Used in diverse fields such as electronics, energy and healthcare, flexible devices represent a category of devices that in recent years have experienced strong market growth due to their advanced characteristics. Flexible devices that are lightweight and can bend and conform to curved surfaces due to their thin profile provide versatility and allow for the creation of new and low-cost applications. As flexible devices become more popular, the need increases to use high-volume processes for their fabrication. Consequently, the industry is steadily transitioning to the integration of roll-to-roll (R2R) technologies for fabricating these devices.

The primary goal of this report (http://www.reportsnreports.com/reports/238362-global-markets-for-roll-to-roll-technologies-for-flexible-devices.html) is to offer new insights on flexible devices that are produced using roll-to-roll technologies, outlining technological and industry trends and providing a market analysis for these products. This report provides:

• An overview of the market for roll-to-roll (R2R) technologies in the development and commercialization of flexible devices, including electronic devices, such as flexible displays, and energy devices, such as flexible solar cells.
• Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2010 through 2012, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2017.
• Description of various types of flexible devices produced by R2R methods, together with a historical review of the technology and an outline of the most significant recent developments; current and emerging applications for these products also will be discussed.
• Examination of technical issues, and examples of significant patents recently issued or applied for.
• A list of the leading providers of R2R technologies and flexible devices, along with a description of their products.

The increased market penetration of flexible devices is being facilitated by the adoption of mass-production fabrication methods, such as roll-to-roll technologies, leading to the creation of devices with high throughput, low cost, and more consistent quality.

An additional factor that is projected to bring healthy growth to the flexible device market is the rapid expansion of the printed electronics market. This market is currently valued at approximately $4 billion and is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 29.5% during the next five years.

In fact, several printing technologies used to manufacture printed electronics, operating in a continuous mode (roll-to-roll) rather than on a batch-to-batch basis, are also being adapted to produce a growing number of devices that use flexible substrates.

The principal reason for doing this study is to present a current assessment of the roll-to-roll flexible device industry from both a technological and market point of view, and to outline future trends and key developments.

There is also a need to evaluate the current status and future trends of this market from a global standpoint. As the use of these products expands and new fields of application emerge, information on the suppliers and developers of these devices and their regional distribution becomes more valuable.

An equally important reason for undertaking this study is to provide technical insights into roll-to-roll manufacturing of flexible devices by:

• Providing a review of fabrication technologies.
• Identifying current technical issues.
• Providing an overview of the main global R&D activities related to roll-to-roll flexible devices, resulting in the issuance of patents.
• Illustrating the latest technological developments.

This information can assist companies in identifying opportunities for process and productivity improvements and new product development, resulting in a positive impact on future market growth.

Intended Audience

This study will be of primary interest to all organizations that:

• Manufacture, sell and distribute flexible devices.
• Supply raw materials for roll-to-roll fabrication of flexible devices.
• Manufacture process equipment utilized by producers of flexible devices.
• Fabricate products that utilize flexible devices (such as portable electronic devices, digital signage, electronic price tags and labels and wearable electronic products).
• Provide technical and/or marketing services in conjunction with the above- mentioned products.
• Are planning to enter the flexible device industry as a supplier, manufacturer or end-user.

This study applies to industry segments such as electronics, energy, automotive, sensors and instrumentation, and medical electronics.

The study is mainly directed toward executives, directors, operations managers, sales and marketing managers, and strategic planners working within the industries noted above. Universities and research facilities may also find this study to be a good source of technical information regarding roll-to-roll technologies, flexible devices and their applications, which can be used as a baseline for new or expanded R&D activities. Librarians of technical information and research centers can also use this report to provide critical data to product managers, market analysts, researchers and other professionals needing detailed and updated analysis of this segment of the flexible device industry.

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