The market for photonics is currently in the developing stage. The Asian photonics market comprises multinational corporations that operate in all the major geographic markets along with small niche firms that serve regional markets. Rapid growth in communication and increasing demand for flat panel displays is driving the industry.

This Frost & Sullivan Research examines the key areas of focus in the photonics industry of various Asian countries. The key photonics clusters in Asia have been analyzed in detail. The study discusses the health of Asian photonics industry based on SWOT analysis and assessment based on application segment.

Technological Advancements Drive Market Growth

Driven by the market demand for photonics in new applications - back-light use in cell phones, rapid penetration of liquid crystal displays (LCDs), and traffic lights - huge investments are pouring into the industry. Manufacturers of flat panel displays (FPDs) are increasing market penetration and market share by focusing on volume manufacturing. "Rapid growth of communications - both voice and data transmission - in Asia is driving revenues of the Asian photonics market," says the analyst of the research. "In addition, the increasing demand for FPDs further ascertains a high growth of photonics industry in Asia through 2009."

Changing Dynamics of the Asian Photonics Market Highlight Opportunities

The Asian photonics market is very promising both in terms of growth and revenues. The huge market for optoelectronic products and FPDs will expand the market. The large demand for photonics products in Asia is coupled with increasing foreign investments from multinational companies in the United States.

1. Executive Summary
        1. Market Overview
                1. Introduction
                2. Market Trends
                3. Asian Photonics Clusters
                4. Conclusion

2. Asian Photonics Industry Structure
        1. Industry Structure
                1. Industry Evolution
                2. Technology Segmentation
                3. End-User Segmentation

3. The Global Photonics Scenario
        1. The Global Photonics Market
                1. Market Overview
        2. Overview of Photonics Market by Geographical Area
                1. European Market
                2. Australian Photonics Market
                3. North American Photonics Market
        3. Asian Photonics Market Against Global Photonics Market
                1. Comparitive Analysis

4. Overview of Asian Photonics Market – by Country
        1. South Korea
                1. Market Overview
        2. Taiwan
                1. Market Overview
        3. Japan
                1. Market Overview
        4. China
                1. Market Overview
        5. Singapore
                1. Market Overview
        6. Malaysia
                1. Market Overview

5. Assessment of the Asian Photonics Value Chain
        1. Key Areas of Focus of Asian Countries on the Photonics Value Chain
                1. The Photonics Value Chain
                2. Key Competencies Required to Commercialize the Technology
                3. Areas of Focus on the Value Chain by the Asian Countries
                4. Support in Small Markets of Asia

6. Trend Analysis of the Asian Photonics Market
        1. Technology Trends
                1. Technology Trends by Application Area
        2. Market Trends
                1. Market Trends by Application Area
        3. Asian Photonics Market Analysis
                1. SWOT Analysis of Asian Photonics Market
                2. Market Drivers
                a. Growth in the Communications Market with Expanding Applications Drives the Sales of Photonics Products
                b. Demand from the Consumer Electronic End-User Industry Drives Sales of Photonics
                c. Huge Growth Potential for Flat Panel Display Industry in Asia will Drive Photonics Revenues
                d. Proliferation of Connectivity between Computers, Telecommunications, and Consumer Devices is Driving Sales of Photonics Products
                e. Increasing Demand for Computer Peripherals and Increased Networking of Computers Boost Sales of Photonics Products
                f. High Bandwidth and High Speed Internet Connectivity Drives Demand for Photonics
                g. Growth in Automotive End-User Industry Drives the Sales of Photonics Products
                h. Increased Usage of Photonics Products in Outdoor Sign Boards and in Traffic Lights Drives Revenues of Photonics Industry
                i. Medical Electronics and Applications Market Drives Photonics Sales
                3. Market Restraints
                a. Falling Lead Times is Deterring the Growth of the Market
                b. High Volumes Operating at Low Profit Margins in the Industry Deters Manufacturers from Entering the Photonics Market
                c. Introduction of Newer Products Captures Market Share of Existing Products without Expanding the Overall Photonics Market
                d. Lengthier Design Cycles Slow Photonics Sales
                e. Intellectual Property Rights and Patents Limit Supply of New Photonics Products
                f. Demand Dwindles due to Lack of Speed of Operation
                g. Lower Life Span of Laser Diodes Restrain the Growth of Photonics Market
                4. Market Challenges
        4. Key Clusters in the Asian Photonics Market
                1. Cluster Analysis

7. Conclusion
        1. Asian Photonics Market
                1. Future Trends

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Chapters 5

• Photonics Market: Competencies Required by Photonics Companies (Asia), 2004

Chapter 6

• Photonics Market: Key Application Areas of Photonics Components (Asia), 2004
• Photonics Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (Asia), 2005-2009
• Photonics Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (Asia), 2005-2009
• Photonics Market: Key Challenges faced by the Photonics Industry (Asia), 2004
• Photonics Market: Key Clusters (Asia), 2004

List of Charts

Chapter 5

• Photonics Market: Value Chain (Asia), 2004