| Chapter 1 Executive Summary |
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| Market Overview |
1-1 |
| Introduction |
1-1 |
| Major Research Findings |
1-2 |
| Key Competitive Factors |
1-2 |
| Forecasts and Opportunities |
1-3 |
| Conclusion |
1-3 |
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| Chapter 2 Total World SMT Odd Form Placement Equipment Market |
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| Market Overview |
2-1 |
| Definition and Scope |
2-2 |
| Odd Form Components |
2-2 |
| Pick and Place Equipment |
2-2 |
| Key Words |
2-2 |
| Scope |
2-2 |
| Market Dynamics |
2-3 |
| Market Engineering Measurements |
2-3 |
| Industry Challenges |
2-4 |
| Lack of Proper Packaging Standards |
2-5 |
| Need for Developing Machines that Provide Clear Cost Advantages over Manual Assembly |
2-6 |
| Lack of Industry Knowledge on Automating Final Assembly |
2-6 |
| Need to Keep Pace with Changing Technology Trends |
2-7 |
| Increased Demand for Customization and Modularity |
2-7 |
| Reducing Profit Margins Create Obstacles for Additional Investment |
2-7 |
| Established Brand Names Creating Barriers for Smaller Participants |
2-8 |
| Lack of Standardization of Product Platforms |
2-8 |
| Distribution Methodology Makes an Impact |
2-9 |
| Competition from Cheaper Imitations |
2-9 |
| Market Drivers |
2-10 |
| High Labor Charges in the Western Regions Responsible for Growth |
2-11 |
| Increased Demand for High Precision from End-user Industries |
2-11 |
| Reduced Time to Market Drives Need for Automation |
2-12 |
| Need for High Flexibility Combined with High Throughput |
2-12 |
| Considerable Logistic Cost Savings Encourage Assembly Near Customer Base |
2-13 |
| Miniaturization Drives Demand |
2-13 |
| Higher Use of High-density Double-sided PCBs |
2-13 |
| Improving Economic Situation Across the Globe |
2-14 |
| Market Restraints |
2-14 |
| Widespread Use of Manual Assembly in the Final Assembly Process |
2-15 |
| High Expenditure Restricts Growth |
2-15 |
| Increased Capabilities of Next Generation SMT Placement Machines |
2-16 |
| High Costs Related to After-sales Support |
2-16 |
| Competition from Used and Leased Equipment Market |
2-17 |
| Forecasts and Trends |
2-17 |
| Revenue Forecasts |
2-17 |
| Demand Analysis |
2-19 |
| Product Trends |
2-20 |
| Technology Trends |
2-21 |
| Pricing Trends |
2-21 |
| Geographical Trends |
2-22 |
| Competitive Analysis |
2-23 |
| Competitive Structure |
2-23 |
| Market Share Analysis |
2-25 |
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| Chapter 3 Appendix |
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| Decision Support Database |
3-1 |
| PCB Sales |
3-1 |
| Electronics Components Contribution to Electronics Industry |
3-2 |
| Telecommunication Equipment Contribution to Electronics Industry |
3-5 |
| Medical and Industrial Contribution to Electronics Industry |
3-7 |
| Consumer Electronics Contribution to Electronics Industry |
3-10 |