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nanotimes Reports

Future Markets, Inc. (Research and Markets): The World Market for Atomic Force Microscopes and AFM Probes

August 2010, Pages: 36, Price: $694 (Electronic (PDF)) / $740 (Hard Copy) http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ba68a3/the_world_market_f

World market revenues for AFMs in 2009 were approximately US$129.33 million. The economic downturn has affected sales, a trend which will continue to 2010-2011; however sales will remain relatively healthy. There are 14 companies in the AFM market, making it extremely competitive. Main markets are semiconduc- tors and electronics, nanomaterials research and biomedical and life sciences. The AFM probes market is also investigated in this report, covering the 11 industry players and market revenues and projections.

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RNCOS E-Services Private Limited (Research and Markets): Nanotechnology Market Forecast to 2013

March 2010, Pages: 105, Price:EUR1,147.00 / $1,600.00 / GBP990.00 http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8186e5/nanotechnology_mar

According to the research report, the global nanotechnology market is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 18% during 2010-2013. The report expects that the global market for nanotechnology incorporated in manuf- actured goods will worth US$ 1.6 Trillion, representing a CAGR of around 50% in the forecast period (2010- 2013). This prospective growth will largely be driven by massive investment in nanotechnology R&D by both governments and corporates worldwide. The report also reveals that the Asia-Pacific region will experience the fastest growth in the market for nano- technology enabled goods at a CAGR of nearly 52% between 2007 and 2013. The recent move by the emerging markets such as South Korea and China to concentrate on nanotechnology Research and Develop- ment (R&D) will continue to play the most prominent role in the growth of nanotechnology. The report also contains comprehensive information about the development of nanotechnology market in the US, with focus on budget allocation for R&D, agencies working in this field, and federal funding.