Research and Markets: Worldwide Sales of MEMS/WIMS Devices Expected to Reach $100 Billion by 2009.

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c12046) has announced the addition of MEMS and WIMS The New Dimension in Microsystems to their offering.

MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) and WIMS (wireless integrated microsystems) are laying the foundation for a new industry based on machines the size of a human hair.This report forecasts that worldwide sales of MEMS/WIMS devices will be approaching $100 billion by 2009.

Several trends and factors are coming together to drive the MEMS/WIMS market.

--The technology is riding Moore's Law, but goes beyond. In addition to small size, the benefits of MEMS and WIMS mean increased speed, more functionality, higher performance, greater reliability, longer product lifetime, and enhanced energy efficiency.

--The development of MEMS and WIMS represents a major technological advance with enormous potential for the economy and for society.

--MEMS and WIMS will become as pervasive as semiconductors and as important to the economy, if not more so.

--The industry will have an impact on methods and tools, infrastructure, and standards. It also calls for a workforce educated and trained for the jobs created.

--The technology and market began in the United States, but other countries are making a concerted effort to establish R&D facilities, develop business enterprises, and penetrate the market. Although the U.S. market will grow rapidly, international markets will grow even faster and will eventually surpass the U.S. in shipments.

--As manufacturing problems are resolved, more products will enter the marketplace and penetrate new sectors. Many products are unique and are entering the market without competition. However, success will attract others, and new products will be developed.

--MEMS and WIMS technologies are seen as a means to drive economic growth and create employment. Major government research programs have as an important object technology transfer, so that research results can be turned into useful products and put on the market.

The purpose of this report is to lay the foundation for the quantitative model that yields these spectacular numbers, build the model, and produce the forecast. The objectives of the study are to:

--Trace development of the technology, industry, applications, and products.

--Examine the impact of government policy and regulations.

--Identify and quantify major market segments.

--Identify and profile major manufacturers and estimate market share.

--Consider the industry structure and competitive situation.

--Perform analysis to develop a forecast.

Companies mentioned include:

--Advanced Bionics

--Affymetrix

--Biomicro Systems

--Biophan Technologies

--Biotrove

--Bosch

--Boston Scientific Corporation

--CardioMEMS

--Cochlear

--Delphi

--Expanding to New Markets

--Core Competencies for Medical Market

--Appliances

--Control of Fine Movement

--Dexter Research Center

--Discera

--EV Group

--HandyLab

--Hewlett-Packard

--Honeywell

--Ion Optics 

--ISSYS

--Med-El

--Medtronic

--MEMSIC

--MesoSystems

--MicroCHIPS

--MicroEmissive Displays

--Pixelworks

--Sensicore

--Sonic Innovations

--TRW

--Texas Instruments

--Verimetra

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