMS market?
- What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global optical MEMS market?
- What are the various opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global optical MEMS market?
- Trending factors influencing the market shares for the global optical MEMS market?
- Market shares for APAC, EMEA, and Americas?
- Key outcome of the five forces analysis on the global optical MEMS market?
- Growth forecast of the global optical MEMS market?
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PART 01: Executive summary
PART 02: Scope of the report
- Market overview
- Top-vendor offerings
PART 03: Market research methodology
- Research methodology
- Economic indicators
PART 04: Introduction
PART 05: Market landscape
- Market size and forecast
- Five forces analysis
PART 06: Market segmentation by product
PART 07: Geographical segmentation
PART 08: Market drivers
PART 09: Impact of drivers
PART 10: Market challenges
PART 11: Impact of drivers and challenges
PART 12: Market trends
PART 13: Vendor landscape
- Competitive landscape
- Other prominent vendors
PART 14: Key vendor analysis
PART 15: Appendix
Research Framework
Technavio presents a detailed picture of the market by way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources. The analysts have presented the various facets of the market with a particular focus on identifying the key industry influencers. The data thus presented is comprehensive, reliable, and the result of extensive research, both primary and secondary.
INFORMATION SOURCES
Primary sources
- Manufacturers and suppliers
- Channel partners
- Industry experts
- Strategic decision makers
Secondary sources
- Industry journals and periodicals
- Government data
- Financial reports of key industry players
- Historical data
- Press releases
DATA ANALYSIS
Data Synthesis
- Collation of data
- Estimation of key figures
- Analysis of derived insights
Data Validation
- Triangulation with data models
- Reference against proprietary databases
- Corroboration with industry experts
REPORT WRITING
Qualitative
- Market drivers
- Market challenges
- Market trends
- Five forces analysis
Quantitative
- Market size and forecast
- Market segmentation
- Geographical insights
- Competitive landscape