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MAGNETIC MATERIALS - A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT   

Research Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Magnetic Materials in US$ Million by the following product segments Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite, and Electrical Steel), and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico Magnets, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt Magnets, and NdFeB Magnets). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2007 through 2015. A seven-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets.The report profiles 257 companies including many key and niche players such as Advanced Technology & Materials Co., Ltd., Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corp., Beijing Jingci Magnetism Technology Co., Beijing Zhong Ke San Huan Hi-Tech Co., Ltd., BGRIMM Magnetic Materials & Technology Co. Ltd., Electron Energy Corp., Hitachi Metals Ltd., Hitachi Metals America Ltd., Hengdian Group DMEGC Magnetics Co., Ltd., Hoosier Magnetics Inc., Jiashan Pengcheng Magnets Co Ltd., JFE Ferrite Corporation, Magnetics, Inc., Master Magnetics, Inc., Ningbo Ketian Magnet Co., Ltd., Ningbo Permanent Magnetics Co Ltd., Ningbo Vastsky Magnetic & Plastic Technology Co., Ltd., Ningbo Yunsheng Hi-Tech Magnetics Co Ltd., Neo Material Technologies, Inc., Shin-Etsu Chemical Co, Ltd., TDK Corp., Thomas & Skinner, Inc., ThyssenKrupp Electrical Steel, Tridus Magnetics and Assemblies, and Vacuumschmelze GmbH & Co. KG. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

Code : MCP-1488
Price : $4500
Companies : 257
Pages : 453
Date : October 2010
Market Data Tables : 88

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

  MAGNETIC MATERIALS (Complete Report) Pages : 453   | $4500
 
  1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS.......15 $295  
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.......1  
   Disclaimers.......2  
   Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.......3
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.......3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.......3
  
   Soft Magnetic Materials.......4
Soft Ferrite.......4
Electrical Steel.......4
Permanent Magnetic Materials.......4
Alnico Magnets.......4
Hard Ferrite.......4
  
   Samarium Cobalt Magnets.......5
Neodymium-Iron-Boron (NdFeB) Magnets.......5
  
  2. MARKET OVERVIEW........66 $495  
   Global Market Outlook........6
By Product Segment........6
Regional Perspective........6
1$100
   Industry Dynamics........7
Past, Present & Future........7
Past and Present........7
The Future........7
1$100
   Factors Influencing Demand........8
Competitive Scenario........8
1$100
   A Glance at the Major Acquisitions in Recent Past: 2003-2007........9
Trends & Issues........9
China Dominates the Global Rare Earth Magnets Market........9
Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Market Recuperates from Recession........9
1$100
   NdFeB Magnets Continue to Gain Popularity........10
Rare Earth Ore Prices on the Rise........10
New Technologies and Niche Markets Ensure Growth........10
China Gains High on the Investment Charts........10
1$100
   Competitive Market Pricing Squeeze Profit Margins........11
E-commerce to Become Magnetic Industry Norm........11
1$100
  3. MAGNETISM – AN INTRODUCTION........123 $295  
   Characteristics of Magnets........12
A Glance at Developmental History........12
1$100
   Magnetism........13
Various Types of Magnetism........13
Diamagnetism........13
Paramagnetism........13
1$100
   Ferromagnetism........14
Antiferromagnetism........14
Ferrimagnetism........14
1$100
  4. OVERVIEW OF MAGNETIC MATERIALS........1517 $1950  
   Magnetic Materials........15
Fundamentals of Magnetic Materials........15
Classification of Magnetic Materials........15
1$100
   A. Soft Magnetic Materials........16
General Applications of Soft Magnetic Materials........16
Table 1: Worldwide Production Share of Soft Magnetic Materials (2007): Percentage Breakdown by Major Regions - US, Japan, European Union, China and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........16
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   Classification of Soft Magnetic Materials........17
Crystalline Material: Soft Ferrite........17
Manufacturing Process........17
1$100
   Classification of Soft Ferrites........18
Manganese-Zinc Ferrites........18
Nickel-Zinc Ferrites........18
Properties of Soft Ferrites........18
Advantages of Soft Ferrites........18
1$100
   Limitations........19
Applications of Soft Ferrites........19
Crystalline Material: Electrical Steel........19
Classification of Electrical Steels........19
The Soft Iron........19
Fe-Si Alloys........19
Structure of Electrical Steels........19
Grain-oriented Electrical Steels........19
1$100
   Non-oriented Electrical Steels........20
Applications........20
Fe-Al alloys........20
Nanocrystalline Material: Amorphous Magnetic Alloys........20
1$100
   Manufacturing Process........21
Bulk Amorphous Alloys........21
Types of Bulk Amorphous Alloys........21
Advantages of Amorphous Alloys........21
Limitations of Amorphous Alloys........21
Applications of Amorphous Alloys........21
1$100
   Nanocrystalline Soft Magnetic Alloy........22
Manufacturing Process........22
Advantages........22
Limitations........22
Applications of Nanocrystalline Alloy........22
B. Permanent Magnetic Materials........22
1$100
   General Applications of Permanent Magnetic Materials........23
Table 2: Worldwide Permanent Magnet Production (2008): Percentage Breakdown by Product Segments – Alnico, Ferrites, SmCo, and NdFeB (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........23
Classification of Permanent Magnetic Materials........23
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   Alnico Magnets........24
Table 3: Properties of Alnico Magnets........24
Types of Alnico Magnets........24
Cast Alnico Magnet........24
1$350
   Sintered Alnico Magnet........25
Advantages........25
Limitations........25
Applications of Alnico Magnets........25
Hard Ferrite........25
1$100
   Characteristics of Ferrites........26
Manufacturing Process........26
1$100
   Properties of Ceramic Ferrite........27
Sintered Hard Ferrite Magnets........27
Advantages of Hard Ferrites........27
Limitations of Hard Ferrites........27
Applications of Hard Ferrites........27
1$100
   Rare Earth Permanent Magnets........28
Samarium Cobalt Magnets........28
Types of SmCo........28
Properties of SmCo........28
1$100
   Sintered SmCo........29
Advantages of SmCo........29
Limitations of SmCo........29
Applications of Samarium Cobalt Magnets........29
Neodymium-Iron-Boron (NdFeB) Magnets........29
1$100
   Properties of NdFeB........30
Advantages of NdFeB Magnets........30
Disadvantages of NdFeB Magnets........30
General Applications of NdFeB Magnets........30
1$100
   Types of NdFeB Magnets........31
Sintered NdFeB Magnets........31
Applications of Sintered NdFeB........31
Bonded NdFeB Magnet........31
Applications of Bonded NdFeB........31
1$100
  5. END-USE APPLICATIONS........328 $595  
   Automotive Industry........32
In Hybrid Vehicles........32
1$100
   Data Storage........33
As Magnetic Tapes........33
As Magnetic Disks........33
Medical Technology/Industry........33
1$100
   Magnetic Nanomaterials in Biomedical Community........34
Aerospace........34
1$100
   Electronic, Electrical and Instrumentation........35
In Generators, Transformers, and Motors........35
As Electric Motors........35
As Sensors........35
1$100
   Industrial Machinery........36
As Lifting Frames........36
As Mechanical Tools........36
As Magnetic Sweepers........36
1$100
   As Brakes and Clutches........37
In Separation and Sorting Process........37
In SwitchMode DC-DC converters........37
Power Generation Systems........37
Security Devices........37
1$100
   Others........38
As Magnetic Signboard........38
As Nano-magnetic Materials........38
Recent and Potential Applications........38
Maglev Trains........38
1$100
   Magnetic Braking System........39
Missiles With Magnetic Forces........39
Shoes With Magnetic Control Systems........39
Ferrite-Bead Inductor........39
1$100
  6. TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS........40   
   Nanomagnetics – A Blockbuster in Development........40
MRAM Technology – The Future of Memory Devices........40
Microwave Electronic Technology - A New Method for Magnetic Thin-Film
  Characterization........40
1$100
   Magnetic Stainless Steel Stimulates Bone Growth In Prosthetic implants........41
Soft Magnetic Composite Materials: A New Facet in Soft Magnetics........41
1$100
  7. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS........423 $295  
   Eriez Magnetics Australia Introduces Magnetic Materials Handling Technologies........421$100
   Finnish and British Inventors Develop MAGNETic Connector........43
Serpent & Dove Unveils Hull and Boom Magnet........43
Magnet Sales Australia Launches Pro-lift Lifting Magnets........43
TDK Corporation Develops NEOREC55 Series of NdFeB Sintered Magnets........43
1$100
   NEOMAX Rolls Out New Ferrite Magnet........44
Magnetics Launches L Material........44
1$100
  8. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS IN THE RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE
  BUILDER........45
4 $295  
   The Electrodyne Co Unveils Flexible High Energy Magnet........45
Hitachi Metals Develops New Amorphous Magnetic Alloy for Low-Loss Transformers........45
Eriez Expands Permanent Lifting Magnet Product Line........45
Master Magnetics Introduces Magnetic Products for P.O.P. Applications........45
Daido Electric Develops Advanced NdFeB Bonded Magnet........45
1$100
   Matsushita Electric Designs Flexible Bonded Magnet........46
Neomax Develops Hilop-55 Series of NdFeB Magnets........46
Hitachi Maxell Rolls Out “NanoCAP” - the Spherical-shaped Super Fine Magnetic
  Particle........46
Magswitch Co Unveils Switchable Permanent Magnet........46
1$100
   Despatch Industries, Japan Superconductor Technology Develop Magnetic Annealing
  Tool........47
Rare Earth Materials Help Servomotors Achieve High Torque Density........47
Eriez Manufacturing Introduces CP 20-80 Suspended Permanent Magnets........47
Magnequench Unleashes Spherical Isotropic Powder........47
1$100
   Anchor Magnets Develops a Thin Magnetic Material with High Strength........48
Honeywell International Rolls Out Microlite XP Toroidal Cores........48
1$100
  9. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY........494 $295  
   Neo MATERIAL Technologies' Magneguench Division Enters into Joint Venture with Toda
  Kogyo Corporation........49
Shougang to Divest Interest in Yantai Magnetic Materials........49
ASTM Approves First Standard for Permanent Magnets........49
1$100
   VAC Begins Supply of Magnetic Systems for a New Linear Drive Development
  Project........50
Magnetics to Relocate Booneville-based Operations........50
Neo Material Technologies Forms Licensing Agreement with Hitachi Metals........50
VAC Begins Supply of Magnetic Systems to DESY Laboratory for XFEL Project........50
1$100
   Superior Essex Acquires Magnet Wire Operations of Nexans........51
ThyssenKrupp Electric Steel Undertakes Capacity Expansion........51
Bunting Magnetics Acquires Magnet Applications........51
Researchers Receive US$6.25 million Nano-Magnetic Materials Grant........51
1$100
   Magnum Magnetics Launches Redesigned Website........52
Arnold Magnetic Takes Over Precision Magnetics........52
Hitachi Acquires Neomax........52
1$100
  10. CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN THE RECENT PAST – A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER........534 $295  
   Laird Technologies Purchases Steward Inc.........53
AMR Technologies Concludes Magnequench Acquisition........53
Audax Concludes Acquisition of Arnold Magnetic Technologies........53
Kane Magnetics Merges With Energy Conversion Systems........53
Morgan Crucible Sells Vacuumschmelze GmbH to Private Equity Firm........53
1$100
   Hitachi Metals Forms New Soft Magnetic Materials Company........54
Arnold Magnetic Technologies Shuts Down Bonded Magnet Facility........54
Carbone Lorraine Divests Magnet Division........54
AT&M Acquires Patents for Nanocrystalline Soft Magnetic Alloy........54
Lynas Acquires AMR Shares from Whiterock........54
1$100
   Zhongke San Huan Acquires Stake in Nanjing Jinning San Huan FDK........55
Sumitomo Special Metals Concludes Merger with Hitachi Metals........55
Magnetics Shifts Operation to Low-cost China........55
FDK Corp Forms Chinese JV with JSM........55
Mate Co Sets Up Sales Subsidiary in China........55
Kane Magnetics Acquires Bonded Magnet Facilities of Magnequench........55
1$100
   NMDC forms Technical Tie-up with Moscow State Institute of Steel and Alloy........56
ThyssenKrupp Electrical Steel Increases Stake in EBG India........56
Cabot Corp Sets Up Advanced Magnetic Materials Facility........56
Hitachi Metals to Acquire Amorphous Metals Business of Honeywell International........56
1$100
  11. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS........577 $595  
   Advanced Technology & Materials Co., Ltd. (China)........57
Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corp. (US)........57
Beijing Jingci Magnetism Technology Co. (China)........57
Beijing Zhong Ke San Huan Hi-Tech Co., Ltd. (China)........57
1$100
   BGRIMM Magnetic Materials & Technology Co. Ltd (China)........58
Electron Energy Corp. (US)........58
Hitachi Metals Ltd. (Japan)........58
1$100
   Hitachi Metals America Ltd (US)........59
Hengdian Group DMEGC Magnetics Co., Ltd. (China)........59
Hoosier Magnetics Inc. (US)........59
1$100
   Jiashan Pengcheng Magnets Co Ltd (China)........60
JFE Ferrite Corporation (Japan)........60
Magnetics, Inc. (US)........60
Master Magnetics, Inc (US)........60
Ningbo Ketian Magnet Co., Ltd (China)........60
1$100
   Ningbo Permanent Magnetics Co Ltd (China)........61
Ningbo Vastsky Magnetic & Plastic Technology Co., Ltd (China)........61
Ningbo Yunsheng Hi-Tech Magnetics Co Ltd (China)........61
Neo Material Technologies, Inc. (Canada)........61
1$100
   Shin-Etsu Chemical Co, Ltd. (Japan)........62
TDK Corp. (Japan)........62
Thomas & Skinner, Inc (US)........62
ThyssenKrupp Electrical Steel (Germany)........62
1$100
   Tridus Magnetics and Assemblies (US)........63
Vacuumschmelze GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)........63
1$100
  12. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE........64   
   Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........641$350
   Table 5: World Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........651$350
   Table 6: World 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........661$350
   Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Soft Magnetic Materials by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........671$350
   Table 8: World Historic Review for Soft Magnetic Materials by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........681$350
   Table 9: World 11-Year Perspective for Soft Magnetic Materials by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........691$350
   Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Soft Magnetic Materials by Product Segment - Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........701$350
   Table 11: World Historic Review for Soft Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........71

Table 12: World 11-Year Perspective for Soft Magnetic Materials by Product Segment– Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015........71
1$350
   Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Soft Ferrite by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........721$350
   Table 14: World Historic Review for Soft Ferrite by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........731$350
   Table 15: World 11-Year Perspective for Soft Ferrite by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for 2005, 2010, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........741$350
   Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electrical Steel by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........751$350
   Table 17: World Historic Review for Electrical Steel by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........761$350
   Table 18: World 11-Year Perspective for Electrical Steel by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for 2005, 2010, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........771$350
   Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Permanent Magnetic Materials by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........781$350
   Table 20: World Historic Review for Permanent Magnetic Materials by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........791$350
   Table 21: World 11-Year Perspective for Permanent Magnetic Materials by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........801$350
   Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Permanent Magnetic Materials by Product Segment - Alnico Magnets, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt Magnets and NdFeB Magnets Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........811$350
   Table 23: World Historic Review for Permanent Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Alnico Magnets, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt Magnets and NdFeB Magnets Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........821$350
   Table 24: World 11-Year Perspective for Permanent Magnetic Materials by Product Segment - Alnico Magnets, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt Magnets and NdFeB Magnets Markets for 2005, 2010, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........831$350
   Table 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Alnico Magnets by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........841$350
   Table 26: World Historic Review for Alnico Magnets by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........851$350
   Table 27: World 11-Year Perspective for Alnico Magnets by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for 2005, 2010, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........861$350
   Table 28: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hard Ferrite by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........871$350
   Table 29: World Historic Review for Hard Ferrite by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........881$350
   Table 30: World 11-Year Perspective for Hard Ferrite by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for 2005, 2010, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........891$350
   Table 31: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Samarium Cobalt Magnets by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........901$350
   Table 32: World Historic Review for Samarium Cobalt Magnets by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........911$350
   Table 33: World 11-Year Perspective for Samarium Cobalt Magnets by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for 2005, 2010, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........921$350
   Table 34: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for NdFeB Magnets by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........931$350
   Table 35: World Historic Review for NdFeB Magnets by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........941$350
   Table 36: World 11-Year Perspective for NdFeB Magnets by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for 2005, 2010, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........95
1$350
  13. THE UNITED STATES........9611 $1450  
   A. Market Analysis........96
Outlook........96
Evolution of Magnetic Materials Industry in the US........96
US Magnetic Materials Industry Takes a Flight Down........96
2$200
   Strong Presence of China........98
Strategies to Tackle the Chinese Challenge........98
1$100
   Recent Amendments in Import and Export Duty on Rare Earth Metals........99
Research and Development Activities........99
Researchers Unveil a New Material with 'Liquid' Magnetic Properties........99
NHMFL Tests Highest Field DC Magnet........99
1$100
   Nanoporous Ceramics to Split Proteins Magnetically........100
Magnetic Nanoparticles Developed for Catalysts Recovery........100
Ames Develops World's First Magnetic Refrigerator........100
1$100
   Grain-Size Magnetic Sensor Detects Changes in Magnetic Field........101
Plastic Magnets to Influence Future Electronics........101
3$300
   B. Market Analytics........104
Table 37: The US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........104
1$350
   Table 38: The US Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1051$350
   Table 39: The US 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........106
1$350
  14. CANADA........1073 $950  
   Market Analysis........107
Table 40: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........107
1$350
   Table 41: Canadian Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1081$350
   Table 42: Canadian 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........109
1$350
  15. JAPAN........1104 $950  
   A. Market Analysis........110
Japan: A Major Producer of Neodymium Magnets........110
Table 43: Japanese Market for Sintered NdFeB (2008): Percentage Breakdown by End-Use Applications – Voice Coil Motors, Generators/Motors, MRI Systems, Communications, Acoustics and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........110
Japan Losing Ground on Soft Ferrites........110
Research and Development Activity........110
Magnetic Steel Sheets to Lower Transformer Power Losses........110
1$350
   TDK Corp. – A Key Player........111
B. Market Analytics........111
Table 44: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........111
1$350
   Table 45: Japanese Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1121$350
   Table 46: Japanese 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........113
1$350
  16. EUROPE........1147 $1950  
   A. Market Analysis........114
Outlook........114
Research and Development Activity........114
Researchers Create Largest Magnetic Anisotropy Energy on Cobalt........114
1$100
   B. Market Analytics........115
Table 47: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, The UK, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........115
1$350
   Table 48: European Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, The UK, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1161$350
   Table 49: European 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Geographic Regions – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, The UK, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1171$350
   Table 50: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1181$350
   Table 51: European Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1191$350
   Table 52: European 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........120
1$350
  16a. FRANCE........1213 $950  
   Market Analysis........121
Table 53: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........121
1$350
   Table 54: French Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1221$350
   Table 55: French 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........123
1$350
  16b. GERMANY........1244 $950  
   A. Market Analysis........124
Research and Development Activity........124
Nanotubes Stack Magnetic Materials for HD Storage Devices........124
BT Magnet-Technologie GmbH – A Select Key Player........124
1$100
   B. Market Analytics........125
Table 56: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........125
1$350
   Table 57: German Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1261$350
   Table 58: German 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........127
1$350
  16c. ITALY........1283 $950  
   Market Analysis........128
Table 59: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........128
1$350
   Table 60: Italian Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1291$350
   Table 61: Italian 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2005,2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........130
1$350
  16d. THE UNITED KINGDOM........1316 $950  
   A. Market Analysis........131
Outlook........131
The UK Magnetic Industry........131
Market Snapshots........131
Limitations........131
1$100
   Opportunities........132
Research and Development Activities........132
New Film with Magnetostrictive Properties........132
Terahertz Magnetism Produced From Non-magnetic Materials........132
1$100
   Magnetic Glassfibre for Use in Electric Motors........133
New Findings Demonstrate a Speed Limit to Magnetic Recording........133
UK University Develops World's First Plastic Magnet........133
MMG MagDev Ltd. – A Major UK Player........133
1$100
   B. Market Analytics........134
Table 62: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........134
1$350
   Table 63: UK Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1351$350
   Table 64: UK 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........136
1$350
  16e. REST OF EUROPE........1373 $950  
   Market Analysis........137
Table 65: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........137
1$350
   Table 66: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1381$350
   Table 67: Rest of Europe 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........139
1$350
  17. ASIA-PACIFIC........1406 $1450  
   A. Market Analysis........140
Outlook........140
China – A High Growth Market........140
Select Asian Players........140
1$100
   B. Market Analytics........141
Table 68: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Geographic Region – China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........141
1$350
   Table 69: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Geographic Region – China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........142

Table 70: Asia-Pacific 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for China and Rest of Asia-Pacific for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015........142
1$350
   Table 71: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1431$350
   Table 72: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1441$350
   Table 73: Asia-Pacific 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........145
1$350
  17a. CHINA........1469 $1450  
   A. Market Analysis........146
Current and Future Analysis........146
Strong Growth on the Cards........146
Market Drivers........146
1$100
   Market Inhibitors........147
Segmental Analysis........147
Soft Ferrite........147
Rare Earth Permanent Magnet........147
1$100
   Growing Applications Keep the Market Aflame........148
Magnetic Materials and Key Applications........148
1$100
   Basic Methods to Source Supplies from China........1491$100
   Production Scenario........150
Table 74: Chinese Magnetic Materials Production by Type (2008): Percentage Value Share Breakdown for Permanent Ferrite, Soft Magnetic Ferrite, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........150

Table 75: Chinese Permanent Ferrite Production by Type: Percentage Volume Share Breakdown for Sintered Magnets and Bonded Magnets........150

Table 76: China’s Contribution to Worldwide Permanent Magnet Production (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........150
1$350
   Select Chinese Players........1511$100
   B. Market Analytics........152
Table 77: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........152
1$350
   Table 78: Chinese Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1531$350
   Table 79: Chinese 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........154
1$350
  17b. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC........1554 $950  
   A. Market Analysis........155
Ferrite Industry in India........155
1$100
   B. Market Analytics........156
Table 80: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........156
1$350
   Table 81: Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1571$350
   Table 82: Rest of Asia-Pacific 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........158
1$350
  18. LATIN AMERICA........1593 $950  
   Market Analysis........159
Table 83: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........159
1$350
   Table 84: Latin American Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1601$350
   Table 85: Latin American 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........161
1$350
  19. REST OF WORLD........1624 $950  
   A. Market Analysis........162
Outlook........162
Research and Development Activity........162
Magnetic Nanoparticles Synthesized for Information Storage........162
1$100
   B. Market Analytics........163
Table 86: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........163
1$350
   Table 87: Rest of World Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1641$350
   Table 88: Rest of World 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite,Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1651$350
COMPETITION 275$995
  
Total Companies Profiled: 257 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 279)

Region/Country                 Players


The United States                  60   
Canada                              2
Japan                              14
Europe                             53
     France                         3
     Germany                       14
     The United Kingdom            13
     Italy                          4
     Spain                          3
     Rest of Europe                16
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)    150
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