This report analyzes the US market for Forensic Technologies and Services in
US$ Million by the following segments: Forensic Databases, Forensic Consulting
and Computer Forensics, Biometrics/Fingerprinting, DNA Testing, and Others
(includes Forensic Biology, Analytical Instruments, Toxicology Immunoassay
Testing Products, and Drug Identification Kits). Annual estimates and
forecasts are provided for the period 2006 through 2015. The report profiles
137 companies including many key and niche players such as Abbott
Laboratories Inc., ACR Data Recovery, Inc., Agilent Life Sciences and Chemical
Analysis, Inc., Barnes Forensic Services, Capsicum Group, LLC, Computer
Forensics, Inc., Cyber Agents, Inc., Creative Forensic Services, Forensics
Consulting Solutions LLC, Forensic Data Recovery, Inc., Global Digital
Forensics, L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc., Neogen Corporation, Orchid Cellmark,
ODV, Inc., Pyramidal Technologies Ltd., Roche Molecular Diagnostics, SPEX
Forensics, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., Tri-Tech Forensics, Inc., and
Varian, Inc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary
research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported
select online sources.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
II. A US MARKET REPORT
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Forensic Products & Services Market: A Review
Current Scenario: A Quick Primer
Rise in Crime Boosts the "Need" Factor
Table 1: US Crime Statistics (2007&2008): Breakdown of Number of
Crimes Committed by Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 2: US Crime Statistics (2007): Breakdown of Number of Crimes
Committed in Select Cities
DNA Analysis: The Ultimate Weapon in the Battle Against Crime
Government Intervention to Help Perk-Up Demand
Table 3: Market for DNA Probes-based Diagnostics in the United States
(2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues by Application Area (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart)
Expanding Criminal DNA Database Extends a Fillip to DNA Analysis
DNA Analysis Aids in Post-Conviction Testing
Rise in Gun Violence Raises the Demand for Forensic Ballistics
Rise in Cyber Crimes Brings to Fore the Emergence of Computer Forensics
Mobile Forensics Garners Momentum
Rise in Terrorist Bombings Sharpens the Business Case for Explosives
Forensics...
All Eyes On Forensic Consulting Services
Recession Provides a Thumbs-Up for Forensic Accounting Services
Demand Swells for Miniaturized, Hand-Held Forensics Devices
Miniaturization of DNA based Diagnostics: Still An Uphill Task
Innovations in Forensic Technologies: Key to Growth
Image Enhancement Technology: A Shot in the Arm for Criminal Investigation
Fingerprint Detection on Metals Now a Possibility
Structure of Forensic Labs in the United States
Operational Structure
Spotlight on Accreditation
Challenges Confronted by Forensic Labs
Widespread Criticism Sweeps The Practice of Forensic Science
Insufficient Funding Hampers Operations of Crime Labs
Privacy Issues Plague DNA Forensics
Rising DNA Sample Analysis Backlogs Saddle Crime Labs
Federal Funds to Ease the Backlog Burden
Testing Quality in Laboratories Raises Eyebrows
2. TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW
Forensic Science: A Primer
History
Role of Automated ID Systems
Types of Forensic Analysis
Firearms and Weapon Marks Identification
Toolmark Analysis
Latent Print Analysis
Questioned Document Examination (QDE)
Chemical Analysis/ Toxicology
Trace Evidence Analysis
Explosive Analysis
Overview of Forensic Technologies & Services
Computer Forensics
Hardware Imaging Tool
Authentication Software Tool
Decryption Tool
Disk Data Editing and Searching Tool
Daily Audit Log File Tool
Other Tools
Forensic Databases
Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)
The NSA Call Database
TALON
Guardian Database
Fusion Center
Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System IAFIS
Biometrics/Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting: The Most Widely Used Biometrics Technology
Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS)
How It Works?
Fingerprint Imaging Technology
Optical Technology
Capacitive Technology
Form Factor
Forensic DNA Testing & Analysis
DNA Profiling: A Key Forensic Tool
Identity/Forensics
Popular DNA Analysis Techniques: A Review
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Miniaturization Creates a Revolution in DNA Analysis
Gene Chip Technology
DNA Chips
Chromosome Painting Probes
Other Technologies/Products
Forensic Biology and Serology
Forensic Anthropology
Forensic Botany
Forensic Ornithology
Forensic Odontology
Forensic Analytical Instruments
Immunoassays Tests
3. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
System Planning Inks Agreement with Talon Companies
Thermo Fisher Scientific Takes Over Finnzymes
Neogen Takes Over International Diagnostic Systems
China Takes over First Themis Vision Systems
ManTech International Takes Over DDK Technology Group
Logicube® Takes over Intellectual Property of CellDEK™ Technology
Nanobac Pharmaceuticals Takes over DNAPrint Genomics
Invitrogen Merges with Applied Biosystems
Fortified Holdings and Grand Investigative Services Sign Letter of Intent
MTS Health Investors Takes Over DNA Diagnostics Center
ManTech International Acquires Emerging Technologies Group
Marcum & Kliegman Acquires RosenfarbWinters
4. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS/INNOVATIONS
Pyramidal Technologies Makes Available its ALIAS 3D Imaging System in
Mexico
Applied Biosystems AmpFLSTR® MiniFilerTM PCR Amplification Kit
Receives Approval from National DNA Index System
MotionDSP Introduces Ikena® Software Latest Version
New York University Lab Introduces Adroit Photo Forensics 2009
Biomatrica Introduces SampleWare 3.1
Addonics Technologies Launches Novel Multi Flash Readers
Applied Biosystems Introduces New Forensic DNA Kits
AccessData Launches Forensic Toolkit 3.0
Susteen Introduces Complete Forensics Solution
FEI Company Launches Scanning Electron Microscopes
ManageEngine Introduces New Variant of NetFlow Analyzer
Network Instruments Rolls Out Portable Network Recorder
Mandiant Introduces Intelligent Response Version 1.3
3D Sherlock Launches Forensics Software
WiebeTech Launches ReconTM Field Kits in Collaboration with Digital
Reconnaissance and Voom Technologies
TimeSight™ Systems Unveils Advanced Video Lifecycle Management
Appliance and Software Solution
FinalData Unveils FinalMobile Forensics 2.0
Fidelis Security Systems Introduces Fidelis XPS
ManageEngine Unveils Enhanced Version of NetFlow Analyzer Enterprise
Edition Software
LTU Technologies Introduces LTU-Finder v. 3.0
Paraben Unveils Cell Seizure Investigator Stick
MotionDSP Rolls Out Video Forensics Software
AccessData Unveils AccessData Enterprise
5. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
Abbott Laboratories Inc (USA)
ACR Data Recovery, Inc. (USA)
Agilent Life Sciences and Chemical Analysis, Inc. (USA)
Barnes Forensic Services (USA)
Capsicum Group, LLC (USA)
Computer Forensics, Inc. (Canada)
Cyber Agents, Inc. (USA)
Creative Forensic Services (USA)
Forensics Consulting Solutions LLC (USA)
Forensic Data Recovery, Inc. (Canada)
Global Digital Forensics (USA)
L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc (USA)
Neogen Corporation, (USA)
Orchid Cellmark (USA)
ODV, Inc., (USA)
Pyramidal Technologies Ltd (Barbados)
Roche Molecular Diagnostics (USA)
SPEX Forensics (USA)
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. (USA)
Tri-Tech Forensics, Inc. (USA)
Varian, Inc. (USA)
6. MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 4: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Forensic
Technologies & Services by Segment - Forensic Databases, Forensic
Consulting and Computer Forensics, Biometrics/Fingerprinting, DNA Testing and
Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for
Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 5: US 10-Year Perspective for Forensic Technologies & Services
by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Revenue for Forensic Databases, Forensic
Consulting and Computer Forensics, Biometrics/Fingerprinting, DNA Testing and
Others for Years 2006, 2009 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
III. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Forensic Technologies and Services published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. in August 1, 2010. This report consists of Pages: 308 and the price starts from US $ 3950.
