The Global Market for Nanopatterning Technology Equipment is Projected to Reach US$4.4 Billion by 2024
Technological Developments
and Demand from Newer Applications to Drive Growth in the Nanopatterning
Market, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts,
Inc.
GIA
launches comprehensive analysis of industry segments, trends, growth drivers,
market share, size and demand forecasts on the global Nanopatterning market. The global market for Nanopatterning
Technology Equipment is projected to reach US$4.4 billion by 2024, driven by technological
developments and demand from expanding applications in electronics, nano-optics
and biomedical sectors.
Defined
as a technique to generate functional patterns on a substrate at nanometer
scale, Nanopatterning is a high potential, lucrative nanotechnology area. In
broader terms, nanopatterning is similar to nanolithography, which encompasses
several processes based on light or radiation that are used for imprinting
nanoscale patterns on surfaces such as silicon chips. Key advantages offered by nanopatterning
technology are precise and accurate operation,
high
efficiency, cost effectiveness, reliability, and low power consumption. Nanopatterning can be
performed using several approaches including nanoimprint lithography (NIL) techniques
such as hot embossing, microcontact printing, ultraviolet NIL; and laser-based
particle deposition, among others. The enabling technology has emerged as an interesting
and growing domain for a number of high-growth industries including
semiconductors for LEDs, CPUs and memory devices; life sciences for medical
diagnostics and cell sorting; data storage for DVDs and magnetic storage
devices; surface structuring for cell control and anti-reflective structures;
optics for filters, polarizers, and waveplates; and security for tags and
holography.
NIL, a highly cost
effective technique compared to traditional lithography forms, primarily
because it does not necessitate multiple patterning and expensive optics, is
witnessing surge in new application numbers prompting companies to come up with
new NIL systems to suit different needs of the markets. However,
certain drawbacks, especially the issues concerning overlay, throughput and
defectivity, have so far prevented the technology from realizing its full
potential. NIL is considered more suitable for newer applications rather than
in markets where it is required to challenge EUV or optical lithography, for
example in memory and IC logic markets. However, the applications for the NIL technique
are expanding rapidly. Currently, wafer-level processes of NIL are also being
explored further for new applications, in particular biotechnology and photonic
applications. Patterning requirements of these applications perfectly match
nanoimprint lithography’s strengths. Polymers represent the most suitable material for
nanopatterning due to polymer chains’ natural length scales and morphologies in
the bulk, which remain within the nanometer domain. In the electronics
industry, growing production of flat screen TVs, mobile phones, and palmtops
will continue to fuel demand for nanopatterning of semiconductors.
As
stated by the new market research report on Nanopatterning, Nanoimprint Lithography (NIL)
represents the largest market worldwide. Of the NIL technologies, UV
nanoimprint lithography ranks as the largest and the fastest growing NIL
technology exhibiting a CAGR of 21% over the analysis period.
Major
players in the market include AMO GmbH, Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre,
EV Group, IMS Chips, Micro Resist Technology GmbH, Nanonex Corp., NanoOpto
Corp., Nano-Terra Inc., NIL Technology ApS, NTT Advanced Technology Corp.,
Obducat AB, PROFACTOR GmbH, SET Corporation SA, SUSS MicroTec AG, SVG Optronics
Co. Ltd., Toppan Photomasks Inc., Transfer Devices Inc., and Vistec Electron
Beam GmbH, among others.
The
research report titled “Nanopatterning: A Global Market
Report”
announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, issues, drivers, and strategic
industry activities of global companies. The
report provides market estimates and projections for nanopatterning technology
equipment by major technology types including Nanoimprint Lithography (Hot
Embossing Lithography, UV Nanoimprint Lithography, and Others), and Other
Nanopatterning Technologies. The report also analyzes the global nanopatterning
market by end-use applications – Semiconductor & Other Microelectronics,
and Other End-Use Applications.
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