Etching Machine Market size was valued at US$ 8313.76 Mn. in 2020 and the total revenue is expected to grow at 11.2% through 2021 to 2027, reaching nearly US$ 19437.29 Mn.Etching Machine Market Overview:
An etching machine uses laser, chemicals or acid, electric current, plasma, and other methods to remove layers or modify the surface of an object and create a permanent etched image on the surface. Electronic components, integrated circuits, plastic packaging, and mobile communications all require etching machines. Etching machines are used to mark component labelling, barcodes, serial numbers, date codes, and individual part numbers in a variety of industries.To know about the Research Methodology :- Request Free Sample Report
Etching Machine Market Dynamics:
The factors that drives the growth of the Etching Machine market are growing consumer demand for electronics products results in an increase in chip demand, end-users are shifting from manual to automated etching machines, Medical, military, photonics, and wireless electronics applications have all seen an increase in demand for hybrid circuits, and the popularity of the Internet of Things (IoT) is increasing, as are the number of IoT projects. Some of the key drivers expected to boost the Etching Machine Market in the forecast period are increasing need to reduce operating time and increase production capacity, as well as a growing requirement to improve the reliability and stability of machinery at various locations. These are the major factors which drives the growth of the market in the forecast period.Etching Machine Market Segment Analysis:
Based on the Product Type, the market is segmented into Electrolytic, Plasma, and Other. Plasma etching is expected to holds the largest market share of xx% by 2027. In the semiconductor and micro-electromechanical systems industries, plasma etching is widely used. Isotropic etching, for example, is used to plasma clean circuits after machining (a process known as desmearing) and before electroplating in the manufacture of printed circuit boards (PCBs). Circuit designs are formed in wafers via anisotropic etching. Reactive ion etching is a high-energy anisotropic plasma etching technique used in this application (RIE). Smart devices are becoming more common as IoT applications increase, resulting in smaller semiconductors, which increases the demand for plasma etching. This are the factor which drives the growth of Plasma Etching in the Etching Machine Market in the forecast period.Based on the Application, the market is segmented by Electronic Components, Integrated Circuits, Plastic Packaging, and Mobile Communications. Electronic Components is expected to grow rapidly at a CAGR of xx% during the forecast period 2021-2027. Electronic components are an important part of the electronic item manufacturing process. The high quality of the components utilized in the manufacturing process can easily influence industry's future and success. Quality components improve both the quality and the durability of the final product. The majority of devices are becoming smarter these days, which is driving the growth of display devices. The growth of the electronic component market is being driven by display devices in a variety of applications, including satellite and space technologies, automotive, military applications, IoT, and others. These are the major benefits which drives the growth of Electronic Components in the Etching Machine Market in the forecast period. Based on the Operation, the market is segmented into Manual and Automatic. Automatic operation segment is expected to holds the largest market share of xx% by 2027. The factor that drives the growth of automatic etching machine segment is end-users are shifting from manual to automated etching machines. Low cost tooling, flexibility, burr and stress free, material grades, and complexity without cost are the benefits of automatic etching machine. These are the major benefits of automatic etching machine which drives the growth of global Etching machines market in the forecast period. Based on the Industry, the market is segmented into Automotive and Transportation, Electrical and Electronics, Consumer Products (Utensils and Home Products), Medical and Surgical Instruments, Machinery and Tools, Construction, Defense, Oil & Gas, and Others. Electrical and Electronics segment is expected to holds the largest market share of xx% by 2027. The factors that drives the growth of electrical and electronics segment is growing consumer demand for electronics products results in an increase in chip demand. The Electrical and Electronic Industry's technologies are more interconnected with other fields of technology than any other industrial sector in the world. As a provider and user of digital products, the electrical and electronic industry has gained importance. These are the major benefits of Electrical and Electronics segment which drives the growth of global Etching machines market in the forecast period.
Etching Machine Market Regional Insights:
North America dominates the Etching Machine Market during the forecast period 2021-2027. North America is expected to holds the largest market shares of xx% by 2027. The factors that drives the growth of market are the availability of well-established, technologically advanced manufacturers in North America and the increasing manufacturing of electronics in the region. The United States is a key market in North America. These are the key factors that drives the growth in North America in the global Etching machines market in the forecast period. Asia Pacific is expected to holds the 2nd largest market share of xx% by 2027. This is due to mass production of electronic products in China and Taiwan, such as wearable devices, cellphones, and white goods. These are the factors that drives the growth in Asia Pacific in the global Etching machines market in the forecast period. The objective of the report is to present a comprehensive analysis of the Etching Machine Market to the stakeholders in the industry. The past and current status of the industry with the forecasted market size and trends are presented in the report with the analysis of complicated data in simple language. The report covers all the aspects of the industry with a dedicated study of key players that include market leaders, followers, and new entrants. PORTER, PESTEL analysis with the potential impact of micro-economic factors of the market have been presented in the report. External as well as internal factors that are supposed to affect the business positively or negatively have been analyzed, which will give a clear futuristic view of the industry to the decision-makers. The reports also helps in understanding the Etching Machine Market dynamic, structure by analyzing the market segments and project the Etching Machine Market size. Clear representation of competitive analysis of key players by product, price, financial position, product portfolio, growth strategies, and regional presence in the Etching Machine Market make the report investor’s guide.Etching Machine Market Scope: Inquire before buying
Etching Machine Market, by Region
• North America • Europe • Asia Pacific • South America • Middle East and AfricaEtching Machine Market Key Players
• Applied Materials • CVD Equipment Corporation • DISCO Corporation • Epilog Corporation • EV Group • Gravograph Limited • Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation • Kaitian Laser • Kern Laser Systems • Lam Research • Laserstar Technologies • Panasonic Corporation • Plasma Etch, Inc. • Roland Corporation • Shibaura Mechatronics Group • Sintec Optronics • OthersFrequently Asked Questions:
1] What segments are covered in Etching Machine Market report? Ans. The segments covered in Etching Machine Market report are based on product type, application, operation, and industry. 2] Which region is expected to hold the highest share in the Etching Machine Market? Ans. North America is expected to hold the highest share in the Etching Machine Market. 3] Who are the top key players in the Etching Machine Market? Ans. Applied Materials, Lam Research, DISCO Corporation, Kern Laser Systems and Panasonic Corporation are the top key players in the Etching Machine Market. 4] Which segment holds the largest market share in the Etching Machine Market by 2027? Ans. Plasma Etching segment holds the largest market share in the Etching Machine Market by 2027. 5] What is the market size of the Etching Machine Market by 2027? Ans. The Etching Machine Market is expected to reach US $19437.29 Mn. by 2027.
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1. Preface 1.1. Market Definition and Key Research Objectives 1.2. Research Highlights 2. Assumptions and Research Methodology 2.1. Report Assumptions 2.2. Abbreviations 2.3. Research Methodology 2.3.1. Secondary Research 2.3.1.1. Secondary data 2.3.1.2. Secondary Sources 2.3.2. Primary Research 2.3.2.1. Data from Primary Sources 2.3.2.2. Breakdown of Primary Sources 3. Executive Summary: Etching Machine Market Size, by Market Value (US$ Mn) 3.1. Global Market Segmentation 3.2. Global Market Segmentation Share Analysis, 2020 3.2.1. Global 3.2.2. By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East Africa) 3.3. Geographical Snapshot of the Etching Machine Market 3.4. Geographical Snapshot of the Etching Machine Market, By Manufacturer share 4. Etching Machine Market Overview, 2020-2027 4.1. Market Dynamics 4.1.1. Drivers 4.1.1.1. Global 4.1.1.2. By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East Africa) 4.1.2. Restraints 4.1.2.1. Global 4.1.2.2. By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East Africa) 4.1.3. Opportunities 4.1.3.1. Global 4.1.3.2. By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East Africa) 4.1.4. Challenges 4.1.4.1. Global 4.1.4.2. By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East Africa) 4.1.5. Industry Trends and Emerging Technologies 4.1.6. Porters Five Forces Analysis 4.1.6.1. Threat of New Entrants 4.1.6.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers 4.1.6.3. Bargaining Power of Suppliers 4.1.6.4. Threat of Substitute Products 4.1.6.5. Intensity of Competitive Rivalry 4.1.7. Value Chain Analysis 4.1.8. Technological Roadmap 4.1.9. Regulatory landscape 4.1.10. Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the Etching Machine Market 5. Supply Side and Demand Side Indicators 6. Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecast, 2020-2027 6.1. Etching Machine Market Size & Y-o-Y Growth Analysis. 7. Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 7.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 7.1.1. Electrolytic 7.1.2. Plasma 7.1.3. Other 7.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 7.2.1. Electronic Components 7.2.2. Integrated Circuits 7.2.3. Plastic Packaging 7.2.4. Mobile Communications 7.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 7.3.1. Manual 7.3.2. Automatic 7.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 7.4.1. Automotive and Transportation 7.4.2. Electrical and Electronics 7.4.3. Consumer Products (Utensils and Home Products) 7.4.4. Medical and Surgical Instruments 7.4.5. Machinery and Tools 7.4.6. Construction 7.4.7. Defense 7.4.8. Oil & Gas 7.4.9. Others 8. Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, By Region 8.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Region, 2020-2027 8.1.1. North America 8.1.2. Europe 8.1.3. Asia-Pacific 8.1.4. Middle East & Africa 8.1.5. South America 9. North America Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 9.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 9.1.1. Electrolytic 9.1.2. Plasma 9.1.3. Other 9.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 9.2.1. Electronic Components 9.2.2. Integrated Circuits 9.2.3. Plastic Packaging 9.2.4. Mobile Communications 9.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 9.3.1. Manual 9.3.2. Automatic 9.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 9.4.1. Automotive and Transportation 9.4.2. Electrical and Electronics 9.4.3. Consumer Products (Utensils and Home Products) 9.4.4. Medical and Surgical Instruments 9.4.5. Machinery and Tools 9.4.6. Construction 9.4.7. Defense 9.4.8. Oil & Gas 9.4.9. Others 10. North America Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, By Country 10.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Country, 2020-2027 10.1.1. US 10.1.2. Canada 10.1.3. Mexico 11. U.S. Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 11.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 11.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 11.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 11.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 12. Canada Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 12.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 12.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 12.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 12.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 13. Mexico Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 13.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 13.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 13.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 13.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 14. Europe Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 14.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 14.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 14.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 14.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 15. Europe Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, By Country 15.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Country, 2020-2027 15.1.1. U.K 15.1.2. France 15.1.3. Germany 15.1.4. Italy 15.1.5. Spain 15.1.6. Sweden 15.1.7. CIS Countries 15.1.8. Rest of Europe 16. U.K. Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 16.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 16.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 16.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 16.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 17. France Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 17.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 17.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 17.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 17.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 18. Germany Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 18.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 18.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 18.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 18.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 19. Italy Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 19.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 19.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 19.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 19.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 20. Spain Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 20.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 20.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 20.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 20.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 21. Sweden Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 21.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 21.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 21.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 21.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 22. CIS Countries Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 22.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 22.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 22.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 22.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 23. Rest of Europe Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 23.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 23.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 23.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 23.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 24. Asia Pacific Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 24.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 24.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 24.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 24.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 25. Asia Pacific Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, by Country 25.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Country, 2020-2027 25.1.1. China 25.1.2. India 25.1.3. Japan 25.1.4. South Korea 25.1.5. Australia 25.1.6. ASEAN 25.1.7. Rest of Asia Pacific 26. China Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 26.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 26.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 26.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 26.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 27. India Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 27.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 27.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 27.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 27.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 28. Japan Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 28.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 28.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 28.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 28.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 29. South Korea Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 29.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 29.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 29.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 29.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 30. Australia Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 30.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 30.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 30.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 30.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 31. ASEAN Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 31.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 31.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 31.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 31.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 32. Rest of Asia Pacific Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 32.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 32.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 32.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 32.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 33. Middle East Africa Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 33.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 33.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 33.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 33.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 34. Middle East Africa Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, by Country 34.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast by Country, 2020-2027 34.1.1. South Africa 34.1.2. GCC Countries 34.1.3. Egypt 34.1.4. Nigeria 34.1.5. Rest of ME&A 35. South Africa Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 35.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 35.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 35.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 35.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 36. GCC Countries Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 36.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 36.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 36.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 36.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 37. Egypt Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 37.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 37.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 37.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 37.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 38. Nigeria Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 38.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 38.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 38.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 38.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 39. Rest of ME&A Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 39.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 39.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 39.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 39.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 40. South America Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 40.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 40.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 40.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 40.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 41. South America Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, by Country 41.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast by Country, 2020-2027 41.1.1. Brazil 41.1.2. Argentina 41.1.3. Rest of South America 42. Brazil Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 42.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 42.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 42.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 42.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 43. Argentina Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 43.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 43.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 43.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 43.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 44. Rest of South America Etching Machine Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2020-2027 44.1. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Product Type, 2020-2027 44.2. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Application, 2020-2027 44.3. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Operation, 2020-2027 44.4. Market Size (Value) Estimates & Forecast By Industry, 2020-2027 45. Competitive Landscape 45.1. Geographic Footprint of Major Players in the Etching Machine Market 45.2. Competition Matrix 45.2.1. Competitive Benchmarking of Key Players By Price, Presence, Market Share, Applications and R&D Investment 45.2.2. New Product Launches and Product Enhancements 45.2.3. Market Consolidation 45.2.3.1. M&A by Regions, Investment and Verticals 45.2.3.2. M&A, Forward Integration and Backward Integration 45.2.3.3. Partnership, Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances/ Sales Agreements 45.3. Company Profile : Key Players 45.3.1. Applied Materials 45.3.1.1. Company Overview 45.3.1.2. Financial Overview 45.3.1.3. Geographic Footprint 45.3.1.4. Product Portfolio 45.3.1.5. Business Strategy 45.3.1.6. Recent Developments 45.3.2. CVD Equipment Corporation 45.3.3. DISCO Corporation 45.3.4. Epilog Corporation 45.3.5. EV Group 45.3.6. Gravograph Limited 45.3.7. Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation 45.3.8. Kaitian Laser 45.3.9. Kern Laser Systems 45.3.10. Lam Research 45.3.11. Laserstar Technologies 45.3.12. Panasonic Corporation 45.3.13. Plasma Etch, Inc. 45.3.14. Roland Corporation 45.3.15. Shibaura Mechatronics Group 45.3.16. Sintec Optronics 45.3.17. Others 46. Primary Key Insights