INTRODUCTION
Advanced materials continue to be one of the foundations on which nearly all
global markets grow. Advanced materials technology enables other technological
breakthroughs, and the importance of advanced materials technology to the
global economy is immeasurable.
Advanced materials technology market research has long been one of the leading
coverage areas for BCC Research. Since the firm was founded in 1971, BCC has
examined nearly every existing advanced materials market.
This review of research conducted in 2007 is meant to provide market
quantification and guidance in a variety of global advanced materials
technology markets. BCC Research closely examines all major market segments
and provides in-depth analysis of market drivers, major players, patent
activity and other key market factors that are influencing or will influence
market growth in the next 5 years. For decades, buyers of BCC' s advanced
materials market research reports have relied on our data and analysis to help
them with strategic planning, product positioning, production capacity
expansions, and asset allocation.
This review includes highlights of reports published by BCC Research on the
following topics:
- Friction Products and Materials
- Advanced Materials and Devices for Renewable Energy Systems
- Powder Metallurgy
- Advanced Protective Gear and Armor
- Lightweight Materials in Transportation
- EMI/RFI Materials and Technologies
- Smart and Interactive Textiles.
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