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Optical Coatings

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: Global Industry Analysts
Published: October 2008
Product Code: R263-3834
Description
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Optical Coatings in Millions of US$. The Major types of coatings analyzed include Transmissive or Anti-Reflective Coatings, Transparent Electrodes, Reflective Coatings, Filters, and Others (Electrochromic and IR Coatings among others). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015.

The report profiles 124 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Abrisa USPG Glass and Coatings, ZC&R Coatings for Optics, Inc., AccuCoat, Inc.Princeton Instruments, AFE Technology Coatings Ltd., Align Optics, Inc., Andover Corporation, Applied Films Corp., Applied Coatings, Inc., Barr Associates, Inc., Bookham, Inc., Brewer Science, Inc., CVI Melles Griot, DELTA Light & Optics, Denton Vacuum, LLC, DiCon Fiberoptics, Inc., Dontech, Inc., Dynavac, Edmund Optics, Inc., EMF Corporation, Evaporated Coatings, Inc., Exotic Electro-Optics, Inc., Fosta Tek Optics, Inc., Hampton Scientific, Inc., Helia Photonics Ltd, Hoya Corporation USA, II- VLOC Incorporated, Janos Technology, Inc., JDS Uniphase Corporation, Optical Coating Laboratory, Inc., Metavac Inc, Vacuum Process Technology, Inc., Mloptic Corp., mso jena Mikroschichtoptik GmbH, Newport Thin Film Laboratory, Inc., Nikon Corporation, Opco Laboratory, Inc., Ophir Optronics Ltd., Optical Coatings Japan, Opticorp. Inc., Optoplex Corp., OptoSigma Corp., PFG Optics, Photonic Products Group, Inc., Präzisions Glas & Optik GmbH, Quantum Coating, Inc., REFLEX Analytical Corporation, Research Electro-Optics, Inc., Rocky Mountain Instrument Co., Semrock Inc., Seoul Precision Optics Co., Qioptiq Coatings Ltd., Umicore NV, Umicore Coating Services, Oerlikon Optics, Tru Vue, Inc., and Zygo Corporation. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

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Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations

Disclaimers

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level

Product Definition and Scope of Study

Review of Select Coating Types

Anti-Reflective Coatings

Transparent Electrodes

Reflective Coatings

Filter Coatings

Electrochromic Coatings

Overview of Raw Materials

Silica

Indium Tin Oxide

Fluorides

Aluminum

Silver

Gold

Copper

Applications of Copper

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Overview

Progress in Optical Coatings Drives New Markets and Business Opportunities

Current and Future Analysis

2. Product Overview

Optical Coatings: A Brief Introduction

Optical Thin Film Coatings

Types of Optical Coatings

Anti-Reflective Coatings

Types of Anti-Reflection Coatings

Transparent Electrodes

Reflective Coatings

Filter Coatings

Metallic Coating

Electrochromic Coatings

Beam Splitter Coatings

3. Raw Materials Overview

Silica

Properties of Silica

Indium Tin Oxide

Fluorides

Aluminum

Table 1: World Current & Future Analysis for Aluminum Coatings Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2: World Long-term Projections for Aluminum Coatings Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Silver

Applications of Silver

Table 3: World Current & Future Analysis for Silver Coatings Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4: World Long-term Projections for Silver Coatings Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Gold

Properties of Gold

Applications of Gold

Table 5: World Current & Future Analysis for Gold Coatings Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6: World Long-term Projections for Gold Coatings Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Copper

Applications of Copper

4. Coating Application Techniques

Sputtering

Ion Beam Sputtering

Magnetron Sputtering

Coating Under Vacuum

Thermal Vaporization

Electron Bombardment

Electron Beam Ion Bombardment

Ion-Assisted Bombardment

Ion Beam Deposition

Electron-Beam Vaporization Deposition

Physical Vapor Deposition

Chemical Vapor Deposition

5. End-Use Analysis

Electronics and Instrumentation

Medical

Transportation

Telecommunications

Architecture

6. Research and Development

Tough Anti-Reflective Coatings from IOF

European Researchers Develop Coatings for Solar Cells

7. Technological Breakthroughs/Developments

Ferrotec Rolls Out New Electron Beam Evaporation Solutions

New Thin Film Technology Enhances Optical Coatings Function

Kyocera Unveils New Silver Mirror Coating Technology

Sarnoff Corporation Announces Breakthrough in Ultra Violet Camera Technology

Surface Technology Coatings and Swinburne University of Technology Reveal Evolution of

PVD Thin Films Coatings

Ceirra Photonics Innovates AED III Unique Thin Film Technology

Optiva’s Molecular Engineering Technology Cuts LCD Costs

Triton's Nanotuf Coatings: A New Approach to Transparent Coatings

NanoGram Corp Introduces LRD Processing Technology

8. Product Innovations/Introductions

JDSU Releases New Additions to WaveReady™ Product Line

DiCon Releases MEMS Tunable Demux

Edmund Optics Unveils TECHSPEC® High Performance Shortpass Filters

Edmund Optics Introduces TECHSPEC® F-Theta Scanning Lenses Line

Optoplex Launches Dual-Rate DPSK Demodulator

Optoplex Introduces New OPM Supporting 40G

Semrock Rolls Out BrightLine® Dichroic Beamsplitters

Semrock Expands BrightLine® Family

Semrock Launches E-Grade Ultra-steep Raman Edge Filters

Semrock Launches the New EdgeBasic™ Optical Filters

Bookham Unleashes Zorolight LED Multiplexing Module

Oerlikon Optics Unveils GoboXtreme™ Blanks

Opco Introduces VPT CITATION I™ 45-Inch Precision Coating System

BBGR Unleashes Neva Secret Color-Free AR Coating

DuPont Unveils AR Film Coatings for LCDs

Performance Coatings International Launches LensGuard

JDSU Releases Two Optical Filters

Deposition Sciences Develops New Thin-Film Coatings in the Infrared Region

BASF and DaimlerChrysler Launch Environment Friendly Liquid Metal

Semrock Enhances UV Ion Beam Sputtering Capability

Semrock® Introduces Novel FISH Filters

Semrock Releases Mercury Line Filters

Semrock Introduces New Near-infrared Fluorescence Filter Sets

Semrock Expands Superior Performance UV Filter Range

Semrock Develops New Fluorescence Filters to BrightLine® Family

Semrock Unleashes New Laser Dichroic Filters Line

Edmund Optics Launches Blackened Optics

Iridian Spectral Technologies Unleashes New CWDM Ultra-Reflect Filters Line

DiCon Introduces MEMS Tunable Filter

Oerlikon Launches b-Stage Epoxy Technology

Princeton Instruments Develops New Silver Coatings

Bookham to Launch VHB Laser Diode Bar

JDSU Unveils OCC-56 Smart Optical Channel Checker

JDSU Rolls Out CWDM OTDR Modules

JDSU Launches TLS-55 Smart Optical Tester

JDSU Releases MTS/T-BERD 6000 LITE

JDSU Unveils MAP Variable Optical Attenuator

JDSU Introduces Optical Component Environmental Test System Plus

JDSU Launches Two New Products

JDSU Develops New Fluorescence Filters

Iridian Spectral Introduces New Ultra Steep Short Pass Filters

Bookham Introduces ColorLoc Display Optics Portfolio

Oerlikon Unveiled New Bandpass Filters

Oerlikon Introduces Novel Coating Technology for Plastic Reflectors

Edmund Develops TECHSPEC™ High Energy Excimer Laser Mirror Line

Edmund Optics Expands TECH SPEC™ Range of Achromatic Lenses

Edmund Launches TECH SPEC™ High-Energy Polarizing Cube Beamsplitters

Fosta-Tek Develops Latest Anti-Fog Coating Chemistry for Polycarbonate Lens

IST Introduces New Range of High-Performance Edge filters

Silecs Launches SC Product Series

Oerlikon Optics Introduces LED ColorDichroics™

Brewer Science Releases ARC®29A

Acton Unveils New Optical Coating for OEMS

Melles Griot Optics to Offer Merchant Optical Coating Service

Semrock Launches MaxDiode Laser Diode Clean-up Filters

Acton Introduces Broadband Antireflection Coatings

Pentax Vision Rolls Out New Anti-Reflective Coating

CorActive Introduces New Broadband AR Coating

British Scientists Invent Super-Black Nickel and Phosphorous Coating

ATC Develops Infrared Blocking Filters

ATC Develops Laser Protection Coatings

9. Recent Industry Activity

ZC&R Coatings for Optics Partners with Abrisa Industrial Glass

JDSU Acquires Fiber Optic Division of Westover Scientific

Ball Aerospace Chooses Barr Associates to Provide Filter Assemblies

Coherent to Sell Optics Manufacturing Assets to REO

PPG Industries Pockets NanoProducts

API Takes Over NanoOpto

Vestar Capital Purchases Stake in AZ Electronic Materials

INFICON Takes Over Maxtek

Halma Acquires Labsphere

Unidym Signs Joint Development Deal with InterPhases

PPG Acquires Industrial Coatings and Architectural Business

JDSU Forms Partnership with Mintera

Abrisa Industrial Glass Acquires ZC &R Coatings

CVI Melles Griot Acquires Coherent Imaging

JDSU Acquires Picolight

Quantum Coating Acquires Denton Coatings Group

PPG Industries Plans to Acquire SigmaKalon Group

PPG Industries Acquires Coatings Resource

CVI Takes Over Melles Griot

Qioptiq Enters Chinese Optics Market

Rohm and Haas Divests European Automotive Coatings Business

OC Oerlikon Acquires Exitech

Applied Materials Takes Over Applied Films

Dynasil Acquires Evaporated Metal Films

Helia Photonics Collaborates with Ciba Specialty Chemicals

Nikon Collaborates with Oxide

LPF High Performance Opens New Division for Color Coatings on Glass

Rohm and Haas, Microelectronic and Dow Corning Renew Joint Development

Agreement

JDSU Collaborates with ULVAC

Unaxis Balzers Integrates with Oerlikon Balzers Coating

PPG Industries Acquires Intercast Europe

Barr Acquires Optical Coating Corp

Candover Acquires High Tech Optics Business of Thales

JSR Acquires Coatings Business of Japan Fine Coatings

WAM Acquires CERAC

Balzers Acquires Coating Business of Gold Star

VPT Invests US$1 Million in Plant Expansion Plan

Williams Advanced Materials Acquires TFT

CVI Laser Acquires Optical Components

Dynasil Acquires Optometrics

Berliner Glas Acquires Prinz Optics GmbH

Dainippon to Expand Production Capacity of Eques Coatings

Nissan Chemical To Invest in New Plant

ATC Collaborates with Oxley

Applied Films Corp Acquires In-Line Systems Division

Magni Group Enters into Agreement with GXC

Thales Optical Coatings Upgrades Blast Cleaning Equipment

Akzo Nobel to Sell Mirror-Coatings Business

Vitex Systems Partners with Samsung

10. Focus on Select Global Players

Abrisa USPG Glass and Coatings (USA)

ZC&R Coatings for Optics, Inc. (USA)

AccuCoat, Inc. (USA)

Princeton Instruments (USA)

AFE Technology Coatings Ltd. (UK)

Align Optics, Inc. (USA)

Andover Corporation (USA)

Applied Films Corp. (USA)

Applied Coatings, Inc. (USA)

Barr Associates, Inc. (USA)

Bookham, Inc. (USA)

Brewer Science, Inc. (USA)

CVI Melles Griot (USA)

DELTA Light & Optics (Denmark)

Denton Vacuum, LLC (USA)

DiCon Fiberoptics, Inc. (USA)

Dontech, Inc. (USA)

Dynavac (USA)

Edmund Optics, Inc. (USA)

EMF Corporation (USA)

Evaporated Coatings, Inc. (USA)

Exotic Electro-Optics, Inc. (USA)

Fosta Tek Optics, Inc. (USA)

Hampton Scientific, Inc. (USA)

Helia Photonics Ltd (UK)

Hoya Corporation USA (USA)

II- VLOC Incorporated (USA)

Iridian Spectral Technologies, Ltd. (Canada)

Janos Technology, Inc. (USA)

JDS Uniphase Corporation (USA)

Optical Coating Laboratory, Inc. (USA)

Metavac Inc (USA)

Vacuum Process Technology, Inc. (USA)

Mloptic Corp. (China)

mso jena Mikroschichtoptik GmbH (Germany)

Newport Thin Film Laboratory, Inc. (USA)

Nikon Corporation (Japan)

Opco Laboratory, Inc. (USA)

Ophir Optronics Ltd. (Israel)

Optical Coatings Japan (Japan)

Opticorp. Inc. (USA)

Optoplex Corp. (USA)

OptoSigma Corp. (USA)

PFG Optics (USA)

Photonic Products Group, Inc. (USA)

Laser Optics Division

Präzisions Glas & Optik GmbH (Germany)

Quantum Coating, Inc. (USA)

REFLEX Analytical Corporation (USA)

Research Electro-Optics, Inc. (USA)

Rocky Mountain Instrument Co (USA)

Semrock Inc (USA)

Seoul Precision Optics Co. (South Korea)

Qioptiq Coatings Ltd. (UK)

Umicore NV (Belgium)

Umicore Coating Services (UK)

Oerlikon Optics (Liechtenstein)

Tru Vue, Inc. (USA)

Zygo Corporation (USA)

11. Global Market Perspective

Table 7: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Optical Coatings by Geographic Region - US, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8: World Long-term Projections for Optical Coatings by Geographic Region - US, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9: World 10-Year Perspective for Optical Coating by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008,and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Optical Coatings by Product Type- Transmissive or Anti-Reflective Coatings, Transparent Electrodes, Reflective Coatings, Filters, and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11: World Long-term Projections for Optical Coatings by Product Type- Transmissive or Anti-Reflective Coatings, Transparent Electrodes, Reflective Coatings, Filters, and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12: World 10-Year Perspective for Optical Coatings by Product Type - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Transmissive or Anti-Reflective Coatings, Transparent Electrodes, Reflective Coatings, Filters, and Others for Years 2003, 2008,and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 124 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 143 )

Region/Country Players

The United States 105

Canada 2

Japan9

Europe 20

Germany 7

The United Kingdom6

Rest of Europe 7

Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 5

Middle East2



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