Abstract
Business results for the MEMS industry were mixed in 2005: many companies did
very well, while others did not. In fact, it appears that start-ups fared much
better than their larger, multinational counterparts, with many smaller firms
experiencing considerable sales and/or business development momentum.
Revenue growth slowed dramatically, despite the fact that unit shipments were
very strong. Nearly 1.8 billion MEMS devices were shipped in 2005, for
revenues of just under $7 billion. The effect of price reductions and lower
average selling prices is clear.
This report covers the global market for MEMS. It provides a snapshot of the
state of the MEMS industry and looks at a variety of trends and issues that
will impact its future growth. The research contains more than 50 tables and
charts quantifying the growth of MEMS, including worldwide forecasts by major
MEMS device category, device type and key markets through 2010. It also
includes lists of the top 20 suppliers in 2005 by both unit shipments and
revenues.