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<< Figure 2: Te 2013 Report Card established the continued under- performance of Venture Capital Atraction and the continued strength of Established Infrastructure. Nine of the 14 critical success factors remained at their 2012 level. Source: Roger Grace Associates. >>


The positive news here is that the MEMS market has been reported to be growing over the past several years at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) in the 15-20% range (primarily fuelled by mobile phones/tablets and consumer products) whereas the IC market has recently fluctuated $299.9 Billion (US) in 2012 and $307.8 Billion (US) in 2011 (per Gartner Research).


<< Figure 3: Final grades of the Report Card have gone


from a low of C+ in 1998 and in 2008/2009 to highs of B+ achieved in 2000/2001 and 2004/2005. Te level has


remained at B- from 2010 to 2013. Source: Roger Grace Associates. >>


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