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Mechanical & Electrical January 22, 2015

SCADA market growth expected to continue

IHS projects continued growth in the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) market with the Americas generating a lot of revenue through the oil and gas markets as well as strong domestic consumption in the food and beverage and power markets.

By IHS Inc.
Mechanical & Electrical January 8, 2015

IO module market improved global performance in 2013

The global I/O market improved overall in 2013 thanks to a strong performance in the Americas, according to a recent IHS report. The Americas was the strongest regional market for I/O modules in 2013 thanks to the relatively stable economic situation and strong growth in the process sectors.

By IHS Inc.
Plant Automation February 27, 2014

China automotive semiconductor market drives up 11% in 2013, thanks to safety and navigation features

The fast-growing semiconductor market for China’s automotive industry is set for double-digit expansion in revenue this year, according to a new report from IHS Inc.

By IHS Inc.
Sustainability January 10, 2014

Potential net-energy metering rollbacks won’t impact solar markets in U.S. states in 2014

Despite efforts from some U.S. states to re-evaluate their net-energy metering policies, the impact of any potential changes on the U.S. photovoltaics industry is expected to be negligible in 2014, according to IHS Inc.

By IHS Inc.
Material Handling January 7, 2014

Market for AMOLED Light-Emitting materials set to surge in 2014

With a flood of new competitors set to initiate or increase the production of active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) panels next year, demand for materials used to make AMOLEDs is forecast to rise by nearly 27 percent in 2014.

By IHS Inc.
Power January 6, 2014

Intelligent rack PDUs driving total global rack PDU revenue growth of 6% in 2013

Global rack power distribution unit 2013 shipments are projected to grow 3%, while 2013 global revenue is projected to grow over twice as fast, at a rate of 6.3%, according to a recent IHS Inc. report.

By IHS Inc.
Supply Chain November 20, 2013

End markets drive programmable logic controllers development in Southeast Asia

Oil and gas, automotive, and agriculture remain dominant for PLC sales in Southeast Asia with all three industries continuing to grow.

By IHS Inc.
Electrical, Power November 13, 2013

Emerging solar markets set for rapid installation expansion through 2017

Annual PV installations are expected to increase to 10.9 GW in 2017. Thailand and Turkey are expected to lead with other markets in Europe like Poland and Russia also taking the initiative.

By IHS Inc.
Predictive and Preventive Maintenance November 13, 2013

NAND flash moves into the next dimension, as 3-D manufacturing technology overtakes the market

NAND flash memory suppliers are adopting 3-D production techniques and it is estimated that nearly two-thirds of all NAND memory chips will be produced using 3-D manufacturing processes by 2017.

By IHS Inc.
Electrical, Power November 13, 2013

China’s San’an could lead in GaN LED wafer capacity by end of 2014

Chinese die vendor San’an is projected to take the lead in gallium nitride light-emitting-diode (GaN LED) wafer capacity by the end of 2014, overtaking current leader Epistar of Taiwan.

By IHS Inc.
Wireless November 13, 2013

Shipments of connectable set-top boxes to nearly double by 2017

Connectable set-top boxes sales are expected to surge by 91 percent globally from 2012 to 2017 thanks to increased demand in North America and Asia for more connectivity in their electronics devices.

By IHS Inc.
Predictive and Preventive Maintenance September 27, 2013

Why full-power wind converters are not overtaking the market yet

High prices for rare earth materials, lagging offshore wind development, and high demand for doubly-fed converters by China continue to hamper the market.

By IHS Inc.
Electrical, Power September 26, 2013

Global solar inverter shipments fall for the first time in seven quarters during Q2

Global solar PV inverter shipments declined for the first time since 2011 because of falling demand in Europe, but optimism remains high for a rebound because of high demand in the Americas and Asia.

By IHS Inc.
Electrical, Power September 16, 2013

Yingli solidifies dominance in global solar module market

Yingli shipped 1,450 MW worth of solar modules in the first half of 2013, which is up 7% from the same period in 2012 as the company remains the driving force in the PV module business.

By IHS Inc.
Electrical, Power September 11, 2013

External power adapter and charger market to rise 19% by 2014

The external power adapter and charger market is expected to rise 19% by 2014 because of growth in the smartphone, video game, and tablet markets.

By IHS Inc.
Electrical, Power September 11, 2013

GaN LED shipments to exceed 100 billion units this year

IMS Research reports that more than 100 billion Gallium Nitride light-emitting diodes will ship in 2013 and revenue is expected to pass the $10 billion mark.

By IHS Inc.
Safety Standards September 11, 2013

Access control equipment market for US Government sector poised to grow again this year

IMS Research reports that the market for access control equipment is expected to grow 3.5% in 2013 because of increased demand for identification and verification equipment and upgrades to existing infrastructure.

By IHS Inc.
Cybersecurity September 11, 2013

Milestone Systems and genetec enjoy joint No. 1 VMS ranking in 2012

IMS Research reports that Milestone Systems and Genetec were the No. 1 suppliers in the VMS market, which is expected to expand in EMEA and China in future years.

By IHS Inc.
Electrical, Power September 10, 2013

Solar industry capital expenditures set to rebound as emerging economies boost production

IHS reports that the solar industry will rise by 30% to $3 billion in 2014 because of increased sales in emerging economies in South America, Africa, and the Middle East.

By IHS Inc.
Mechanical & Electrical September 10, 2013

Oil, gas industry dominates the market for hazardous area equipment

Increased legislation has spurred increased sales for hazardous equipment in the oil and gas industry in the EMEA region.

By IHS Inc.
Electrical, Power September 10, 2013

2.5 GW of residential PV energy storage to be installed by 2017

IHS reports that the residential PV market is expected to reach 2.5 GW of storage by 2017 because of reduced costs and tariffs, particularly in Europe.

By IHS Inc.
Electrical, Power September 10, 2013

Global solar module pricing stabilizes in Q1; some suppliers to return to profitability in 2013

IHS reports that global gross margins for PV modules rose 1% in the first quarter of 2013 and is expected to reach 6% by the end of the year.

By IHS Inc.
Electrical, Power September 10, 2013

1.3 GW of PV installations eliminated by EU anti-dumping duties in 2013; double-digit global growth still likely

IHS reports that European PV installations are expected to fall 6 GW in 2013, but the overall growth is projected to be at a double-digit rate because of very strong demand from Asia.

By IHS Inc.
Electrical, Power September 10, 2013

Global solar power inverter market revenue to fall 5% in 2013

The global market for solar photovoltaic inverters is forecast to decrease by 5%to $6.7 billion in 2013

By IHS Inc.
Electrical, Power September 10, 2013

World relays market fell in 2012, expected to recover this year

Growth is expected to return to all regional markets in 2013, which will result in global revenues increasing by 5.2% to reach $3.54 billion.

By IHS Inc.
Sustainability August 27, 2013

Solar microinverter shipments to quadruple, reach 2.1 GW in 2017

The global market for microinverters will expand by a factor of four from 2013 through 2017 as microinverters are adopted in greater numbers outside the U.S., according to IHS.

By IHS Inc.
Power May 22, 2013

PV inverter supplier base fragments in 2012 – Minimal impact from recent M&A activity in 2013

The market share of the 10 largest PV inverter suppliers fell from 62% in 2011 to 56% in 2012.

By IHS Inc.
Cybersecurity May 21, 2013

Budgets for Physical Security Equipment Are Increasing for End Users

A survey, completed primarily at the end user management level, solidifies trends seen in many IHS studies over the last 12 months.

By IHS Inc.
Energy Efficiency & Management May 21, 2013

PV storage market set to explode to $19 billion in 2017; Germany leads again

The worldwide market for PV storage is forecast to grow rapidly to reach $19 billion in 2017.

By IHS Inc.
Energy Efficiency & Management May 20, 2013

JA Solar, Flextronics enjoy booming solar module growth, defying tough market conditions in 2012

JA Solar nearly doubled its PV module production in 2012, with its module production rising to 950 MW in 2012.

By IHS Inc.
Motors & Drives May 20, 2013

Market for GaN, SiC power semiconductors set to rise by factor of 18 from 2012 to 2022

Worldwide revenue from sales of SiC and GaN power semiconductors is projected to rise to $2.8 billion in 2013.

By IHS Inc.
Motors & Drives April 23, 2013

EMEA revenue growth for hazardous area equipment to halve in 2013

Revenue in 2013 for hazardous area equipment is forecast to reach €2.67 billion, growing at 5.2%, just half the rate of 2012.

By IHS Inc.
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Switchgear April 23, 2013

Shale gas boom fuels rebound in growth for North American Smart Grid equipment market

After three years of decline, the combined North American market for distribution automation hardware and smart electricity meters will resume its expansion in 2015.

By IHS Inc.
Sustainability April 22, 2013

PV inverter revenue expands to $7 billion in 2012, as Asia arises as growth driver

Global PV inverter market revenue last year rose to $7.1 billion, up from $6.7 billion in 2011.

By IHS Inc.
Motors & Drives April 18, 2013

Demand surges for medium-voltage MCCs, soft starters from oil, water industries

Revenue for MCCs and soft starters used for oil and gas extraction, manufacturing and transportation will rise to $287 million in 2016.

By IHS Inc.
Motors & Drives April 18, 2013

More machine builders turn to direct-drive torque motor modules

Market growth will return in 2013, driven by the growing number of applications which will be more than matched by the increasing number of suppliers.

By IHS Inc.
Energy Efficiency & Management April 8, 2013

Global PV installations to exceed 35 GW in 2013; Asia, Americas more than compensate for ailing Europe

Global PV installations surpassed 30 GW in 2012, with a final analysis showing that installations grew 14% to reach 31.4 GW last year.

By IHS Inc.
Sustainability April 3, 2013

Energy storage tops the list of requirements for PV inverter buyers

A new survey of more than 400 global photovoltaic inverter customers has revealed a rapidly growing need for energy storage in PV systems.

By IHS Inc.
Power February 26, 2013

PV inverter after-sales service market to double by 2017

Despite PV inverter hardware profit margins being squeezed, the after-sales service market is forecast to more than double by 2017 to reach $1.7 billion, providing suppliers with a valuable additional profit source.

By IHS Inc.
Asset Management February 25, 2013

Automotive HVAC market heats up

R-1234yf is mandated by the European Union for adoption in all cars by 2017; but production volumes, price and safety issues are causing concern.

By IHS Inc.
February 1, 2013

Machinery production slows as economic uncertainty continues

Worldwide growth in machinery production stood at 6.3% in 2012, more than 10 percentage points lower than the previous year.

By IHS Inc.
Energy Efficiency & Management January 23, 2013

Digital power market forecast to quadruple in five years

The market for digital power supplies is projected to grow to almost $12.5 billion in 2017 and the digital power IC market is forecast to be worth over $2.5 billion.

By IHS Inc.
Power January 15, 2013

Photovoltaic module shipments surge in the fourth quarter of 2012

A new PV module shipment record of 11 GW was reached in the fourth quarter.

By IHS Inc.
Wireless January 8, 2013

IEC 61850 Adoption Slow in North American Distribution Automation Market

Security concerns and federal governmental oversight have motivated rapid adoption of next-generation communications technologies in transmission assets in the U.S. NERC-CIP compliance

By IHS Inc.
PLCs, PACs January 3, 2013

LED revenue will peak this decade

The 2012 market size is projected to be about $10.9 billion, with $2.9 billion in lighting and $8.0 billion in all other applications.

By IHS Inc.