Conformal Coatings in the Global Electronics Industry

Publication Date	December 2008
Publisher	BCC Research
Product Type	Report
Pages	244
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	BCC00252

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Summary

This Report:

Provides An Analysis Of Global Markets For Conformal Coating Materials, Dispensing Systems And Supporting Consumables
Describes Typical Uses Of Conformal Coatings, Plus Key Emerging Areas Of Potential High Growth Such As Implantable Biomedical Devices, Flexible Electronics, Nano Coatings And Ultrathin Films
Makes Market Forecasts, With A Discussion Of Trends And Sales In These Markets Through 2013
Examines Factors Influencing The Adoption Of New Technologies, Growth And Demand, Along With The Range Of Conformal Coatings Used In A Number Of Key Markets
Includes Profiles Of Key Companies Within The Conformal Coating Supply Chain
Discusses The Impact Of The Global Shifts Towards China, Korea, Taiwan And South East Asia, As Well As The Effects Of Changing Environmental Controls, International Specifications And Standardization.

Introduction

Study Goals And Objectives

This Report Studies And Highlights The Role Of Conformal Coatings In Providing Protection To Electronic Products, And Explains The Technology, Development, Production, And Methods Of Application Of These Coatings, Covers The Equipment Involved, And Gives A Market Overview, Analyzing Major Market Trends Both In Terms Of Region And Application Sector. In Addition, The Report Studies In Detail New Developments Taking Place In The Conformal Coatings Industry With Respect To Continuous Improvements In Environmental Performance.

Both The Market For Conformal Coating Products And The Market For The Technologies Involved Are Analyzed, Including Various Emerging Technologies And New Products Produced Using These Technologies.

The Various Applications Of Conformal Coatings And Their Markets Are Also Analyzed, With A Special Emphasis On The New Products Being Developed. Along With The Development Of New Products, Research And Development (R&D) Is Taking Coating Technologies To New Heights, And These Developments Are Examined In This Report As Are The New Applications Emerging From These New Emerging Technologies.

Customers Are Driving The Increased Demand For Conformal Coatings And Relevant Coating Equipment, With Huge Expectations In Diverse Areas Such As Performance, Ease Of Application, Sustainability, Quality, Functionality, And Environmental Properties. All Of The Above Expectations Require Special Attention From Manufacturers In Order To Ensure That Their Products Meet Expected Standards And The Market Remains Buoyant. This Report Pinpoints The Need For The Industry's Commitment To Continuous Improvement In Environmental Performance And Takes A Glimpse At A Future In Which The Functionality Of Conformal Coatings Will Be Enhanced And Transformed From The Conventional Areas Of Protection And Aesthetics To Meet Additional And More Specific Demands.

Reasons For Doing The Study

For Any Company To Succeed In A Competitive Market, Product Opportunities Must Be Identified From The Viewpoint Of The Company's Strengths. For This, It Is Necessary To Understand The Size And Growth Rate Of Any Opportunity And The Competitive Atmosphere In Which The Company Exists. This Report Presents The Ideal Medium To Understand The Various Exciting And Growing Opportunities In The Field Of Various Types Of Conformal Coatings And Coating Equipment And Will Help Any Prospective Manufacturer, Distributor, Or Even A User To Understand And Succeed In This Growing Field.

Contribution Of The Study

This Report Is Intended To Help Marketing Managers Identify Newer Market Opportunities And Develop Targeted Promotion Plans For Conformal Coatings And Equipment Involved. It Will Also Help R&D Professionals Stay On Top Of Competitor Initiatives And Explore Demand For Conformal Coatings And Equipment And To Develop New Products And For Newer Applications. Business Development Executives Will Be Better Able To Understand The Dynamics Of The Market And Identify Possible New Markets. Information And Research Center Librarians Will Be Better Able To Provide Market Researchers And Brand And Product Managers With The Information They Need To Do Their Jobs More Effectively.

Scope And Format

The Report Has Been Prepared In A Simple Format That Can Be Easily Understood With A Number Of Tables And Charts/Figures. The Scope Of The Report Includes A Detailed Study Of Global And Regional Markets For Various Types Of Conformal Coatings And Coating Equipment With The Reasons Given For Variations In The Growth Of The Industry In Certain Regions.

Information Sources

Primary Information Sources For This Market Research Include Manufacturers And Suppliers Of Conformal Coatings Around The World, Raw Material Suppliers For Manufacture Of These Products, Major Users Of These Products, Research Organizations, Governmental Agencies, Trade Associations, And Various Equipment Suppliers. Additional Secondary Research Sources Include Databases, Trade Literature, Specialized Journals, And Government Statistics. These Resources Have Been Researched While Compiling This Report.

Analysts Credentials

The Analyst Is A Mechanical Engineer With More Than 40 Years Experience In Designing Factory Layouts And Setting Up Factories. He Has Set Up Factories For Production Of Weighing Machines And Dynamic Balancing Machines In India And Has Experience In Designing, Production, And Servicing Of Above Equipment. He Was Senior Vice President Of M/S Schenck Avery, Ltd., An Indo-German Joint Venture, And Set Up The Electronics Department For Manufacturing Various Types Of Electronic Weighing And Dynamic Balancing Equipment.

Content

Chapter One: introduction
- Study Goals and Objectives
- Reasons for Doing The Study
- Contribution of The Study
- Scope and Format
- Information Sources
- Analysts Credentials
- Related BCC Reports
- BCC Online Services
- Disclaimer
Chapter Two: Summary
- Summary Table Global Market Projections for Conformal Coating Materials, Equipment, and Spares by Type, through 2013 ($ Millions)
- Summary Figure Global Market Projections for Conformal Coating Materials, Equipment, and Spares by Type, 2006-2013 ($ Millions)
Chapter Three: Overview
- Definition of The Industry
- Concepts in The Industry
- Importance of The Industry
- Life Cycle Assessment of A Conformal Coating
- Life Cycle Cost
- Technology Life Cycle
- Selection of Conformal Coating and Depositing
- Equipment
- Economic Considerations
- Product Considerations
- Material Considerations
- Process Considerations
- Automation
- History of Conformal Coating
- History of Parylene Coating
- History of Atomic Layer Deposition
- Future Developments in Conformal Coatings
- Biofunctional Nanocoatings
- Uv-Cure Coatings
- Water-Based Coatings
- Future of Parylene Coating
- Quick-Drying Toluene-Free Conformal Coating
- Photoresist Coating
- Dual-Cure Conformal Coating
Chapter Four: Governmental Regulations Concerning Conformal Coating
- Implications of Legislation on the Coatings Market
- The EU Directive and Its Effect on VOC Emissions
- Environmental Policies
- ISO Certification
- Reducing Solvent Emissions
- Solvent-based Coatings: Regulatory Requirements
- Coatings for Medical Electronics
- The Effects of Conformal Coatings
- Specifications and Standards
- Coating Acceptance Criteria
Chapter Five: Conformal Coatings Market
- Conformal Coating Materials, Equipment, and Spares Market
- Global Conformal Coating Materials Market
- Regional Conformal Coating Materials Market
- North American and European Conformal Coatings Market
- Asia Pacific Conformal Coatings Market
- Acrylic Conformal Coatings Market
- Silicone Conformal Coatings Market
- Urethane Conformal Coatings Market
- Epoxy Conformal Coatings Market
- Parylene Conformal Coatings Market
- DLC Conformal Coatings Market
- Market for Various Types of Conformal Coating Equipment
- DIP Coating Equipment Market
- Spray Coating Equipment Market
- Selective Coating Equipment Market
- Automatic Coating Systems Market
- Parylene Coating Equipment Market
- ALD Equipment Market
- Market for Miscellaneous Coating Equipment
- Spares for Conformal Coating Equipment
- Global Conformal Coating Application Market
- Conformal Coating in Electronics Applications
- Conformal Coating in Automotive Applications
- Conformal Coating in Aerospace/Defense Applications
- Conformal Coating in Medical Applications
- Conformal Coating in Other Miscellaneous Applications
- Applications of Various Types of Conformal Coatings
- Applications of Acrylic Conformal Coatings
- Applications of Silicone Conformal Coatings
- Applications of Urethane Conformal Coatings
- Applications of Epoxy Conformal Coatings
- Applications of Parylene Conformal Coating
- Global Distribution of Parylene Applications
- Applications of DLC Conformal Coatings
- Applications of Other Types of Conformal Coatings
- Applications of Atomic Layer Deposition
- Nanoelectronic Applications of ALD
- Optical Applications of ALD
- Microelectronics Applications of ALD
- Wear-resistant Applications of ALD
- Nanostructure Applications of ALD
- Chemical Applications of ALD
- Customer Base for Conformal Coating Equipment/Spares
- Conformal Coating Technology
- Benefits of Conformal Coating
- Conformal Coating Selection Criteria
- Classification of Conformal Coatings
- Disadvantages of Major Conformal Coatings
- Acrylic Conformal Coating
- Silicone Conformal Coating
- Epoxy Conformal Coatings
- Types of Epoxies
- Urethane Conformal Coatings
- Paraxylylene/Parylene Conformal Coatings
- Benefits of Parylene Coating
- Diamond-like Carbon Coating
- Processes involved in Conformal Coating
- Cleaning Before Conformal Coating
- Normal Sequence of Cleaning of Printed Circuit Assemblies
- Masking of the Assembly to Be Coated
- Conformal Coating of an Electronic Unit
- Conformal Coating Application Methods
- Brush Coating/Flow Coating
- DIP Coating
- Spray Coating
- Selective Coating Systems
- Automated Coating Systems
- Advantages of Automated Coating Systems
- integration of Automated Coating Systems
- Evaluation of Conformal Coating Methods
- Comparison of Conformal Coating Systems
- Vacuum Deposition of Parylenes
- Method of Application of Parylene Coatings
- DLC Coating Application Methods
- Atomic Layer Deposition
- Curing of Conformal Coatings
- Curing Methods for Conformal Coating
- Comparison of Curing Methods
- Inspection of Conformal Coated Parts
- Automated Inspection Systems for Conformal Coating
- Machine Vision to Inspect PCB Conformal Coatings
- Conformal Coating Problems
- Reliability of Conformal Coatings
- Equipment Reliability in Coating Operation
- Safety in Conformal Coating Process
- Environmental Issues in Conformal Coating
- Analysis of Sample U.S. Patents
- Structure of Conformal Coating Industry
- Manufacturers of Raw Materials for the Formulation of Conformal Coating
- Suppliers of Consumables Needed for Conformal Coating Formulation
- Formulators of Various Types of Conformal Coatings
- Distributors of Various Conformal Coatings
- Manufacturers of Conformal Coating Equipment
- Vapor Deposition Equipment Suppliers
- Conformal Coating Removal, Rework, and Repair
- Industries Using Conformal Coatings and Related Equipment
- Conformal Coating/Parylene Application Specialists
- Parylene Conformal Coating Companies
Chapter Six: Profiles of Selected Companies (64 tables)