Magnetic Materials - A Worldwide Market Review

Magnetic Materials - A Worldwide Market Review published by BizAcumen, Inc. in November, 2009. This report consists of Pages: 255 and the price starts from US $ 2995.

Introduction

Abstract

Magnetic materials are ubiquitous in the present electronic-based economy. Nations around the world have shown consistent interest in the use of magnetic materials in a varied range of temperature and environmental conditions. Evolution of new end-use applications and consistent demand from key end-use markets such as automotives, industrial/consumer electronics, data storage, military/aerospace, medical, power generation, and telecommunications led to the development of highly advanced magnetic materials and diverse applications areas. Innovative materials with improved functionalities and a multitude of applications are additionally expected to boost demand.

These and other market data and trends are presented in "Magnetic Materials: A Worldwide Market Review" by BizAcumen, Inc. Our reports are designed to be most comprehensive in geographic coverage and vertical market analyses.

Table of Contents

1. METHODOLOGY 1

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1
• Disclaimers 2
• Quantitative Techniques & Reporting Level 3

2. MARKET OVERVIEW 4

• Outlook 4
• Industry Dynamics 4
  • The Future 4
• Factors Influencing Demand 5
• Competitive Scenario 5
  • A Glance at the Recent Major Acquisitions: 2007 6
• Trends & Issues 6
  • China Dominates the Global Rare Earth Magnets Market 6
  • NdFeB Magnets Continue to Gain Popularity 6
  • Rare Earth Ore Prices on the Rise 6
  • New Technologies and Niche Markets Ensure Growth 7
  • China Gains High on the Investment Charts 7
  • Competitive Market Pricing Squeeze Profit Margins 7
  • E-commerce to Become Magnetic Industry Norm 8

3. PRODUCT FACTS 8

• Soft Magnetic Materials 8
  • Soft Ferrite 8
  • Electrical Steel 8
• Permanent Magnetic Materials 9
  • Alnico Magnets 9
  • Hard Ferrite 9
  • Samarium Cobalt Magnets 9
  • Neodymium-Iron-Boron (NdFeB) Magnets 9

4. PRODUCTION SCENARIO 10

5. END-USE APPLICATIONS 10

• Automotive Industry 10
  • In Hybrid Vehicles 11
• Data Storage 11
  • As Magnetic Tapes 12
  • As Magnetic Disks 12
• Medical Technology/Industry 12
  • Magnetic Nanomaterials in Biomedical Community 12
• Aerospace 13
• Electronic, Electrical and Instrumentation 14
  • In Generators, Transformers, and Motors... 14
  • As Electric Motors 14
  • As Sensors 14
• Industrial Machinery 15
  • As Lifting Frames 15
  • As Mechanical Tools 15
  • As Magnetic Sweepers 16
  • As Brakes and Clutches 16
  • In Separation and Sorting Process 16
  • In SwitchMode DC-DC converters 16
• Power Generation Systems 17
• Security Devices 17
• Others 17
  • As Magnetic Signboard 17
  • As Nano-magnetic Materials 17
• Recent and Potential Applications 18
  • Maglev Trains 18
  • Magnetic Braking System 18
  • Missiles With Magnetic Forces 18
  • Shoes With Magnetic Control Systems 18
  • Ferrite-Bead Inductor 19

6. TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS 19

• Nanomagnetics - A Blockbuster in Development 19
• MRAM Technology - The Future of Memory Devices 20
• Microwave Electronic Technology - A New Method for Magnetic Thin- Film Characterization 20
• Magnetic Stainless Steel Stimulates Bone Growth In Prosthetic implants 20
• Soft Magnetic Composite Materials: A New Facet in Soft Magnetics 21

7. CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 21

• Shougang to Divest Interest in Yantai Magnetic Materials 21
• ASTM Approves First Standard for Permanent Magnets 21
• VAC Begins Supply of Magnetic Systems for a New Linear Drive Development Project 22
• Magnetics to Relocate Booneville-based Operations 22
• Neo Material Technologies Forms Licensing Agreement With Hitachi Metals 22
• VAC Begins Supply of Magnetic Systems to DESY Laboratory for XFEL Project 23
• Superior Essex Acquires Magnet Wire Operations of Nexans 23
• ThyssenKrupp Electric Steel Undertakes Capacity Expansion 23
• Bunting Magnetics Acquires Magnet Applications 23
• Researchers Receive US$6.25 Million Nano-Magnetic Materials Grant 24
• Magnum Magnetics Launches Redesigned Website 24
• Arnold Magnetic Takes Over Precision Magnetics 24
• Hitachi Acquires Neomax 24
• Serpent & Dove Unveils Hull and Boom Magnet 24
• Magnet Sales Australia Launches Pro-lift Lifting Magnets 25
• TDK Corporation Develops NEOREC55 Series of NdFeB Sintered Magnets 25
• NEOMAX Rolls Out New Ferrite Magnet 25
• Magnetics Launches L Material 25

8. MAJOR PLAYERS 26

• Advanced Technology & Materials Co., Ltd. (China) 26
• Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corp (US) 26
• Beijing Jingci Magnetism Technology Co (China) 26
• Beijing Zhong Ke San Huan Hi-Tech Co., Ltd (China) 26
• BGRIMM Magnetic Materials & Technology Co. Ltd (China) 27
• Electron Energy Corporation (US) 27
• Hitachi Metals Ltd (Japan) 27
  • Hitachi Metals America Ltd (US) 27
• Hengdian Group DMEGC Magnetics Co, Ltd., (China) 27
• Hoosier Magnetics Inc (US) 27
• Jiashan Pengcheng Magnets Co Ltd (China) 28
• JFE Ferrite Corporation (Japan) 28
• Magnetics Inc (US) 28
• Master Magnetics, Inc (US) 28
• Ningbo Ketian Magnet Co., Ltd (China) 28
• Ningbo Permanent Magnetics Co., Ltd. (China) 28
• Ningbo Vastsky Magnetic & Plastic Technology Co., Ltd (China) 29
• Neo Material Technologies, Inc. (Canada) 29
• Shin-Etsu Chemical Co, Ltd (Japan) 29
• TDK Corp (Japan) 29
• Thomas & Skinner, Inc (US) 29
• ThyssenKrupp Electrical Steel (Germany) 30
• Tridus Magnetics and Assemblies (US) 30
• Vacuumschmelze GmbH & Co. KG (Germany) 30

9. MARKET ANALYTICS 31

10. THE UNITED STATES 41

• US Magnetics Industry Takes a Flight Down 41
  • The Rationale 41
  • Outcome 41
• Strategies to Tackle the Chinese Challenge 42
• Research and Development Activities 43
  • Researchers Unveil a New Material with ' Liquid' Magnetic Properties 43
  • NHMFL Tests Highest Field DC Magnet 43
  • Nanoporous Ceramics to Split Proteins Magnetically 44
  • Magnetic Nanoparticles Developed for Catalysts Recovery 44
  • Ames Develops World' s First Magnetic Refrigerator 45
  • Grain-Size Magnetic Sensor Detects Changes in Magnetic Field 46
  • Plastic Magnets to Influence Future Electronics 46
  • 11. CANADA 47

12. JAPAN 48

• Japan: A Major Producer of Neodymium Magnets 48
• Japan Losing Ground on Soft Ferrites 49
• Research and Development Activity 49
  • Magnetic Steel Sheets to Lower Transformer Power Losses 49

13. EUROPE 50

• a. France 53
• b. Germany 54
• c. Italy 55
• d. The United Kingdom 56
• e. Rest of Europe 61
• 14. ASIA-PACIFIC 62
• a. China 64
• b. Rest of Asia-Pacific 67

15. LATIN AMERICA 68

16. REST OF WORLD 69

• Research and Development Activity 69
  • Magnetic Nanoparticles Synthesized for Information Storage 69

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