World Pressure; Temperature; and Flow Sensor Technology Developments

Table of Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Scope and Methodology
  • Scope
  • Methodology
• Key Findings
  • Noteworthy Emerging Technologies
  • Noteworthy Applications
  • Assessment of Industry Challenges

2 TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS VIEWPOINT

• Technology and Applications Analysis
  • Technology Primer
  • Applications Analysis and Trends
• Analysis and Ranking of Application Segments
  • Innovations in Pressure Sensors--Impact Analysis
  • Innovations in Temperature Sensors--Impact Analysis
  • Innovations in Flow Sensors--Impact Analysis
  • Innovations in Sensor Distribution Technologies-- Impact Analysis
• Stakeholder Assessment and Analysis; Regulatory Issues
  • Stakeholder Assessment and Analysis
  • Regulatory; Environmental; and Political Factors
• Influential Market Factors
  • M&A Analysis
  • Industry Trends

3 TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS

• Analysis of Technology Restraints
  • Regulatory Hurdles
  • Standards Assessment
  • Technology or Product Development Restraints
  • Competing Technologies
• Analysis of Technology Drivers
  • Technology Features and Benefits
  • Adoption Drivers for Pressure; Temperature; and Flow Sensors

4 INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENTS

• Innovative Developments in Pressure Sensors
  • Digital Pressure Sensor Technology Serves Many Markets--Switzerland
  • Improved Technology for Blood Pressure Monitoring--USA
  • Proof-of-Concept Test of Wireless Sensors for Wildfire Monitoring--USA
  • Surgical Tool Combines Pressure and Flow Sensors for Cataract Removal--USA
  • Tiny Pressure Sensor Is Also Ultralow Power--Germany
• Innovative Developments in Temperature Sensors
  • Advantages of Using IR Sensors for Very High Temperature Applications--USA
  • Digital; Plug and Play IR Sensors Are Affordable for Automotive Applications--Belgium
  • How a Temperature Sensor and Fuzzy Logic Make High Quality Bread Dough--Italy
  • Oil Industry Is Adopting FBG Fiberoptic Sensors--USA
  • Smart Temperature Sensor Monitors Perishables' Freshness--USA
• Innovative Developments in Flow Sensors
  • Coriolis Flowmeter Excels in NIST Test for Monitoring LNG--USA
  • Improved Air Flow Measurement System--USA
  • Microwave Flow Sensor Optimizes On-Line Process Analytics--Germany
  • Nano Flow Sensor for HPLC and Lab-on-a-Chip Applications--USA
  • Novel MEMS Production of Flow Sensor--Germany
  • Ultrasonic Flowmeter Developed that Is Safe for Use in Hazardous Environments--USA
• Innovative Developments in Sensor Distribution Technologies
  • Batteryless Wireless Sensors Entering the Markets--Germany
  • Embedded Systems Projects Part of EU Program--EU
  • End-to-End Solutions in Wireless Sensor Networks--USA
  • Next Generation Thermoelectric Micro Generator Produces 100 Microwatts--USA
  • Ultralow-Powered Wireless Mesh Networking for OEMs and Industry--USA
  • Vibration Energy Harvesting Microgenerator Proven in Field Trials--UK

5 ANALYSIS OF FUNDING SOURCES AND INNOVATION ASSESSMENT

• Venture Capital and Public Sector Funding Analysis
  • Venture Capital Analysis
  • Public Sector Funding Analysis
• Company Funding and Innovation Assessment
  • Company Funding
  • Innovation Assessment

6 KEY PATENTS; DATABASE OF KEY INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS; REFERENCES; AND GLOSSARY

• Patents And Glossary
  • Key Patents
  • Glossary
• Database Of Key Industry Participants And References
  • Database of Key Industrial Participants
  • References

7 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

• Database Tables
  • Military Expenditure--Equipment Procurement (1999-2006)
  • World Electronic Components Contribution to the Electronics Industry (1999--2006)
  • World Control and Instrumentation Contribution to the Electronics Industry (1999--2006)
  • World Medical and Industrial Equipment Contribution to the Electronics Industry (1999--2006)