Mass Production & Commercialization Critical to Reduce Prices and Generate Greater Demand for Carbon Nanotubes.PALO ALTO Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif. -- With application segments demanding commercial access to reasonably-priced materials, carbon nanotube See nanotube. (CNT (Carbon NanoTube) See nanotube. ) companies are realizing the importance of expanding their manufacturing capacity to enjoy the benefits of greater demand through reduced prices. New strategic analysis from Frost & Sullivan (www.semiconductors.frost.com), An Assessment on the Future of Carbon Nanotubes, reveals that revenue in this industry totaled $35 million in 2003 and is projected to reach $540 million by 2007. "Limited capital, uncertainty of incremental demand and ambiguity clouding the return on investment delayed the initial decision to increase production capacity; however, positive signals on CNT adoption from various application segments are encouraging companies to strive for refinement in manufacturing processes and maximize their production yields," explains Frost & Sullivan Senior Research Analyst Deepa Doraiswamy. Mass production faces the challenges of complexity and costs, the impact of which is felt more in the single walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT (Single-Walled Carbon NanoTube) See nanotube. ) market than in multi walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT MWCNT Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube (semiconductor) ) market. Despite its higher price margins, SWCNT are gaining prominence in applications that demand high purity and faster response times. Thus CNT companies are propelled toward improving the different synthesis procedures such as chemical vapor deposition Vapor deposition Production of a film of material often on a heated surface and in a vacuum. Vapor deposition technology is used in a large variety of applications. , arc discharge, and catalytic methods for efficient manufacturing. Some companies have even developed proprietary manufacturing processes and license their technology to others. Additionally, as the application sectors for CNT demand high quality, CNT companies are taking active steps to monitor quality and ensure reproducibility. Though mass production, reduced costs, and greater demand are critical to complete CNT's transition from the laboratory to the open market, the true success of the lab-to-fab transition lies in the commercial success of the products that incorporate the CNT material. "The successful commercialization of CNT-based products in the open market asserts the accuracy of the research findings pertaining to the capabilities and structural efficiency of CNT thereby stimulating further market penetration Noun 1. market penetration - the extent to which a product is recognized and bought by customers in a particular market penetration - the act of entering into or through something; "the penetration of upper management by women" ," says Doraiswamy. CNT manufacturers that collaborate with the application developers are likely to have an edge over those restricting their roles to being mere material suppliers. Such partnerships enable CNT suppliers to leverage their expertise in gaining partial control over product development and commercialization, thereby influencing CNT's increased penetration into varied application markets. An Assessment on the Future of Carbon Nanotubes, part of the Total Semiconductor Subscription, evaluates the SWCNT and MWCNT market in detail to provide individual insights in terms of market and technology trends, application analyses, growth rates Growth Rates The compounded annualized rate of growth of a company's revenues, earnings, dividends, or other figures. Notes: Remember, historically high growth rates don't always mean a high rate of growth looking into the future. , competition, and future market conditions. Strategic recommendations back the key market drivers and challenges, allowing participants to shape their marketing and production efforts. Executive summaries and interviews are available to the press. 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