Abstract
This research service gives a detailed overview of some of the sub-technologies within the broader area of printing technology. It gives a comprehensive snapshot of some of the key technologies currently available, and it outlines some future application areas that hold immense promise. It also to a great extent the implications of funding, R&D and patents on the future outcome of these technologies.
Table of Contents
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Scope & Methodology
- Scope of the Research
- Research Methodology
- Key Findings
- Noteworthy Application Areas
- Snapshot of Key Research Findings
2 TECHNOLOGY PRIMER
- Business Printing
- Inkjet Printing
- Laser Printing
- Commercial Printing
- Pad Printing
- Gravure Printing
3 PRINTING TECHNOLOGY/EQUIPMENT -- ADOPTION FACTORS
- Printing Technology -- Adoption Drivers
- Technology Drivers
- Technology Drivers--Continued
- Other Adoption Drivers
- Other Adoption Drivers--Continued
- Printing Technology Challenges
- Technology Challenges
- Other Challenges
4 IMPACTFUL RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE BUSINESS PRINTING DOMAIN
- Inkjet Printing
- Controlling Drop Quantity and Quality
- Innovative Ink Gel Technology
- Scalable Printing Technology
- Laser Printing
- Finer Toner
- Personalizing the Printer
5 IMPACTFUL RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE COMMERCIAL PRINTING DOMAIN
- Gravure Printing
- Dispensing Ink Accurately
- Print-Dry-Cool
- Reducing Ink Waste While Improving the Wetting Characteristics
- Inkjet Printing
- Intelligent Interweaving to Reduce Banding
- Fiery Controller
- Piezoelectric Printhead Control
- Microprint Head for ID Printing
6 ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL APPLICATION AREAS
- Software Developments
- Software to Assist in Traceability
- Rasterization Made Easy
- Inkjet Printing
- Accurate Material Deposition
- Drop Management
7 PATENT ANALYSIS; SWOT ANALYSIS; ANALYST INSIGHTS
- Assessment of Key Patents
- Patents Granted
- Patents Filed
- Patent Analysis
- Analysis
- Analyst Insights
- SWOT Analysis
- Funding and R&D Analysis
- Key Industry Participants
- Key Industry Participants
- Key Industry Participants--Continued
8 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE
- Decision Support Database Tables
- Business PC Installed Base--World (1999-2006)
- Number of Manufacturing Establishments--North America (1999 - 2009)
- Office Equipment Contribution to Electronics Industry--World (1999-2006)
- Digital Camera Unit Shipment--North America (1999 - 2009)
- Installed Base of Fax Machines--North America (1999-2009)
