Electrostatic Discharge Technologies

Abstract

• The U.S. market for electrostatic discharge (ESD) technologies was $1.1 billion in 2007. It is expected to reach $1.6 billion by 2012, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%.
• Packaging products, worth $368.8 million in 2007, have the largest share of the market and will be worth $621 million by 2012 with a projected 9.9% CAGR.
• The U.S. remains the largest producer and consumer of ESD goods.

• Descriptions of various types of electrostatic discharge (ESD) technologies including those used for packaging, static control polymers, furniture, apparel, flooring and electronics
• The current U.S. market status for ESD products, with trends and forecasts for growth over the next 5 years
• Technological issues including the latest trends and a thorough patent analysis
• Analysis of the ESD industry, both from a market and application perspective
• Company profiles.

The data in this report were obtained from both primary and secondary sources. Executives, engineers, managers, researchers, and salespeople from companies and research institutions involved in the development, production, and/or usage of ESD materials were interviewed. Other data were obtained from an exhaustive review of patent literature and government databases, as well as scientific, trade, and business journals. BCC newsletters, reports, and conferences provided additional information.