Abstract
INTRODUCTION
This study will be of primary interest to all companies directly involved in
the fabrication and selling of bioactive glasses, glass-ceramics, ceramics,
composites, process equipment, and raw materials. In particular, it will be of
interest to technical personnel in the medical, dental, and pharmaceutical
sectors, manufacturers or distributors of organic and inorganic materials,
producers of advanced coatings and coating equipment, and other ceramic
equipment suppliers.
Overall, this study applies to industry segments such as medical, dental,
biological, bioengineering, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics.
The study is mainly directed towards executives, directors, operations
managers, sales and marketing managers, and strategic planners working within
the above industries. Universities and research facilities may also find this
study to be a good source of technical information regarding formulation,
processing, and testing of bioactive materials which can be used as a baseline
for new or expanded R&D activities.
SCOPE OF STUDY
This report:
- Describes various types of bioactive materials (i.e., glasses,
glass-ceramics, ceramics, and composites), their fabrication methods
(including variants and upgrades), and identifies current and potential
applications for each type
- Analyzes the bioactive materials industry on a worldwide basis from the
standpoint of both manufacturing and consumption, with detailed forecasts to
2011
- Examines commercial and public research activities in major regions of the
world
- Profiles the top companies in the industry and offers an in-depth patent
analysis.
METHODOLOGY AND INFORMATION SOURCES
The technology section of this report is based on information derived from
technical literature, professional journals, author' s field experience, and
online sources.
Global market analysis was performed by analyzing 67 suppliers of bioactive
materials, accounting for at least 95% of the global bioactive materials
market. Data for each company were obtained by thoroughly analyzing SEC
filings, Internet websites, annual reports, industry directories, industry
magazines and catalogs, government sources, and other public sources.
Additional data were obtained from the direct contribution of primary sources,
including: company executives, managers, engineers and other technical
personnel representing manufacturers of bioactive materials; representatives
of academia and trade associations; and industry market analysts.
Secondary sources of information include:
- EDGAR - U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissions Filings
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- European Patent Office
- Company Web Sites
- Company Annual Reports
- Thomas Registers
- Moody' s Directory
- S & P Industry Survey
- Dun & Bradstreet Business Directory
- American Ceramic Society Annual Meeting Abstract
- Foreign Chamber of Commerce Directories
- Foreign Stock Exchange Listings
- In addition to utilizing the above primary and secondary sources, market
growth trends and forecasts were compiled by gaining additional insights from
relevant financial and market information, relevant BCC reports, and the
author' s own in-depth analysis of all the information.
ANALYST CREDENTIALS
Margareth Gagliardi has over 20 years of experience in the field of advanced
materials specializing in ceramic formulations, materials processing, and new
product development. She has held management positions in both manufacturing
and R&D within U.S. and European firms producing electronic, mechanical,
chemical, and structural components. She holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering
and an M.S. in Ceramic Engineering.
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