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Thursday, July 19, 2018

Opportunities for titanium in the global aerospace industry is expected to reach $5.4 billion by 2030


According to a new market report published by Lucintel, the future of titanium in the global aerospace market looks promising with opportunities in the commercial aircraft, military aircraft, helicopter, general aviation, and regional aircraft. Titanium in the global aerospace industry is expected to reach an estimated $5.4 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 3.6% from 2018 to 2030. The major growth drivers for this market are increasing deliveries of aircraft and the demand for lightweight titanium materials.

In this market, aircraft structure and engine are the major applications of titanium in the global aerospace industry. On the basis of its comprehensive research, Lucintel forecasts that the aircraft structure will remain the largest application over the forecast period. The major parts fabricated from titanium include seat tracks, fuselage chords, door frame, wing spar, and crown bulkhead chord. Increased focus on weight reduction and fuel efficiency by aircraft manufacturers has augmented the use of titanium alloys in aircraft structure.

Within the titanium in global aerospace industry, commercial aircraft is expected to remain the largest segment and witness the highest growth by aircraft type due to an increase in aircraft delivery and increasing penetration of titanium alloys in commercial aircraft.

North America is expected to remain the largest region and witness the highest growth over the forecast period due to a significant increase in aircraft deliveries and increasing demand for lightweight materials.
Emerging trends, which has a direct impact on the dynamics of the industry, includes developing technology to reduce production cost and increasing applications of titanium in aircraft. VSMPO-AVISMA, Berkshire Hathaway Incorporated, Allegheny Technologies Incorporated, Alcoa (previously RTI International Metals), Baoji Titanium Industry Co. Ltd., and Kobelco Group are among the major providers of titanium in the global aerospace industry.
Lucintel, a leading global strategic consulting and market research firm, has analyzed growth opportunities for titanium in the global aerospace industry by aircraft type, application type, alloy type, and region and has come up with a comprehensive research report entitled “Growth Opportunities for Titanium in the Global Aerospace Industry 2018-2030: Trends, Forecast, and Market Analysis.” This Lucintel report serves as a catalyst for growth strategy, as it provides comprehensive data and analysis on trends, key drivers, and directions. The study includes a forecast for titanium in the global aerospace industry by aircraft type, application, alloy type, and region as follows:
By Aircraft Type [Value ($M) and Volume (M lbs) from 2012 to 2030]:

·         Commercial Aircraft
·         Military Aircraft
·         Helicopter
·         General Aviation
·         Regional Aircraft

By Application Type [Value ($M) and Volume (M lbs) from 2012 to 2030]:

·         Structure (airframe)
·         Engine
·         Other

By Alloy Type [Value ($M) and Volume (M lbs) for 2017]:

·         Alpha
·         Alpha + Beta
·         Beta

By Region [Value ($M) and Volume (M lbs) from 2012 to 2030]:

·         North America
·         Europe
·         Asia Pacific
·         The Rest of the World

This 152 page research report will enable you to make confident business decisions in this globally competitive marketplace. For a detailed table of contents, contact Lucintel at +1-972-636-5056 or helpdesk@lucintel.com. Lucintel offerings include Aerospace Report, Defense Market Report, Opportunity Screening and Analysis, Capital Investment Feasibility and SWOT Matrix.


About Lucintel

Lucintel, the premier global management consulting and market research firm, creates winning strategies for growth. We offer market assessments, competitive analysis, opportunity analysis, growth consulting, M&A, and due diligence services to executives and key decision-makers in a variety of industries. For further information, visit www.lucintel.com.
This report answers the following 10 key questions:
Q.1 What are some of the most promising, high-growth opportunities for titanium in the global aerospace industry by aircraft type (commercial aircraft, military aircraft, helicopter, general aviation, and regional aircraft), by application (structure, engine, and others), by alloy type (alpha, alpha+beta, and beta) and by region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World)?
Q.2 Which segments will grow at a faster pace and why?
Q.3 Which region will grow at a faster pace and why?
Q.4 What are the key factors affecting market dynamics? What are the drivers and challenges in this market?
Q.5 What are the business risks and threats of this market?
Q.6 What are emerging trends in this market and reasons behind them?
Q.7 What are some of the changing demands of customers in the market?
Q.8 What are the new developments in the market? Which companies are leading these developments?
Q.9 Who are the major players in this market? What strategic initiatives are being implemented by key players for business growth?
Q.10 What M&A activity has occurred in the last 5 years?

Friday, July 6, 2018

Opportunities for the global marine port and service market to reach $87.8 billion by 2023


According to a new market report published by Lucintel, the future of the global marine port and service market looks promising with opportunities in container handling services, ship repair and maintenance services, navigation services, supply chain and logistics solution services and mechanical and electrical engineering services. The global marine port and service market is expected to reach an estimated $87.8 billion by 2023 and it is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2018 to 2023. The major drivers of growth for this market are high growth of the marine transportation industry, surging demand of containerized and bulk cargo, rising customer demand and expansion of new regional trade hubs.    
Container handling services, ship repair and maintenance services, navigation services, supply chain and logistics solution services and mechanical and electrical engineering services are some of the major segments of the global marine port and service market. On the basis of its comprehensive research, Lucintel forecasts that the container handling services and navigation services segments will show above average growth during the forecast period.

APAC is expected to remain the largest region due to rising customer demand and expansion of new regional trade hubs in operation have driven the demand for marine port and service in the APAC region.

Europe and Asia Pacific are expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period because of high growth of the marine freight transportation industry, surging demand of containerized and bulk cargo. 

Emerging trends, which have a direct impact on the dynamics of the industry, include the vessel traffic services, self-unloading bulk carrier technology and marine port privatization. Hutchison Whampoa Limited, DP World Limited, A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S PSA International and Ningbo Port Company Limited, Shanghai International Port Co. Ltd., Mitsubishi Logistic Corporation, Tianjin Port Company, and Hamburger Hafen are the major service provider in the global marine port and service market.

Lucintel, a leading global strategic consulting and market research firm, has analyzed growth opportunities in the global marine port and services market by Service type and region. Lucintel has compiled a comprehensive research report entitled “Growth Opportunities in the Global Marine Port and Service Market 2018-2023: Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Analysis.” The Lucintel report serves as a catalyst for growth strategy, as it provides comprehensive data and analysis on trends, key drivers, and directions. The study includes a forecast for the global marine port and service market by service and region, as follows:

By Service ($ Billion from 2012 to 2023):
  •         Container Handling Services
  •         Ship Repair and Maintenance Services
  •         Navigation Services
  •         Supply Chain and Logistics Solution Services
  •         Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services 

By Region ($ Billion from 2012 to 2023):

  •         North America

o   US
o   Canada
o   Mexico
  •         Europe

o   Germany
o   France
o   Russia
o   United Kingdom
o   Spain
  •         Asia Pacific

o   China
o   Japan
o   South Korea
o   India
o   Indonesia
  •         The Rest of the World

o   Brazil
o   Argentina

This 182-page research report will enable you to make confident business decisions in this globally competitive marketplace. For a detailed table of contents, contact Lucintel at +1-972-636-5056 or email us at helpdesk@lucintel.com. Lucintel offerings include Marine Port and Service Market, Global Marine Port and Service industry, Opportunity Screening and Analysis, Capital Investment Analysis and Due Diligence.


About Lucintel

Lucintel, the premier global management consulting and market research firm, creates winning strategies for growth. It offers market assessments, competitive analysis, opportunity analysis, growth consulting, M&A, and due diligence services to executives and key decision-makers in a variety of industries. For further information, visit www.lucintel.com.

This report answers the following 11 key questions:

Q.1.     What are some of the most promising, high-growth opportunities for the marine port and service market by service (container handling services, ship repair and maintenance services, navigation services, supply chain and logistics solution services and mechanical and electrical engineering services)  and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World)?
Q.2.     Which segments will grow at a faster pace and why?
Q.3.     Which region will grow at a faster pace and why?
Q.4.     What are the key factors affecting market dynamics? What are the key challenges and business risks in this market?

Q.5.     What are the business risks and competitive threats in this market?

Q.6.     What are the emerging trends in this market and the reasons behind them?
Q.7.     What are some of the changing demands of customers in the market?
Q.8.     What are the new developments in the market? Which companies are leading these developments?
Q.9.     Who are the major players in this market? What strategic initiatives are key players pursuing for business growth?
Q.10.   What are some of the competing products in this market and how big of a threat do they pose for loss of market share by material or product substitution?
Q.11.   What M&A activity has occurred in the last 5 years and what has its impact been on the industry?

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Opportunities for the global thermoplastic unidirectional tape market to grow at a CAGR of 8.9% by 2023


According to a new market report published by Lucintel, the future of the thermoplastic unidirectional tape market looks attractive with opportunities in the aerospace & defense, transportation, sporting goods, industrial, and other industries. The thermoplastic unidirectional tape market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.9% from 2018 to 2023. The major growth driver for this market is increasing use of thermoplastic composites because it offers recyclability and processing benefits, such as ability to remold, shorter cycle time, and no emission of volatile matter.
In this market, aerospace & defense, transportation, sporting goods, and industrial are the major end use industries. Lucintel forecasts that the transportation will remain the largest end use industry by volume, and it will also witness the highest growth during the forecast period. Increasing demand for lightweight materials to achieve higher fuel efficiency and reusable and recyclable materials for environmental benefits are driving growth for this segment over the forecast period.

By reinforcement type, glass fiber based UD tape is expected to remain the largest segment, and carbon fiber is likely to witness the highest growth in the forecast period supported by increasing usage of lightweight materials in aircraft components.
By resin type, PEEK resin based UD tape is expected to remain the largest segment by value and to witness the highest growth over the forecast period due to its growing use in the aerospace and defense industry.
North America is expected to remain the largest market by value and volume and to witness the highest growth over the forecast period because of rising penetration of thermoplastic unidirectional tape in major end use industries.
Emerging trends, which have a direct impact on the dynamics of the industry, include the continuous innovation and development of new products and applications. Cytec Solvay Group, QIYI Technology, Polystrand (Polyone), TenCate, Toho Tenax, and Celanese are the major companies in the global thermoplastic unidirectional tape market.
Lucintel, a leading global strategic consulting and market research firm, has analyzed the global thermoplastic unidirectional tape market by end use industry, reinforcement type, resin type, and region, and has compiled a comprehensive research report entitled “Growth Opportunities in the Global Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market 2018-2023: Trends, Forecast and Opportunity Analysis.” The Lucintel report serves as a spring board for growth strategy as it provides a comprehensive data and analysis on trends, key drivers, and directions. The study includes a forecast of the global thermoplastic unidirectional tape market by end use industry, reinforcement type, resin type, and region as follows:
By End Use Industry [Volume (M lbs) and Value ($ Million) from 2012 to 2023]:
  •          Aerospace & Defense
  •          Transportation
  •          Industrial
  •          Sporting Goods
  •          Others

By Reinforcement Type [Volume (M lbs) and Value ($ Million) from 2012 to 2023]:
  •          Glass Fiber
  •          Carbon Fiber
  •          Other

By Resin Type [Volume (M lbs) and Value ($ Million) from 2012 to 2023]:
  •          Polyether- Ether-Ketone (PEEK)
  •          Polyamide (PA)
  •          Polypropylene (PP)
  •          Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)
  •          Others

By Region [Volume (M lbs) and Value ($ Million) from 2012 to 2023]:
  •          North America
  •          Europe
  •          Asia Pacific & The Rest of the World

This 130-page research report will enable you to make confident business decisions in this globally competitive marketplace. For a detailed table of contents, contact Lucintel at +1-972-636-5056 or helpdesk@lucintel.com. Lucintel offerings include Advanced Materials Reports, Composite Materials Market Report, Opportunity Screening and Analysis, Capital Investment Feasibility and SWOT Analysis.

About Lucintel
Lucintel, the premier global management consulting and market research firm, creates winning strategies for growth. It offers market assessments, competitive analysis, opportunity analysis, growth consulting, M&A, and due diligence services to executives and key decision-makers in a variety of industries. For further information, visit www.lucintel.com.
This report answers following 10 key questions:

Q. 1. How big are the opportunities for the global thermoplastic unidirectional tape market by end use industry (aerospace & defense, transportation, sporting goods, industrial, and others), by reinforcement type (glass fiber, carbon fiber, and others), by resin type (PEEK, PA, PP, PPS, and others), and region (North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and the Rest of the World)?
Q. 2. Which segments will grow at a faster pace and why?
Q. 3. Which region will grow at a faster pace and why?
Q.4. What are the key factors affecting market dynamics? What are the drivers and challenges of the market?
Q.5. What are the business risks and threats to the market?
Q.6 What are emerging trends in this market and the reasons behind them?
Q.7 What are some changing demands of customers in the market?
Q.8. What are the new developments in the market and which companies are leading these developments?
Q.9. Who are the major players in this market? What strategic initiatives are being taken by key companies for business growth?
Q.10 What are some of the competitive products and processes in this area and how big of a threat do they pose for loss of market share via material or product substitution?
Q. 11. What M&A activity has occurred in the last five years and what has its impact been on the industry?


Monday, July 2, 2018

Opportunities for the composite materials in the global defense industry to reach $670 million by 2023


According to a new market report published by Lucintel, the future of the composite materials in the global defense industry looks good with opportunities in military aircraft, naval systems, land vehicle, body armor, arms & ammunition, and military hard wall shelter. The composite materials market in the global defense industry is expected to reach an estimated $670 million by 2023 and is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 1.8% from 2018 to 2023. Some of the applications of composites in the defense industry are helicopter rotor blade, ballistic protection plates, control surface, radome, doors, and fuselage. The major growth drivers for this market are increasing use of lightweight and high-performance materials in defense programs and growing need for lightweight materials in ballistic protection solutions.
In this market, military aircraft, naval systems, land vehicle, body armor, arms and ammunition, and military hard wall shelter are the major segments. Lucintel forecasts that the military aircraft is expected to remain the largest segment, while body armor is expected to witness the highest growth during the forecast period supported by the growing demand for lightweight and high strength ballistic protection materials.

By reinforcement type, carbon fiber composite is expected to remain the largest segment over the forecast period. Ceramic matrix composite is expected to witness the highest growth due to its high-temperature performance, better wear resistance, and good compressive strength.

By resin type, thermoset composite is expected to remain the largest segment by value and volume due to its wider application areas in the defense industry.

North America is expected to remain the largest market by value and volume. ROW is expected to witness the highest growth over the forecast period because of growth of new defense programs in the region.
Emerging trends, which have a direct impact on the dynamics of the industry, include the adoption of nano-technology in ballistic protection materials and growing focus on stealth technology for military aircrafts.
Some of the companies supplying composite materials for defense industry are Cytec-Solvay, Hexcel, Tencate, Polystrand, and Toray.
Lucintel, a leading global strategic consulting and market research firm, has analyzed growth opportunities in composites in the defense industry by market segment, reinforcement, resin, and region. Lucintel has prepared a comprehensive research report entitled “Growth Opportunities for Composites in the Defense Industry 2018-2023: Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Analysis.” The Lucintel report serves as a catalyst for growth strategy as it provides a comprehensive data and analysis on trends, key drivers, and directions. The study includes a forecast for composites in the defense industry by market segment, reinforcement, resin, and region as follows:
Composites in Defense Industry by Market Segment [Volume (M lbs) and $M shipment analysis for 2012–2023]:
  •          Military Aircraft

−     Structural Components
−     Control Surface
−     Engine Components
−     Helicopter  Rotor Blade
−     Others

  •          Naval Systems

−     Superstructure
−     Rudder
−     Others

  •          Land Vehicles

−     Vehicle Armor
−     Others

  •          Body Armor

−     Vest Protection Plate
−     Soldier Helmets
−     Others

  •          Arms and Ammunition
  •          Military Hard Wall Shelter


Composites in Defense Industry by Reinforcement [Volume (M lbs) and $M shipment analysis for 2012–2023]:
  •          Carbon Composites
  •          Glass Composites
  •          Ceramic Matrix Composites
  •          Aramid Composites

Composites in Defense Industry by Resin [Volume (M lbs) and $M shipment analysis for 2012–2023]:
  •          Thermoset Composites
  •          Ceramic Matrix Composites
  •          Thermoplastic Composites

Composites in Defense Industry by Region [Volume (M lbs) and $M shipment analysis for 2012–2023]:
·         North America
−             US
−             Rest of North America
·         Europe
−             France
−             Germany
−             United Kingdom
−             Rest of Europe
·         Asia Pacific
−             China
−             Japan
−             Rest of Asia Pacific
·         Rest of the World
−             Brazil
−             Israel
−             ROW
This 169-page research report will enable you to make confident business decisions in this globally competitive marketplace. For a detailed table of contents, contact Lucintel at +1-972-636-5056 or helpdesk@lucintel.com. Lucintel offerings include Advanced Materials Reports, Composite Materials Market Report, Opportunity Screening and Analysis, Capital Investment Feasibility and SWOT Analysis.

About Lucintel
Lucintel, the premier global management consulting and market research firm, creates winning strategies for growth. It offers market assessments, competitive analysis, opportunity analysis, growth consulting, M&A, and due diligence services to executives and key decision-makers in a variety of industries. For further information, visit www.lucintel.com.
This report answers following 11 key questions:

Q.1 What are some of the most promising potential, high-growth opportunities for composites in the defense industry by market segments (military aircraft, naval systems, land vehicle, body armor, arms and ammunition and military hard wall shelter), by reinforcement (carbon composites, glass composites, aramid composites and ceramic matrix composites), by resin (thermoset composites, thermoplastic composites and ceramic matrix composites), and by region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World)?
Q. 2 Which segments will grow at a faster pace and why?
Q.3 Which regions will grow at a faster pace and why?
Q.4 What are the key factors affecting market dynamics? What are the drivers and challenges of the market?
Q.5 What are the business risks and threats to the market?
Q.6 What are emerging trends in this market and the reasons behind them?
Q.7 What are some changing demands of customers in the market?
Q.8 What are the new developments in the market? Which companies are leading these developments?
Q.9 Who are the major players in this market? What strategic initiatives are being implemented by key players for business growth?
Q.10 What are some of the competitive products and processes in this area and how big of a threat do they pose for loss of market share via material or product substitution?
Q.11 What M & A activities have taken place in the last 5 years in this market?