Microfluidics Technology

Publication Date	September 2006
Publisher	BCC Research
Product Type	Report
Pages	144
ISBN Number
Product Code	BCC00059

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Summary

Microfluidics is a set of technologies that deal with the movement of small amounts of fluid. The field has been developing for more than a decade, but most of that development, while intense, has been in isolated modules. Now scientists are beginning to put the pieces together into systems, setting the stage for new applications and rapid market growth.

Scope Of Study

This report contains:

A thorough evaluation of the technical and business environment surrounding the emerging microfluidic systems market
Detailed reviews of the technologies, related sub-technologies and alternative technologies in light of the emerging needs of the relevant markets
An examination of the current and potential applications of microfluidic technologies and an assessment of their importance in the context of emerging market paradigms
The trends that will shape the future of microfluidics technologies and markets, and their impact
Detailed company profiles as well as a patent analysis for new and emerging technologies.

Report Highlights

The global market for microfluidic technologies was worth an estimated $2.9 billion in 2005. This figure should grow to $3.2 billion in 2006 and $6.2 billion by 2011, i.e., an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 14.1% over the next five years.
Inkjet printing is by far the largest application of microfluidics, accounting for nearly three-quarters of the total market. Despite its size, inkjet printing is the slowest-growing application segment with a projected AAGR of under 8%, and by 2011 is expected to account for slightly over half of the market.
Smaller application segments, particularly chemical analysis and synthesis and proteomics are growing at a slower pace than healthcare-related applications. The market for defense and public safety applications should remain small throughout the forecast period.

Content

Introduction
- Study Goals And Objectives
- Reasons For Doing The Study
- Intended Audience
- Scope And Format
- Methodology And Information Sources
- Author's Credentials
- Related BCC Publications
- BCC Online Services
- Disclaimer
Summary
- Summary Table: Global Market Forecast For Microfluidic Technologies, Through 2011 ($ Millions)
- Summary Figure: Global Market For Microfluidic Technologies, 2005-2011 ($ Millions)
Overview
- Definition And Industry Structure
- Microfluidic Components
  - Types Of Microfluidic Components
    - Microchannels
    - Micropumps
    - Mechanical Micropumps
    - Piezoelectric Pumps
    - Pneumatic Pumps
    - Thermopneumatic Pumps
    - Electrostatic Pumps
    - Non-Mechanical Pumps
    - Capillary Pumps
    - Electrohydrodynamic Pumps
    - Electrokinetic Pumps
    - Magneto-Hydrodynamic Pumps
    - Phase Difference Pumps
    - Micronozzles
    - Microvalves
    - Passive Microvalves
    - Active Microvalves
    - Micromixers
    - Active Mixers
    - Saw Mixers
    - Magneto-Hydrodynamic Mixers
    - Passive Mixers
    - Microreactors
- Industry Structure
- Microfluidic Systems
- Major End-User Markets
  - High Throughput Screening (HTS) And Compound Profiling
  - Diagnostic And Point-Of-Care (POC)
  - Inkjet Printing
  - Chemical Analysis
  - Drug Delivery/Medical
  - Proteomics
  - Defense And Public Safety
- Industry Concepts
  - Microfluidics
  - Microscale Physics
  - Drug Discovery
  - Lab-On-A-Chip
  - High-Throughput Screening
  - Poc Diagnostics
  - Mems
  - Materials Of Construction
  - Microfabrication
- Market Environment
- Basic Concepts In Microfluidics
  - General
  - What Is A Microfluidic Device?
  - Importance Of Mems
  - Basic Principles Of Microfluidics
    - Pressure Driven Flow
    - Electrokinetic Flow
    - Passive Fluid Control Technology
    - Chemical Control
    - Hydrogels
    - Colloidal Microspheres
  - Finite Element Modeling In Fluid Mechanics
    - The Utility Of Modeling
    - Phase Phenomena
    - Heat Removal
    - Bimetallic Actuation
  - Surface Chemistry
    - Substrate Factors
    - Surface Coatings
    - Hydrophilic Material
    - Hydrophobic Material
    - Surface Finish
  - Diffusion Bonding
  - "microjaws" For Genetic Engineering And Therapeutics
- Fabrication Of Microfluidic Components And Systems
  - Sensors
  - Actuators
  - Microstructures
  - Microsystems
    - Construction
  - Micromachining
    - Photopolymerization Process
    - Photolithography
    - Thin Films
    - Wet Etching
    - Dry Etching
    - Surface Micromachining
    - Laser Micromachining
    - Liga
    - Hexsil
- Features Of Microsystems
  - Hybrid Microsystems
    - Biomems
  - Coriolis Mass Flow Technology
  - Materials Of Construction
    - Silicon
    - Pdms And Silicone Elastomers
    - Polyimide
- Related Technology Considerations
  - Edm
  - Fluidic Driving Force
- Growth Obstacles
- Growth Drivers
- Issues Affecting Sales Opportunities
- Accounting For Factors When Projecting Data
Microfluidic Market By End-User Segments
- Overview
- High Throughput Screening And Compound Profiling
  - Overview
  - Applications
    - Dna Analysis
    - Assays
    - Compound Libraries
    - Lab Automation
  - Market Forecast
  - Major Manufacturers And Market Shares
    - Tecan
    - Caliper Life Sciences
    - Nanogen
- Clinical Diagnostics/Poc Testing
  - Overview
    - Acceptance Of Technology
  - Applications
    - Animal Healthcare Applications
  - Market Forecast
  - Major Manufacturers And Market Shares
    - Abaxis
    - Abbott Laboratories
    - Biosite Inc.
    - Gyros Microlabs Ab
    - Handylab
    - Iq Micro Inc.
    - Maxwell Sensors
- Inkjet Printing
  - Overview
  - Applications
    - Inkjet Printer Applications
    - New Applications Of Inkjet Technology
    - Biochip Production
    - Flat Panel Displays
    - Printable Electronics
    - Other Applications
  - Market Forecast
    - Inkjet Printers
    - Biochip Production Equipment
    - Flat Panel Display Fabrication
    - Printable Organic Electronics
  - Manufacturers And Market Shares
    - Hewlett-Packard
    - Seiko Epson
    - Lexmark
    - Agilent Technologies
    - Litrex
- Chemical Analysis And Synthesis
  - Overview
  - Applications
    - Chemical Analysis
    - Micro-Total Analysis Systems
    - Chemical Synthesis
  - Market Forecast
    - Chemical Analysis
    - Chemical Synthesis
  - Manufacturers
    - Ehrfeld Mikrotechnik Bts Gmbh
    - Gtl Microsystems
    - Global Hydrogen, Inc.
- Drug Delivery/ Medical Applications
  - Overview
  - Applications
  - Market Forecast
  - Manufacturers And Market Shares
    - Issys
    - Debiotech
    - Therafuse
- Proteomics
  - Overview
  - Applications
    - High Pressure Liquid Chromatography
    - Chip-Based Systems
    - Microfluidic Chip-Based Immunoassays
    - "rotating Chip" Immunoassay
  - Market Forecast
  - Manufacturers And Market Shares
    - Ciphergen
    - Advion
    - Agilent
    - Dionex
    - Gyros
    - Invitrogen
    - Biacore
- Defense And Public Safety
  - Overview
  - Applications
  - Market Forecast
- Other
  - Dispensing
    - Applications
    - Positive-Displacement Pumps
    - Pin Arrays
    - Aerosol Systems
    - Market Forecast
  - New Applications
    - Electronic Cooling
    - Fuel Cells
    - Food Quality Testing
Microfluidics Companies
- Agilent Technologies
- Biomicro Systems
- Biotrove (Formerly Advanced Instrumentation Systems)
- Caliper Life Sciences
  - Labchip System
- Cepheid
  - Smart Cycler
- Eksigent Technologies
  - Nanolc
  - Ekpump
  - Nanoflow
- Fluidigm
- Gyros Microlabs
- Hewlett-Packard
- Intelligent Micro Patterning, Llc
- Intellisense Software
- Micralyne, Inc.
  - tk
- Microchips
- Microfluidic Systems, Inc.
- Micronics
- Nanogen
- Nanostream
- Orchid Cellmark
- Sru Biosystems
- Tecan
Microfluidics Deals
- Intellectual Property Considerations
- Recent Deals
  - Notable Deals By Year
    - 1999
    - 2000
    - 2001
    - 2002
    - 2006
Patent Landscape (Developments Since 1999)
- Introduction
  - Trends By Country
  - Trends By Assignee
  - Trends By Emphasis: Production Versus Application
Outlook: Trends, Challenges And Forces That Are Driving The Industry's Future
- Technical Challenges
- Fabrication Methods
- Obstacles
- Business Considerations
- Microfluidics And Nanotechnology
- Conclusion
List Of Figures
- Summary Table: Global Market Forecast For Microfluidic Technologies, Through 2011 ($ Millions)
- Table 1 Key Market Parameters For Microfluidics
- Table 2 Worldwide Mems Market Including Microfluidics, Through 2010 ($ Millions)
- Table 3 Design Of Microfluidic Devices-Phase Phenomena Considerations
- Table 4 Design Of Microfluidic Devices-Actuation Principles And Applications
- Table 5 Fabrication Techniques For Microfluidic Devices
- Table 6 Comparison Of Growth Obstacles For Microfluidic Technologies
- Table 7 Key Growth Drivers For Microfluidic Technology
- Table 8 Global Market Forecast For Microfluidic Technologies, Through 2011 ($ Millions)
- Table 9 Global Market For Microfluidic Devices In Hts/Compound Screening, Through 2011 ($ Millions)
- Table 10 Hts/Compound Profiling Companies, Global Market Share, 2005 (%)
- Table 11 Global Market Forecast For Microfluidic Mems In Poc Diagnostic Devices, Through 2011 ($ Millions)
- Table 12 Global Market Forecast For Microfluidic Inkjet Heads By Application, Through 2011 ($ Millions)
- Table 13 Market Forecast For Disposable Inkjet Cartridge Shipments, Through 2011 (Million Units)
- Table 14 Global Market Forecast For Microfluidic Inkjet Printer Heads, Through 2011 ($ Millions)
- Table 15 Global Market Forecast For Biochip Shipments, Through 2011 ($ Billions)
- Table 16 Global Market For Microfluidic Mems Used In Biochip Production, Through 2011 ($ Millions)
- Table 17 Global Market Forecast For Microfluidic Mems Used In Flat Panel Display Production, Through 2011 ($ Millions)
- Table 18 Global Market Forecast For Microfluidic Mems Used In Production Of Other Printable Organic Electronics, Through 2011 ($ Millions)
- Table 19 Global Market Forecast For Microchemical Systems, Through 2011 ($ Millions)
- Table 20 Global Market Forecast For Microchemical Sensors, Through 2011 ($ Millions)
- Table 21 Global Market Forecast For Microfluidic Drug Pumps, Through 2011 ($ Millions)
- Table 22 Global Market Forecast For Microfluidic Proteomics Systems, Through 2011 ($ Millions)
- Table 23 Global Market Forecast For Microfluidic Mems Used In Cbw Sensors, Through 2011 ($ Millions)
- Table 24 Global Market Forecast For Microfluidic Dispensing Devices, Through 2011 ($ Millions)
- Table 25 Microfluidics Companies
- Table 26 Selected Microfluidics-Related Deals 1999-2006
- Table 27 Companies And Institutions Awarded Three Or More Nanomaterial-Related Patents, January 1, 1999 Through June 30, 2006
List Of Figures
- Summary Figure: Global Market For Microfluidic Technologies, 2005-2011 ($ Millions)
- Figure 1 Passive Microfluidic Valve
- Figure 2 The Hydrophilic Effect In Microfluidic Conduits
- Figure 3 The Hydrophobic Effect In Microfluidic Conduits
- Figure 4 Global Market Forecast For Microfluidic Technologies, 2005-2011 ($ Millions)
- Figure 5 Hts/Compound Profiling Companies, Globalmarket Share, 2005 (%)
- Figure 6 Microfluidics-Based Poc Diagnostic Test Market Shares, 2005 (%)
- Figure 7 Global Microfluidic Inkjet Market Shares, 2005 (%)
- Figure 8 Implantable Drug Pump Market Shares, 2005 (Percent Of Total Segment Sales)
- Figure 9 Microfluidic Devices For Proteomics Applications, Market Shares, 2005 (%)
- Figure 10 Principle Of Ekpumptm
- Figure 11 Shares Of U.S. Patents By Assignee January 1, 1999 Through June 30, 2006 (%)
- Figure 12 Shares Of Patents Issued By Emphasis, January 1, 1999 Through June 30, 2006 (%)